Zenana Missionary Seeks Aid for Indian Women
Misa B. Fulcher, an English deputy of the Yenana Bible and Medical Mission, spoke in Dunedin on Zenana life in India. She described plagues, isolation, and harsh customs, urging aid for 140 million women deprived of medical care and light. Her illustrated talk titled Zenana Life was to be repeated at the Baptist Church Wednesday at 7.30.
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Misa B. Fulcher
Chelmford
Essex
India
Yenana Bible and Medical Mission
Dunedin
Shalf
Bombay
Miss Fulcher
Pastor Mallis
Miss Falcher
Fulcher
Butter Market Sees Prices Edge Down as NZ Butter Demand Drops
In the London butter market report dated 10 April Mr H Cameron notes very high NZ butter prices reduced demand, with retailers pushing margarine and substitutes. Ionic arrival steadies prices around 120s per cwt for choicest NZ butter, later easing to 112s. Danish butter stays below NZ, Australian cheaper by 4s, cheese prices firm with small coloured cheese supplies pushing 2s over white. Some lots found holey and open. quality improves as season progresses and immaturity complaints lessen.
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London
H Cameron
New Zealand
Cameron
Waikato River Angling Praised by Visitor
A Waikato river visitor reports a stunning sight of rainbow trout near Waiotapu and Vaile's Broadlands estate. He notes thousands of rising fish in the shallows, says the Waikato from Yaupo to below Aitamuri is among the finest fishing grounds, and warns against shortening the season which would harm fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waikato
Wairakei
Waiatapu
New Zealand Herald
Yaupo
Aitamuri
New Zealand
Waireki
Waikapu
Remarkable Woman Mrs Quackenbos Aide Attorney General
A portrait of Mrs Slary Grace Quackenbos who rose to Assistant Attorney General in Washington by Minister Bona Parte. Since 1900 she has built a legal career with notable defense work and social reform advocacy. Her work focuses on immigration abuses, railway trusts, and migrant welfare.
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Slary Grace Quackenbos
Ceneral
Washington
Bonaparte
U.S.A
New York
Quackenbos
Antoinette Yolla
Labour Party
Carolina
Florida
Virginia
South
Big Grunckenbos
America
Ins Rhose
United States
Odd Peppermint Cure Exchange Sparks Banter
A fragmentary dialogue shows a druggist and a speaker debating the limits of a peppermint remedy sold by Woods. The exchange questions whether the cure can address every ailment, ending with a cryptic remark about man or beast.
Hampstead Town Board Plans Road and Lease Actions
Hampstead town board holds meeting with decisions to repair a race water supply dispute by direct action, seek general rates aid, authorize a road from Nelson street to East Belt, grant gravel pit lease with fencing, renew Topping and reserve leases, transfer lot 2 Rast Belt, review sanitary/overhanging trees, and authorize payments of £4 125 11d.
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Hampstead
Frizzelle
Thompson
White
Lewis
County Council
Fawcett
Nelson Street
Hardy
Spring
Handcock
Scarletina
J. H. Shimmings
Seafield Road
Lloyd
Mr Topping
Jamieson
Lewie
A. A. Orr
William Porter
Atock
Soa
Frizzello
Coughs and Colds and Their Cure by Dr Gordon Stables
New booklet titled Coughs and Colds and Their Cure by Dr Gordon Stables outlines nine chapters on treating throat chest and lung ailments. The work, published by The Peps Pastille Co, offers free copies by sending a 1d stamp to 39 Pitt Street Sydney before supplies run out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Stables
O.M
R.N
Peps Pastille Co
Peps Pantille Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Swindlers Expose Poker Game In Paris House
A police commissary led six men at a Paris Avenue Ingres house into a trap during a poker game. He collected £180 left on the table and ordered them to appear at the spare court next day. After payment they learned their visitors were swindlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue Ingres
Paris
Crannitch Reports Cure After Rheumo Treatment
Mr Crannitch, Temuka Hotel proprietor and Canterbury figure, writes Rheumo cured his rheumatism after using several remedies. He says after taking a few bottles he has not felt better in ten years and calls Rheumo a great success.
