Longevity in History and the Tale of Centenarians
The piece humorously examines century plus lifespans in Europe, noting Ireland and France as leaders in long life. It recalls Thomas Parr, the Countess of Desmond, Mme Rovire, and Caesar and Cicero to argue that age is not a reliable measure of vitality, with anecdotes of aging figures and their ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Des Debats
Europe
Ireland
Spain
France
England
Germany
Scotland
Countess of
Desmond
Trish
Old Parr
Thomas Parr
Thomas
Mr Parr
Lord Arundel’s
Lord Arundel
Parr
Mme. Rovire
Thomas’ Parr
Arundel
Caesar
Senate
Cicero
Wealth and invention drive fortunes for common men
A historical column urges inventors to pursue ideas, noting J Gould’s fortune from a patent trap and stressing careful drafting of specifications to avoid infringement. It advises seeking free expert guidance from Henry Hughes of Christchurch before expensive launches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gould
Henry Hughes
Hereford Street
Christchurch
Ladies' Tailor-made Costumes Brighten the Season
Messrs Craighead and Terryman showcase the New Kaiapoi Dress and Yacket Tweeds with solotrings and patterns that won the Told Medal in the Exhibition. Ladies seeking stylish dresses neatly fitted will find pleasure visiting the up-to-date Ladies' Tailor. Abbey Connon offers value, and The Connon is worth the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craighead
Terryman
Raighead
Berryman
Christchurch Grain Market Report Notes High Local Prices
Our Own Correspondent reports a quantity of wheat and oats for sale at Christchurch. Prices asked are 4s 6d for wheat and 3s for oats at country stations, exceeding buyers limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Bnyera
Ashburton Grain Market Weekly Report July 26 1907
The Ashburton grain market report shows a quiet week with wheat largely sold into farmers hands. Prices remain nominal with Tuscan and Pearl at 4s 8d to 4s 4d, Hunters 4s 2d to 4s 3d. Oats sales halted due to limited stocks while chaff demand rises for Central Otago with expected higher rates for extra prime heavy oatsheaf chaff at 93s and prospects of further increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woterde
Central Otago
Liberator Building Society Victims Seek Help Fund
The fourteenth annual report shows 3 353 claimants seeking relief from the Liberator Relief Fund after losses totaling £793 463. Most claimants were widows or spinsters aged 60 to 70. Only 65 met eligibility as destitute or semi restitutive, with 33 118 grants paid averaging 2 365 annually, absorbing about £127 000 plus costs. Nearly a thousand recipients have died and about 1 000 still receive semiannual aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberator Building Society
Liberator
Arante
Reiue
Frootoids advertised for headache indigestion and constipation
An Australian market notice promotes Frootoids as a remedy for headache indigestion and constipation. It claims rapid relief, blood cleansing effects, and cautions against daily appetite medicines. It notes availability through W G Hearne Chemist Geelong and wholesale supply in Geelong Wellington with post free pricing at 4/6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. T Hearne
Geelong
W. G. Hearne
Victoria
California Vets Push Beard Ban Law For Dairy Men
A State Veterinary Association meeting in Los Angeles adopted a resolution urging the California Legislature to require dairy men to shave beards and mustaches and keep faces smooth shaved with weekly hair trims. The Barbers' Association backed the move, showing how public sentiment can surprise authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
State Veterinary Association
Los Angeles
The
Barbers’ Association
Mellor's Boot Store Showcases Quality Footwear in Ashburton
Ashburton shoppers are invited to James Mellor's Boot Store to view a fine display of boots shoes and slippers. The ad boasts honest workmanship reliable prices and a guarantee of satisfaction with Mellor's claiming the lowest prices in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Mellor
Ashburton
Mellor’s
Antees Avery
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Monte Video
Venarifie and
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Clayton
Tongariro Paranui
Tarakine
Paparoa
Ruapehu
Wellington
Suaw, SA ¥ III and
Albion CO
UTD
Waasel
Gothia
Maxwell Welln
Carter
Well
Hagst
Kemps
David
Aaving
Rio de Janiero
Wicoll Bros
NEW Lesland Insurance Comny ¥, Ltd
Test Colonial Company
Nicoll Bros
Leington Fertilzers
Islington
Sohn Moore
East Street
Ashburton, Waimate and
Oamaru
JAM
Canterbury
BR. Doin Tyres
Sato Ee
Ballantyne
Ballantwhr’s
Cash Draper
Street
N.B
Miss Coombes
Laaiey
Nwenis
Hoeraferd
Ftreet
Unas
Weller
Coalbrookdale
Westport
Coal Deaters
Coley
Commercial
CNT
Sciatica
Natnno
Bright
Gy Warner
Warner
Beath’s
Cashel’ Street
Sayer
Durham
T. Young
Melville
N.Z. Clothing Factory
Ras Arr
Cooper's
Bourder
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