Lorimer telephone system touted as revolution in exchanges
The article describes the Lorimer automatic telephony system tried in Peterborough Ontario, where a 100-subscriber central unit uses numbered slides and a crank to dial. It claims reduced manual labor, automatic fault alarms, and avoidance of operator strikes while enabling busy signals and back calls, with economical, simple central equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough
Ontario
Sven
Iman
Royal Commission
Toronto
Frootoids Claim Quick Relief for Headache and Bilious Attacks
The advertisement touts Frootoids as superior to ordinary aperients for headache indigestion constipation and biliousness. It asserts rapid relief from headaches clear thinking a healthy liver and proper digestion and warns against daily indigestion pills while promising easier independence from laxatives.
For sale by sending Chemists and Storekeepers
For sale by sending Chemists and Storekeepers Retail pride 1 4 If your Chemist or Storekeeper has not got them ask him to get them for you If not obtainable locally send direct to the Proprietor W G HEARNE Chemist Geelong Victoria NOTICE The materists in FRUIT OIDS are of the VERY BEST QUALITY comprising active principles from FIVE different MEDICAL FRUITS and ROOTS in a special blend NZ Branch Office No 11 Hume's Buildings Willis Street Wellington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hearne
Gealong
Victoria
N.zranch
Hume's Buildings
Willis Street
Wellington
Burns as Scotland’s national bard praised over Sir Walter Scott
At a Burns Club dinner in Dunedin Mr R Bruce explained why Burns is regarded as Scotland’s national bard. He said Scots admire Scott but Burns is sung to by mothers at cradle side and used in daily argument. Burns wrote for Scots and humanity alike.
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Robert Burns
Sir Walter Scott
Scotland
Roderick Bhu
Marmion
R. ©. Bruce
Dunedin
Burns
Denniston Miners Contest Debate Over Socialism
Denniston miners challenge the government stance during a ministerial talk at Denniston. The crowd tried to pressure a discussion on Socialism while a comrade handed out socialist literature. New shaft hours set eight hours with seven hours twelve minutes and seven hours twenty eight minutes underground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Denniston
Premier Ward Defends Handling of Denniston Trouble
Sir Joseph Ward in a New Zealand Times interview rejects criticism of his action on the Denniston dispute. He credits miners, the West Coast mediation, and Ministers for Labour for averting a broader industrial calamity while opposing harsher arbitration laws and pledging reforms in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Joseph Ward
New Zealand Times
Denniston
Iruserven
Labour
Millar
Ong
Louise
Arbitration Court
How Pearls Are Manufactured Through History and Technique
The article explains imitation pearls using glass tubes and fish scales, noting age old and Renaissance methods. It details materials like athlette scales, mother of pearl, and chemical preservation, while mentioning Russia’s role in preserving fish scales and producing exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny
Murano
Venice
Tracquin
Ruseia
Mellor's Shoes Advertisement for Holiday Footwear Sale
During the holidays you will play tennis bowls or cricket and need comfortable footwear. Mellor's Shoes offers light durable shoes of high quality at economical prices. The alteration sale promises prices that cannot be duplicated in the district. Advertisement notes prices 120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor’s
Live stock market at Addington shows varied demand
Christchurch January 29 reports large yardings across stock, with prime fat lambs firm and store sheep in fair demand. Cattle demand was weak though fat cattle sold higher, pigs similar to prior week, veal calves and dairy cows priced lower, and overall yarding large but quality uneven.
Prices slip at Burnside Stock Market on light demand
At Burnside in Dunedin on January 29 sheep pens show over supply and no freezing buyers. Wethers sell 17s to 18s with extras to £2 5s, ewes up to 19s 3d, lambs 11s to 17s. Cattle yarding 245 with prices down 10s to £1 per head. Best bullocks £10, cows and heifers up to £7, pigs steady for small, large bids weaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Dunedin Grain Market Wheat and Oats Prices
Milling wheat demand slow until new grain arrives with limited operations. Fowl wheat in good demand but buyers scarce. milling prime 5s 1d to 5s 3d. Oats show moderate demand for good to best feed. milling prime 9s 0d to 2s 4d, best 2s 2d to 2s 3d, inferior to medium 2s to 2s 1d. Ex store, sacks extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Doan's Ointment Promised Cure for Skin Irritation
Advert describes Doan's Ointment as a universal cure for skin troubles including irritation eczema and hives. Testimonial from Mrs Mummey of Linwood Christchurch claims six years of obstinate irritation cured and husband remains free of symptoms since. Available from chemists and stores at a price per pot, with postage on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Mummey
Albert Street
Linwood
Christchurch
Dean
Foster McClellan Co
Pitt. Street
Sydney
Cheap Bicycles and Milking Machines Highlight Trade Ads
A piece warns buyers to avoid trashy auction bikes and favors high grade brands like Royal Enfield and Rudge Whitworth with local agent R D Johnston in Burnett Street. It also notes Milking Machine efficiency claims from Peacock and Andrews of Dannevirke, stating double the cows milked with less labor and longer paddock time, urging readers to contact J B MacEwan and Co in Dunedin for more details.
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Royal Teietiela
Rudge- Whitworth
Actaon
R. D. Johnston
Burnett Street
K. G
Mesers Peacock and Andrews
Dannevirke
I. K.G
T. K.G
J. B. MacEwair and Co
Tid
Dunedin
Abbey Coupon Value Question Stirs Shopper Debate
Consumers ask if Abbey offers a worthwhile coupon value and what price they pay. The brief notes uncertainty about savings and whether the coupon delivers true value for the money.
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Royal Mail
London
Monte Video
Tenerife
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Tong
Stesmer
Naikoura
Ange Wington
Lyttelton
Buanpehu
Tongariro
Paparos
Jupe
Friedlandse Bros LT
Bhaw, Savile and Albion Cq.,limited
Tenera
Veasee
Athenia
Delphi
Corinthie
Arawa
Mamari
Rio de Janiero
Rothie
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company
Wink Premier and Wrealth Test Colonial Company
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Kozie
Manchester Bros
Wellingt
Fan
Bluff
United Kingdom
London Directory
Abchurch Lane
Barningham
Zelandia
Robinson's Patent Groats
Eton
Ballantyne & Co
John Moore
Ease Street
Ashburton
Ashburton, Waimate and
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Trade Marks & Henry Hughes
Hereford Street
Kaye & Carter
Ofvice
ARCAD
Asapurton
Med
Taas
Teana
Sterling
Pao Bangs
the Manufacturing Jewellers
Bank of N.Z
High Street
Ouis Parish
Denniston Miners
Commercial
Addington Stock Market
Per Press Association
Addington
Burnside Stock Market
Abbey
Skiw
Vision O Mrr
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T. O’carroll
Faiwor and Outfitter
Fancred Street
House Furnishers & Importers
Westport Coal Co., Ltd
Coalbrookdale
Dominion
Sapsler
Riedlander Bros
Christchurc
Tinwal
Selina
Bafora
Woo!ie
Corntrai Iona
Im Vy
Bore Eo
Eton and Son
Timaru
Mili and Cz
Basayg
Friedlandar Bros., Ltd
Gil
Arying
Inverearagill
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Ander Bros
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