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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 26, 1909

Page

4

Topping the wool market at Christchurch and Napier

Mr Bethell and Mr Small again topped the wool markets at Christchurch and Napier in December sales. Bethell held steady gains with 15d per lb in 1906 and 12id this season, while Small achieved 12%4d, the fourth consecutive top price at Napier. Both are long time users of Juttle's Sheep Pipe and Tittle's Dips feature among top sellers. Orders for these dips are being booked for the season.

Bethell New Zealand Christchurch W. Small Hawke’s Bay Napier Juttle D. Fox G. F. and R. Austin Timaru T. J. J. Barker Nelean Tittle

Lane's Emulsion Promises Health Boost for Women

A testimonial claims Lane's Emulsion rebuilds health boosting blood and flesh, aids digestion, steadies nerves, and aids sleep. The ad touts its value for women and asks readers to try a course for overall well being. It notes two sizes 4/6 and 2/6 and references testimonials in a campaign.

Lane Temerkahie Hiad Lare

Shackleton Irish Antarctic Leader of Nimicd Expedition

Lieutenant Shackleton, Irish born leader of the Nimicd Antarctic expedition, rose from mercantile service to command duties. He edited the South Polar Times, led sledge parties, and endured scurvy and snow blindness during Captain Scott's 1908 journey before returning to New Zealand.

Shackleton Antarctics Ireland Dulwich Castle Union- Castle Line Vince South Polar Times Antarctica Iscovery Scott Captain Scott Wilson Dr Wilson Mulock New Zealand Browning Tennyson George Meredith Royal Magazine

Mountains Call You a Secret Northward Sail

Fragmentary lines evoke a maritime metaphor about mountains, a frozen sea, and a secret kept toward the north. The phrasing suggests a lyrical contemplation rather than a concrete event or report.

Ashburton’s Improvements Noted and Library Repairs Needed

A correspondent praises Ashburton’s growth since earlier times, highlighting the railway station, post office, square, iron railings, fountains, and public conveniences. The writer urges monthly replacement of magazines at the Public Library, noting three month old periodicals. March 25, 1909.

Ashburton South Island Post

Indignant Reader Bemoans Overcrowded Oval Officials

A correspondent writes from Ashburton complaining about too many officials at Thursday’s sports meeting. He claims about thirty officials blocked views on the Oval and notes police had to intervene to get them to sit so spectators could see the events.

Oval Ashburton

South Canterbury Jockey Club autumn meeting results

In Timaru on March 25 the South Canterbury Jockey Club held its autumn meeting in fine weather. Federal and Montreal dead heated in the Temuka Handicap, British Peer won by six lengths. Other races saw winners including Chief Loehiel, Ilarita, Tremulous, St Felix, Sea King, British Peer, and Passion with varying margins. Totalisator turnover reached £3760, £3050 down on last year.

Timaru South Canterbury Jockey Club Federal Montreal Lmin Dsec Seadown Welter Chief Loehiel Lupulite Ecarte Imin Pareors Ilarita Octave San Severo Tremulous Tikitere Resccuuion St. Felix Pedometer Stewards’ Welter Sea King Ard Reigh Petravna Umerahoy Inchbanny Liza White Cockade Totalisator

Sir Charles Cayzer on wartime options for British shipowners

In a Standard letter Sir Charles Cayzer warns British shipowners face three choices if war comes: transfer ships to a neutral power, lay up vessels at home or in neutral ports, or risk heavy insurance rates. He argues the first two would endanger trades and jobs, while the third would raise freight costs and harm the economy, urging adherence to the Hague Convention to immunize private property at sea.

Charles Cayzer Standard United States Bern

Preservation of the appendix opens new medical use

A West London Hospital operation kept the appendix intact and reused it to treat a deadly disorder. The surgeon plans to publish full case details for professionals, noting growing hospital interest and prior Royal Society of Medicine discussions led by Mr C R Keetley on the appendix’s physiological value.

West London Royal Society of Medicine C. R. Keetley

Health Hints for Rheumatism Diet Advice

Health hints suggest diet helps rheumatism and related ailments. Avoid red meats beer and spices while using tea sparingly. Recommends RHEUMO as a remedy promising rapid relief and cure, sold by chemists or storekeepers at 23 6d and 4s Bd per bottle.

Ashburton Marathon News of March 25 1909

The Ashburton Marathon from Rakaia to Ashburton on March 25 1909 finished with Miles Dickson of Christchurch winning the distance. Moore and Simpson followed, with Simpson receiving an ovation despite a knee mishap. Dickson and Moore split Seated Handicap prizes with McKnight and McIntosh also noted for strong finishes.

Chertsey Telegraph Ranin Dickson Simpson Chertsey Hotel Moore McKnight Thornton McIntosh Campbell Parker Bamford Hill Gibson Brown Dromore Till Daily W. Moore Ashburton A.A.C A.C Oval J. Simpson Ashburton A.A.C Itis Auckland Britain Australia Dickson Wee Rioore Wee Wee Gi. McKnight Norman Mclntosh C. J. Thornton F. Frew Guy Haskins Ornstein J. R. Beauvais Fairton Overdale Saleyards Hts TR. Meehan Brélio Carters Mount Somers Dietson McKnipht Davis

Proverbs From the Talmud Verse Collection

A compact set of aphorisms on humility kindness and truth. It urges generosity toward others and cautions against pride. Reflects on speech restraint and the value of self awareness.

May Percyws Latatka Mixture Promoted as Best Smoke

Local ad promotes a 2 for 1 sale of May Percyws Latatka Mixture described as the town’s best smoke with claims of quality and value.

Ashburton Amateur Club hosts ideal sports meeting

The Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club ran an athletic meeting on Thursday at Do main. I J Steele of Ashburton, last weekend's One Mile NZ champion, received the Bannister Cup from patron W Hodgkins. Results include Maiden 160 yds won by A Jones, Boy's 280 yds won on the tape by K Rollitt, 120 yds hurdles won by H E Hamilton, and a NZ amateur record 100 yds heat won by W F Burdekin.

Domain Over Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club Temperance I. J. Steele Ashburton New Zealand Dunedin W. Hodgkins A.A.C D. R. Nottingham K. Rollité Ser L. D. Bhank D. McCallum U. Wight J. Church Syds A. Hewson A. McDonald DB. Morrison BR. Tremain D. Smith Winall D. Morrison D. Black Ferguson Wf. B. Burdekin Ser A. J. Jones Gyds C. R. Nottingham Vive FO. Knowles R. A. Sinclair Syde Bo MeWhirter O. Knowles H. B. Burdekin Th. A. Sinclair Sinclair Ashburton High School Sealy L. B. Webster W. T. McPherson Opie H. St. A. Murray HK. J. Steele Guy Haskins O._A. Ferguson HE. W. Cardale L. J. Sechney F. O. Knowles B. Burdekin B. McWhirter R. Opie i Anderson

Agriculture in America shows 1908 farm value at 1.56 billion pounds

The 1908 advance report from the U S Secretary of Agriculture notes continuous growth and prosperity in farming. After adjustments, total farm produce value reaches 1 5556 million pounds, about four times mine products, with crops led by maize cotton hay and wheat and notable gains over prior years.

Secretary For Agriculture of the United States Wilson America

George Davies offers high grade suits at half the price

The advertisement claims credit tailors overcharging men in town and promotes ready made suits cut by top cutters. Prices range from £2 6s to £8 3s with no credit and fast production. George Davies lists multiple New Zealand city addresses for orders and urges early purchase this week.

Bnevices George Davies The Arcade Christchurch Wellington Auckland Dunedin Invercargill Palmerston North Timara Wanganui

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