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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement praises Dr Wilson's Ringen erator as an excellent tonic for all hair and a remedy to slow gray progress. It touts quick效果 and lists Ashburton Drug Co and Percy, Hairdresser as local sellers with a sixpence price, plus a mail order note from A.B.M. Hendy in Dunedin for New Zealand and Australia agents.
The Military Court of Enquiry in Auckland examined the escape of German prisoners from Motuhī Island and Somes Island. Major Lilly faced questions on transfer plans, guarding methods, and whether unarmed patrols should be used. The discussion covered the roles of Colonel Turner, the Auckland District, and headquarters in Wellington regarding safety measures and responses after the escape.
A sawmill worker writes to Mr Baxter praising Lang Preserver as a cure for coughs and colds. He claims ten shillings buys a bottle that will cure all colds in Hoeropito, described as the wettest place in the Dominion. The letter reflects widespread faith in Baxter's Lung Preserver among users seeking relief from bronchial coughs and colds.
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