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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
8
Land and general auction sales of pigs poultry and household goods set for Saturday with private sales through the week. Town and country properties listed for sale on easy terms. Inspect premises before purchase as a large list of properties is available.
A historical notice outlines valuation activities for the season including rents collected loans negotiated and valuations on chattels or property. It notes stock handling and appoints a sole agent for related operations.
A correspondent argues Office men fall into three types the bully the flirt and the gentleman She warns women must prepare to meet all three The bully pressures and touches women while the flirt seeks attention The gentleman treats women as equals and maintains professional relations Women influence men through their own conduct shaping workplace atmosphere
Pan derton M. Price of Westcott Automobile argues newspapers reach a broad audience daily, attracting both wealthy and moderate buyers. He says ads in newspapers are essential for selling automobiles, noting readers are in a receptive state and read intelligently written notices. He contrasts weekly and monthly pubs as limited in reach.
Proclamation announces rapid mobilisation of the first draft under the Military Service Act. It targets 100000 men from Class 1, singles or widowers with no children, turning 20 by October 18, and under 34 by December 1 1917. Exemptions cover employment, education, hardship, health, and religious objections. 1250 tribunals formed nationwide with two-member boards.
Pershing rejects pacifist and German propaganda as a threat to US war effort. He says Germany is on the defensive as Allied offensives advance and stresses American resolve to win the war with full manpower and material once mobilized. He notes no easy victory and vows unwavering fighting spirit across ranks.
A brief note describes outfits made to fit individually and worn longer than typical garments. The item emphasizes tailored light suits for boys, highlighting fit and extended length.
Property list includes bicycle shop formerly T Turtill in Jubile e Buildings Burnett Street with large northern Saunders Buildings room. Also Cottage on Eton Street and Alford Forest Road, motor and bicycle premises near Union Bank, Cass Street cabinetmaker premises, Saunders Buildings shop with upstairs rooms, Tancred Street house and quarter acre, Tancred and Casa Street brick premises for depot use, plus money lending on approved freehold securities with instalment option.
Auction and letting notice describes acres of good grazing land with a well watered property including a detached washhouse and a large house on Kermode Street. The listing promotes a freehold home near Messia R Kennedy and Smith's Properties, noting trees on the fenced land and lighting fittings. The ad mentions financial safeguards and a savings bank in case of death.
The listing markets several properties including a one acre Hampstead Cambridge Street site with a well kept house and conveniences, a two room cottage on Moore Street, and a Mount Somers parcel with seven rooms and shop. Terms described as moderate with good bus access and proximity to school. Also advertised are five to eight acre farms with gardens, stables, sheds, and nearby post office.
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