04 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
1
A published report proposes temperance gains in the Navy with food and canteen reforms. It details chocolate ration options and milk provisions, plus rules for grog payments and ledger marks to encourage temperance, estimating annual costs and phased trials.
Under the Newcastle Gateshead and District Band of Hope Union about 2000 children attended a Newcastle Town Hall gathering to celebrate the poster study on alcohol and tobacco in elementary schools. Prizes included books with gilt titles and the event featured talks by Mr W N Edwardbon and Archdeacon Henderson, with Lady Runciman presiding.
The article shares practical methods for making lemonades with boiling water and lemon pulp for flavor. It suggests using three lemons with a small peel piece, avoiding excess peel, adding sugar to taste, and straining when cold. An alternate simple method uses muslin pressed lemon juice, sugar, and iced soda water to create a sparkling drink.
The author argues against Johnsons harsh view of oats and offers oatmeal jelly as a versatile dish. Instructions: soak coarse oats in water for twelve hours, reduce to a pint, strain through fine cloth, chill, and serve on Mellin's Food. Aimed at readers with sensitive digestion seeking gentle, nourishing options.
A Dunedin correspondent reports hundreds of unemployed men roaming the streets including clerks shop workers and young men with no trade. He cites limited help from the local Labour Agency and urges measures to alleviate suffering as new faces continually join the ranks.
An advertisement touts Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy for liver and kidney weakness and various ailments including rheumatism gout and indigestion. It claims concentrated Warner's Safe Cure contains no alcohol and offers multiple bottle sizes with prices 2/6 and 5/-. The Australasian branch in Melbourne promotes testimonials and calls readers to consult friends for confirmation of its value.
A Florida East Coast extension from Miami to Key West advances over 70 miles of track with 286000 barrels of cement and 642000 feet of lumber. An industrial force of 2500 workers builds six miles of arched viaducts over 20 foot deep channels to connect the mainland to the southernmost city. Trains will endure nautical conditions like fog and storms during operation.
A U S patent in chaff-cutters sold after eight months for £8000, another grain threshing device sold in fifteen months for £12,000, and a printer ink patent fetched £12,000. Henry Hughes in Christchurch promotes patenting as a path for inventors, offering on site expert advice.
Edward Weston, 69, legendary American pedestrian, began a Portland Maine to Chicago trek of 1285 miles. He earlier crossed Portland to Chicago in 25 days 23 hours and aims to beat his 40 year old 24 day 23 hour mark. Weston notes England as a nation of walkers and advocates teetotalism and outdoor fitness. He has logged about 70 000 miles since 1867 and plans future trips to England.
Holiday season readers are urged to buy comfortable tennis bowls and cricket footwear at Mellior's Shoes. The ad claims high quality, long wear, and unbeatable prices at this alteration gate with prices shown in the issue. Boot Polish is also advertised for leather care and quick shine.
The Conference heard the Promotion Committee report proposing district grouping and a Board of Classification with appeal rights. It urged salaries tied to position class averages, higher pay for small-school heads, fixed minimums, ten year increments, and transfer provisions for changing school needs. Recommendations are under committee discussion.
Private J Carlson of the Victoria Rifles won the championship with 289 points. Privates G Farley and T Jack of the same unit followed with 277. The Victoria Rifles No. 1 beat Franklin Mounted Corps 364 to 363 in the Teams Match, with Lt J N White of Franklin scoring 103. Otago Rifle Association notes
An outspoken Atlantic Monthly article by Ann A Rogers blames American divorce rates on women's failure to view marriage as work, rising individualism, and a loss of selfless giving. It argues women face societal laws and education that encourage ego and detachment, predicting many more divorces unless attitudes change.
Mr R D Johnston announces a new stock of bicycles including Royal Enfield, Rudge Whitworth, New Hudson and other high grade makes. Intending buyers should inspect these machines at once for quality and value.
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