Brigadier Albiston to lead South Island Salvation Army
Brigadier Albiston, head of Salvation Army work in the North Island, is leaving Wellington for command of the South Island. He recalls early London service, the rough reception soldiers faced, and explains the Army focuses on environment and spiritual power to reform the socially displaced. In the North Island he lists facilities from Wellington maternity to Auckland inebriates home and Prison Gate Home.
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Albiston
Salvation Army
North Iland
Wellington
South Island
Wallington
New Zealand
Australia
Evening Post
Booth
Midlands
Sheffield
Widnes
Newcastle
New South Wales
Jesus
Hat
North Island
Newtown
Bell's Island
Auckland
Albistan
Wellington Post
German Anti Alcoholic Manifesto Gains Signatures
The piece translates a 1907 German anti liquor declaration circulated among medical and legal faculties, noting over 100 signers including professors. It argues alcohol harms health, morals, and finances, advocates total abstinence, and cites vast European and American support and rising German adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myeer
Internationale Monatechrift Zur Behaemjung der Trinksitten
Germany
America
Europe
Medicine
Mrceprudencs
Abstinence Viewed as Puritan Fanaticism by Xenomen-Americans
A reader slams abstinence pushing as an extension of Puritan zeal, noting it stems from xenomen-American sentiment and argues against such moral strictness being imposed.
Ashburton an object lesson in irrigation and water supply
The article notes Ashburton’s water system as a model of practical water supply from hills to plains and argues for expanded irrigation beyond stock water. It contrasts this progress with a proposed wider public irrigation, urging ratepayers to act to aid the region and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Hills
Rakain
Rangitata
County Council
Christchurch
Watsons Patent Fence Standard Invention Attracts Orders
A new fence standard from Watson Bros engineers claims simpler construction lower material use and greater strength. The design uses a helically twisted strip replacing half the width of current standards and enables a 4 ft standard to replace a 4 ft 6 in unit, with gully fencing gripping ground without anchors. Patent agents in Christchurch publicize worldwide patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Bros
Mayfair Street
Riccarton
Henry Hughes
Christchurch
B. Climie
Princess Art Studio Swindle Evidence Surfaces in Timaru
A reporter in Timaru exposes a scam by the Princess Art Studio. A room holds hundreds of photos deposited by locals as the group canvassed for five to six weeks promising to return a crayon enlargement. No enlargements were delivered and canvassers have fled. police begin returning photos to owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaru
Princess Art Studio
Com Jaint
Alligators Arrive in England For Earl's Court Exhibition
Twenty one live alligators, largest consignment ever received in England, landed at Silbury Docks on April 26 aboard the Minnetonka. They travel in coffin shaped cases to Boston's animal arena at the Earl's Court Exhibition under an experienced keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Silbury Docks
Minnetonka
Bostock
Earl's Court
Florida
New York
Tilbury
Woods Great Peppermint Cough and Cold Remedy
An old advertisement touts Woods Great Peppermint Cough and Cold Remedy claiming strong relief for coughs and colds with a low price. The brief copy markets the product with minimal details and a direct sales pitch.
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Shipping
NEW Zealand Shipping
Royal Mal
London
Monte Video
Tensriffe
Plymouth
Clayton
Paparoa
Piparvi- Ruapehu
Tongarira
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Bhaw, Savilland Albion Co., Limited
Tenerife
Rio de Janioro
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Pass Premier
Wealthi!— Est Colonial Company
Islington No
Islington
Turnip
Nizoll Bros
Bethnal Green
Green Street
Ballantynes
News and Notes
J. G. Everte
John Moore
East Street
Ashburton, Waimate and
Oamara
Henry
Hereford Street
A. & BR. Terris
Taacred Street
Nelson
Kirkpatrick
Nsurance “Department
Colca
Tapagare
Sterling
Osman
Undertakers
Telephone
London Bridge
C. B. Fry
Robinson
Tancred Street
Next Building Society
Ofice
Australasia
GREAT
Hair Food & Tonic
Violetta
Tim
Akie Erried
Tiger
Teav
Newman's Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
Newman
Manchester Bros
Sole Apanta
Yen
Ocarrole, Tailor and Outfitter
Burnett Street
Ashburton County
Gooper
Erierlander Orqs., Limited
Tarmers
Watsons
J. Park
Milton
A. J. Tho
M. Holmes
Kumara
Scully
M. Jones
Dillmanstown
M. McKecknie
M. A. McPh
CG. Sharpe
Greymouth
W. George
Roxbursh
Kozie Teaigo
B. J. Dowell
Hokitika
A. Kelly
Inchbouvie
E. Gibbons
W. Russ
Camerons
E, Gale
Son
Valiour
G. Jones
Murdoch
Harold
Fairfield
Gisborne
BE. C. Hall
Warea
Beckett
Waikouaiti
E. Overend
Kaiwarra
Bell
Grant
Balfour
J. M. Chrystal
Lochier
H. Cross
St Kilda
N. Glinivan
G. Harcourt
Dominion
Hewizerlands
Style No
Pat
Sheldon IG CO
O'Cornell St
Sydney
Alo
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