Trust in Ford's Scour and Long Worm Mixture Proved
Letters from Mount Joy and Canterbury praise Ford's Scour and Long Worm Mixture for sheep health. Farmers claim it stopped scour and worm problems in lambs and ewes, noting strong improvements after use over two to three years. Canterbury testers report positive results from Methven managers, with favorable customer letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Joy
Pukerau
Sou H
Forriman
Thcarton
Canterbury
Ferriman
Ashburton
Ford
Methven
Jobo Beang
Traina Schedule Mixed with Distorted Text at Ashburton
Readable segments show Traina arriving daily from Christchurch and Timaru with listed times to Dunedin, Spring Burn, and other points. The text blends irregular phrases, dates, and lunar terms, making full interpretation challenging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geave Ashburton
Christchurch
Timaru
Dunedin
Springburn
Traina
Ashburton
Spring Burn
Mails close for Northern Ports and Westport notices
Mails close on Thursday June 13 and Friday June 14 for Northern Ports and Westport with further routes to South Africa Australia and Sydney via Manowai. Additional sailings noted for Tasmania Anetrois and Melbourne June 28 Milan Cayles India China Straits Settlement and United Kingdom via Brindisi connecting with Warrimoo at Bir July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Tarawara
Northern Ports
South Africa
Australia
Sydney
Manowai
Tarawera
Moura
Tasmania
Anetrois
Dao Melbourne
Alan Cayles
India
China Straits Settlement
Europe
United Kingdom
Dua
London
Brindisi
Galendia
Warrimoo
Bir
Northern Porta
Tarawers
World Market Prices for Wheat and Dairy Products Reported
Commercial telegram reports Australian and New Zealand prices on wheat chick milling flour and butter. Quotations show varied rates per unit, with notes that figures reflect merchant retailer spreads and broker levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Sydney
New Zealand
la la
Parley
Cape
Pollard
Pototora
Adelaide
Addington Stock Market Report Shows Moderate Trade
Gurston aren June 12 moderate trade and small turnout at Addington market with 212 head of stockyarded. Ordinary steers to £10 10s, heifers to £10, cows to £4 6d, best beef £18 3s to £21 0s per 100lbs. Fat sheep well bid, lambs 9s to 14s 9d, fat lambs 16s to 18s, store sheep forward but lacked animation. Large baconers 35s to 50s, porkers 20s to 22s, store cattle and lamb prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurston Aren
Addington
ST Ln
Atore
Bout Frezera
Mering Wathero
Bent Heenght
Abent
Baconore
Porkera
Jia
Atoree
Geraldine Stock Sale Shows Mixed Trade at Geraldine
A Geraldine livestock sale attracted good attendance though trade was uneven. Sheep entries reached about 7000 with lambs at various prices, cattle fair to light, yearlings and cows showing varied values, and pigs selling with stores and porkers at several shillings and pence.
Boer War Reflections On Prolonged Campaign And Treason Policy
A 1901 retrospective argues no one could have foreseen the Boer War's length. It cites continental support for the Boers, Dutch Cape treachery, and misjudgments by British authorities. The piece praises wartime weapon improvements and criticizes handling of treason and sedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grast Britain
Traitors Exploiting War Debates Across Britain and Empire
A dated critique denounces Stead and allied groups for seditious campaigns against Britain's war efforts in South Africa. It argues such rhetoric emboldens Dutch resistance, urging harsher punishment and stronger action by authorities to curb treasonous influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Stead & Co
Home Goverment
Africander Bondcando
Great Britain
Local and General. War and education notes.
