31 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
1
The article laments infant prodigies and excessive early schooling. It argues that pushing a child to mature intellects harms physical growth, notes teachers and parents force long study days, and warns that many gifted youths falter later while steadier, slower children succeed.
The article argues that months of shorthand and typing do not prepare a girl for office work. It stresses the need for strong English and careful reading to avoid misreading notes and incorrect punctuation, which frustrates employers and depresses wages.
A military article describes a new pointed bullet matching current appearance but tapering to a fine point. It reportedly increases muzzle velocity from 2000 to 2450 feet per second and claims direct firing at 800 yards with no elevation or wind adjustment. The author asserts major advantages for the side employing it.
A patent official calls barbed wire the luckiest invention, noting Isaac Ellwood developed the first effective fence in De Kalb Illinois to deter pigs. Strangers later ordered tons, leading to a factory loan repaid and a fortune around 15 million dollars.
In Good Health extols fruit during season and compares it to patent tonics. The writer urges greengrocers to advertise fruit benefits and urges readers to replace alcohol and heavy meals with fruit, bread, and almonds for better health and vitality.
A Wellington resident, whose work involves building inspection, warns authorities underestimate wood borers. He cites using old timber in new houses and furniture from auction lots spreading infestation. He describes a five year old suburb house with dismantled timber and a insidious cycle of infestation threatening entire structures.
Sydney inquest hears a letter from Captain Joseph Vos claiming he died by an overdose of laudanum due to financial and domestic troubles. The note questions the coroners verdict and describes his final meditations on death and an afterlife, dated January 8, 1908, with evidence from Rose Ferguson about their fifteen year relationship and his illness.
The article portrays Father Bernard Vaughan as a modern savior who moves between Mayfair and the East End, preaching reform to slum residents. He lives in a bare garret, spends hours guiding the sick and downtrodden, and tells audiences to shun the gin shop and improve daily life.
A Teano tomb yields a female skeleton with a gold mount in the jaw containing six teeth. The teeth are natural despite gold flaps, suggesting ancients used gold rims to steady loose teeth. Ancient dentists favored animal teeth for artificial Work, noting bovine teeth for hardness.
A new BBBY boot polish spreads evenly over boots helping preserve leather while delivering quick deep shine. The product promises easy application and fast results for rugged footwear.
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