02 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
1
The Times appears to be changing ownership with Arthur Pearson taking control. The move ends publishers’ friction, signals a protectionist stance, and recalls The Times history as a free trade voice. The report notes the prewar context of freetrade versus protectionist factions and quotes Guardian criticism.
A writer extols the shift from hand harvesting to mechanical reapers over centuries. Machinery halved labor time and expanded wheat production, signaling greater prosperity and peace. The piece contrasts past famines with modern abundance and the impact of agricultural tech on society.
Reed speaker under Glamorgan Society auspices argues cartoonists are gentle figures, not highwaymen, and their humor eases the dreary monotony of theatre life. He links humorous art to Punch and notes other journals also pursuing lighter humor than solemn photographs in motor cars.
Ebby boot polish spreads quickly to preserve leather and leave a polished finish. The product promises speedy application and a lasting shine for footwear.
A 1907 Russian account by an exile details 120 travelers sent to the Kolessnaya road near Irkutsk. They endure floods, freezing cold, and muddy work sites with daily 4 am starts, long shoveling tasks, and brutal corporal punishment. Conditions include sleepless tents, rheumatism, and forced hymn singing on Sundays.
Count Okuma, Japan's leading statesman, is likened to a prince in power and judged the nation's best orator. A Progressive and former Opposition leader, he studied Western methods, led the Treasury for a decade, then became Foreign Minister in 1896 and Prime Minister in 1898 for a brief period. A 1988 bomb attack injured him and cost a leg, and he remains a wealthy businessman nicknamed the Rice King.
Lord Curzon defends imperialism as a disciplined, divinely inspired project. He argues emperors' flaws exist but praises moral virtues and humanity in British expansion. He cites Hastings, Wellesley, Rhodes, and the global reach from India to Africa, Rome to Saturn as an enduring, singular sovereignty.
An advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as a cure for skin troubles including pimples rashes and nettle rash. A testimonial from Mrs Good of Ashburton claims swift soothing relief and safety with occasional multiple pots curing long-standing cases. Sold by chemists and stores for a shilling per pot with postage on request from Foster to Clellan Co. Sydney.
Holiday shoppers can find light durable footwear at Mollorsshoes during the season sale with economical prices. Young ladies seek smart stylish options for daily business wear. Stock’s Blue Boot Shop offers a slice of quality shoes for honest wear and satisfaction.
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