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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
An advertising notice from Cameron Street Ashburton offering a blacksmith and coach building business on two lots with associated buildings plus leased farms and houses for sale. It promotes the growing business, health reasons for sale, and lists extra properties including a ten room home with amenities. The agent also notes agency affiliations with several insurance and equipment companies.
A brief notice warns that wash-day labor or tasks will be divided into two portions if certain methods are used. The fragmentary text signals potential disruption to domestic chores and scheduling.
A correspondent defends drivers and warns against sheep causing bridge obstruction. He notes an inexperienced motorist passed slowly and dismisses claims of danger. He requests anonymity and proposes meeting on stage for a verbal challenge, with proceeds to the challenger.
In Anderson v James at Christchurch Supreme Court Denniston J heard Alpers move for judgment against Purnell who opposed, arguing the action was not maintainable as landlord against tenant for negligent use of an incubator that caused fire damage. The jury found negligence but reserved specific legal points.
A Napier dated cable reports Canterbury mutton at 44d and Wellington and North Island at 34d. Lamb first grade at 53d and second at 3d. Beef hindquarter prices listed at 4id and fores at 3d.
A Sydney woman, Mrs E.K. Richards of 15 Bathurst Street, attests that Mother Seigel's Syrup cures indigestion biliousness and headaches by restoring stomach liver and bowels. She says it is a safe quick and sure cure and would not be without it for her children or herself.
A Harrow resident writes to the Daily Mail recounting a smart telegram mix up. A couple from Lincolnshire in London for a day watch a telegram misaddressed to a Piccadilly Circus constable describing a delayed meeting.
Sir Joseph Ward visited Greytown to fulfil a promise and delivered his final speech before Parliament. He spoke on taxation, land policy, and social reforms, defended the government against socialist claims, and urged national defence and education, amid cheers from local Liberals and delegates.
Mr Massey said a majority of Ministers would accept the Socialist platform though likely less than a quarter of the people support it. He argued taxation under liberal policy increases via land values, land tax, and death duties, while denying direct taxes. An official return showed yearly tax increases as he denied Opposition hostility to workers. Massey received unanimous thanks and confidence and was later hosted at a banquet.
Ashburton Football Club won 18 to 3 against Old Boys at Domain Oval. Tries by Me Ieig McDonald O Grady and M Dailey with S Thomas converting three. Old Boys’ Harper scored. Back divisions poor for Old Boys, refereeing criticized, table of senior championship standings provided.
In a third grade match at Mount Somers the Old Boys beat Spring burn with a 6 nil score. Tries were scored by H Culverhouse and L Steel, refreed by Mr B Cassells. A second third grade game in the Domains saw the Southern Class A team win 6 nil with Mr H B Curtis as referee.
Judge Docker of New South Wales condemned the practice of unfounded character references after a Sydney Quarter Sessions youth admitted breaking and entering. He warned letters written after charged dates could mislead employers and even noted one by a priest. the references were destroyed rather than returned.
Business notice promoting Edison phonographs from £1 and cycles from £15 with easy payments and credit terms highlighted. The ad emphasizes affordable models and instalment plans to attract buyers.
A Rugby Union and referees meeting in Auckland proposed rule changes including fourteen players per side, handling plays not ruled knock on, officials reporting misbehavior, four quarters with one spell, two points for goals from marks or penalties, no charging on free kicks or tries, offside rules tied to back row line, no scrimmage by touch of a scrum, removal of wing forward, five yard balk throws, and other minor suggestions.
A 19th century style health note urges vigilance on neglected colds especially for children. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective, claiming it prevents pneumonia and supports proper care like food, ventilation, and dry clothing through autumn, winter, and spring.
The piece argues influenza causes great physical and mental agony and urges prompt use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to avoid danger. It emphasizes personal experience of illness and criticizes lack of sympathy from healthy readers.
Parents are cautioned to treat early croup symptoms in children with Chamberlain Cough Remedy. The notice claims the remedy prevents attacks if given as soon as hoarseness appears and praises its universal use and efficacy. It warns delays can be fatal and emphasizes keeping the remedy at home.
Hoarseness arises from several causes with mucus on the vocal cords being common. If mucus accumulates it can lead to serious chronic throat issues. A small dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is said to clear mucus and strengthen the vocal cords to prevent recurrence.
The notice explains bronchitis as a chest cold with cough, soreness, throat and lung pain, mucus, possible blood, chest tightness, breathing difficulty, fever and night sweats in late stages. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soothing and healing and warns that neglecting a cold leads to complications.
The piece warns pneumonia follows a cold or flu and stresses timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia. It notes symptoms like chills high fever and chest pain and claims the remedy can ward off pneumonia if taken promptly, though not guaranteed to cure it.
Australian authorities announce Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is officially declared free from all Potanris in Australasia. The statement marks the product as compliant with local health regulations.
In Auckland Go vernment House case Frederick Sherlock Jones given three twelve month terms to run concurrently for theft. John Watson jailed two years for dwelling theft and declared habitual criminal. James Waller convicted on seven Bankruptcy Act breaches. sentencing to follow after discharge proceedings. In Napier William Newbery jailed twelve months for assault. Elizabeth Gibbs sues James O Halloran £251 damages for negligent car driving. jury awards £1178 15s 0d with costs.
Sir Oliver Lodge in Northfield Worcestershire spoke on manhood and humanity’s place in the universe. He urged recognition of a godlike inner power and the need to fight evil and raise every child toward noble humanity as the human race advances.
London washerwoman Miss Holden told a House of Commons select committee that making ladies costumes cost 1s 3d for fabric plus cotton and travel. She received 1s 1d for machining and 1s for finishing, tied to a middleman. Costs varied from 12s 11d to 16s 1d. three and a half hours per costume, with waste time in frail? trades.
An old crowd sourced remedy promotes Chamber Coug Remedy as a safe cough treatment. It asserts the product loosens phlegm and counters pneumonia risk, claiming it has been used in epidemics and can be given to babies and adults without harm.
A mother praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, non opium remedy that prevents pneumonia and eases early croup symptoms in children. The text claims the product is officially declared free from poison and widely sold, appealing to mothers seeking a secure cold remedy for little ones.
The readable fragment describes a property at 4 Tancred Street with 24 chains frontage and 12 acre perhaps tied to tax or occupancy by F. Clayton. Details are incomplete, but the scene centers on a parcel measured at 66 feet fronting the street and possibly in transition or assessment.
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