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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
4
Advertisement offers 1s per dozen for guaranteed new laid eggs and buys preserved eggs at 1s 2d per dozen from Fletcher Bros. The notice seeks egg suppliers in any quantity and emphasizes fresh, laid eggs and preserved eggs purchase.
Lamp-chimneys and hurricane lamps stocked in large variety. Prices range from 6d to 60s with items including lamp shades globe marks and hanging lamps. Canterbury shop advertises numerous lamp types and sizes priced for all budgets.
During June Lockwood's offers 2 special discounts on all table cutlery including table and dessert knives with prices cut to 9s per pound. Dickson's nickel silver spoons and forks start at 3s 9d per half dozen. These goods were landed after the war began and the sale aims to reduce stock.
Special offer for June includes 5s in the pound off all plated ware such as teapots cruets jam dishes biscuit jars and pickles. Also lists Glax products with price per tin and pack quantities urging purchase before price advances.
A historical advertisement touts a calf milk substitute labeled CowSlip Calf Milk Food 26 and claims it outperforms mother’s milk for calves six weeks old. It markets the product as a cheaper, effective replacement with higher nourishment, urging readers to request a pamphlet and noting pricing in bags of various shillings.
Moore's offers a wide range of winter coats for ladies and maids with practical garments in many styles and prices. Trade items include girls tweed coats, ladies sport knits, raincoats, fur collars, and fur lined jackets with prices from 6d to £6 108, plus a display of top coats and raincoats at Ashburton Moore Street. North British Rubber Unique hot water bottles priced to last years, with repair services and spare parts offered.
A promotional note praises well designed cars as a sign of taste and wisdom, arguing that quality enaneling glossing and neat finishing earn respect others lose from neglect. It suggests keeping a car in good form at small cost by visiting ABD BURTON.
An advertising notice from Brown Brothers of 641 Colombo Street Christchurch offers artificial wreaths circle and trough crosses and wire foundations. It also mentions electric trams Alb size 18s each and post free. The listing emphasizes best quality products and garden items like wreath protectors hanging baskets and flower pots.
Weekly produce and poultry sales listed by Farmers' Co operative Association and Henry Stephenson's arts. IQ m orrow. Auction sales featured in the second edition daily memoranda.
It is understood a substantial land parcel has been acquired by the Land Purchase Board near Southbridge for the future settlement of discharged soldiers.
Fragmentary newspaper line from Ashburton dated Friday June 1 1917. OCR text shows garbled phrases and may reflect regional notices or brief items.
The editorial lauds America for mobilizing ships and troops to aid the Allies, arguing the nation must join to uphold human liberty. It criticizes German actions, defends the moral case for war, and notes domestic incidents and local council matters amid wartime strain.
Berlin reporter details a secret German offal facility near Gerolstein handling West front dead. Bodies go through disinfection, drying, and a large digester to yield sterine tallow and oils for industrial use. Soldiers guard the site with strict access and no departures.
At a council meeting the Post Master General approved existing private lines. Wanganui reports 50 subscribers on three lines, Waipawa notes materials costs and labour shortages. Aimed lines include Mount Semers to Hakatere for backcountry settlers, with estimates under £200. Tenders to be called. by laws to be prepared.
Hinds Hall hosts a social at 8 p.m. Waterton Hall lists a farewell social at 5 p.m. His Majesty's Theatre shows 8 pictures tonight. Tomorrow the theatre offers 2.380 matinee and 8 pictures.
Akaroa health resort advertises two daily motor services from Christchurch with a 253 return fare. The town boasts modern Dominion accommodations and reduced rates for Returned Soldiers.
Wellington reports Parliament will convene on June 9 with war legislation expected to consume most of the session. The announcement notes the meeting is primary for wartime measures and related authority in this period.
In Christchurch on June, Owen Prancis McKee, arrested for failing to attend a military medical examination, began a hunger strike rather than face a court martial. After the doctor evaluated him yesterday evening, McKee was released rather than tried tomorrow.
A deputation led by R. Galbraith and Reverend Miller urged Ashburton County Council to back early closing of hotel bars. They argued alcohol harms soldiers and efficiency, and the chair pledged support after already signing the petition. The council agreed to back the movement.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cited as one of the most widely used medicines. It is praised as dependable for coughs and colds, popular in all parts of the civilized world. The advertisement notes strong consumer trust and claims universal suitability.
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