Tailored Suit Ad Promises Sharp Look for Men
An advertisement extols the well dressed man as a model of success, contrasting tailor made attire with ready made clothing and urging readers to try a Craighead tailored suit.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
3
An advertisement extols the well dressed man as a model of success, contrasting tailor made attire with ready made clothing and urging readers to try a Craighead tailored suit.
Rayhole Wholesale Indents offers low prices on British and Continental goods including books stationery boots shoes leather chemicals drugs china earthenware and more. They advertise commissions from 24 percent to 6 percent and sample cases from £10, with consignments of produce and special quotations on demand from William Wilson and Sons at 25 Abedard Lane London established 1874.
Brookes dazzled in Sydney as he defeated Dixon in two straight sets, 6-0, 6-0, while Dunlop fell to Bearish. Beamish impressed with backhand and cross court work, and Heath struggled on a weak backhand. Britain led two matches to one after singles with doubles action to come.
Gregory defends English umpires saying mistakes occur but are no worse than in Australian first-class cricket. He cites Bardsley and Minnett cases as glaring yet likely penalties, notes umpires are not infallible, and sees no remedy, comparing English and Australian umpiring fairness.
In a morning bowling match at Wanganui the visitors dominated six of eight rinks, South Canterbury scoring 141 and Wanganui 176 points according to Pot Press Association.
The Canterbury Jockey Club at Christchurch lists nominees for the Midsummer Handicap 400 sovereigns, one and a half miles, including Master piece Brown Owl Parable Mamura My Lawyer Anna Carloona Vice Admiral Tannhauser Gnome Waske gun The Cornet Ceylon Coroni eri After forfeits the Middle Park Plate six furlongs 500 sovereigns includes Bon Reve Fender Immer Sunbird Benny Helen Peronilla Historiette Empera dor Soldier Nightwatch Autumnus Winning Way Cotton Reel Oppidan Formality Snowraker Salzburg Ogier United Service b or br filly by Scott Bay Regel Merry Roe Warstep Ermengarde.
Angling update shows the Retkaia Ashburton and Rangitata running clear while the Opihi is fishable today's conditions guiding local anglers to productive spots and likely species.
A letter from Alfred Wane of Auburn Vic reports two doses of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy cure his bowel troubles. He notes the remedy is safe and certain and says he keeps a bottle handy. The letter suggests chemists and storekeepers supply the product.
A New Zealand reader recalls chest and stomach pains from indigestion. He tried Chamberlain's Tablets after a doctor's warning and found immediate relief. He now keeps a bottle in his room and feels well and young again, praising chemists and storekeepers who supply them.
Wellington reports a conference of freezing companies excluding Nelson failed to concede to further demands by slaughtermen. The companies upheld a 27 shillings 6 pence per hundred rate, rejected expanded learner limits and altered preference terms, and demanded a seven day reply.
In an interview Canterbury Slaughtermen Union secretary Kir C Were says a Wednesday notice to cease work under clause 9 of the Act will expire next Tuesday unless demands are met. He argues a living wage is needed, citing injuries and blood poisoning, with high seasonal earnings and full-year costs for subsistence and travel.
The text notes that insurance premiums for slaughtermen are 50 percent higher than in other jobs. Slaughtermen argue their demands are fair and reasonable, while some farmers call the issue an annual recurrence. The slaughtermen insist on 30s and refuse to be satisfied without it.
Wai t ar a freezing works butchers announce they will cease work on January 30 after giving notice today. The action affects the Waitara facility and labor conditions remain unsettled as the date approaches.
Waingawa freezing works slaughtermen proclaim intent to cease work at expiry of award. A Gisborne telegram from Labour sources reports Waingawa Freezing Company conceding the men’s demand for increased pay.
Press Association reports Auckland January 17 results for University Junior Scholarships Senior National and Taranaki. List includes many named high schools and students with scores. notes passers for matriculation and those who achieved credits.
The advertisement notes a seller in Canterbury offering harvest gear at unbeatable prices. Available items include hay forks in 2, 3, and 4 prongs, hay rakes, screw wrenches, steel spanners, spanner sets, machine oils in light to heavy grades, old cans from 6d to 5s, and mechanics tools of various types. A call will oblige.
We present a broad range of needs from balata belts to heavy machine perforated zinc in sizes from 1-16 inch to 1 inch. Also machine packing, steam cocks and wheel valves, gauge glasses in 7-16, 9-16 inches, castor oils, machine oils, and Avery's threshing machine scales. Sundry small wants promptly attended to.
The advertisement recommends taking Baxter's Compound Quinine Pills half an hour before meals to stimulate gastric juice secretion and improve digestion. It claims easy dissolution, gland toning, and rapid, sure cure with every dose, sold by chemists in a silver coated 6d box.
Advertisement listing stock sizes for Irish linen sheetings with measurements 72 by 90 inches 72 by 108 inches and 50 by 126 inches plus other large sizes. Notes quality as best quarry heavy linen and reliable goods with larger sizes at proportionate prices. Provides promotional pricing details and post free terms.
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