21 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
1
An interview excerpt discusses rising alcohol crime in Scotland and a confession of heavy drinking. A Glasgow resident recounts warning signs, noting pride in Scottish heritage fading as drinking harms families and communities.
Authorities argue alcohol use drives most disorders and crime among the hungry poor. They claim annual alcohol spending and penalties could fund poverty relief, with police and prison costs reduced. They note thefts rise in August when money is plentiful vs the winter months.
Excerpt critiques alcohol culture and liquor trade pressures in a new book by Lieut.-Colonel D. C. Pedder. It highlights landlords forcing sales, touting, and social harm, including a case of a publican family pressuring a married man, and recalls 1898 Spanish War veterans returning with heavy whisky use and malaria-like symptoms.
A solemn maxim emphasizes that in a drunkard's life the hardest burden falls on women in the home. The quote highlights the wife mother sister and daughter as those most tormented by an intemperate man.
Rev. A. P. Doyle, general secretary, argues that 81,487 membership is not the full measure of the temperance movement within the Catholic Church. He says the best work lies in its influence as a leaven that extends beyond raw numbers.
A note from Ram's Horn reports Tidward Dunbar the author of a Sunday school song lies buried in a pauper's grave at Coffeville Kansas after dying a decade ago as a tramp. Church members recently placed a marble slab bearing a line from his song and the inscription Here lies Edward Dunbar. The drink did it.
The Church of England Temperance Chronicle notes that tramway workers show civility while operating the L C C trams. The Tramway Brotherhood, tied to St Mark's Kennington, grew from a church parade and now claims thousands of tramway staff nationwide committed to abstinence from betting intemperance and bad language. It cites that over seven thousand firms refuse to employ drinkers, as discussed at a Charleston total abstainers meeting in 1880 with Father Mathew present and a toast praising the temperance cause.
We showcase stylish footwear with artistic shaping and comfortable fittings in black and tan. An endless variety of evening and dress shoes is available for inspection at Stock Boot Store, 300 Avery. Boots and Stock Boot Polish spread evenly to preserve leather and shine.
A health notice discusses aging as a gradual life change and links it to kidney and liver function. It promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a treatment to restore organ health and expel toxins, noting a concentrated version at a lower bottle price. The advertisement cites Hl. S. Warner and Co. Australasian Branch, Melbourne.
The Conciliation Board resumed hearings on the Rangiora farm labourers dispute with Richard Evans cross examining witness Borland over pay claims. Borland’s books showed 7s daily wages on several occasions, while the employer defended eight hour days and mixed contract work to speed harvests.
The hearing examined ploughing costs and wage dissatisfaction among Canterbury farm workers. Witnesses described long hours, high wage demands, and regional price pressures on wool and lambs. A plebiscite and longer Board sessions were proposed to gauge true opinions before adjourning to Darfield.
Henry Hughes offers five guineas for the best improvement in agricultural implements at the Christ Church A. and P. Show. Farmers and farming-connected assistants are urged to adjust or alter tools to meet demands and share ideas with the manufacturer. Submissions to Henry Hughes at Hereford Street, Christchurch will be considered with expert advice available on all suggestions. Full information from the A. P. Association secretary or H. Baekes, P. Th. Climie, Manager, 183 Hereford Street Christchurch.
The message pitches Abbey as a tested choice and notes a coupon adds value for the money. It urges trying Abbey if not yet tried and claims the coupon makes the purchase worthwhile.
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