Board of Education considers military drill manuals for teachers and aid for schools in the Pendarves district. Springfield building plans for 36 to 40 children proposed. Library and University Extension topics discussed. Local clubs report meetings and notable members, with updates on residents’ health and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Board of Education
Tattersall's Sweeping Bill and Public Notices
The item outlines a bill before federal parliament to restrict communications with certain regions and notes a Ballot Court session on valuation objections. It also reports on post office redesign delays, a minstrel show at Chertsey with extra performances, government cooperative work figures, and a celebration ball by the Pirates Football Club with a full hall, music, supper, and dancing until 2 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Chertsey
Survay Department
Public Works Department
Gisborne Karaka
India
Tim E
Senovastio Vacanorgs
A Gray
L Donde
Arsistant
Richmond
Woollston
Mias
Waiau
M’lamas
Killinchy
Eearly
Cadfellows
Pirates’ Footballlub
Fox
Christchurch
Snoddart
Frontline Letters Reveal Hard Fight in Deesa War
Excerpts from Corporal Hayward of Kitchener's Horse describe the December 13 battle near Deansvaal, heavy losses, and a night retreat to Reitfontein. He notes 70 killed 470 wounded and 300 prisoners, explosive bullets, and grim hospital scenes. References to the Fifth New Zealand Contingent and Ser geant Vernon Steward's optimistic front-line view follow-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Kitchener
Firat
de Tale
Free State
de Wot
Deansvaal
Clemente
Reitfontein
New Zealand
Nuater
The
Bald
Canterbury
Young Derrett
Hororata
Kreonetad
Cuthberteen
Bloemfontein
Wapps Training Phonographs for Babies
A brief notice describes a product claimed to soothe infants, reduce fever, and prevent blotches. It lists price and availability details though the text is fragmented and unclear about the exact claims or source. Further details are not readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Royal Visit Opens With Naval Brigade Review In Auckland
A royal visit features a military and naval review with 4000 troops including 1100 blue jackets and marines from Ophir Royal Arthur Juno and the Australian squadron. The Duchess arrives with the Governor and Lord Wenlock amid cheers as medals are presented to South African returned troopers and a foundation stone lays for Maori girls school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Vhe
Potter’s Paddock
Ophir
Royal Arthur
South Africa
Lord Wenlock
Ranfurly
Constance Knoox
E Hill Trevor
Prince Alexander of
Teck
Viccnunt Crichton
Duke of
Cadeta
Naval Brigade
Dochens
York
Mia
Idies Seddon
Jy Ward
Todd
Queen Victoria's High School
Midland Railway Commission Hearing On Earnings And Debentures
Counsel for the Crown argues gross earnings should be reduced by maintenance costs and notes possible year-end increases due to financial strain. Debenture holders’ advocate seeks fair treatment and favorable assumptions about future prospects to avoid harsh outcomes. The overall position portrays a railway in tight financial straits demanding strict economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Areas Asociation—Ly
Electric
Wellington
Midland Railway Commission
Maintenanca
Alnam
de Findlay
Boy Dies After Drag Runover by Vehicle
United Press Association reports a 94 year old boy named Ogg was run over and dragged yesterday causing chest injuries and his death. The incident occurred as authorities investigate the fatal accident and determine the circumstances surrounding the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Timsey
Ogg
Fire damages Imperial Library after destruction edict order
United Press reports the Forbidden City archive fire following an edict to destroy archives. Li Hongzhang denies telegram receipt while Mr Rockhill holds a translation. In Parliament Lord Cranborne notes a German troop landing at Shanghai to keep order, no explanation given to England. The House fell silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Parish church social bids farewell with a choir outing
The Parishonera of St Stephanus invites parishioners to a choir social this evening in the schoolroom to wish Mr D Twoman and family a pleasant trip. Advertisements announce Eclipse Cycle stock sale for three weeks. Tender invitations issued for lots near the Timaru railway station. The fourth washing machine shipment arrives at DLC with trial orders. A testimonial from Ashburton praises the washing machine and wringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephanus
D Twoman
Eclipse Cycle Company
Cancred Street
Messrs Tripp and
Rolleston
Timaru
George Atrunt
National Mortgage and Agency
Tirat
Harrs Wautis
Peter Stract
Ashburton
Peenens
Kaiser's autographs and war notes reach across empire
London reports two million dollars from Andrew Carnegie to the Cooper Union for an industrial museum. General Von Moltke carries Kaiser autograph to the Czar as British politics unfold. Beaulieu suggests British redraw of West African claims while Boer fighting intensifies in South Africa with heavy losses and troop movements.
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London
Jane Li
Andrew Carnegie
Cooper Union
New York
Pierpont Morgan
Daily Telegraph
General von Moltke
Kaiser
Trussia
Arbrides
Hebrides
Paul Beaulie
Great Britain
Sokote
Jer
Bornu
Lake Tchad
Daily Mail
Christian de Wet
Gateran
Louis Botha
Blaauwhank
Dana Bey
Rundle
Ficksburg
Bethlehem
Prinsioo
Retoenbach
Hondie
Capetown
the Times
Lord Kitchener
Krnstainger
Jamestown
John Blundell Mapla
War Office
South Africa
Conway murder case proceeds with loan and burial questions
