Fletcher Brothers Buy Jars and Syrup Tins in Any Quantity
Fletcher Brothers are buyers of syrup and treacle tins with lids in any quantity. They also purchase 21b jam jars and pickle bottles.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
4
Fletcher Brothers are buyers of syrup and treacle tins with lids in any quantity. They also purchase 21b jam jars and pickle bottles.
Fletcher Bros publishes a current price list subject to alteration without notice.
Readable listings show Kirkpatrick's jam selections including raspberry gooseberry black currant and plum jams with assorted marmalades and confections. Numerous jar sizes note varied prices and promotions under Sunny Nelson branding and Olden Bee labels.
A catalog style entry lists malted milk drinks and several corn flour brands with prices and weights. It mentions Horlicks Malted Milk, Melfin's Food, Patent Groats and Barley, Glaxpie, Corn Flour brands from Scotland, Maizena and Arrowroot with various amounts and prices. The note contrasts Scotland and Australia origins for some brands.
Readable items include wines Juan Rice per Ib Minest White Sago Pearl Tapioca per lb Pearl Tapioca New Pearl Barley New Split Peas New Red Lentils New Lima Beans New Haricot Beans New Cooking Peas per pk indicative of a mid century shop catalog or sale sheet with assorted pantry staples.
Classified ad for Silo Baking Powder large tins priced per tin with an offer of six tins for eight dollars and three cents.
Readable items list lead pencils 14 for 0 pence and writing pads 9 10. Willowbrook pads 19, Bestina cleaner 2 for 1 day. Martin’s furniture polish 8d. Boot Destroyer and Starch Glaze priced per box or dozen.
A sale notice lists Sailor Extract of Soap in large packets for 6d and assorted household items. Blue and black lead, starches, and polishes are offered, plus bird seed and Spratt’s products. Various prices shown for pens, cocoa, and groceries, with brands like Bournville and Van Houten mentioned.
A local shop lists hand lamps, wall lamps, lamp shades, burners, wicks and chimneys with prices from 1s 6d to 15s 6d. Includes Rochester lamps, duplex lamps, pearl top chimneys, and various Victor burners. Stock held but lines may sell out and be hard to replace.
Reliable alarm clocks listed from Ansonia Clock Company Waterbury Clock Company Western Clock Company and New Haven Clock Company including Koenix Pirate Turn-out Sleep Metre and Big Prompter models with prices 6d 9s 7s 6d and 6d.
At 10 am shoppers will find bargains across millinery skirts underclothing gloves hosiery collars laces trimmings clothing boots and men s wear. Come early for best selections.
The Australian Mutual Provident Society reports 10,?7 7,633,794 total claims paid in the year and nearly 1,900,000 war claims. Accumulated funds around 000,000 with cash surplus near 700,000. Additions to policies amount to about 1,000,000. War loan policies are offered subject to government approval via Ames Pipe in Christchurch and Burnett Street Ashburton.
Practical veterinary sales note offers medicines for horses including Cambridge Scolic or Gripe Drench, Cambridge Carbolic Salve, Bony Enlargements remedy, and Worm Calls. Endorsed by A. Grigg who served as assistant to Francis Cupiss, with promises of quick-made remedies on short notice and guaranteed satisfaction.
Just two weeks of clear sale offers infant underwear and lading underwear for men and boys. The catalog includes braces collars ties boots shirtings wincey unions Zephyrs towels calico embroidery lace and Coates cotton. 500 dozen at 75 per dozen with Always Handy novelty items included. Sarney and Co Havelock Street.
Auction at 1 30 p m Stephenson Closring Safe Wal nut Avenue. Waipat Farmers Co op horse fair. Tonight His Majesty s Theatre 8 pictures Ingram s Shop Meeting Southern Cross Club 7 p m His Majesty s Theatre 8 pictures Victorian Hall No License Council Meeting 7 30 p m Winchmore Hall Concert and Dance St Andrew s Hall Address.
A wartime appeal urges prompt generous donations for British prisoners held by Germany. The piece praises Ashburton for fundraising, urges cash and cheques now, notes wounded captives deserve luxuries and necessities, and calls for swift action amid discussions at The Hague on prisoner exchanges to ensure aid reaches those in captivity.
The Conciliation Council met today at Christchurch to hear the female section of the Canterbury Printers and Bookbinders Union seek an award. The Commissioner said it marked the first Canterbury award application affecting women. Auckland Acclimatisation Society notes include a resident's letter about persistent posters. The council also grants an honorary ranger status to a settler after a case of cows disturbed by shooting near farms.
Prospectus summary lists courses including Matriculation Teachers' Certificates Pharmacy National Scholarships Public Service Entrance Bookkeeping Shorthand and other subjects. War specials and price list available. P O Box 671 Auckland.
Ad presents price offers for various remedies including Eurapeptic Hy Great Indigestion Cure at 6d per bottle or 8 for 7s, Borel Medtric Healing Wash, Trena Cough Fasenca at 1s per bottle or 3 for the price noted, from Ab Fletcatr Bros Cash Supply Stores.
Amid mixed wartime news, government announces Independence Day flag displays in New Zealand to honor American allies. local council denounces imported luxuries while housing and labor issues surface. Major H. Friedlander returns to Ashburton after 104 years, planning next service term.
PUPSONAT plans a tour of New Zealand. Sir Thomas Mackenzie reappointed High Commissioner for four months. A S Mitchell of Wellington examined for service with the NZ Expeditionary Force and heads to camp Sept 25. J J Pickett to head Timaru Post Office, replaced by H D Gracoit from Oamaru. Bishop Nevill signals possible resignation of the Bishopric at Dunedin Synod and cathedral completion may mark it. Lt Frickleton V C receives enthusiastic welcome at Otira Greymouth and public Town Hall reception, described as the era’s most spirited.
An old advertisement promotes NAZOL inhaler products for bronchitis asthma and coughs. It urges immediate relief after using Nazol through Nerol Inhaler and notes price and packaging cues with the name Nazot on a red carton.
A reader criticizes a Guardian correspondent for a failed answer to a query about Swinging the Lead. The writer jokes about a brick wall impact and a loaded gun with a lead missile, and suggests the correspondent knows more about singing noises in the head.
At a meeting of the Ashburton County Second Division League executive it was directed to reply that the Secretary was correctly reclassified from Class C to C2 after medical examination. The league states the initial high rating and rapid downgrade prove an injustice. Further information will be provided at the public meeting early next week.
A subscriber letter voices anxiety over war relief funds used for soldiers. It cites poor dole payments and loans to well off borrowers, urges pooled funds under a proper board, and calls for a repatriation scheme to aid veterans and support civilian reentry.
The Enquirer notes repeated pattern of the same men being named to both boards. It calls for better management and fresh ideas to meet growing educational needs and to implement the Education Act effectively. It seeks an explanation of the appointment process and urges reform to avoid monotony.
An old advertisement touts Nazol as the best remedy for children's coughs and colds noting it is preferable to syrup mixtures. It claims 60 doses cost 6d and promotes Nazol as an economical substitute.
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