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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
2
An oral anecdote describes a man attacked by a dog, noting how quickly progress was impeded once the animal caught hold. The ad then promotes Dr Wilson's Regenerator for hair whitening, calling it a tonic and claiming rapid results. Availability and pricing are listed with Ashburton and Dunedin agents.
In a December 26 statement, the Prime Minister cites the Hamburg Fremdenblatt to argue Germany will not give up Pacific islands easily. He warns Britain must press colonials issues at the Peace Conference and notes New Zealand and Australia oppose German influence, fearing German naval bases and coal stations in the seas.
Acting on advice from a leading Wellington barrister hotelkeepers planned to open at 6 am on Saturday December 1, despite the new early closing statute. Police prepared summonses for liquor sales during prohibited hours, but Crown Law Department guidance led to stayed proceedings and no summonses in Wellington. In Palmerston North a publican who opened on December 1 faced no summons to date.
A sprain may be cured in about one third the time by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm with directions. Sold everywhere. Your Grocer sells No Rubbing Laundry Help, Golden Rule Soap and Golden Rule Candles at low prices. Splendid value.
Boxing Day brought bright sunshine and a cool breeze to Auckland after Christmas calm. The Cup meeting drew a large crowd with visitors from the country and southern districts, and the totalisator handled 9300 more than last Boxing Day, reaching a record £80,985 for the Dominion.
Wellinton December 26 The Defence Expenditure Commission may appoint another judge as chairman due to Justice Stringer unable to leave Arbitration Court duties. The chairman selection is now the sole remaining task before the commission can proceed with its work.
Sunny Wiggins is mocked by family social climbers but finds purpose by befriending derelicts. He aids a millionaire with a dyspeptic daughter and outs a Wall Street plot. He triumphs through wit and romance, becoming son in law and partner.
A letter to Mr Baxter expresses faith in Lung Preserver as a cure for coughs and colds. The writer notes a ten shilling bottle provides relief and mentions the product as a popular remedy in the Dominion. The account portrays widespread belief in Baxter's medicine among customers.
Special prices on men’s handkerchiefs in various fabrics from cambric to mercerised, wide end silk ties, and embroidered socks. Also featuring summer shirts, collar boxes, pocket books, and other small goods at reduced rates. Shop offers include silk ties in vibrant colors and durable handkerchiefs priced to attract buyers.
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