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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
2
A local campaign promotes Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club amid long lacking pools. The piece extols swimming benefits from historical and modern figures to rally support for a community swimming bath. It highlights Annette Kellerman and Dorothy Decker as examples of swimming’s life improving power.
Messrs H Matson and Co. held a successful clearing sale at Waterton yesterday for Mr F Soal with large attendance and spirited bidding. Principal sales including ewes at 27s, rape lambs at 21s 6d, cows from £9 to £14, Holstein bull £10 5s, calves to £4 6s, horses from £7 to £35, mares, ponies and foal sales, and various implements led by a hind at £14 10s and drill at £20 103.
During the influenza period readers are urged to use Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills more freely than usual while following bottle directions. The article suggests 1 to 3 nightly pills with 10 grains of Aspirin, advising to avoid waste and to seek a doctor if feeling unwell, to protect both patient and physician.
Reynolds chains are recognized worldwide as dependable motor cycle chains that improve with use. A small shipment has been secured and motor cyclists are urged to order early to avoid disappointment. See us for all motor cycle accessories. Our prices are right.
Great attention was paid to the New Maxwell owing to its advanced design sturdy construction and attractive appearance. Its moderate price places it in the front rank for value among cars imported to this country.
The piece cites Third Slip on a global shortage of bowlers. Collins, captain of the A F team, says England’s next tour to Australia will likely feature stronger batting than in years, while England may struggle to find bowlers. South Africa is weak in both departments. Australia has batsmen but lacks bowlers, though Jack Gregory shows promise with length and control.
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