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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 16, 1909

Page

4

Tea blending praised as a scientific art in Trade Journal

An eminent tea expert declares blending as a twofold science with the aim to lift blends using low priced to fine teas. He notes a decisive tea that dominates the mix, and highlights the value of a trained palate and skill to produce superior liquors at lower cost. Tiger Teas of New Zealand is cited for consistent quality and nationwide demand with prices per pound listed.

Tea and Coffee Trade Journal New Zealand Australasia Dominion

Lane's Emulsion Testimonials Endorsement Run

A collection of testimonials praises Lane's Emulsion for curing colds and boosting health. Readers from Stratford Auckland Riversdale Greytown Wellington Invercargill and other places share personal success stories and recommend the product in two sizes 4/6 and 2/6 with urging to buy the large size.

Lane W. C. Lavell Stratford Eller Knaggs Auckland W Hall Riversdale A. M. Falley Greytown M. Cooper Wellington Dominion Hy_ M. Cohen Invercargi

Magazine and periodical subscriptions offered in Ashburton

Advertises subscription services for The Motor Autocar Motoring New Zealand Forever Bulletin Scientific American and others. Sold by THOMAS book seller Stationers and Newsagent East Street Ashburton with telephone 120.

Aries AH Gines New Zealand Bulletin Scientific American

Land settlement in Queensland outlined by V J Lesina

Mr V J Lesina MLA in Ashburton discusses Queensland land settlement to NZ readers. He outlines affordable land, five tenure types, long payment terms, and government aids including rail passes and low-rate loans. He notes growth since 1903, dairy farms, sugar, and crops with strong immigrant interest.

V. J. Lesina Legislative Assembly of Queensland Ashburton Lesina Queensland Lepistat New Zealand Darling Downs Chamber of Commerce Wellington Auckland Tregear New South Wales Victoria Tasmania Denmark Sweden Hias Crown Minister of Lands Greensland South Commonwealth Ishela

Rheumatism explained and Morse's Indian Root Pills praised

The article explains rheumatism as a blood uric acid issue triggered by chills and damp air. It cites Mr Tough Littleton of Aparima Southland praising Morse's Indian Root Pills for relief over twelve months and recommends Morse's pills and Comstock's Liniment, available from W. H. Comstock Co. Ltd., Sydney, with prices listed.

Tough Littleton Aparima Southland Dr Morsu Morse Comstock W. H. Comstock Co., Ltd Pitt Street Sydney

Borough finances letter questions high pressure water cost

A correspondent challenges an earlier critique of borough spending. The writer disputes figures on overcharges and debt, defends completed plans, and asks X-Ray to name specifics on bungling, bank overdraft, and departmental waste while outlining past expenditures and pending work.

Timth Borough Council Tire Brigade Council Chamber

Meddlesomeness and Moral Purity in Community Life

A letter discusses meddling in moral matters, citing Beecher on right over wrong and the value of addressing corruption. It lauds reformers like Little Mrs Mannikin and White Ribbon for challenging vice despite Moderation's protests, praising moral courage in society.

Mintruder Henry Ward Beecher

Wages Act debate at Auckland over Travellers sale case

Mercantile Gazette notes a Kettle magistrate decision on a commercial traveller buying goods at a discounted price while employed by the plaintiffs. It cites the Wages Protection Act 1908 and suggests needed amendments. The article also covers a Feilding bankruptcy where a 12 page statement outlines a maze of land, farms, motor cars and mortgages ending in a paper surplus.

Kettle Auckland Mercantile Gazette Feilding Manawatu Times P.N

Known boat for sale at Somerset Buildings

Auction notice states a warm or cooler boat is to be inspected at W. J. Moore's Somerset Buildings. Details about the vessel and viewing times are limited in the fragment.

W. J. Moore’s Somerset Buildings

Ashburton Rugby Union Holds Annual General Meeting

The Ashburton Rugby Union met in the secretary’s office to review finances and season results. Officers were re elected. ground changes to the A and P show grounds were approved for the coming season.

Ashburton Rugby Union Messra W. G. Roberts B. J. Cassels W. Hodgkins Joseph Pritchard F. H. Cheat Hine Orr F. Pritchard A. J. Tyrrell-Baxter F. Robilliard BD. Whitehouse Canterbury Union Ashburton Springborn Southern Cross Celtic Timaru Leeston Pirates Lyttelton Merivale Ohd Boys Christchurch Temuka Old Boys Winelmere Rovers Canterbury Ellesmere District South Canterbury Canterbury Rugby Union A. and P. Association W. H. Woods W. Hodgking Methven F. H. Gheat Springburn Rakaia Winchmore Sports Association

Dr Fellow’s Pile Cones Claims Cure All Readers

A speaker extols Dr Fellow’s Pile Cones as a universal cure for piles. He cites extensive testimonials from readers who report relief after using the treatment, including figures of weeks and boxes and appeals to purchase locally or directly.

DR. Fellow England Australia New Zealand Telve

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Mont Baker Havelosk Street Manchester Bros Buxton Thomas Kerr Bros Shearman Bros Ashburton Drug Company Limited John Moore East Street Telephone 147 Onmara Waimate Canterbury Co-Operative Egg, Poultry and Produce Company, Ltd R. Wilson and Co Tuam Street Wilson P.O Tisch Bones West Street Tribune H.£. Bonwington Playfair Company Havelock Street Mr. P. Simpson J. Donn & Son East Street South J. Smith and Son Cos E. J. Hyde Burneit Street Boor Rernien Tancred Street Barker Strange E. Thomas Wills Street Cash Brutchery A. Wilkie Astral Wakanui MR V. J. Lesina Commissioner of Lands Lumbago Sotatiga Thomas Young Ulster A. M. Loasby Colombo Street OKE Smash Frank Potter West and Havelock Streets Priedlander Bros Salis Saas Sealon National Mortgage & Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited Orpen Joshua Tucker Jarrah and Oregon Dick Arnst Kop McDonald and Co., Merchant Tailors FBI Les Tailors Crown Roller Flour Mills Triangle Clem Andrews Ballantyne and Co Cutting Academy Tendon W. Marsden Bryan Burnets Street Kilworth Carpenter Loweet Maude School OF Cox Street Miss Claridge Miss ‘Hthel Claridge Llewellyn Owen A. Mus Lom Tabis Waters Taieri Zealandia Barningham and Co., Ltd Dunedin Thomas Hantox Robert Ben Athia Burdett
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