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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads as a calendar or notice with dates and events scattered. The legible pieces mention July and November dates and a numeric code, but no clear subject, person, or organization is identifiable to form a concrete item.
The Specator memorial piece lauds Mr Meredith as a towering writer whose fiction and poetry defined mid-Victorian and late nineteenth century outlooks. It highlights his pioneering narrative force, humane philosophy, and Shakespearean breadth, praising his ability to portray English life with empathy and artistic mastery.
Public orders for Frootoids confirm broad approval for their claimed curing power. The preparation purports to remove toxins from blood and tissues, improve liver function, and ease headaches, constipation, and general vitality, with suggested use before bedtime. Sold by W. G. Hearne in Geelong Victoria.
Ashburton testimony claims Doan's Ointment cures a range of skin irritations including pimples rashes and itching. Advert says it provides quick soothing relief and is safe for long term use. Sold by chemists and stores at 3s a pot with postage from Wester MacClellan Co Sydney. ensure you get DOAN'S.
A tramcar service launches between Leeds and Bradford with gauges eight inches apart. Bradford’s manager unveils a collapsible axle allowing cars to traverse both gauges. Christie’s fetches 80 pounds per ounce for a rare English silver inkstand from Charles I era. A Chinese idol named River God is gifted to St Clement’s Chapel Ipswich by a resident traveler who acquired it from a Christian convert’s family.
London meat importers ended the minimum price agreement for New Zealand frozen lambs after holders sold below terms. The meeting urged New Zealand to fund advertising, while officials doubted £5000 would fix depressed prices. Minister Mackenzie warns deeper causes lie in global markets and urges calm study.
Reported by M. de Mailly Chalon and M. Chantelot that wireless telegraphy can carry handwriting impressions on a receiving drum, undetectable by ordinary means. Berliner Tageblatt notes German Wireless Telegraphy Co plans sound spark signals to sustain links in storms with smaller antennas and flexible sizes.
Brief note depicts a chilly mood as a lovers quarrel unfolds amid a playful, tongue in cheek reference to Woods team and a peppermint product. The fragment suggests social tensions and a humorous winter scene with local flavor.
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