28 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
1
Officials in Tokyo report high rice prices as a major cost of living concern. Finance Minister Sakatani weighs relief options but no decision is reached. The government cannot fully remove the import duty due to a revenue shortfall of about 5 million yen annually, making reform difficult.
A. C. Benson argues travel should be a gentle plunge into new atmospheres, not a feverish collection of impressions. He emphasizes lingering in places like Abbotsford and Ald Blun, seeking the life of locales and deep worship over rapid sightseeing.
An extraordinary premature burial tale from Siang Fan describe a man buried in a thin coffin after typhus. A horse trod on the coffin unearthing a ghostly hand, sparking a crowd as villagers wondered if the man was alive. The temple housed him until medical proof of life was established.
A series of letters from Australian women attests to relief from headaches, weakness, and anxiety after using Warner’s Safe Cure. Mrs McLaughinn from Sydney reports restored health and sleep, while Mrs Wagoner of Brisbane notes relief from heart pain and tremors. Mrs Withers of South Yarra cites improved vitality during menopause after taking the medicine. The Australasian branch advertises both standard and concentrated formulations priced at 5/ and 2/6 respectively.
At the Taranaki summer meeting New Plymouth December 27 the second day produced wins for Mikotaki Dear Delly J Wot eas ily Wishermaid Cassiopea Cyrene and Bagatelle among others with several minor contenders racing in the heats and hacks.
The New Zealand championships in New Plymouth continue with men singles results including Parker defeating Smyth and Fisher beating Dickie in early rounds. Doubles see Dickie and Wallace, and Fisher and Peacock advancing as semi finals approach.
Henry Hughes of 183 Hereford Street Christchurch explains patent agents must be impartial and not trade in inventions. The firm instead connects patentees with suitable agents to market patents in England and America, prefers local disposal of New Zealand patents, and invites further inquiries.
Holiday buyers seek comfortable footwear for tennis bowls and cricket with Mellor’s offering light durable shoes at prices not to be matched in the district during a season sale.
Auckland dispatch reports a scientific party leaving tomorrow for twelve months of study at the Kermadec Islands. Members include Lreedale, G. Warden, Wallace, and Oliver, with Oliver, Iredale, and Wallace handling botany and geology, Warden studying climate, and investigations on seed dispersal by birds and historic land connections.
At Eltham on December 27 the Axeman s Carnival crowned winners in events led by the New Zealand Axeman s Cup of 140 pounds. Wast of Dannevirke topped 40 seconds in the final, with Morrison of Raetihi second, and Schischka of Raglan third. Other events included underhand and saw-ing contests with records set by Hartnett and notable performances by Hutton Taihape and Tod Torray.
Captain Gd. Sunderram of the Marine Board of Enquiry visited Australia, noting Victoria faces below average harvests due to a dry winter. He observed NSW supports free trade, Victoria protection, with cost of living higher in NSW. He blamed state policy on big firms, warned Commonwealth jealousy hinders good governance, and suggested three states might back a Commonwealth. Sundstrom remains noncommittal on Antarctic and Pacific surveys.
A 60 year old Victorian decorator from 20 Nicholson Street South Footscray testifies that Bile Beans cured his biliousness and related ailments. He claims the remedy gives health and energy for summer and lists digestive and liver disorders it addresses. Sold by chemists and stores at 1s 1d or 2s 9d per box.
A social reform project by Ebenezer Howard and H Clapham Lander aims to ease the servant problem for moderate means. Houses form a quadrangle with a central dining hall and staff quarters, meals served in hall or delivered hot. Services, garage, and communications provided at fixed rates from £20 to £450 yearly.
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