Meredith as Artist Moralist and Reformer in Mrs Hendersons Review
Mrs Sturge Henderson praises George Meredith as a moralist and teacher whose vast insight maps unoccupied regions of human possibility. The piece cites his private letter on life’s aim to aid successors and his belief that novels illuminate the history of man, guiding civilisation and sustaining hopeful paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith
Sturge Henderson
George Meredith
Diana of the
Henderson
Basil de Selincourt
Diana
Dacier
Diana of
Innovative Submarine Uses Sleep Toxin in Naval Warfare
Newtonville inventor Carl M. Wheaton unveils a plan for a six submarine fleet armed with an anesthetic shell to render ship crews unconscious. Backed by experts including Rear Admiral Wilde and Professor Dolbear, the method envisions explosive-free incapacitation followed by capture, with a 150 mile range and 40 000 pounds per boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl M. Wheaton
Newtonville
Mass
Livingston Wright
Technical World Magazine
George F. F. Wilde
United States Navy
Aros Dolbear
Tufts College
Wheaton
Wheacey
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States
Dissatisfied English Tourists Complain of Drinking Woes in New Zealand
Eight English tourists in Wanganui wrote to the Herald detailing discomfort on a journey from Auckland to Wellington. They cite lack of non alcoholic beverages on trains and in hotels, describe dubious local waters, and warn others to avoid New Zealand unless improvements occur. The letter includes the travelers' names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganui
Herald
Auckland
Wellington
New Zealand
Lord Cromer and the Egypt clerk dismissal tale
An English paper lauds Lord Cromer for probing to the truth behind a report about a young lady clerk in Egypt. He ordered the offending official dismissed after discovering the subordinate’s false unfounded accusations and the clerk’s proper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Cromer
Egypt
Boy Pleads Guilty to Misappropriation Over Cigarette Habit
At Auckland Police Court a fifteen year old telegraph messenger pleaded guilty to misappropriating 17 pounds 13 shillings 10 pence from stamps money telegrams and small accounts. His father offered restitution and blamed the cigarette habit for the thefts. The Bench warned him of dangers of smoking and gave him another chance with costs and seeking repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Milking Machine Patent Claims Lead to Success
The Gillies patented L E G Suc cess milking by suction claims the sole Gillies principle in the Lawrence Kennedy Gillies machine. It cites thousands of farmers testing over five years with daily use, and invites inquiries to 3 B Maclwan and Company Limited Rupunin. A Waiuku cattle death linked to lead poisoning from a new house is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillies
Lawrence-Kennedy-Gillies
B. Maclwan and Company, Limited
Rupenin
Waiuku
Germany's Naval Budget Sparks British Alarm and Resolve
A Fortnightly Review article argues the German naval programme will drive a costly financial fight for life in Britain. It warns England must mobilize unprecedented sacrifice to maintain sea supremacy, as Germany rapidly expands its fleet and public opinion shifts toward imperial defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
North Sea
Smart and stylish shoes for young ladies at Stack's Flue Boot Shop
Young ladies seek daily business footwear that looks smart and stylish and offers satisfaction. The ad promises the very shoe you want and recommends good honest wear, with a call to see them at Stack's Flue Boot Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stack
Timber and coal yard workers reach new wage deal
The Conciliation Board files a wage and hours recommendation for timber and coal yard employees and sawmill staff. It sets 46 hours a week for most workers, stricter rules for carters, overtime rates, holiday pay, and tiered wage rates for machinists, sawyers, engine drivers, and youths. The plan covers Kaiapoi and Christchurch districts, with a four week objection window and an effective date from April 2, 1908 to April 2, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conciliation Board
Carters
Roksia River
Christchurch
Kaiapoi
The Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract Promoted
An advertisement touts The Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract as safe and effective for colds influenza fevers diarrhoea stomach and kidney troubles neuralgia rheumatic pain and throat and lung issues. It also markets Sander and Sons Superba Skin Food for clear skin and a youthful complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander and Sons
Supreme Court of Vicoria
Sander
Buxton and Thomas List Household Goods in Sale
Unknown vendors Buxton and Thomas advertise a sale listing washing fluid 10d per house 10 packets Hudson Soap Extract 1s 16 packets Kijenze 1s at Triaggle Cash Stores with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily
Hudson
Buxton and Thomas
Triaggle Cash Stores
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NEW Zealand Shipping Company
LIN Royal Mail
London
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Buapebu
Paparoa
Tapacni
Buikonra
Cea
Friedlandar Bros
Bhaw, Savill and Albion O., Limited
Wohooyal Mail
Clusson
Vasuel
Arawa
Siamari
Delphi
Igent
Frew
Rio de Janiero
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Te ‘Premier
Islington
Colman
European Agency
Letillon Sons
Abchurch Lane
E.t. Cable
Robinson's Patent Groats
Isa
Mitchell and Turner
ONE -emmLine
Ballantynes
Timaru
John Moore
East Street
Ashburton
Ashburton, Waimate and
Oamaru
Henry Muenes
Hereford Street
Sunny Nelson
Seaton
A. & R. Terris
Vaneured Street
Dalgety and Co., Limited
Pyeia
Brown and Son's
Addington
Timaru—Mill and Co
Aghburton
Friedlander Gros., Ltd
Siding Ashburton
Invercngil—Wardayd Co
Invercargill
Tursday
Woolpacka
Twine
Ils
Ste
Algeiy & Cc Lee
H. &. Fanning
Feilding
Ithaumo
Newman's Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
Newman
Inolia Polish
Messra Kerr Bros
Burnett Sitreet
Buxton and Thomas, Triangle
AM Cycle
Best
Manchester Bios
Toa
the Naval
Grisis
Ayer
Dr. J. CG. Ayer de Co
Lowell, Haas
Gue
Mhguality Drapers
lAsnburton
INS
The
People’s Practical
His-Glass
R. Austin
T.Y Carroll
Burnett Street
Lear
Gatile
Swerland
Pattie Wand Dairyman
Dominion
Craighead and Berryman
Craighead and Co., Tailors and Outfitters
Percy
Saunders’ Buildings
Hag & Rich
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