Boots and Shoes Arrive From Manufacturers
Large stock of bodies gents and children boots shoes and slippers arrived from the manufacturers. Children s sandals strap and button shoes a specialty.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 23, 1907
Page
4
Large stock of bodies gents and children boots shoes and slippers arrived from the manufacturers. Children s sandals strap and button shoes a specialty.
Noe the General Public states he now offers coachbuilding painting and general blacksmithing including lamps cushions and related items. They manufacture rubbertyred and other high class vehicles with a paint shop under Jesse Selwyn. Workmanship guaranteed charges moderate repairs neatly executed.
Sir John Colomb argues that defence focused only on terminal points fails the empire’s principle of general defence which protects lines of communication. In other notes, Armand Massey defeats James Braid 36 holes in a Deal golf match.
St Petersburg December 20 Professor Anitehkoff was sentenced to 18 months in a fortress prison for engaging in anti Government propaganda.
At the January 7 general meeting the directors will propose a 7 percent dividend for the year with the interim deduction. Net profit is about £39,269. £21,000 goes to the dividend, £14,000 to reserve, £4,269 carried forward. A further £10,000 will be added to the reserve due to asset revaluation, bringing total reserves to £252,000.
The Wakanui district leads Canterbury’s cereals with strong soil but a dry season dulls yields. Wheat may average 23 bushels with some fields reaching 28 to 30. oats look promising if moisture continues but early sowings face blight risks. Overall farmers’ hopes hinge on favorable weather from now until harvest.
On a Longbeachbound mission, board member Mr Mingan questions evidence on English land use and argues sericulture could bolster New Zealand’s future. He notes underutilized land on Mr Grien's estate and warns that copying Old Country methods may harm results. Several members urge scientific farming and full cultivation to raise productivity and employment.
Notes from Southland report a favorable season with small November rainfall followed by frequent warm showers. Crops such as oats look strong, stock grass is abundant, and dairy cows are in good condition. Land values rose last year, with dealers earning large profits, and overall prospects appear very bright.
A list of names from St. Columbkille Convent Hokitika and various towns receive small monetary prizes. The document notes multiple £5 and £3 awards, several £2 prizes, and 42 shilling consolation prizes of 2s 6d distributed to consumers across the Dominion.
A display of fancy gift articles offered at giveaway prices includes cushions, linen covers, handkerchief sachets, table covers, pillow shams, pillow cases, hand bags, chairs and brassware. Items range from 2s to 218s with discounts to clear and a note of limited stock on several lines. Real oak trays and assorted perfumes also advertised as part of the sale.
Tailor-made suits in all sizes with newest materials and priced from 247s 6d to 49s 6d. White linen shirts at 5s 6d, soft tennis shirts 3s 6d and 4s 6d. Men’s boots in various styles and sizes with prices from gs 6d to 15s 6d. Hats in straw Panama soft light dark felts offered at just over half price.
British politics report from London quotes Prime Minister Asquith condemning cattle driving as unpatriotic and harmful to Ireland's economy. He declares that it must and will be put down, linking the issue to Aberdeen remarks.
Local shop offers boys clothes including Conway suits in tweed and Kaiakoi serge from 12s Norfolk suits all sizes in Kampos tweeds from 15s 6d and three garment suits from 15s 6d plus little boys sailor suits and blouses at varied prices to clear stock.
An advertisement proclaims the Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract as a safe curative for colds influenza fevers diarrhoea and more. It claims inhalations and mouth wash cure throat and lung troubles and promotes Superba Skin Food for a clearer complexion and lasting beauty.
The New South Wales Parliament debates a bill to regulate motor cars with speed limits and licensing. Proposals include badges for drivers and penalties for garden and property damage. A council member urged harsher provisions, but a clause was rejected nine votes to seven.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.