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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 28, 1918

Page

3

Baby Mine entertains patrons at His Majesty's Theatre

Spectators braved the elements to see Baby Mine by the Goldwyn Co starring Madge Kennedy. A mistaken baby mix up sparks a string of comic complications as the rightful owners arrive to claim their children. The programme also features scenic footage of American mountains and lakes titled A Land of Dreams. The Pathe Gazette adds a final touch to a first class program.

His Majesty's Theatre The Goldwyn Co Madge Kennedy Pathe Gazette

Acid Stomachs Need Magnesium After Meals

An old remedy advocates insulated magnesia to neutralize stomach acid and prevent sour fermentation. The text warns ordinary magnesia and basic mixtures do not work and promotes insulated magnesia available from chemists in powder or tablet form for travelers and meals away from home.

Prague professor reports new remedy to halt hemorrhage

Professor Rudolf Vischell of Prague announces a new remedy from a previously unknown animal tissue element. The reddish brown powder dissolves in water to a foaming slime and has reportedly stopped severe hemorrhages in animals and early human use, especially aiding hemophiliacs with deficient coagulable elements.

Rudolf Vischell Prague Austrian Apothecaries’. Association

Pneumonic Plague Cases Reported in East Suffolk

The Press Bureau reports two fatal pneumonic plague cases in East Suffolk. Authorities say no further cases are anticipated. Public health measures are underway to monitor and control the outbreak.

Press Association London East Suffolk

Dominion delegates plan to visit front in June

Empire conference reports Dominion delegates will travel to the front next week to visit troops individually. The London dispatch notes the plan as part of wartime diplomacy and morale efforts.

London Dominion

Imperial Conference backs Hughes policy on German trade postwar

Dominion representatives unite behind Hughes urging strong legislative action. British Ministers approve a resolution embodying his policy. Conference says each Empire part may enact its own policy. Irish question not yet discussed. Dominions visit Versailles and will meet Allied statesmen.

London Imperial Conference Hughes Versailles

Farming problems discussed by Canterbury Executive Board

Canterbury General Executive of the National Efficiency Board met in Christchurch to address farming issues and future industries to offset war taxes. debate covered dairy cattle breeding, lucerne, bee-keeping, and importing efficiency information from other countries. The Council urged broader inquiry and possible support to boost dairying profitability.

Canterbury National Effficiency Board Christchurch Ma J. A. Frostick Ryan Aly Frestick Knight Board of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Denmark Holland Nicoll New Zealand National Efficiency Board Aiewir Armstrong Evans Lucerne Armstrong Macpherson Blenheim

New Zealand lecture warns on looming global food famine

The Auckland speaker cites letters from America reporting US grain cuts of ninety million bushels after Allied losses from treachery. She notes bread made with one quarter each of bran maize potatoes and wheat flour, with strict monthly rations and sugar limits. She warns famine could reach New Zealand as meat prices rise, urging women to learn food values.

Auckland New Zealand States

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