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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
4
A reader notes Craighead's offers good qualities and reasonable prices for their ladies' tailoring services. The quotation hints at satisfaction with the fit and style of garments. The comment reflects shopper preference for well-made attire at fair cost.
The council discussed dog collars supply with a note that surplus items may be returned if not improved. A telephony proposal for Methven was debated with shared cost estimates and a one mile extension. Mount Somers tramway lease was set for signing. Dog tax collection, driver fee delegation, and Keir Hardie reception debate were noted. Speed rules on the traffic bridge approved. Water-race deviations granted with payment condition. Various rate decisions and £981 12s 1d accounts approved.
London reports the Franco British Exhibition authorities have named expert Marks now touring Australia to represent them and provide wine growers with guidance on integrating Australian wines at the exhibition. Also notes Lancashire cotton spinners lockout threats affecting 150 000 workers with 50 000 more weavers at stake if no settlement.
Wellington January 4 The largest consignment of cheese from New Zealand to London was taken away by the Tonic yesterday. It consisted of 17 371 packages valued at £65 516. The tonic also took 42 734 boxes of butter valued at £106 835. Over $8 000 boxes came from the North Island. The total value of the butter and cheese shipped by the steamer was £172 351.
A testimonial touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and backache ailments. Mrs Lockhard of Ashburton credits relief after six years of pain and ineffective treatments, purchased at Ashburton Drug Company. The advertisement urges readers to treat deranged kidneys with Doan's and notes the price and seller details.
During the holiday season readers are invited to Mellor's Shoes for a sale on comfortable footwear suitable for tennis bowls or cricket. The advertisement promises high quality at economical prices with prices that cannot be duplicated in the district.
Myr Larke, Commissioner for Canada, reports a Board of Trade resolution urging fuller Empire information for Canadian papers. It advocates coordinating with other governments responsible for the Pacific cable deficit to allow free dispatch transmission to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand during off business hours.
Berlin reports the court finds Count Von Moltke untainted and clears Prince Von Eudenburg as the minister of war appeals to Counts Lynar and Holowau to return for trial to defend Germany and family honour. London notes The Times cites a public prosecutor's commission to pursue Herr Harden until the private action ends and Harden plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
The New Zealanders scored two tries to edge Hull Kingston Rovers in a tight match. A running tally lists results from October to January, including wins over Bramley Huddersfield Broughton Rangers Wakefield Trinity St Helens Merthyr Tydfil Keighley Wigan Barrow Hull Leigh Oldham Tuncorn Dewsbury and Batley Swinton Rockdale Hornets Halifax Yorkshire Warrington Hunslett Salford Wales and Hutt.
The Lawrence Kennedy Gillies milker proves successful after seasons on multiple dairy farms and sparks heavy demand. Across Australasia orders surge for the coming season with thousands needed in New Zealand alone. The TEG machine is strongly favored and orders should be booked promptly through J. B. MacEwan Ltd, Dunedin.
Parising London Standard reports German French team unearthed a seventh year Darius papyrus near Elephantine. It names Johanan and Sanballat and requests permission to rebuild the Temple of Jehovah. Flinders Petrie notes Jews in Egypt earlier than thought and potential further Jewish documents.
Bulls, MIR manawatu resident John Stevens MLH.R. reports strong results from Rheumo after two bottles. He claims the remedy quickly cures rheumatism gout sciatica and related ailments and urges others to try it at two shillings sixpence or four shillings.
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