16 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
1
In the North American Review Crookes debates diamond origins. He weighs meteorite rain theory versus subterranean formation, notes Kimberley yields and the Cullinan as yet incomplete, and records Crookes observations on phosphorescent diamonds and their striking light in vacuum.
A Persian message reports Kurdish forces resuming massacres in Northwest Persia with Kurdish and Turkish collusion. On January 11 ten thousand Kurdish horsemen attacked Suj Bulak, lasting six to seven hours, injuring both sides, while Kurds raided a caravan from Mian Daab valued at 50 000 temans.
Mr William James proprietor of the Terminus Botel in Christ Church describes long suffering from rheumatic gout and says Rheumo gave rapid relief. He reports occasional twitches but a dose or two of Rheumo restores him, recommending it to others with confidence. Also mentions Woods Bronchial Coughs remedy with prices.
Mr R. D. Pringle, visiting New Zealand, discusses India's home rule as a natural outcome of Western education and British care. He notes Indian readiness, religious tensions, and views on governance. In Singapore he praises Chinese influence, schooling, and the strong Chinese business presence shaping Malaya's prosperity.
The Jewish Colonial Trust petition sought to restrict Zionist aims to repatriation in Palestine and nearby Turkish regions. Debates featured Upjohn and Zangwill arguing for Zionist expansion and autonomy, with opposition noting practical limits under Turkish rule.
A letter from Sir D M Blair of Oamaru extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for piles and bilious symptoms. He cites long railway work exposure causing piles, claims pills gave lasting relief and improved his wife’s biliousness, urging others to use the remedy.
The fragment hints at advice to avoid something and to use a coupon that provides financial value. No clear names, places, or events are identifiable.
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