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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
EGS Seeks Continued Support From Ashburton District
EGS thanks residents of Ashburton and district for liberal past support and solicits a continuance. Messages at W. Pickles West Street receive immediate attention. Furniture removal and goods forwarding to any part of the world via the N Z Express Company under personal supervision in all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
W. Pickles
West Street
N.Z., Express Company
Maori Congress Discusses Councils And Sanitation
Wellington July 16 Maori Congress debated Maori Councils and sanitation inspectors. Native Minister Mr Carroll praised Maori readiness to take councils seriously and urged amendments if the enabling act was insufficient. He cited past sanitation failures after white contact and urged better housing and health through empowered councils, noting funding and jealousy among nonmembers hinder progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Carroll
Proposed Farmers Party urged by New Zealand farmers
North Canterbury Executive of the Farmers Union received a circular urging farmers to form a farmers party. A petition asks the Dominion Executive to back only candidates pledging support for three planks: taxation for revenue, optional land tenure, and that only ratepayers vote on local government matters. The issue to be discussed at the Colonial Conference and was deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Canterbury
Farmers’ Union
Auckland
Dominion Executive
New Zealand Farmers’ Union
Dominion of New Zealand
Farmers’ Party
Wool exports rise as North Island drives gain
The wool year ending last month shows an overseas shipment increase of 9885 bales, with May’s big rise offsetting earlier declines. North Island shipments account for the overall uptick, while total exports and possible future totals suggest a substantial rise over the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Deleety and Co
North Island
Invercargill
Dunedin
A. Ww
Oamaru
Timaru
Christchurch
Bienheim Owe A
Wellington
Wanganuian Vee
Waitara Nee
BRL
Napier
Gisborne
Auckland
Old Age Pension Report Shows Net Increase Despite Proportion
The Old Age Pensions Department annual report notes a rise in pensioners to 13 569 as of March 31 with 1 740 new pensions granted and 1189 deaths. Maori pensioners total 657 while 79 percent receive full pensions. Net payments amounted to £225 199, and the department reports a total of 98 598 claims since the act began, with English applicants dominating the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Age Pensious Department
Russell
Otaki
Local Bogus Healer Pressured for Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A small man enters the shop and insists on receiving Woods Great Peppermint Cure, urging the clerk not to offer any other remedy. The dialogue hints at a potential quackish sales tactic amid vague names.
Parlor and Church Organs Offered At Low Prices
J M Jones promotes elegant Reed Organs with 18 stops and full tone. They claim the finest import, offered at prices 20 percent lower than rivals, with music books and instruction included. Terms available and direct import from maker suggested. Inspection invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Jones
New Zealand Parliament Adjourns after Debates on Bills
The Legislative Council met at 2:30 p.m. with Dr Collins seeking government statements on Chicago dairy bottle milk costs and pure milk on State farms. The Attorney General moved the second reading of the Declaratory Judgments Bill, enabling local bodies to borrow via court action and aiding trustees at risk. The Corporations Contracts Bill also advanced, aligning future corporate contracts with those of individuals. The council rose at 3:80 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Chicago
British Emigration Plan Seen as Defense Solution
In London July 16, Dr Arthur of Sydney urges 250000 British emigrants annually as Australia’s defence, criticizing Pacific warship withdrawals amid a possible Japanese invasion. The Bishop of South Tokio counters invasion fears, claiming Japan does not intend to invade Australia or seize the Philippines, and warns against white settlement in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur
Sydney
Japan
Pacific
America
South Tokio
Times
Australia
Li Wen
China
Far East
Debates on Budget and Land Policies in Wellington
The House debated the budget and Liberal policy, with MPs like Mr Reid and Mr Flatman defending reforms and criticising Opposition attacks. Talks covered wage aid, land settlement, irrigation, industrial law, and annual parliaments, ending with adjournment after a long session.
Sunday School Entertainment At Baptist Tabernacle
Last evening at the Baptist Tabernacle a tea and entertainment drew good attendance. Teachers and ladies provided the tea with older girls helping at the tables. The concert featured varied items, strong audience praise, and careful teacher guidance. Pastor Lambert opened with remarks and Mr Hopkins urged deeper interest in Sunday school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Lambert
Hopkins
A. Compton
M. Terris
N. Crammond
N. Lewis
Misses Claridge
Voy
Arthur Crammond
Dovey Webber
Misa Tthel- Claridge
Lilly Halliday
Misses Palmer
Claridge
I. Claridge
Kershaw
Alma Compton
McDonald
Russell Sarney
Misses B. Loy
B. Lewis
Miss D. Terris
Mies
Ruby Leggett
Mabel Hopkine
Mises Silcock
Bible Class
Mabel Compton
Jim Tucker
Cecil Williams
New English Aerial Express Promises 1000 HP Airship
Dr M. B. Boyd outlines a dirigible aeroplane hybrid with 1000 hp engines using a new high explosive fuel. The craft aims for 80 mph speed, 48 hours airborne endurance, and 100 ton payload, with trials in about four months from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Chronicle
Icarus
M. B. Boyd
Boyd
Secrac
Dr Boyd
England
America
What is influenza medical men interviewed
Eminent doctors describe influenza as highly infectious and capable of triggering other illnesses. It worsens mental function, reveals weak constitution, and often proves fatal in adults through pneumonia or bronchitis and in the elderly via heart failure. Children face fewer complications. Relapses are common and alcohol is harmful. The onset is sudden with chills, headache, and eye pains.
