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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
4
Local business advertises perfumes cosmetics and toiletries including manicure sets hair brushes sponge bags and soaps. Special offers on first vines blocks at prices for presents. Perfumes a specialty from a chemist shop.
We have long in the trade offering taste and style guidance for your next suit. Our team invites you to consult for tailored fittings and personalized service.
Mr William McLaren of the Hnakatere Club, after a nine month association, was hosted by members last evening. Mr Ernest Radkin chaired and noted the guest’s New Plymouth promotion. A sovereign case and inscribed medal were presented by subscribers, praising McLaren as an ardent footballer and valued contributor.
In Dunedin on January 17 Sir Joseph Ward said he must be in Wellington January 28 to meet Hon W Hall-Dones who is believed recovered enough to resume work. New regulations aim to admit South Australian grapes under the tariff at a penny per pound. Only South Australian grapes would be admitted as SA is the sole phylloxera-free state. it is unclear if rules will allow imports this season already under way.
William Stewart was committed for trial at Auckland on a charge of murdering Edward West at Kaukapakapa by striking him with an axe. Detective Marsack stated the accused admitted the killing. The camp showed heavy drinking with numerous spirit and beer bottles. Accused reserved his defence.
The A.M.P. Society announced loans totaling £ 24,000 for electric power and £ 26,000 for an abattoir plus £ 90,000 for Onehunga borough at 43 percent interest. The notice appeared in Progressive Auckland dated January 17.
New Plymouth January 17 A J Stewart on a charge of assaulting Detective Boddam at the Police Station on January 8 was this morning committed for trial by Mr Fitzherbert.
A partially completed eight-room Miramar structure owned by Johnston and Crump valued at £1000 was destroyed by fire. The risk of £800 in the United office is noted. In Whangare, Maddren is committed for trial on arson and theft charges from January 1 at Kirinaka.
Henry Hughes firm offers complete patent and trademark services from Christchurch for all countries. Inventors may submit drawings and draft specifications there, discuss alterations, and receive ready drafting on the spot with a full library of patent references. Copies of Advice to Inventors available at 183 Hereford Street Christchurch.
The Paris telegraph correspondent reports M de Rochetal has spent twenty years studying how Christian given names determine traits. He classifies Marys as weak and unlucky, Peters as strong, Georges as grandiose, Henry as ideal with energy, Johns as bold but difficult, Helens as pretty yet fickle, and Alices as dangerously passionate, with various other names noted as temperament guides.
A 1907 testimonial claims Rheumo relieves rheumatism gout and similar ailments. H F Janning of Feilding reports benefit from Rheumo and urges others to try it. Available at stores and chemists for 2s 6d and ds 6d.
The Conciliation Board resumes the farm labourers dispute hearing at Waimate. Key witnesses discuss the feasibility of awards in farming, wages for ploughmen, and pooling of family interests. Dates for further sittings across Culverden, Waikari, Cheviot, Rangiora, Darfield, and Christchurch are set. The board notes time limits and adjourns to February 10 at Colverden.
An advertisement touts Bile Beans as a remedy for liver and stomach troubles and general weariness. It features a testimonial from Miss F Woods of Christchurch NZ describing dramatic health recovery after a course of Bile Beans, and notes prices and availability from chemists.
Mr BP Black, consulting engineer for electric tramway schemes in South Taranaki, tells Eltham County Council that producer gas offers cheaper long term power than water. He notes water power requires dams and head works with high capital, while producer gas lowers annual costs despite smaller initial outlay. He concludes coal-fired power can beat water power on cost.
A concise notice notes BBEY boot polish spreads over boots and preserves leather. The fragmentary text mentions alishes autekly and unclear phrases but implies a product description for boot care.
W Mellor secretary of the Ashburton branch of the Christchurch Tailoring Union letters in support of the union. The union argues Arbitration Court efforts improved conditions and wages by at least 10 percent while regulating Christchurch firms canvassing Ashburton for orders. There are 25 tailors employed in Ashburton now and the union urges all workers to join.
An Evening Post discussion warns of ptomaine poisoning from spoiled foods in warm weather. It explains origins in decomposing animal matter, tainted tinned goods, and unsafe storage. Prevention rests on scrupulous cleanliness, proper cooling, and abstaining from suspect meats.
The advertisement touts Sander and Sons' Pure Eucalypti Extract as uniquely curative for calda influenza fevers diarrhoea stomach and kidney complaints with rapid neuralgic relief and throat and lung cure via inhalations. It also promotes Sander and Sons' Superba Skin Food for a clear smooth complexion and lasting beauty effects, claiming superiority over ordinary creams.
An ad parodies fashion critique claiming Craighead's Ladies Tailoring delivers bold patterns and sharp silhouettes. The copy urges readers to try them on their next order and promises refined workmanship.
Property listings describe 1500 acres Westerfield Riverside 200 acres Newlands Lyndhurst and others. Various parcels offer good land home stead subdivisions well watered and cropped sites with substantial building improvements. Properties are for private sale with potential inspections and further details on application.
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