French Role in World War I Deserves Greater Attention
A. Piatt Andrew argues American papers understate France's war contributions. He notes France held nearly all western front territory, suffered heavy casualties, and supported democratic ideals. He contrasts French restraint with German publicity, urging stronger American sympathy and recognition of France's sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vosces
Hartmansweilerkopf
Alsatian
Rhine
Remiremont
Vosges
Gartmanswelerkorf
America
Tavour
France
The Meeraki Drums Leak on Deck After Ammonia Scent
Passengers aboard the Meeraki reported a strong ammonia odor and believed a fire had begun. Crew descended to the hold and found a drum of chemicals leaking, releasing overpowering fumes they managed to bring on deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales Parliament Opens With Loyal Speech
The Governor opened Parliament in Sydney as the Speech praised Australian loyalty. Despite wartime economic pressure, measures aim to stabilize finances and create work for those left jobless by world market closures. Bills include land super tax, city railway, North Shore bridge, food regulation, grain storage, petrol monopoly, and enemy controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
North Shore Bridge
Meat export policy shifts with seized carcasses
Melbourne reports the government will allow 37 000 carcasses of seized meat to proceed conditionally if supplied to the British Government rather than private firms. A total export ban is imposed on mutton and jam from Australia. Earlier reports note seizures of 12 trucks of meat bound for London Angliss and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Tlonduabh, Angliss and Company
Victorian crime statistics show shifts in violence and drunkenness
The Sydney report of state criminal returns for 914 notes 92 467 crimes with an overall rise of 2203. The metropolitan area decreases and crimes of violence are rising while drunkenness is falling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Metropola
Vie
Increased cost of food during war years
Melbourne reports the Federal Statistician says food costs rose by about 13.8 percent over ten months of war. The note was received June 16 at 8:40 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Federal
Prisoner of War Treatment Compared Across Conflicts
The piece compares British treatment of French prisoners in the Napoleonic era with American Civil War methods. It cites Andersonville, Georgia, where about 45,000 Northern prisoners were housed between 1864 and 1865, with nearly 23,000 deaths amid hunger, exposure, and filth, and notes bloodhounds and mass neglect. It recalls French hulk mistreatment from 1789 to 1815 as a historical caution.
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France
England
Belgium
Channel
Rennee
America
Britain
Andersonville
Georgia
Mayfield Dog Trials Show Mixed Local Talent
Mayfield held dog trials on a cold Monday after a snowfall with small attendance. Judges were W Lambie and C J Johnstone, timekeepers RB Austin and James Melver. Open Long Pull winner J Grieve with Don on 28 points, Jade second, Boss Juni third. Open Farmers class led by T Sheridan with Jade, then Grieve with Don. Sheridan won the district prize for most points with his dogs. George Brown won the youngest competitor prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maytelu
Messrs
W. Lambie
C. J. Johnstone
RB. Austin
James Melver
C. W Withell
Scown
Middlemarch
Otago
T. Sheridan
Waikari
J. Grieve
Don
Sheridan
Jade
Kennedy
Juni
J. Morgan
W. Hydes
J. Ellery
George Brown
Grain market quiet in Christchurch as farmers hold wheat
In Christchurch on June 16 the grain market shows little business with prices and sales sparse. Farmers keep wheat firm while a single Tuscan line is noted at Gy Tid at a country station. potatoes see keen demand with inquiries from the North Island and Australia, price £6 0s 0d at country stations.
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Christchurch
North Island
Australia
Sugar shortages force Auckland jam factory two-day halt
Sugar supplies prove tight as Thompson and Hill’s jam factory with 70 workers closes two days weekly. Local Colonial Sugar Company manager Philson says he knows nothing of the issue and that sugar is being supplied only for current operations, not speculative use, with Nelson shortages cited by Kirkpatrick and Co.
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Auckland
Messrs Thompson and Hill
Philson
Colonial Sugar Company
Nelson
Messrs Kirkpatrick and Co
Public Speakers and Singers Urged to Use Nazos for Protection
Health warning for public figures urging Nazos as protection against chills and sore throats. Mentions 60 doses in stock and suggests use for speakers and singers to maintain voice and avoid discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsues
Suttons Offer Limited Turnip Supply to Farmers
The notice states Suttons can supply all classes of turnips including Sutton's Rape but quantities are limited. It asks farmers to promptly advise estimated requirements to secure allocations.
