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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
2
A letter praising Hennaline shampoo extols its brightening effects on faded hair. The piece notes availability in Ashburton at Bar next and Co Leading Drapers and Ashburton Drug Co with prices listed as 6d and 28 6d.
A Wellington trades union deputation urged Minister J A Hanan to guarantee assistance for epidemic orphans. They pressed for allowances to keep mothers with their children, foster care options, and parity with soldier widows, warning aid must be sustained beyond the epidemic.
An old period advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a tonic and remedy to ward off influenza relapses and strengthen the system. It urges readers to try a two shillings sixpence bottle from their chemist or store today, claiming widespread patient praise.
A full house enjoyed a Goldwyn film The Splendid Sinner starring Mary Garden. The plot follows a wealthy German pursuer, a recovering dancer, and a Red Cross nurse who sacrifices herself in service to the Allied cause. Max Linder and a Pathe Gazette wrap the program, to repeat tonight.
The piece argues there is no traditional health insurance but promotes health insurance through daily care. It urges keeping the body clean and blood pure and recommends Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to aid digestion and nutrition when the system bears a heavy load.
A business traveler returning from a tenth visit stops by AKARGA Motors on Broadway Corner in Christchurch, with daily appearances noted.
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