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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
4
An advertisement touts Cowslip Galf Milk as the ideal calf food matching mother milk when mixed with water and skim milk. It claims suitability for calves and lambs from birth, urging readers to request free booklets or postcards for details.
The ad highlights blankets overcoats and jackets with emphasis on warmth and smart tailoring. It touts BEWARM and WELL DRESSED in Moore overcoats and jackets, mentions all wool blankets, late fashion for ladies jackets, and boys coats. Prices range from 15/ to 50/ with various sizes and styles from Ashburton County made by Kaiapoi and Roslyn Woollen Company known for quality.
A fragmented OCR list details various poultry feed additives and their packaging. Items include Spratt's Poultry Spice in 10 or 14 pound bags and Singer's Bee Producer in 16 pound bags. Other entries mention N. and B. Grits and Game and Poultry Meal in 141b bags.
Nimmo and Blair offer new season vegetable seeds at 3d per packet or 12 packets for 2s 6d. A short list of varieties will be published soon for guidance.
Fletcher Bros Ashburton agents promote Wyn Dale Sugar of Milk claiming it is identical to human milk sugar. The copy touts absolute purity and a modern Edendale refinery, urging shoppers to choose the New Zealand product at 1 shilling 3 pence per pound with quantity discounts.
Advertisement notes milk is scarce and dear, but best quality is offered at low prices. Mentions condensed milk and per tin and per dozen pricing with figures 068 4 11 and 0.45 per dozen.
Advertises Leslie Salt products with dairy and table use claims. Listings show 28 lb white linen bags priced at 2 shillings 6 pence, plus various bag sizes and Leslie shaker salt in large canisters.
Sugar famine disrupts Jam Factories with partial shutdowns and looming price hikes. Announcement urges immediate purchase to save money as reports predict sharp sugar price increases. Public notice style advert from Fletcher Cash Supply.
The Buick car is praised for power reliability and fuel economy with 2000 examples in circulation. A Timaru owner reports 100000 miles of hard use, and the Red Cross in London ordered 22 Buick chassis for the war effort. The South African Government bought 20 chassis for operations against Beyers and De Wet. An authorized guarantee confirms Buick is not assembled. Details available from Mr Fr. BD Johnston in Angh carton.
A report from the Oxford area notes the Woodward Automobiles company intends to expand operations with a new terrace distribution facility. Local officials have not announced a firm opening date.
Auction brief mentions Arcadé Horgo Fair clearing at Alford Morest Roa Saturday. Includes weekly product and poultry sales at Farmers' Co operative Association sale and Mr Henry Stephenson's Marts.
Fie tosieHT at Baptist Church 730 Limelight Lecture His Majesty's Theatre 8 Pictures Tomchegh S M Court 1015 Stephen's Schoolroom 290 Mothers' Union Tinwald Town Board 730 His Majesty's Theatre 88 Pictures Greenstreat School 8 Euchre Party and Dance.
The piece cites Rudyard Kipling at a Southport meeting urging vigilance against Germany. It recounts German orders and cruelty in Belgium, quotes officials, and recalls Lord Bryce's findings. The author argues Britain must resist and uphold chivalry, insisting Germany cannot prevail against a humane foe.
Local notes report the Ashburton Borough Council set general rates and a water loan special rate with sanitary fees, payable July 1. Catholic clergy selection for the Christchurch bishopric is discussed, with three names forwarded to Rome. Counterfeit £10 notes circulate, while union talks over wage awards and business costs continue amid wartime strain. Racing club stakes urged to rise, and Addington livestock market results list prices for fat sheep and ewes from various farmers. Ford model updates and local business notes fill the rest.
The Prime Minister announced appointments for Legislative Council inspectors including Sir Witter Hucharian and Hon J Millar. Mr Wool Steward Canterbury Province and Methven district work was noted as ongoing as he plans to visit Ashburton. Mr Brodrick, Crown Lands Under-Secretary, succeeds James Mackenzie on retirement. Captain Ed Hales received the Stanholpe medal for saving life at sea after rescuing occupants of a capsized Japanese fishing boat.
After yesterday’s rain the weather cleared this morning Then the sky grew clouded and threatening with frost at three degrees Mr Bates forecasts northerly winds strong to gale Dull weather with much mist and sea in parts Rain probable and snow on high country Barometer falling.
Wellington June 24 A caucus of the Opposition Party met with all members present except five away by letter or telegram. The proceedings were confidential. Sir Joseph Ward announced the writ for Taumarunui had been returned and that Mr Jennings would be able to take his seat today.
In the Assembly Mr Carmichael gave notice of a motion proposing a referendum on whether hotels should close early. The motion signals a public vote on the timing of hotel closing hours.
The piece urges the elderly and those with weak lungs to guard against pneumonia. It claims pneumonia stems from colds or influenza and can be prevented by prompt use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Chemists and storekeepers vouch for its effectiveness.
In Melbourne dispatch June 4, Art Fisher reported the British appeal for more personnel with or without equipment. The House noted Britain had appeared for additional men within the prior 28 hours, per press association copy.
Fragmentary OCR text references a British warship torpedoed but provides no verifiable details such as ship name, date, or location. The readable portions are unreliable, lacking a coherent event or outcome to summarize.
Berlin June 93 Some German leaders declined responsibility for the submarine policy. Several of Dr Bethmann Hollweg's supporters approved, and thereupon the Datischotages Zeitung Admiral von Tirpitz organ protested and the paper was suspended. The incident shows praza differences between von Tirpitz and the Chancellor.
Five Swedish vessels bound for England with timber were captured in the Baltic by German warships as Swedish ships were seized during the conflict.
June 23 reports say Alpini in the Rome Nero zone faced substantial enemy forces likely from Galicia. They attacked and repulsed them with heavy Austrian infantry losses. Night assaults at Playa were thwarted by joint artillery fire and grenades. Monfalcone canal flooding is subsiding but remains a formidable obstacle.
June 1 report from Melbourne states the Commonwealth will soon raise an additional contingent of three infantry brigades from New South Wales Victoria and other states. Total casualties cited 9617 with 617 including deaths wounds missing or illness. General Godley praised Fourth Brigade Otago Battalion and the gallant spirit of the troops.
A June report from Athens notes Germany and Austria offered separate peace to Belgium and Serbia. They proposed evacuation of Belgium but forbade Allied troops crossing into Belgian territory. Serbia was offered Bosnia and part of the Adriatic coast.
In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil stated the Government aims to stop cottons reaching Germany only if it preserves neutrals rights. The Government rejected declaring cottons central and believed such a declaration would not aid the cause.
An old advertisement claims UNAZOL relieves colds coughs and bronchial affections. It promotes the product as a thorough remedy with a bottle price of sixpence and includes dosage guidance and general health claims.
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