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Suttons
Sutton
Seed Grain Market Notice at Ashburton
Farmers offered top market values for all classes of farm produce including machine dressed wheat and oats. A limited stock of Seed Sensation Wheat grown from imported seed by Mr T J Upton noted along with the National Mortgage and Agency Gov GF NZ Ltd Ashburton listing.
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New Zealand
H. ‘A. Veone Company, Ltd
Hereford Street
Friedlander ‘Bros. Ltd
Tondon
T. J. Upton
National Mortgage & Agency Gov. GF N.Z., Ltd
Properties for Sale in Alienton and Allenton Districts
Properties for sale including five acres with dwelling six rooms and outbuildings. two acres with a five room cottage. four acres with dwelling five rooms and conveniences. Owner leaving district. absolute sale. Call for particulars.
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Charles Street
Allenton
Auction Notice Promotes Estate Property and Equipment Sale
Rational Mortgage and A Co prelim announce public auction of Tate Nelson Eden estate assets. Items include two-storied houses on Cox Street with land, four quarter-acre Cox and Aitken plots, three one-acre lots WS 1261, two traction engines and chaff cutting plant, and a one-room Cox Street house with land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATIONAL MORTGAGE & _ AGENCY CO. OF
N.Z. Ltd
Messrs Workman and Company
Tate Nelson
Cox Street
Cox and Aitken Streets
Alf
Eden
Property for Sale Across Acres in Southland and Ashton
3000 ACRES Southland price £3 10s per acre. 160 ACRES Ashton with dwelling and outbuildings at £20 per acre. I offer life on my books for all classes of property for sale. Call for particulars.
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Southland
Ashton
Tinwald
Isid
Clearing Sale Offered for Furniture and Livestock Items
Advertising notice for weekly auctions featuring furniture, produce, pigs, poultry, and cattle every Saturday with clearing sales by arrangement. Mentions loans and money advanced on all goods placed for sale and arranged on any class of security.
Nazol Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A shopper claims Nazol drops on sugar or aucar provide immediate relief for a troublesome night cough, touting the product as the cure and urging others to try it for fast comfort.
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Boston Herald
A. Piatt Andrew
Monetary Commission
Harvard
Frances
Boston ‘Herald
Germany
Russia
Austria
Servia
Star
The
Tyre
the Commonwealth
Per Prosy Association
New South Wales
Victorian Crime Statistics
Mayfield
Prom Our Owl
Commercial
Per Press Association
Land and General
National Mortgage and
S Merchants
Super and Bones
Siglesay Chertsey
Rakala
Methven
McDougall
McDougal
H. A. Lloyd
Land and Estate
West Street
Ashburton
Union Assurance Society, Ltd
RB. L
Rakaia
Paeers
Emerald
Emerald. RY
Emerald BI
Sutton’s
Sutton's
Alienton & Flratclass
Rational Mortgage and A. CO
ASLO
Alfred Forest
Harold &. Curtis
Burnett Street
H. L. Barker
National Mortgage 4 Agency Company
LED
Cg F
Ferriman and Co
Henry Stephenson
Golen Opportun
Auit
Port of
Taurana
Box 35
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
James Meehan
Andrew
Maddrew
Donaghy
Eley’s
Nobel
John Orr and Co
East Street
Rashway Station
Sepulrta
Moore Street
Fonca
Odico
Arcada
Saunders
Pana
Oxford Street
T. Bullock
Onnington
Denby Stonewara
Bonnington
John Orranda
Stora
Yeoman
Ondington
Bennington’s
Whitehouse
Row
Gilpin
Hast Street
OTOR
E. A. Lithcow
H. Stephenson
Havelock Street
John Grrand Co
Mt. Lyell
Jsipae
Bilston
Canterbury
Brozen Meat Company
Frieslander
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Colonial ‘Company
Nicoll Sros
Bonnington’s Pharmacy
Thomas Hancox
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