08 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
1
A. G. C. Bengon argues interviews distort real life by forcing celebrities into dramatic, self conscious tableaux. He condemns pretentious remarks about inner beliefs and the performance of womanly inspiration, urging natural, plain talk instead.
A London Daily News writer argues French influence shapes modern English prose, noting Merimee and Poe as models of detached narration. The piece surveys how French criticism and authors like Sainte Beuve, Zola, and Dumas influenced English writers including Browning, Stevenson, and Hearn.
exporters report fruit shortages and rising costs due to disrupted mail service and longer sea voyages. Apples such as Baldwins and Winesaps suffer losses despite high prices, while marginal supplies from Frisco and Italian lemons affect markets. Australian grapes Livs hopes hinge on new imports to relieve consumer pressure as Australias aisles enable lower prices.
Cambrian advises a preventive regimen for milk fever in cows. Before calving give 11th Epsom salts with 2 ox ginger in water, keep bowels open, allow cold water, limit milking for three days to let teats pass, then resume normal milking and feed on grass or hay.
Miss Edwards of Gloucestershire built a poultry business from a small start thirteen years ago. She specializes in Buff Orpingtons, winning JOGO prizes, exporting birds to South Africa, Burma, Alaska, Australia, and Buenos Aires. Some birds sold for £50 each and eggs fetch £2 2s a dozen.
The Mattino depicts Italy as a country of dead and dying things with no continuity or rooted past. It laments the lack of connection between generations and the absence of a seed for the future. It contrasts Italy with England and cites Britain’s modern policies and treaties as forward looking.
The Sydney Daily Telegraph reports a loose inter state network of amblers and confidence men with hundreds of gangs across the Commonwealth. Local Sydney meetings near Ayde Park exchange information on targets and assign roles while police monitor discreetly.
A Daily Telegraph report notes many Paris stages ban hats in front stalls while loges and upper tiers remain free. The Gyca Opera Comique and Comedie Theatre enforce rules. others resist. A Sydney boy survives a tram incident after being caught under a car with minor injuries.
Holiday readers are urged to buy comfortable footwear for tennis bowls or cricket at Mellor’s shoes. The ad touts light yet durable goods at economical prices during an alteration sale with unbeatable district prices. A 126-year-old note about London Bridge and unclaimed Abbey Prizes is mentioned in contrast.
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