26 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
1
Experiments show bullets made from paper or tallow cause more harm to metal lines at close range than metal bullets. A single inch board remains pierced by metal, while pasteboard and paper projectiles warp and destroy multiple tin sheets.
The two daughters of Signor Vitali of Caprij, aged 20 and 17, attracted admirers with their beauty. Their father angrily summoned a barber and had their heads shaved, removing locks considered fairer than many Italian women’s.
A Wellington Post explainer notes wedding peaks in spring and summer with December highest. It cites eight year averages per month and 1900 to 1907 totals, predicting a record year if December trends hold, with 751 couples already planning housekeeping by September and higher year end likely.
In Chicago a tramcar tangled tale forced Judge Cleland to hear evidence from a long list of relatives as John Klimovicz sought Miss Tillie Tolan as his wife. Testimony failed to prove identity after a series of elicitations about a mole and a real wife living under an assumed name in Elgin.
A testimonial from Mrs Alexander and her husband in Ashburton details long running kidney trouble. They report brick dust like sediment, irregular secretions, and back pain improved after using Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills. The ad urges readers to try the remedy, sold by chemists and stores for 15s 6d, with postal orders available.
The Crocan item and Abbey option present value for the money. Potential buyers should weigh price against quality and consider seasonality when deciding.
The article argues that continual work without rest harms health and efficiency. It stresses steady sleep habits, regular rest, and self discipline to endure daily demands. It extols Christian prayer as a key aid to calm, recovery, and mental clarity before sleep.
Miss Constance Barnicoat, a Nelson girl and former secretary to Aly W. T. Stead, arrived in London after climbing the Caucasus. A fearless climber, she first scaled Aile Froide in the Dauphine Alps and later pushed into southern Russia, aided by Italian guides, though illness halted a Mount Elbury ascent. She plans a second attempt next summer.
Messrs Bailey and Son of Waiuku report their third season using three milking machines. They milk 86 cows in one to one hours with one man, one boy, and occasional helpers managing machines, milk and bailing up. They note good butterfat and milk quality and minimal cow trouble.
The Dominion reports Dr Mason and colleagues toured Maori settlements between Gisborne and the East Cape. They describe large native-owned stations run by Maoris on a profit-sharing system, with details on wages, land management, telephone links, and sanitary standards. They note calls for doctors and nurses to expand services.
An advertisement extols Frootoids as a reliable fast acting remedy for congestion and blood poisoning. It promises headache relief, improved liver function, and digestion, arguing against ordinary aperients. It cites extensive testing and urges purchases from chemists or direct postage to W G Hearne Geelong Victoria.
During the holiday season you can play tennis bowls or cricket in comfort with Mellor’s Shoes offering light durable footwear at economical prices. The alteration sale promises prices not duplicated in the district as advertised in this issue.
A storekeeper reports stock of OkO The Great Cough Cure marketed as the greatest remedy known. The claim emphasizes universal cure potential and widespread availability.
Fragmentary notice reports unclaimed abbey distribution and references over one gram a tin returned in exchange for coupons. Details are sparse and uncertain due to the damaged text.
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous names with titles and town affiliations including Wanaka Greymouth Hokitika Temuka Waimate Kaikouaiti Kumara and Milford. The items reference Miss and Mrs entries with surnames Pipson Crammond Boyle Foote Nightingale Duncan Malone Paul McKullup and others aligned to small New Zealand communities.
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