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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
7
An old wartime ad claims Wilsons Regenerator restores hair color and growth for men and women affected by front-line strain. It cites testimonies from New Zealand and Australia and lists Ashburton and local drug sellers as procurers.
An old advert touts hot water bottles from the North British Rubber Co claiming long life and no leaks. It urges chemists to stock the British article and promotes imperial trade.
At Christchurch Magistrate's Court the Licensing Committee warned Bernard Ballin's firm to remove the German Imperial Eagle from its bottle trade mark. Chairman H. W. Bishop postponed renewal for one week, stating public interest and wartime sentiment require the mark be removed or renewals may be refused. Mr Hunter agreed to seek Ballin's assurance to comply.
Wellington reports delay in Defence Department data on men defying the Military Service Act. Initial figures were questioned and withheld pending review. A reorganisation of the drafting branch is nearly complete, with expected information two weeks away. Approximately 1000 men not traced are indicated, excluding ballot errors.
An advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a remedy for coughs and bronchial complaints. It claims to heal sore throat, stop tickling, and improve bronchial and lung health, urging readers to buy a ten pence bottle to stay well.
A small, but eager assembly in St Stephen's Schoolroom heard Ashburton leaders back a Second Division League to aid soldiers' dependents. Mayor R. Galbraith urged support and pay relief, with C East outlining league aims and women urged to join. Officers, including President Galbraith and Secretary Treasurer Ingham, were elected and districts urged to form local branches.
City rate collector J K Macdonald reports capital value for Christchurch at £12,882,868 with unimproved value £5,792,258. New districts Opawa St Martins Avonside add £384,620 capital and £154,900 unimproved. Excluding additions, capital rose £117,043 while unimproved fell £2,167 since last year.
The article notes women in England taking unaccustomed lines of business with Labour’s support and highlights a Manchester bank clerk who finished her first week. A friend asks how she finds the work and she replies it is beautiful and reveals the contrast in customers’ accounts, noting how little money some friends have.
A historic note argues disease bacilli spread via soiled bank notes and proposes a remedy of gargling or sniffing waterward into the nostrils as a preventive measure. The fragment reflects health beliefs about infection transmission and proposed self care.
European agency Tholesale advertises promptly executed orders at lowest cash prices for books, hardware, cycles, drapery, clothing, jewelry, and more. Special quotations on demand and sample cases from £10. Consignments on account. Published April 1917. Wheltam Wilson and Sons, London. Canterbury and Nelson directories included.
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