Farmers' Union Ashburton Meeting Discusses Training and Arrears
The Ashburton branch of the farmers Union met on Saturday with Messrs Reid chairing. Cuthbert of Seaview joined, and a minister Railways letter discussed speeding Ashburton to Christchurch trains. Debates covered arbitration law and union participation, with Reid authorized to send circulars about subscriptions and attendance.
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W. Harding
T. Capon
I. Mawson
PF. Frampton
H .§. Hayman
G. W. Keadley
W. Moses
Messrs
Chapman
W. T. Lill
Cuthbert
Seaview
Minister of Railways
Christchurch
Iurwer
Reid
New Zealand
North Island
Mer Reid
Ashburton, Some Were Altered and Some Were Withdrawn. Mr Capon
Capon
Leadley
Etoad
Lse
Mir Reid
Apple Profits From Orchardists in Early 1900s
A farmer reports twenty years of apple growing and marketing with yields averaging over £20 per acre on a 10 acre orchard despite hail and frost losses. A second grower with a 6 acre plot fared similarly, and a neighbor sold 80 bushels from one Wolf River tree in 1905 at 1s 8d per bushel. The author estimates one long lived seedling tree yields £40 worth of apples.
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Canadian Polities Loom Ahead in Election Campaign
A Daily Mail-precised view outlines Canada’s looming federal election with Liberals led by Sir Wilfrid Laurier facing Conservatives under R L Borden and rising Labour pressure. It details party platforms from education and living wage to railway control, public ownership, and immigration reform, noting Liberal strengths and potential corruption concerns.
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Tehuantepec Route Tested by American Hawaiian Line
American shipping interests push Tehuantepec route as a test of Pacific Atlantic water-borne trade. The American Hawaiian Steamship Company adopts a permanent schedule after proving a 30 day average transit via Tehuantepec. Agents claim New York to San Francisco freight moves by water in railway time, with 26 days New York to California deliveries weekly.
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San Francisco
California
Owner bets on Woods Great Peppermint Cure in punting tale
The owner scratches his head at the course then tells friends punting may allure but he would prefer Woods Great Peppermint Cure. The remark captures a preference amid speculative betting on the race.
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Abbey Boot Polish Spreads Over Ch Booth Freely
Abbey boot polish spreads over Chesterton Booth, preserving leather quickly and freely. The product claim highlights fast leather care and wide availability.
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Ch. Booth
May Weather Report From Domain Obier Station
May observations at Domain Obier Station show high barometer 80.30 inches on May 21 and low 28.99 inches on May 7. Maximum temperature peaked at 69.5 on May 4, minimum 49 on May 15, and lowest 29 on May 30. Rain totaled 105.1 points with frost recorded on multiple days ranging from 1 to 10 degrees, including 8.5 degrees on May 29 and 10 degrees on May 30.
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Size of Cornsacks Keeps Old Size Favored by Farmers
Farmers In the Farmers Union reaffirm the old cornsack size after tests show the new proposals fail to meet needs. Myr Reid explains farmers act to avoid harming laborers handling heavy grain sacks while noting less than a percent of sacks now require wheat and other commodities would fit the old size.
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Myr Reid
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McNabbing Waikaka Station Name Sparks Debate
A plan to rename Waikaka railway halt to McNabbing provokes Maori community sorrow and a sharp critique of ministerial influence. The letter lambasts the move as a misguided modernisation and warns of more epithets replacing traditional names across New Zealand.
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Measuring Earth's Sun Distance via Eros Observations
French astronomers led by Abbe Marcus compile 75,000 observations to refine the Earth sun distance using the near planet Eros. Result shows 92 876 795 miles with an error near 56 000 miles, projected to shrink to about 28 000 miles once all data are tabulated.
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Doan's Ointment advertised as perfect skin remedy
An Ashburton reader endorses Doan's Ointment for eczema pimples nettle rash and general skin irritation. The ad claims rapid soothing effects safe long use and cure for chronic cases with two to three pots. Available from Foster McClellan Co Sydney and local chemists at 8 per pot.
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Ashburton
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All Chemista
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Streat
Sydney
Westport Murder Case Hearing and Committal
The Westport magistrate commits Olaf Halinen and Andrew Andersen for trial for the murder of Ernest John Fousis. He notes that Connelly may be the sole killer and grants bail of two sureties of £300 each, while promising further evidence later.
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Walinen
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Old Century Carrier Sees Coffin Reference Before Death
John Wood a ninety one year old retired carrier awoke to say there was knocking and named Mrs Upton's coffin. His daughter in law and son did not know she was ill. The son reported Mrs Upton died the previous night at ninety.
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Tiverton
Xpress
Genuine Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract Ad
A Victorian court and expert authorities endorse Sanders and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract as superior and safe. The piece warns against inferior preparations, citing a death from internal use and a cruelty claim from an ulcer treatment.
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Sander
Supreme Court of Victoria
Sander and Sons
Local Footwear Prices Listed by Style and Size
The notice itemizes men's heavy nailed shooters special price and multiple shoe types for men women and children with sizes 6d per size rise and fall for many varieties including box calf glace kid and chrome footwear. It lists boys girls and infants options with varying styles such as nailed Balmorals sprigged shooters and springed sheets.
New Zealand Immigration Debate at Farmers Union
At a Farmers Union meeting on Saturday the scarcity of suitable immigrants to New Zealand was discussed. Mr Leadley blamed incentives elsewhere for drawing potential entrants to Canada and other dominions, urging more government advertising to inform English workers about New Zealand labour conditions. Mr Reid defended government efforts but admitted a need for bolder action.
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New Zealand
Leadley
Canada
British Dominions
England
Reid
To Let EW Cottage and Land With Fine Garlic?
IT BULLOCK advertises EW COTTAGE with five rooms and verandah along with a detached washhouse and about one acre of land. The note mentions a special sum of funds and a 5 percent rate, labeled under Q LEND on approved Freehold securities.
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Australasias Annual Infant Sacrifice
A Melbourne speech cites 700 infant deaths yearly from milk quality and heat in Australia, urging infant milk depots as a public remedy. Dr Wood compares Melbourne rates with other states and argues for municipal depots to replace private milk vendors.
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Wood
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Tultetin
Lace-Making in England Flourishes in Buckinghamshire
Flemish refugees helped lace craft spread in Buckinghamshire where it thrived for two centuries. Decay set in, but a decade ago renewed vigor by North Bucks and related societies revived Bucks lace. The North Bucks Lace Association at Haddenham employs about 400 lace-makers and runs classes for children and young girls across the county.
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North Bucks
Bucks
Milgate Monthly
The
North Bucks Lace Association
Haddenham
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Cougs
A brief note touts a peppermint cure for chills and coughs as a quick remedy from Woods. The ad style claim emphasizes swift relief with a simple home remedy.
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