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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
4
Prices for dining room and table lamps rise but buyers can lock in current stock from Ibbotson and Son formerly Fletcher Brown and Sons. The firm highlights latest designs with hanging lamps from 27s 6d to 5 10s and night lights from 1s lid to 30s as winter approaches.
The article lists numerous items with prices including Parristes’ Chemical food, Baxter’s Lung Preserver, various coffees, canned goods, spices, and soaps. It notes rising costs and ends with a line urging readers to call for assistance with the cost of living. It emphasizes the ongoing inflation and offers contact information.
A wide range of health and personal care books is offered with prices: TOKOLOGY 10s. PAPERS ON HEALTH by Professor Kirk 4s. DOCTOR AT HOME and nurse's Guide by Geo Black 65 6d. MODERN PHYSICAL GALEURE 4s. FIRST AID TO THE INJURED 2s. DR FOOTE'S PLAIN HOME TALK 1s Gd. SEX AND MARRIAGE by C Bernard Cockett 4s. hobby books for winter evenings. toy marking at home 2s 6d. MECHANICS indoors and out 5s 6d. WH i 'Luss TELEGRAPHY Bs. dialogues and recitations 1s 9d and 2s respectively. Hopklns, Bookseller and Stationer. Haat Street. Price 120.
Advertisement notes cuff bottoms in saddle tweed trousers sized 24/0 and 28/6 with a telephone contact 366 Ss.
The Council will hold prices down by employing men to compete against local plumbers if they conspire to raise costs for sewerage connections.
Ashburton County farmers are urged to use the new local Ashburton branch replacing the agency. The firm touts an up to date store and machinery to handle grain and seeds, high quality dressings, quick settlements, and a competent staff to assist sales and payments.
Tomorrow features a stock sale at Ealing and a clearing sale at Lauriston with details provided for local buyers. The notices announce sales events and times for interested residents.
The Public Trustee district office is located in Lloyds Building West Street Ashburton. It is authorised by Acts of Parliament to lend money on first mortgages and to custody of wills. The district manager Robert Triggs handles administration and accounts and invites inquiries for further particulars.
The Ashburton Guardian urges ratepayers to attend the polling tomorrow to decide between a modern sanitation scheme or continuation of the present primitive system. The editorial notes the council's plan, its cost, and stresses informed voting, calling for a representative turnout and unity beyond party lines.
Yohn Grand Co. advertises C 4 UR Petrol Irons with low cost operation and improved generators. The self heating feature aims at efficiency, and the firm guarantees spare parts and essential repairs from its Hast Street location.
The article urges ratepayers to vote tomorrow on a council drainage proposal. It cites support from outside experts and emphasizes benefits for welfare especially women and children. It contrasts pro and anti camps and frames the decision as a test of civic standards across the Dominion.
Local items include seaplane return from Tauranga to Auckland in 56 minutes, Waihemo’s petrol deliveries to Nelson, and a delay in Post Office clock repairs. Plans discuss sewerage rate changes, 16 000 Nelson apple shipments to England, and limited exports due to red spider. Christchurch and Ashburton council decisions cover electricity appointment, land valuations, and rugby union requests for a public holiday watch. Milady’s car trend highlights Oakland 3 seater roadster arrivals.
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