New Zealand as a field for female domestic labor
Palmerston North reader endorses a letter praising New Zealand as a favorable home for domestic workers. The writer notes affordable wages, plentiful jobs, and a climate better than the Old Country, while arguing immigration would benefit the dominion despite union influence and political caution. He cites personal wages, family duties, and contrasts with Canada as a better option than many lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotsman
Manuka
New Zealand
British Isles
Labour
Aif
Canada
Wellington
Justeus
Housermaid
John Gilpin
Atte
FE Herve
Old Country
Gutil Y
Australia
Sonar
Scotland
Feeland
O. J
Palmerston North, N.Z
City Girls vs Country Girls in Matrimonial Appeal
A speaker quotes attitudes about city women attracting husbands with fashion and charm, contrasting city and country lifestyles. The commentary argues city girls use dress and manners to persuade men, while country girls enjoy outdoor leisure and less overt seduction, noting men are slow to notice beauty without adornment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vvve
Strane
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Ad
An old verse notes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a trusted friend for colds. It promises relief when a cold lingers and urges readers to send for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Early Australian sheep breeds and import history
The article traces the origin of wool types in New South Wales from Captain Macarthur and others, noting the introduction of coarse wool breeds from Britain and Ireland. It discusses Teeswaters later known as Wensleydale Longwool, Southdowns, and Irish-Lansdownes, with figures from 1808 and early 19th century imports and Royal Commission testaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ig -Australig
Iil Mabiethoug Jtey
Samuel Marsden
William ‘Cox
Johnstone
Waterhouse
Australia
Reaason
Iiliit
Cusbotrig-inillet
Circular Quay
Phair
New South Wales
Guvive
Botany Bay
Bengal
India
Ark William Macarthur
Captain Macarthur
Macarthur
Elizabeth Warm
Parramatta
England
Ireland
Rem
Scotland
Wensleydale
Teeswater
Leicester
Devons
Ann
Stuart
Wm. Cox
Canterbury
Calcutta
Finiorigst
Major Johnstone
Annandale
Duke of Northumberland
Southdown
EB. Robinson
Hawkesbury
Thos.Arndell
Lansdownes
Teeswaters
Edward Wood
Rieweol
Caresse
Tre
Hier
New Soch Wales
Aumber
Sheen
Sydney Morning Herald
Japanese Hospitality and Imperial Hospitality in Tokyo Visit
Mr Secretary Watt chronicles his world tour highlighting Japanese courtesy toward American guests in Tokyo. The Emperor offered the Shiba Palace and gardens for the visit, with the Empress and Emperor displaying warm hospitality despite limited English. The Yokio dinner of Japanese leaders underscores cordial ties and mutual respect between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Boston
U.S.A
Watt
Japan
Shiba
Tokio
United States
Yokio
Charlie
Ashburton Store Opens Full Stock For Season
In Ashburton agit D Johnston 18 saw the opening of a complete stock of golfing requisites and seasonal materials. Also noted were mentions of Woods Great Peppermint Cord for coughs and golds, with prices listed as 2s, 2d and related notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Agit
D. Johnston
Local Opinion On Arbitration And Union Demands
May 16 1908 letter from Winchmore argues unions aim to raise wages artificially causing unemployment. The writer cites a Canterbury refugee Maclean Eyreton murderer and critiques colonial laws and preference for Tintorists. He questions enforcement and outcome of such labor actions in a young colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subi
Maclean
Eyreton
Canterbury
England
APON
Winchmore
Frozen Meat and Wool Prices in London Trade Report
London dated May 17 reports mutton and lamb prices by Canterbury and North Island, with River Plate and New Zealand beef quotes and a note on Australian wheat at 87s 10d per quarter. Wool prices show firm demand with bales catalogued and sold, listing average fleece prices for multiple stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canterbury
North Island
Best Brande
Best
Lamb-+ - Canterbury
New Zealand
Pahana
Rengarea
Greenhills
Owenpa
Waitangi
Titi Sd
Waihora
Meat and Wool Markets Reported Across Canterbury and Wellington
Wellington May 18 The Department of Industries and Commerce cites a dull frozen meat market except prime light weights Canterbury brands in demand. Lamb shows good demand for prime quality but complaints on New Zealand brand quality. inferior quality sells slowly. Wool prices have recovered to close rates, with general market activity described as quiet and buyers favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Department of Industries and Commerce
Londar
Canterbury
New Zealand
Corrective Indian Root Pills Promote Health Benefits
An advertisement praises Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a genuine corrective for ailments from blood disorders to digestive and kidney issues. It cites Mrs W. McGuire of Rudolph Streat Newton Anekiuid noting relief from headaches and side pain after using the pills, claiming “splendid health” and widespread recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
W. McGuire
Rudolph Streat
Newton
Anekiuid
Monarch boar captured near Wyndham Valley farm
A nine man party captured a massive wild boar called Captain Cooker near McLaren Bros. farm after it mauled Mr John McLaren. The animal measured 7 ft 6 in long, 3 ft 6 in high, with 16 in tusks in a full circle, and was felled by Mr Kemp's rifle. McLaren receives the tusks as a keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyndham Valley
Wansanui
John McLaren
McLaren Bros
Kemp
Children Hacking Cough at Night Patented Cure
Woods' Great Perm peppermint cure offered for night coughs at a price of 1s 6d and 2s 6d. Proposes a simple home remedy with claimed soothing effects.
Also Mentioned on This Page
PIXE
NEW Zealand Shipping Company
Royal Mail Steamers
Vig Monte Video
Tenerife
Plymouth
Clayton
Turakina
Tongarira
Yona
Thyttelton
Vane
iFept
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Wallington iSure
Rio de Janioro
FTSHE
Nicoll Bros
Peeraron
Islington
Turnip
Asleington
RA Turnip
Slington Potato
Prabningham
Zealandia
Undertakers
Telephone
Nsusan Ngf
F Original Assurances
Sterling
Osman
Soligit
Roe
Serges
Stylish
Blousinds
Real Srotch
Winceys
HAR Yd
Trabe
Marr
Christchurch
Tihary & London
Delaines
John Moore
East Street
Ashburton, Waimate and
Oamaru
Fraiis of
Sunny Nelson
Rirrpatrick & OG. L
Nelson
Hereford Street
Der
Tee
TIP TQ
C. B
Fry
Robinson
Newman’s Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
Newman
Eemsley Barnet
Gooper & Duncan, Ltd
Christcaurch & Ashburton
M& Ghorge Cooper
Charles Muir
Cooper É Duncan, Ltd
Chesterfield
Roslyn
Mosgis
Kt R
Austin
I. (Carroll, Taylor and Outfieler
Burnett Street
Tai
Australasia
Hair Food & Tonic
Vicoletta
Ashburton County
Gooper
Heep
Friedlander Limited
Britain
Aurplus
Commercial
Lght Commissioner's
the, Manufacturers
the Hall
Corner East
T. H. Undrill
Tancred Street
Next Building Society
Paris
Napoleon
European Agency
Wien
Yyson and
Gions
Abchurch Lane
E.C
Annuaire
Manchester Bros
Abbey
Jones and Sons
N.Z
Jones “’ Sons
Jewellers
High Street
Goleman
Feme
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