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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 29, 1913
Page
6
The World Today notes a recent Olympia display of modern appliances and labor-saving devices where women’s inventions are scarcely represented. It argues men now show capability in home tasks with tools like potato peeler, irons, washing machine, cleaner, and vacuum, proving competence in domestic spheres.
The Daily Mirror notes a shift in holiday prep with mothers leading the preparations while fathers disappear until departure. Station officials confirm women organize tasks from packing to guiding children and luggage. Other trends: more luggage, few spades or buckets among children, many golf bags, few cameras.
A London doctor warns holidaymakers to avoid worry and mental strain during holidays. He says such stress can trigger poisonous substances in the blood, lowering vitality and causing depression, while Providence may punish an overworked brain with rest. He notes the mind’s need for genuine rest and expresses disappointment when promised respite is not provided.
The discussion at Society London led by Bernard Intlander notes women’s growing gifts and letters yet questions happiness and life. Married women’s grievances urged suffragists to recall men’s reluctance to marry and potential gains from loosened bonds. Holander suggests women could form their own assembly and push bills for women’s warfare of the sex, with Parliament possible support.
A brief fragment notes that Great Britain would be bound to receive earnest consideration. The text hints at formal proceedings or negotiations but lacks fuller context or details of parties, dates, or outcomes.
A compact collection of aphorisms and quips on love humor and human behavior. Quotes touch on women humor fathers and monkeys with brief reflections attributed to various authors. The piece reads like a page of miscellaneous sayings from a 19th or early 20th century periodical.
A string of jokes and wordplay questions spans professions, anatomy, and history. The quips ping humor from dentists to speakers, with puns on Mendelssohn, the National Anthem, and drill sergeants, concluding with a playful shot at cowardly soldiers.
London police issue a warrant for stockbroker Fenner's arrest over fraudulent conversion of share certificates involving nearly £15,000 tied to his May bankruptcy. Marconi scandal links emerge with cases of Viscount Wirbank and other names appearing in testimony at a Fenner estate inquiry.
Berlin reports that Kimmerlen of Oberstenfeld stabbed his wife father-in-law two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law during a drunken attack. Neighbours saw two men shot dead from a window as he then killed himself. Wife had sought divorce after refusing reconciliation.
The management announces a special three night run of the film play Quo Vadis with a matinee. The production highlights exceptional photography and strong Italian acting, drawn by global appeal to the Roman history era focusing on Nero.
A strong crowd attended His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday evening enjoying a balanced program. The audience applauded the stirring dramas pleasing comedies and humorous sketches with the educational element also highlighted. The show will be repeated tonight.
Berlin reports Count Mieluynski linked to the Graetz tragedy has collapsed in prison from hemorrhage of the junus as he faces liability.
Sydney reports one smallpox case while North of Ireland and England prepare hundreds of fine girls to emigrate as domestic servants to Australia. They lack passage money and outfits. wages are about £10 yearly. Canada plans free passage for domestic servants next week. Australia may need similar steps. Fifteen girls will depart soon, all passage costs paid by future employers. four lack proper wardrobes.
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