High Commissioner's Report on Trade Conditions
Wellington May 29 The High Commissioner reports no improvement in trade with widespread stockpiling by agents and a hand to mouth demand. Lamb prices rise modestly while Canterbury and North Island brands show varied rates. Beef demand remains strong with hindquarters at 34d forequarters 24d. Butter markets dull though weather improves. Wheat slightly weaker with stable prices. Oats show steady demand.
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Per Presa Association
Wellington
Department of Industries and Commercé
Wo - Fiorén
Méab
Mbutton
Jamerlary
North Island
Canterbury
Zealand
New Zealand
Minister addresses Northern Agricultural and Pastoral event in Rangiora
The Hon. D. Buddo spoke at a Rangiora supper of farmers, noting drought relief and prospect of a North Canterbury record. He discussed land settlement, native lands, banking liquidity, and valuation methods while predicting cheaper money and solid farm prospects.
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D. Buddo
Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Rangiora
New Zealand
Althoush
North Canterbury
Pielould
Kaiapoi
Dominion
Auckland
Morey
North Island
Palmerston North
Christchurch
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Claim FDA Endorsement
Advert sees Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills described as guaranteed under the Foods and Drugs Act of 1906 with a health department certificate. It claims the pills are a valuable remedy for many ailments including biliousness constipation indigestion headaches gall bladder issues and female ailments while noting price and accessibility.
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Dr. Marse
United States
America
Department of Health
Dr. Morse
Jabez Wright Attacks Mann at Broken Hill Meeting
Jabez Wright condemns Tom Mann as an enthusiastic but ineffective manager at a mass gathering outside Trades Hall Broken Hill. He praises Mann as an organizer yet claims he cannot run a shop and would not pay twopence a day. Engagement rings by L and McClurg priced 203 to 2050 with pure metal and genuine germs.
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Broken Hill
Jabez Wright
Tom Mann
L. &. McClurg
The Wheat Corner Saga Across Markets and Nations
An overview traces major wheat corner episodes from James Patten in Chicago to past figures like Leiter and Armour. It contrasts American gambles with the English market, noting shifts in supply sources for the United Kingdom and providing five year averages of national and foreign wheat contributions to Britain’s food and seed needs.
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James Patten
Chicago
Joseph Leiter
Marper
Potter
Armeaur
Armour
Big P. Hutchinson
Leiter
Iis
Mark Jane
United States
United Kingdom
Messrs Montgomery, Jones, and Co
Liverpool
Argentina
India
Russia
Canada
Australia
Countries
British Isles
Mercantile Gazette
Love and bigamy scandal at the Old Bailey
Joseph Burkep a Spitalfields salesman faced a crowded Old Bailey court over bigamous marriage claims. He admitted knowing his first wife was alive and spoke of plans to wed his mistress Miss Hasler after a mocked form of marriage. He received three months hard labour for the offense.
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Old Bailey
Joseph Burkep
Spitalfields
Hte
Miss Hasler
Stevens
Rebecca
Burkop
Antarctic Minerals Interest From German Inquiry
London May 30 reports Germans are enquiring into the commercial value of minerals found in South Victoria Land. A Hamburg firm has offered to subscribe largely to any company formed to work in the area, contingent on Lt. Shackleton's reports proving favorable.
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London
Victoria Land
Hamburg
Shackleton
South Africa reacts as moderates win at Tet Volk Congress
Pretoria May 30 General Botha and Mr J C Smuts secured at the Tet Volk Congress the rejection of reactionary demands by the Dutch Church to regain school control and to require bilingual qualification for officials. Mr J H Hoffmeyer invited to join the deputation delivering the South African draft Constitution to London.
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Pretoria
Botha
J. C. Smuts
J. OH. Hoffmeyer
London
Proportional Representation Plan Announced for Municipalities
Pretoria May 31 Mr Smuts has announced a bail to provide for proportional representation in municipalities reserved June 1 846 a.m. The statement signals a move toward broader local governance reform.
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Pretoria
Smuts
Empire lode reaches fifty five feet at Waihi Grand Junction mine
The Waihi Grand Junction mine reports the Empire lode has penetrated fifty five feet with the last twelve and a half feet averaging 8 3s per ton. The face of the crosscut averaged 5 1s 6d per ton. Footwall not yet reached. Morning sales were 45s to 46s.
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Auckland
Waihi Grand Junction
Lyttelton Borough Councillor Censured for Corruption Remark
In Christchurch, May 41, at a Lyttelton Borough Council meeting Dr Webb was ordered by the Mayor to withdraw a corruption remark made at the prior session. Webb refused and the council passed a censure.
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Christchurch
Lyttelton
Webb
Divorce Actions in Christchurch Court
In the Divorce Court before Mr Justice Denniston Louisa Martin seeks dissolution from James Crosby Marton of Auckland with no appearance by the respondent. Arthur Gifts petitions to dissolve his marriage with Annie Gifts citing desertion. he married in 1903, she left in 1903, and he has not seen her since. Mary Harding petitions to dissolve from Reginald James Henry Harding on desertion. she states they married in 1889, he left months after, and she has earned her living while he paid maintenance for years until last five years when contact ceased. The judge grants decrees subject to further service evidence in each case.
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Christchurch
Justice Denniston
Louisa Martin
James Crosby Marton
Auckland
Nisit
Arthur Gifts
Annie Gifts
Respondent
Wellington
Mary Harding
Reginald James Henry Harding
Petiioner
Children’s Hacking Cough at Night Warns Parents
A brief notice reports nighttime coughing in children prompting parents to seek care. Public health guidance urges monitoring for red flag symptoms and contacting a pediatrician if coughing persists or worsens overnight.
Dr Fellows Pile Cones Cited As Cure In Letters
A series of reader letters claim Dr Fellows Pile Cones cured their piles after long suffering and failed histories. Patients describe rapid relief, stopping itching and bleeding, and complete disappearance after days to weeks of use. The note invites readers to buy from chemists or wholesale through TH. F. Stevens.
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Dr. Fellow
England
Australia
New Zealand
Dr Fellow
Dr. Yellow
WHERCY S Latakia Smoking Mixture Success Prompts Pricing
WHERCY reports strong sales of Latakia smoking mixture with 2 oz packs selling well in LA. The product boasts 164 percent Latakia content for its blend and is being marketed as a premium tobacco option.
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Whercy
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Colombo Street
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Kozie Tea
Wai-Rongoa
Cal
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Moorabool
Thos, Brown, Ltd
Norman Chapman
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