Can Be Cured with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Commence at first symptoms to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Thousands have used this remedy over the years and there has not been a single case where users were not pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Influenza Threats Warn of Severe Pneumonia Risk
An article warns influenza may trigger deadly pneumonia. It urges early rest and medical care for flu symptoms and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing pneumonia based on past epidemics.
Why Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract Beats All
A Victorian court backed Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as the genuine product, noting safer, more reliable results than rival so called extracts. The ad warns against inferior imitations that caused a death and cruel irritation from ulcer treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander and Sons
Law
Supreme Court of Victoria
Gander and Sons
How to Cure Influenza in Plain Steps
The article advises rest as the core remedy and outlines specific treatments. It recommends bed rest for two to three days early in the illness, then notes continued rest as recovery progresses. It suggests Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, Stomach and Liver Tablets, warm foot baths, and, for severe cases, quinine in two grain doses every four hours for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Always in the House Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement urges readers to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the home to be ready for colds. It claims the product is free from poison and sold everywhere for 1/6, emphasizing preparedness for cold season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ashburton Coal and Firewood Business Sold to A H Field
Mr Elliot of Ashburton sells the coal and firewood business as of 2 March 1908 to Mr A H Field formerly of D Thomas. He thanks the public for past support and urges continued patronage for his successor, dated Ashburton 29 February 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Thos
HY. Elliott
Ashburton
A. Hi Field
Elliot
A. H. Field
D. Thomas
Physical and Mental Agony of Influenza Highlighted
The article describes the severe physical and mental distress caused by influenza and urges prompt use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent lung complications. It asserts many sufferers develop a lingering cough and claims the remedy quickly eases chest pain and fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noone
Chamberlain
What Follows. Persistent Cough and Chamberlains Remedy
The ad claims persistent coughs lead to danger and annoyance. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as extensively used and consistently effective for relief and cure of the cough.
Healer Receives Return of Item for Prompt Cures
A directive orders returning the item to the healer and reclaiming payment. It notes the remedy is well known for quick cures of ailments including coughs cold and croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I T
Local Property Ads From Cameron Street and Saunders Buildings
Money offered to lend on approved £1500 freehold security or securities at current rates. To let listings include a seven room dwelling in Cameron Street upper side of Railway, a new four roomed cottage with acre fronting Jones Road, shop premises opposite the station, and a commodious eleven room dwelling with three acres in Wills Street West suitable for boarding house at £1 per week. T Bullock, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el. Maude and Harman
R. Kennedy
Burnett
Ory
Cameron Street
Jones’e Road
Saunders
T. Bullock
Wills Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. Young
Ulster Boot Stores
T. Grooks
Expressman and
General Carrier
Moate
A. H. Pield Coal and Fire Syoc Ood Merchant
Standers
Eis
Standard Tire and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited
A. B. Field
R. Alccrn
Bist
Fidelity
A. Manning
Cantorbury
Lane
William Bryant Wys
Till & O
Bray
Dr Townsend
James Liddell
Telegraph
Canterbury
Ty Z Ae
British-New Zealand Meat and Produce Company, Led
Walter Pickles
Maori Congress
A. Proposed Farmers’ Party
Dominion
Inveréargill
Timagy
Blenheim
Wanganui Ou
Waitara Tee
Annual Report
J. M. Jones
H. Tisch
UILDS
CG. A. Pines Wese
Parliament OF New Zealand
Association
Legislative Council
House OF Representatives
Hogan
Wanganui
Reid
Taieri
Flatman
Geraldine
Hansard
Liberal Party
Central Otago
James Allen
Brice
Ah Allen
Owen
John Hall
Donald Reid
Rolleston
Barry Atkinson
Allen
McNab
Stevens
Manawain
Thomson
Wallace
Hanan
Laurenson
Lyttelton
Fisher
Baptist
James Pipe
Box
AH. A. Flower
Crowe Rose Flour Mills
Under
New ProprietMship
Oatmeal
Fqobertson and
Proprietors
Aerial Express
Acr
Devereux, King & Co., Ltd
Lichfield Street
Continent
OUR
Kirkpatrick & G8
Gun Sto K
H G. Barrett’s
the Hall
G. H. Buchanan
Burnett Street
Chamberlain’s
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Offich
Arcade
Fiiter
Tancred ‘Street
Abermain Coal
Abermain Colliery Co., Ltd
Thos, Brown
Hereford Street
Bole
New Zealand
Coleman
MONE
STV Lisa
Craighead & G0
Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Tailors and Mercers
Hast Street
Wai-Rongoa
Glimt
Tf. Bullock
Firar
Mancheater Bros
Llewellyn Owen
A. Mus, L.O.M
A. Mus
Mlc
Puri
In Orr & Co
Abbey
Trancy
Chas, Thomas
ART
East Breset
Kerr Bros
Queal Yard
Robinson
Bene Grosty
Methven District
Co, Rands
Methven
SERRY
Ahly Ar
Erie
Hemsley Burnst
George Street
Thomson and Co
Tormos
Ynables. ‘Y'radera
Ditecd
Paterliah
Ron Ralalista
United K A
Abeburch
Katie London
Thomas
Cox
Robert Bell
Gice
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