June 12 report notes Jessie Pearson of Waikouaiti Otago testifies about a £100 loan to the accused in February 1899 and its repayment and further loan requests. James Rugell, ex-steward of the Malone, recalls the morning after Conway's death and the plan to reach Sydney with a watch and chain given to him for safekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sypsey
Conway
Jessie Pearson
Waikouaiti
Otago
Smith
Sydney
James Rugeell
The
Malone
Port
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Town Clerk
In Proton New Zealand on September 18 1899 a local letter extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for immediate relief and speedy cure of coughs and colds. The writer claims regular use prevents worse symptoms and notes the product is sold by Ashburton Drug Company at 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rudkin
Kumara
Sayo
Chamberlain
Hadi
pRiry
Charmberlain
Ashburton
Gorapary
Proton
N.Z
J Bunzano
Ashburton Drug Company
Correspondence on disturbances and trade union wave in town
Letter writers report rising disorder in Tiowald with youths behaving badly and trespassing on gardens. Another correspondent notes a Trades Union wave sweeping through town with carpenters tailors saddlers and printers seeking higher wages and prices, hoping local employers will accept similar gains seen in Christchurch and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bopas
Christehnros
Ashburton
Am &E
Ashburton Hound Pack Tests Mounts at Scotedean Run
Ashburton sportemen enjoyed a lively hunt with the Chiiatchuech hounds at Scotedean near the Fairfield Freezing Works. Despite dry ground and a large field, several keen mounts stayed in hard test, with Goalty breaking away and ending with a brilliant open kill. Notables included Misses Gerrard, Mr Lyona, and many others as followers and spectators. The hounds hunt now moves to Dromore with expectant crowds and a strong field anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Scotedean
Fairfield
Lomond
Moy
Misses Gerrard
Double Hill
Lyona
T Basgert
Hornby
Honnde
BR. Cookucn
Dromore
Ashburton Magisterial Session Notes On Deeds Grants
At Ashburton on Thursday before OA Wray Esq the court heard Crvin Casas D J Stephen A Young for deeds matters with expenses paid by the plaintiff. Defendants ordered to pay the amount sued for in the Craighead and Berryman v Henry Stephenson case. Mr Cresswell represented plaintiffs, Mr Watson for defendants. The case was withdrawn yesterday with a payment agreement. Watson claimed no prior knowledge. Wicks case adjourned from last week with Hugo Friedlander and others. Mr Doosewell for plaintiff, Mr Watson for defendant. A further adjournment of a week was granted due to pressing business. Old Age Pension Court then sat and several pensions were applied for and granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OA Wray
Crvin Casas
Watson
Ihey
Wicks
Barrytown Gold Mining Co
Hugo Friedlander
Doosewell
Edendale Case: Crown Closes Evidence in Arnett Attempted Murder
The Crown rested its case in the Edendale attempted murder charge against Charles Arnett. No defence evidence was called and the court adjourned until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Elactric Telegraph
Cuban Nationalists Intensify Pressure on U.S. Cuba Policy
The Nationalist party in Cuba is highly active and threatens to resist the American government’s policy. President Skinley declares he will not seek a third term, aiming to complete his second term successfully. McKinley is reported to be out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Electric
Cuba
Skinley
McKinley
Lords Cranborne Speaks on Trade Ties with China
Lord Cranborne told a deputation from the Chambers of Commerce that trade enterprise is a prerequisite to commercial ascendancy in China. Britain aims for firm treaty rights and cautious handling of relations with Russia as the government wins time for session business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Electria Telegraph
London
Lord Cranborne
Commarce
Britain
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Jlerse
PLANT
Ammun
Sath Rivale
Qluke
Ourtie
Harveyr
W. Fr. Collins & CO
Ronmongers, Painters, Timber & Coal Marchants
Tatugring Department
Clothing Factory
D.I.C
Tancred Street
Zealandia Cycle Works
Borgert Street
Ashburton County
George Wisher
Arcade Chembera
Alwayd
Mathia
George Fisher
Agcade Chambers
FF. Ferriman
Trevorton
Tinwald
Perriman
Allenton
F Ffrriman
Joe
Scour & Lang
Thomas F. Ferriman
D. Clarke
Re Clarke
M. Sr
Wey Newayeaye
Janes McLean
Csimbrae
WW. Ferriman
Ephemeris
OM Myll
Addington Stock Market
Geraldine Stock Salle
Geraldine
Hipburton Era
Maonaret
Wravhen Beront
Edwin Foro
Avoop Haxore
Albert Edward Commonwealth
George Viatoria
May Alexandre Toby
Avatratian
Pexparves Egnoot Peyirion
Pendarves
W J Smith
Irwall
Education Board
Mrt Smith
Library Committee
Aa Savn
Aubsadbers
University Extension Lpotenes
Canterbury Coullege
Coonson
F Fuesell
W R G Hayward
Krugersdorp
Conkron Ua
Fred Cookson
No. L Squadron
Rangon
Bindon-Blood
Cookson
Ormazan
Bitchsoor
Llewellyn
Mackay
China
Chilton
Owen
Kyle
Kyle Mutual Improvement Aasociation
John Lambie
Carruthers
Mulligan
Tattersall
Swaer
Commonwealth
Ballef
O A Wray
Reilly
Orion
Willeh Ja
Thame Aeratd
Vernon Steward
Military and Naval Review
Maorl Girls
United Prove Association
Velarvand
Joneseth
Kiestric
Telegraph
Cable News
United Preas
House of Commone
Waya
Meany
Michael Hicks-Boeach
Clyde
Sypxey
Clyde Engineering Works
Papanui
DE Wet
Botha
Loxpox
Murnin
South
Hairy Mack
Pretoria
Commandoa
Tiowald
Tam &O
Tus Tgore
Sproratex
TAR Christchurch Hounds
American Matters
Imperial Parliament
Interprovincial
Unitized Peers Association
Electrix ‘Telegraph
Levels
Countiens Ndt
Geraldina
Timers
Invancapetny
Jugs
Southland A and P Society
Hendy
Princess Street
Lenergh Street
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