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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
4
Notice announces a new line of Chesterfield coats and fine suitings at Last Street Ashburton presided by Ladies and Gentlemen's Tailors and Mercers. Also lists local meat prices dated June 5 with mutton sides and various beef cuts and prices.
In St Stephen's schoolroom a lively debate on Socialism unfolded between Ashburton and Tinwald societies. Speakers ridiculed and defended socialist ideas with witty jabs and oratorical flair, keeping the audience amused as the vote and remarks concluded the evening.
A No-license voter writes about Ashburton hotel accommodations and experiences in Invercargill and Pinedin, contrasting licensed and ex publican inns. The correspondent argues for fair treatment of lodging establishments, noting better service in a No-License town and urging readers to know both sides of the question.
An advertisement from Basil T. Carter of Springborn dated July 28 1908 seeks a young steady reliable man willing to work on a farm in Eimaru. The candidate should be able to perform general farm tasks, earn a fair wage, and live with the household in a comfortable home. Interested individuals are asked to contact Carter.
The advertisement touts Sanders and Sons' Eucalyptus Extract as superior due to full experience and a careful manufacturing process. It warns against inferior so called extracts that caused injuries and cites expert validation from the Supreme Court of Victoria and 35 years of authorities backing its genuineness and safety.
In a Domain Oval clash the Banks and Professions and the Auctioneers played to a 8–8 draw amid greasy ball conditions. Geo Buchanan and Grummit scored for the Yellow and the Auctioneers, while D Friedlander and Grummit added later action as the game swung between ends. A dinner followed at the Commercial Hotel with toasts to teams and athletic societies.
South Canterbury at Victoria Park Temuka defeats Wairarapa by 11 points in the second match of the season.
Taranaki Rugby Union trounced Manawatu 20 nil in New Plymouth on July 23 in the third test. In Auckland the same day WJ Stead of Southland was unanimously elected captain of the New Zealand team. A British tour moment at Invercargill saw a hospital boy granted a coveted ground visit to witness the match, his hope keeping him alive amid fragile health.
Captain High Stewart promotes donkeys as practical helpers for country households in New Zealand detailing their usefulness for carrying water and firewood. Chicago Board of Health regulations publish public milkman records and mandatory disease reports to ensure milk purity and premises cleanliness. Opium smuggling in Western Australia continues with significant seizures and fines amid ongoing enforcement.
M J Jones advertises a shipment of first class parlour and church organs. Elegant tone and finish, 18 steps and varied sound options, claimed as the finest reed organs imported to the county. Prices said to be 20 percent lower than competitors, with instruction book and flexible terms. Inspection invited at 426 HL. Amgonkes.
A leading wool merchant warns English buyers remain cautious on merino and crossbred wools as demand from hand to mouth limits any price rise. He says the initial Australian clip will ease markets and expects only slow, steady gains amid heavy English debits and ongoing financial pressure. He notes Zid and lo& prices differ from six months prior, signaling a weak margin environment.
Practical advice links habitual colds to skin and mucous membrane health, urging cold sponge baths, gradual exposure to cooler water, sea salt use, and staying active when cold. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to shorten colds and prevent pneumonia.
The Dunedin Star reports farmers and others view higher meat prices as likely. A cattle expert notes limited local fat stock, flood effects, and high costs of feeding turnips in Taieri, South Otago, and Southland. He says scarcity supports higher butcher prices to cover fattening costs.
An ad touts WH Tisch Vehicles offering quality builds with premium materials and skilled workers. Second hand gigs advertised for sale signal a focus on reuse and value.
Wellington businessman William Hercomb of Cuba Street writes that after years of rheumatic gout he tried RHEUMO on a friend’s urging and after two doses felt “surprising” improvement and is now well. He recommends trying the remedy sold by chemists and stores at 2s 6d or 4s.
A public health message stresses that neglecting a child's cold endangers life. Do not delay care. remove from school if snuffles or sore throat appear. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended for colds, croup, and whooping cough, noted as safe for babies and praised by mothers.
Property listings describe a corner Cass and Moore Streets home with 7 rooms bath pantry wash-house and outbuildings plus paths and garden. Also a seven-room dwelling on Wille Street with concrete foundations and town access. A 4 acre Cameron Street West parcel offers a seven-room house and large sunny rooms in one of Ashburton's nicest homes.
Property list from T Bullock shows 7 room dwelling on Cameron Street with 7 rooms, 4 room cottage by Jones's Road, Saunders Buildings shop near Railway Station, and a 11/ Racoma dwelling with stable on Will Street West. Rentals include £1 per week and terms for life assurance and securities at current rates.
A historic consumer notice extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as preventing colds from becoming pneumonia and curing croup in children. It urges prompt use, claiming many cases could be avoided with early treatment and that the medicine should be kept in every home with young children.
Near new six room dwelling with water conveniences and garden on Wakamui Road four minutes from the post office. Includes plot of land and good garden. An appealing home on a convenient location offered for sale.
An early 20th century health note explains colds result from exposure to cold, not direct contagion. It urges quick use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs to prevent pneumonia, claiming epidemics show no pneumonia when used.
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