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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
4
The town weighs licensing options while public notice highlights Christmas treats from Steve Madden. He promotes the best quality catering items including Christmas cakes puddings shortbread and novelties as the season opens. The piece notes mixed licensing opinions and urges support for the preferred caterer Steve Madden.
A correspondent discusses evolving religion and the need for a universal, immutable standard of virtue. He argues laws reflect life experiences, but true virtue remains constant despite changing outward conduct and public expediency. He cites biblical examples and divorce law to illustrate the gap between ideals and practice.
A Sydney reader Mr John Butler reports he used Morse's Indian Root Pills to correct sluggish liver indigestion and constipation. The ad claims the pills cleanse the liver without griping, restore normal bowels, and renew vitality, with praise for non irritating effects and overall health benefits.
An old ad claims Rheumo cures rheumatic pains by removing excess uric acid from the blood. It targets indigestion swelling and joint stiffness. The text notes purchase from chemists at sixpence and a halfpenny.
A historical shop window displays a curated range of gentlemanly presents. The display highlights refined accessories, apparel, and small luxury items intended as tasteful gifts.
Reports from Auckland Napier Christchurch and Bluff describe maritime accidents and inquests. Hardus on Saxon fell overboard near Auckland. Wooster at Caledonian Hotel Napier died by self-inflicted wound. Mancetti Koop case in Christchurch found self cause. Hanmer Springs spa manager Gould injures elbow. Leistman St James station knocked down. George Thomas found drowned Bluff harbour after likely overboard fall.
In Wellington on January 4 the inquest into the December 27 murder concluded. Witnesses linked the deceased to seaman McCormack formerly of the Dartford and Annie Hill, with identification based on bags, clothes, and a photo. The jury found death by violence caused by unknown person or persons.
Lieutenant M Atkinson of No 1 Native Rifles won the Auckland Rifle Association championship with 288 points. Victorian Rifles placed next three with Sergeant Yeo Private Patrick and Private Cox. King Masterton Paton Hawera and F Atkinson Auckland tied for fifth to seventh. King won the shoot off with Paton second.
The fifth annual convention of the New Zealand Dental Association opened at Parliament Buildings with President Arthur Hoby in the chair. Dr Sykes of San Francisco attended, and delegates endorsed a plan by Auckland firms for elementary lectures in schools to promote dental health and reform. Sir G. W. Flay was appointed special representative to the Berlin Dental Convention in August.
An ad touts Rheumo as an effective cure for rheumatism gout lumbago and sciatic pains by removing uric acid from the blood. It claims permanent cure once the cause is addressed and notes availability at chemists and stores at 26 Garden or nearby.
London reports from January 4 show Stathfield market quotations for frozen meat reflecting actual sales of 100 car cases. Prices cover beef forequarters and hindquarters, lamb and ewe classifications, and mutton ranges, with notes on wheat flour and tallow imports. Dalgety & Co cites a London cable stating frozen meat demand remains limited at unchanged prices.
The New Zealand Educational Institute met in Dunedin with W. Newton of Thames presiding. Delegates heard a critique of teaching conditions and salary needs, while reports show membership growth from 1815 to 2152. The institute urged policy aims to protect teachers and stabilize remuneration and tenure.
Newcastle engineer George Haigh testifies Zam-Buk healed severe neck burns after two years of failed treatments. He recalls initial relief after four dressings and eventual full healing, urging use for summer skin troubles and injuries. Zam-Buk sold 6d and 8s 6d per pot.
An expert for a wealthy Melbourne syndicate visited Port Fairy to explore a fire-cement industry. He found large raw material deposits on a property near the borough and the road to Yambuk. The land has been placed under offer to the captains.
The ad claims Ig "azie" Tea uses premium Lidian and Ceylon growth and has earned broad preference. It emphasizes its splendid merits and leading position among competitors.
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