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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
4
The store promotes drastic reductions over the next days and weeks as 3500 worth of goods and 5000 opened day stock remain. It touts up to date clothing boots and shoes millinery drapery and more with prices lower than the opening sale and urges immediate purchase before stock ends.
Bargain weekly sale offers Ladies and Girls Coats and Paletots in newest materials. Grey Tweed Paletots fitted at 57s 6d. Final Clearance 37s light tweed paletots at 28s 6d. Three quarter coats from 32s to 45s at 18s 6d. Black tailor made coats 87s 6d now 19s 6d. Long cloth capes 45s and 40s now 25s 6d. Plain cloth at tweed costumes 5s final clearance 10s. Little children coats from 25 1d and fleecy coats 6s 11d to 12s 6d.
A disclaimer states that the opinions expressed by our correspondents are not endorsed by the publisher. The note appears in the newspaper’s opinion section to separate staff publication from contributor viewpoints.
A reader defends long service with the Acclimatisation Society amid accusations of proxy use by Mr Malet. He claims he supplied the name register, exposed attempts to gather proxies, and refutes calls for removal. He says two proxies are already revoked and vows to continue the fight for fair play.
Local businessmen in Masterton petition Parliament to repeal or amend the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act arguing that city labour union influence harms country trade. They urge a permissive measure in rural districts with votes by tradesmen and workers.
The Commissioner of Police reports a cablegram confirms extradition granted at Montevideo for D. C. McIntyre, late Superintendent of Awards at the New Zealand International Exhibition. He departed Saturday for England, en route to New Zealand, in custody of Detective McIlveney.
In a stubborn contest at Rakeia Hakatere defeats Rakaia by 8 points to 8 with tries from Thomas and W Page and a conversion by R Mitchell. Rakaia’s Cordner shines. Southern Cross forfeits senior match against Old Boys on Domain Oval. Third grade Southern Cross wins 6 nil. EH Clark and Hagerty excel. Junior Springbur defeats Southern Cross 19 to 3 with 12 visiting players and ref Mrs Robilliard.
A reader from Surry Hills shares a testimonial about chronic constipation and its toll on health. After using Mother Seigel's Syrup, the writer reports improved digestion, regular bowels, restored energy, and better overall strength, urging others to seek relief and avoid serious illnesses.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Lady’s Cycles from Car son’s on Tancred Street with free wheel offers and cash prices up to June end. It lists James’ Lady’s Cycles and secondhand options, with deposit terms, plus claims for Rheumatism cures from Rhaeamo and Woods’ Peppermint Cure.
In the Supreme Court Eliza Davie faced a manslaughter charge over an infant death linked to adoption. The jury, on Judge Denniston's suggestion, acquitted the accused as defence hearings closed. The judge condemned infant adoption schemes tied to advertising premiums and urged their illegality.
A sensational profile links Rev Charles Frederick Aked of Liverpool with John D. Rockefeller as an intended almoner for the billionaire’s fortune. The piece notes Rockefeller’s vast giving and Aked’s mission to direct funds to educational and missionary causes, while highlighting their contrasting lifestyles and aims. The article casts Aked as a potential premier of the Rockefeller estates, shaping distributions after Rockefeller’s death.
Sir Henry Johnston reports from the Uganda railway toward Nairobi describing Athi Plains wildlife in a drought scarred landscape. The piece highlights game reserves, licensing limits, and the push to preserve species under imperial conservation efforts.
A Wellington Post correspondent under the name Cleanliness warns that dirty bank notes may carry infections like diphtheria and consumption. He urges banks to cancel filthy notes or customers to demand gold, noting past discussions and the need for protective actions by government or city authorities.
Special correspondent Puaux recounts an interview in which the Khedive defends his policy, praises Egyptian progress and native expertise, denies despotism, and expresses intent to advance railways toward the West to boost Cairo Tripoli development and Trans Africa plans.
The column reflects on keeping confidences and aging, noting men’s faults and women’s roles. It cites Ada May Mkree ker Ella Wheeler Wilcox Hosalie Ray mod Breveort Roherts, and comments on women’s clubs and home life observed in clubwomen’s dens with a quiet, reflective tone.
An old advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for children's hacking coughs. It promotes relief from rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago and claims availability at common drug sellers for two shillings and sixpence or fourpence.
In a sale listing the Beonahial Cough auctioned off Woods' Great Peppermint Curs at 1s 6d and 2s 6d respectively. The brief notice records the bid amounts and item description without further context.
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