Frontoids advertised in verbose Victorian miscellany
An assortment of quotes and snippets filled with moral aphorisms and literary references followed by a long repackaged medical advertisement for Frontoids. The ad touts quick relief for headaches and lazy digestion, claims liver benefits, and pitches weekly bedtime doses, listing Clemista and W. G. Hearne as vendors in Geelong Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemista
W. G. Hearne
Chemiat
Geelong
Victoria
Dreadnought design marks step in battleship evolution
The article traces battleship armament shifts from late 19th century classes to the Dreadnought era. It notes compromises in earlier multi calibre layouts, the shift to unified main calibres, and Britain's refinements including 9.2 inch and 12 inch guns. It cites Italy as Cuniberti proponing 12 inch main as birthplace of the concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Majestic
Albion
Formidable
London
Queen
United States
Louisiana
Connecticut
Kashima
Siz
Nelson
Agamemnon
Superb
St. Vincent
Italy
England
Cuniberti
Rojoestvensky Dies After New Year Gathering
Admiral Rojoestvensky, once cleared of national disaster blame, dies suddenly in St. Petersburg from a heart failure during a New Year’s Eve gathering with friends. He collapsed after a heavy night of festivities, a deep facial wound noted, death instantaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
St. Petersburg
Daily Telegraph
Rojoestvensky
Far ‘East
Tsushima
Rojdestvensky
Russia
Admiral Ravjdestvensky
Sir George Grey's House Keeper
Sir George Grey was heavily influenced by his housekeeper at Kawau. Mrs Jones wielded power over him and there were monthly quarrels near the Kawau wharf. A Maori boy carried her trunk as she threatened to stay, and Grey urged patience before she left. He eventually pensioned her and helped set up a shop in Auckland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir George Grey
Kawau
Edward Wakefield
London
Sir George
Auckland
Frozen meat wrappers letter on lamb show bags and protection
A February letter from Gilbert Anderson and Co. criticizes flimsy bags for show lamb shipments. It compares River Plate meat packaging, urges double bagging for protection, and notes better bags reduce insurance claims and surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Gilbert, Anderson and Co
London
Courtenay
Essian
River Plate
Canterbury
New Zealand
Federal plan to take water district land for irrigation
Melbourne March 27 The Federal Government will seek NSW approval to transfer a full thousand square miles to the Federal Territory Water Commission. The commission is completing an irrigation scheme for 6000 square miles in the Wimmera district costing £180,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Government of
New South Wales
Federal Territory’ Water Commission
Wimmera
Siberian development could affect Australasian food trade
Mr George H Beales notes growing Siberian agriculture and emigration as factors shaping a large nation. Russia’s rising exports of wheat butter and cheese press into New Zealand and Great Britain, while New Zealand dairy gains spark doubts about land values amid looming Siberian competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
George H. Beales
Russia
Astralasia
Sibera
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Great Britain
Soules
Newealand
Scales
Backache warning promotes kidney pills from Doane’s ad
Lurking back pain signs warn of kidney strain and possible diabetes or Bright’s disease. An Australian testimonial from Mr G Pritchard promotes Dean’s Backache Kidney Pills, claiming relief after six boxes, with a sales note for Foster-McClellan Co. and Doane brand caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
G. Pritchard
Tyndhurst
Ashburton
Dean
Boah
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Money and value in tailoring versus credit danger
A promotional appeal from HORGE DAVIES offering high quality tailored suits at fixed lower prices with no credit, claiming savings over credit tailors. It lists price options in pounds shillings and pence and urges early Easter orders, noting locations in Wellington and other New Zealand towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horge Davies
the Arcade
Christchurch
Wellington
Auckland
Dunedin
Invercargill
Palmerston, North
Timaru
Wanganui
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NEW Zealand Shipping “Companys Line
Royal “Mail
Monte Video
Paparoa
Kuipeho
Rimake
Iapanui
Tarakina
Tengariro
iWa Lingt
Jay Signe
Friedlander
BROS
Prp
Frou
Wellington Wellington
tAlso
Rio de Santora
Nicoll, Bros
Insurance Company
Setb. Bee
Pes, Premier and Wealthi F. Est Colonial Company
Lewest
Nicole Bros
Islington Fertlers
Islington
Lington
Turnip
Bonfaust
Nicoll Bros
Kaye's and
Carter, Grain, and
Arcade
Oper
Government of Nsurangt Department
Sterling
Jobinson
Ballantynes
Slstchurch
Paris
M. Rodin
Montaigne
Bridge
Judge Barry
Helen Keller
Gilbert Murray
Professor James
Hibert Journalg Horst Dan
Madama
Mr Haldane
Dinée
Charlotte Bronte
Rudyard Kipling
Ian Hamilton
Professor Marchant
Natal
Eneland
G. I. Chesterton
Natura
Arabella Keneally
Pauline Corr
HENRY
Hereford Street
Christcha
Pamy
Papanul Stores, Ltd
Chapman & Davis
Burnett Street
Mount Somers Coal Company, Limited
Yona Company
W. Pickles
Ashburton and District
W. T. Doalk
Mount Somers
Saunders
L. Moses
Springburn
T. McDowell
Mayfield
Baker Bros
Undertakers
Telephone
Newman's Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
J. Newman
Proprietia
High Street
Flor Ladies
Boot Importer
Tancred St
Tancred Street
Building Society
Robinson
BBEN
Lane
Siberian Development
Colman
Dominion
S-B. Sac
Andrew Orr & CO
DR. Fellows
Bt. Asaph Street
A. M. “Loasey
Colombo
Fellows
Ghorge
Poppleweee
Clander Limited
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