24 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
1
A small expedition meets a peaceful new tribe on Prince Albert Land coast. The people, a mixed North American and Asian heritage Esquimaux branch, live in skin homes with sea otter headgear and practice hunting and mining with women bearing most domestic work.
Victorian Supreme Court experts prove Sander and Sons Eucalypts Extract has unique curative properties and safety. Advertises relief for colds fevers and stomach issues, uses for throat inhalations and skin care, and promotes Superba Skin Food for clear complexion.
BEY boot polish spreads over boots freely preserving leather and polishing quickly. The product claim highlights easy application and fast shine for footwear care.
The Olympia shows boost for Britain’s motor trade with Daily Mail praising its progress. The eight million pound annual output and rising exports reflect free trade as best foster-mother, reducing foreign competition by cheaper domestic production and quality gains.
The Hon. G C Rolls and Mr Frank Butler rode the Ville de Paris with Baron Henry Deutsch dé la Meurthe’s airship crew. They described rapid forward motion, complete crew control, and the sensation of rushing through the air as opposed to a balloon.
The Taumarunui Press notes strong demand for building trades with bricklayers paid £1 per day and board and plumbers earning 22s daily. Carpenters are in great demand and hard to hire as building work proceeds apace across the Taumarunui district.
John Abbott of New Plymouth, a longtime resident, writes on July 6 1907 praising Rheumo as best remedy for uric acid related rheumatism and rheumatic gout. He notes prior use of other remedies and offers to spread word to acquaintances. The ad mentions storekeeper selling Rheumo at 26 Gd and 4s 4d and a return offer for Ontario vouchers.
Cherry Pectoral has been a standard remedy for sixty years for colds coughs and throat and lung diseases. It contains no narcotic or poison of any kind. Ensure you get Byers Cherry Pectoral and reject cheap substitutes. Propisted by Dr. J Ayer & Co Lowell Mass.
The Minister of Lands travels from Hokitika to Big Wanganui and back this afternoon. He reports splendid weather and an enjoyable trip, impressed by the district's agriculture potential.
Dr Smatl chair of Dunedin Finance Committee calls for sinking and depreciation funds for the tramway electric power water and gas departments. He proposes at least £30,000 per annum, estimating a £15,000 annual profit. City trading departments carry £880,213 in oral loan debt.
Wellington Gazette notes the Ed ward medal rules for rewarding courage in mine or quarry life saving as published. Proclamations forbid sending letters to M Neil Sydney and the New York Institute of Scientific Medicine Sydney. The Gazette also publishes regulations under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act and special rules to maintain milk cleanliness in transport and handling.
At the Magistrate's Court on February 22 R. Shackle was convicted of making bets on December 16 at Motukarara sports. No penalty was imposed but costs were ordered.
His Excellency Lord Phinkett inspected Techunon College and praised the displays. He departs for Akaroa by the Tutanekai this evening and will reach Bluff at midday tomorrow.
Christchurch man Mr W Flint credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with a permanent cure after six years. He describes back pain from kidney trouble and praises the remedy as his friend’s advice that worked quickly. The ad urges buyers to get genuine DOAN'S from Foster-McClellan Co. or chemists at six shillings sixteen and sixpence for six boxes.
Rev David Watson of St Clement's Church decries Glasgow lodging houses as a social problem at Presbytery. He reports visiting 9600 men and 8000 women in model and farmed out lodging houses, describing degradation and drunkenness. Professor Reic supports motion. a committee will investigate and report.
The notice promotes durable stylish shoes for young ladies. It invites shoppers to visit Stock's Blue Bax Shop to view and purchase footwear described as smart and satisfactory for everyday wear.
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