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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

7

Totus Environ Quannian Letter on Edison and Wilson

Correspondence from Totus Environ Quannian discusses Mr Thomas Edison remarks on U S entry to war and asks for balanced coverage of President Wilson. Readers criticize Guardian for one sided stance while Britain papers favor moderation and fair play and highlight American aid to Belgium.

Totus Quannian Thomas Edison United States Riley Edison Wison Roosevelt Guardian Wilson Britain Americas America London “ Times London Daily Telegraph

Local Store Advertises Bargains on Miscellaneous Brands

An East Street store offers low prices on various items including Revsick Spare and Lids Walesa Bottoms Buicks and other brands. Orion Aeon Atlas and diepbarn's lap are mentioned among the offerings with discount pricing at Orr and Co.店

Revsick Walesa Orion Aeon Atlas Diepbarn Lap Baram Aomandia Miner Sku Orr and Co East Street

Storer Bros Advertises Miscellaneous Household Goods

An OCR damaged notice from Storer Bros lists various items for sale including baking soda, walnuts, candles, soaps, and oil with unclear pricing. The fragment mentions Welmonds and Blaize firms and suggests a general sale at the Storer Bros establishment.

Storer Bros I Ouream Welmonds Boyer &d Blaize Tear Bros Soteher Bros

Anama Local Club Holds Fortnightly Meeting

The fortnightly Anama Local Club gathered at the school last Friday evening with good attendance. Mr G W Bennett chaired and several new members were elected. A question box generated much interest with varied, amusing and instructive questions answered in a smart manner.

Anama G. W. Bennett

Band of Hope Monthly Meeting At Church Of Christ

The Band of Hope held its usual monthly meeting at the Church of Christ on Monday evening with good attendance. The Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union presented an interesting programme and Mr Oldrere senior delivered an address.

Band of Hope Church of Christ Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union Oldrere

Half-Yearly Meeting of Star of Ashburton Lodge of Druids

The Star of Ashburton Lodge met Monday with Bro. Kennie presiding. Dues were paid, two candidates proposed, and the half yearly balance sheet praised. Officers-elect were installed by W F C Samuels with Bro. Harris assisting. thanks were given to the installing officer.

Star of Ashburton Lodge of Druids S C.P.A Rennie A.D D. Jones V.A Bro. Gumpetto HH. Stephenson Bro Shrimpton J.G B. Ig. O.G McKenzie Ad.b’s Bros. O'Connor and Williams Bros Bro. Samuels Hutt Waingte Jones

The Man Behind the Plough Anthem Refrain

A verse praising the unseen laborer behind national power. It laments reliance on leaders while praising the farmer and workers who sustain cities, battles and glory, arguing that the real foundation is the man behind the plough. The piece contrasts parade and pomp with enduring work.

Cear Loig

Ashburton Catholic Club Holds Weekly Meeting

The Catholic Club meeting was held Tuesday evening with fair attendance. In the absence of the president Mr T Nealon presided and led a discussion on a question bus with an instructive talk on submitted questions.

Cathoic Club Tt. Nealon

Baxter's Lung Preserver Promoted as Effective Cough Remedy

An advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as the best cure for coughs and lung weakness. It claims relief from the first dose and rapid strengthening of bronchial tissues, priced at 1d from all chemists and stores.

Starcus Aurelius Baxter

Unnamed Man Committed After Failing Judgement Summons

At Auckland Magistrates Court last week C G Ketsle noted an unfortunate labouring man with a wife and six children failed to answer a judgment summons. An order was made, he was arrested and sent to gaol, then released once the true facts emerged that fear of unemployment and poverty prevented payment and would starve his family. The case serves as a lesson against oppressive writs.

C. CG. Ketsle S.M Auckand Geo

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