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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
4
A reader challenges another correspondent to clarify top end township issues and accuses him of vague accusations about boarders. The letter questions daily bathing in the area, slops in drains, and urges agitation for a high pressure water supply and clean water access.
A London correspondent argues Roosevelt will back Taft, denying a renewed bid. The piece notes little policy difference between Republicans and Democrats, hints at tariff reform, and highlights New York Governor Hughes as a rising Republican rival who could challenge Taft.
We are lifestyle-tailoring specialists with fresh stock and a stylish cut. Our service guarantees fashion and quality for your next suit, inviting you to place a trial order with our shop.
Readable text mentions Donald C Z in relation to a merchant tailoring business. No further context or events are provided to determine actions, dates, or outcomes. The fragment appears as a business name line with no accompanying article details.
Christmas shoppers are urged to visit with a festive display featuring perfumes and suitable gift items. The store highlights a special selection of fragrant packages and small affordable tokens, inviting customers to view the thoughtfully arranged gifts for the season.
The New Zealand Times reports mixed tariff effects with some items not reducing in price due to higher home costs. Maizena cornmeal infant foods cotton and silk goods rise while linen costs climb. light cotton goods may fall. Sugar duty cut saves £205,000 and dried fruits £83,000, lowering consumer prices, though confectioners jam makers have not lowered prices. Local boot trade benefits as demand for American boots falls.
The quarterly banking returns to December 1907 indicate higher advances and lower fixed deposits compared with December 1906. Movements in advances are listed for New Zealand, Union Bank, Bank of New South Wales, Bank of Australasia, and National Bank, totaling 15 683 549 to 1 913 058. Deposits also shift with Union Bank, Bank of New South Wales, Bank of Australasia, and National Bank recording decreases, totaling 10 250 540 to 11 136 009.
Master bakers from across the dominion will travel to New Plymouth for the annual meeting of the New Zealand United Master Bakers Industrial Association of Employers. The Pure Food Act and Flour and Other Products Monopoly Prevention Act loom large as topics with potential changes to bread pricing by weight and the Holing scale under review.
The article chronicles Von Veltheim's extraordinary, loosely documented career across five continents, including alleged wars, marriages, and fugitive exploits. It details his 1898 Johannesburg murder of Joel, a 1897 Thames death connection, and subsequent arrests and divorces across Europe and Africa.
The article notes wheat trade conditions and a likely rise in 1908 prices. Factors include mill workers' wages fixed by arbitration, higher horse feed costs, and limited miller profits. Wheat buyers anticipate a good harvest and prices, suggesting bread may stay a thrift item.
Westminster Gazette surveys future fuels as coal limits loom. Professor Lewes notes coal use and engines waste. replacing with steam turbines and internal combustion could cut consumption. Peat, petroleum, and industrial alcohol from vegetation are discussed as future fuels. alcohol may supplant petrol, prompting tax shifts and broader research.
Special correspondent reports a Sunderland crisis with 30 000 in distress and 8000 out of work. Needy families skip meals, lack clothing for children, and rely on small gifts as Labour leaders lament harsh conditions. Local mayor notes widespread suffering and urges systematic aid.
A Health Inspector in Manawatu criticized widespread sanitation practices on dairy farms. He cited a dairyman’s supposedly clean milking as an example of poor hygiene, noting filthy floors, reused rags, and fatty preparations near milk. He warned that strict supervision and penalties are needed to curb bad milking practices.
A major cleanup sweep removes remnants this week at the Mitchell and Turner location. Workers clear debris, sort materials, and restore access while officials monitor progress and safety compliance.
Mr R Johnston announces fresh stock of Royal Infield and Rudson bicycles. Potential buyers are urged to inspect the new machines described as beautiful and desirable.
Local OCR fragment mentions Newlands Good Homestead Wakanut First class land and large ores in crop. Doria Fine All-round Fort Ashton 250 acre crop Ruapuna Good Homestead.
A varied assortment of items suitable as gifts is highlighted, offering readers a range of options for Christmas shopping. The list includes practical household goods and thoughtful small presents intended to please friends and relatives.
An text ad from Steck's Blues Boot Store highlights lasting outdoor weather and the need to repair children's shoes. It emphasizes bringing in footwear for fits and repairs to ensure ready wear for outdoor play.
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