08 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 08, 1907
Page
1
A scholarly critique rails against Yellow journalism in America, labeling it ill-printed, sensationalist, and invasive. It argues editors invade privacy to chase scandal, pandering to immigrants with simplistic language while disdaining truth and integrity.
A racy sketch portrays Marquis Saionji as a French-leaning Japanese prime minister with a psychic gaze and elegant manners. It highlights his wealth, aristocratic stance, social rituals, and a daughter described in vivid, ornate detail.
A speculative article describes a self directed submarine wave weapon using wireless controlled explosives to generate a giant tidal disturbance. It explains how a 20 30 ton charge could form a 600 foot deep sea trough that cripples battleships at distances, detailing the sequence from ignition to sinking.
An Ashburton resident touts Doan's Ointment as a superb household remedy for eczema, piles, and skin irritations. The testimonial notes success after other remedies failed, with the product sold by chemists and storekeepers at 33 shillings per box or posted by Foster, McClellan Co. in Sydney, N S W.
In Africa wattle plantations yield three tons of bark per acre at about £5 a ton with later harvests rising to four or five tons per acre as trees mature. Plantations employ many workers from ground preparation to stripping. In New Zealand’s Auckland Province wattle growing is touted for fencing posts bark and substantial firewood, with claims of 1000 posts per acre.
Craighead and Berryman unveil the New Miraiapoi Dress and Jacket Tweeds in vivid colors and patterns that won a field Medal at the Exhibition. The up-to-date Ladies' Tailor offers stylish dresses and coats neatly fitted for refined wear. Acme Boot Polish promotes quick, long-lasting leather shine.
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