Ashburton’s push for river domain improvements gains momentum
The World To Day reports Ashburton’s Domain Board considering new attractions at the riverfront. Proposals include a sand bath for children and seating around the Oval, with follow-up actions promised by chair John Daviser. The piece notes local hopes to expand fishery, bathing and leisure offerings while recounting a humorous aside about Alan Ostler’s Turkish royal interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Domain Board
CC. W. Nicoll
Myr H. Davis
John Daviser
Groper
Hakatere
Weather prophets clash over drought and the coming dry years
The piece weighs short term forecasts from Bates against longer range forecasts by Archibald and Wragge. It notes disagreement among scientists on when a drought or wet periods will begin or end in Australia, India, and Ashburton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Caland
Douglas Archibald
Australia
India
Clement Wragge
Wraggo
Ashburton
A Newspaper Prophet Predicts Woodrow Wilson's Rise
A compilation of Harper’s Weekly editorials tracing prophecies about Woodrow Wilson from 1906 to 1912. It shows repeated predictions of his rise to national prominence, governorship, and eventual 1912 presidential victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Harper's Weekly
Woodrow Wilson
Princetown University
United States
New Jersey
Bir Wilson
Interview chase with the Sultan ends in failure
The late W. T. Stead was the only pressman to interview the Sultan of Turkey for publication. Alan Ostler, special correspondent of the London Express, recently tried to repeat the feat and failed, with a tale found entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostler
Turkey
Mr Ostler
Monsieur
Alan Ostler
W. T. Stead
Specillar
London
Eixpress
Miscellaneous quotes and reflections on life and literature
A jumble of literary quotes and observations spans science versus nature, shadows, daily bustle, and night’s freedom. It cites E. W. Lewis, Dean Swift, Keats, Kempis, Franklin, Southern, Coke, Nathaniel Lee, Cowper, Edward Young, and Matthew Prior, weaving themes of wisdom and moral phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Swift
Keats
Thomas A Kempis
Franklin
Thomas Southern
Edward’ Coke
Nathaniel Lee
Cowper
Edward Young
Matthew Prior
Smiles for the Day and Yard Humor
A humorous column blends jokes about language mixups and social foibles with a light note on a Southland County Council mishap. The piece also ad pitches Baxter's Lung Preserver with claims of cold relief and a price of 10d, noting availability from J. Baxter and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daxter
Baxter
J. Baxter and Co
Christelnurch
Inquest Into Train Car Collision Near Helensville
Auckland January 21 inquest into Mrs Gordon death after a train hit a motor car at Helensville. Engine driver Cecil Lucas testified he whistled twice and applied emergency power as the car appeared to head toward the engine. The rear luggage van struck the car and the inquiry adjourned to Monday. Wairoa January 22 mourning for Morera fatality. Nathaniel McIntyre, a sheep farmer, suffocated by smoke while firing bush. he perished as fire overtook him. He was a respected County Council member, leaves a wife and an adopted child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Gordon
Helensville
Cecil Lucas
Wairoa
Morera
Nathaniel McIntyre
Linen sheet stock sizes and pricing overview
The notice lists various linen sheet stock sizes with prices per pair and post free, noting broad stock availability and best quality heavy linen sheets. It emphasizes large sizes as proportionate and reliable, describing near standard dimensions and bulk offerings.
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Wrodrow Wilson
William H. Taft
Woodrow
Sutherland
Cass and
Wills Streets
Next Theatre Royal
Gladstone
New Zealand
Clote
John Orr and Co
Warner
the Bay
E. W. Lewis
King
Bing
Ireland
Southland
Chatsworth
Southland County Council
Per Press Association
Stephen Madden
East Street
Paneeer
A. Wilkie Gate
W. Bryant
Wills Street
Tancred Street
Dirt
M. Wren
Annandale
Sydney
Teniles
N.S.W
Lever Srothers Limited
McDonald
Great Britain and
Frank Gurtis
F.P.O.C., Opt. D
N.Z. Optical Association
East Streat
Tre
H. Ps. Arnst
Pancred Strewl
Lane
Landia’’ Bicycle
The
Dominics
Jealandia
Mygle
J. Turtill
Mitchell and Turner
E.P
Robilliard and Son
Watchmakers
Jewellers
Walt Street
Bank of N
Ee Draper &. Ae
Ladies & Gentlemen
Complete Outfitters
Stashby
Andi
RTON
ROYAL
Doulton
Saer
Manchester Bros
Reliagle Grocers
Saunders’ Buildings
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