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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
6
In New York the Unpopular Review launches with aims to tackle unconventional topics and counter materialism. A feature argues social sympathy risks erasing individual identity, using a 10 year old novel plot about a college graduate inheriting a mill and facing a moral crisis over wages and a widow’s funds.
A reader notes the novel depicts a hero who serves his working-class world but embezzles a trust fund, ruinously sacrificing personal integrity for socio ethical ideals. The critique questions its portrayal of ethics and religious overtones within the story’s moral tension.
The piece credits Jane Addams for public service in Chicago and critiques a theory that crime stems from repressed adventure seeking. It cites 1909 arrests of youths under city policy, arguing deprivation of amusement drives crime while suggesting removing responsibility delays crime, a view linked to social conditions and wealth.
The piece questions the glorification of humanitarianism and its limits. It argues that while compassion reduced cruelty, it cannot erase crime, prostitution, divorce, or insanity, and warns that downplaying individual responsibility may worsen social ills. It cites Jane Addams and a Denver judge to illustrate concerns.
Readable lines claim Warontl Coal offers the most economical option for tire maintenance, suggesting cost savings when used with the right ear. The fragment hints at a bargain approach to fuel and tire expenses.
Sir Joseph Ward returned from the North Auckland tour praising the cordial receptions at Te Horeke Rawera and Hokianga. He denied opposition to native land settlement and urged careful protection of Maori land while pursuing Dominion progress and native welfare.
In the Australian Senate a motion by Senator Pearce to disallow regulation 109A permitting kilts in certain regiments was adopted 16 to 1. Pearce argued national unity requires khaki over national regimental dress, while defenders warned a ban would undermine territorial regiments and Australian sentiment.
Mr Russell spoke at Garrison Hall Dunedin addressing finance and naval defence criticizing Government actions. He accused Minister Herdman of withholding a report from Parliament and striking out clauses from the Public Trust Office Bill while praising supporters of his party.
The Hon. W E Herries arrived at Waihe on June 12 as delegations from the Settlers' Association and the Borough Council presented locality railway requirements. The minister promised to give the requests his attention and soon departed for Katikati and Tauranga en route to Rotorua.
In Tauranga on June 12 the Minister of Railways W H Berries spoke to a large crowd at the Opera House. Mayor C G Robbins chaired and Mr Herries received a cordial reception as a motion carried unanimously to thank him and show confidence in the Massey Ministry.
Mr T A H Field, with an unbeaten record as Mayor and Councillor, has been unanimously selected as the Reform candidate to contest the Nelson seat and received a largely signed requisition to stand on June 13.
Report from Auckland states natives in Samoa and nearby islands show signs of serious unrest due to sensational American films. German captain notes impressionable minds and a rise in rioting after a bushranging spree by ex policemen who staged a deadly robbery and were subsequently shot or executed.
A testimonial letter describes Nazol giving instant relief from a severe influenza with sore throat and insomnia. It claims gradual recovery, improved eating and sleeping, and high praise for Nazol as a remedy.
Fragmentary text depicts a Scots dialect about Bonnie Doon and the nesty weed with lines of local speech. Ambiguity limits clear event details or identifiable figures or places.
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