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M. Crannitch
Temuka Hotel
Canterbury
M. Flanniteh
Allen Aims for Chalmers Seat in General Election
In Dunedin on May 26, Mr F. G. Allen M P for Port Chalmers delivered a pro sessions address at North-West Valley. He reviewed past legislation, commended measures passed, and announced his intention to contest the Chalmers seat at the general election. He received an unanimous vote of thanks and confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
F. G. Allen
Port Chalmera
North-Wast Valley
Chalmers
Premier in Taranki Opens Eltham School and Courthouse
Sir Joseph Ward visited Eltham on May 26 to open the Technical School and Courthouse and to hear deputations on road access to Rotokare and the Eltham Opunake railway. He pledged £250 on estimates and hinted at a 1 for 1 subsidy on £250 pledged by locals, while addressing land and railway issues and defending current legislation.
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Eltham
Joseph Ward
Rotokare
Rotokare Domain
Opunake
New Zealand
Band For Settlements Department
Native Lands
Old Country
Dixon
Sir
Wellington Farmers Union Conference Opens in Frilding
The Wellington Provincial Conference of the farmers union opened with 40 delegates. President J. G. Wilson spoke of peaceful times, the Land Bill settled, and the union as the continental force defending land. He urged sea cadet encouragement and noted wool fall, butter rise, drought, and crops expected. praised cross fertilisation experiments and education efforts, urging afforestation and improved farming methods.
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Frilding
Wellington
Thatfarmers’ Union
J. G. Wilson
Wilson
Farmers’ Union
Territorial Army of
New Zealand
Cockayne
Wanganui Education Board
Frootoids hailed for rapid relief and blood cleansing claims
Public orders flood direct to the proprietor for Frootoids promising quick relief from headaches liver congestion and bilious attacks. The ad asserts the tonic removes waste from blood tissues and organs and cautions against ordinary aperients while noting a 1 shilling 6 pence price and supply through chemists or direct from W G Hearne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hearne
Chemint
Geslong
Victoria
Murderous Indian in Fiji Indents Indian Spree at Navua
The Fiji Times reports Gejarasing an indentured servant attacked Navua households on a Wednesday morning. He robbed a cabinet, shot Mrs Swann in multiple locations, killed a Indian boy, fired at several others including Mr Backhouse and Mr Crabbe, and was tracked by a posse until Murat Khan killed him.
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Navua
Fiji
Fiji Times
Ashburton
Gejaresing
A. J. Swano
Backhouse
Quaributa
Davy Johnson
Johnson
Kinderdine
India
Kinderdinge
Crabbe
Pindar
Mr Pindar
Mesars Grinvald
Larkin
Guinnery
Grinvald
Maat Khan
D. Johnson
Gejarasing
Grinwald
Taylor, Wade
Faddy
Grin
Suva
Swann
Spence
Pinder
Gojarasing
Drunken Birds and Bees Report Odd Intoxication in Wildlife
A Scots correspondent describes blackbirds on a shed roof dancing and reeling as if drunk, with ground birds and fieldfares showing similar excited behavior. Observed fruit near a hedge, likely rich in saccharine matter, suggests intoxication from fermented sugars. parallels drawn to intoxicated bees and wasps in spring.
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Scotsman
Lane's Emulsion Promises Health for All Ages
Advertises Lane's Emulsion as a remedy that boosts appetite, strengthens lungs, and quickens growth in babies to adults. Claims doctors prescribe it and cites two sizes 2/6 and 4/6. Sold by chemists and stores with bold claims of vitality and wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Paris plans vast 24 million pound beautification program
Paris aims to spend about 24.0 million pounds to beautify the city over 87 years with funds from sinking loans to be renewed. The scheme prioritizes tuberculosis eradication, new squares and gardens, and major street construction including about 14 new or extended thoroughfares and opening up key sites like Carnavalet Museum and Pere Lachaise Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Daily Telegraph
Seine
London
Carnavalet Museum
Pere Lachaise
Four Properties For Sale Details From Owner
Local notice outlines four parcels offered by owner land for sale. Listings include parcels, terms, and contact points for inquiry. Public notice seeks buyers and guidance on transaction process.
Ashburton Coal and Firewood Business Sold to A H Field
THOS HY ELLIOTT of Ashburton informs the public he sold the coal and firewood business he ran to A H Field effective 2 March 1908. Wittut thanks customers for past support and wishes Field the same goodwill. Field, formerly of D Thomas, aims for strict attention to merit continued backing, Ashburton February 29 1908.
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Thos. Hy, Elliott
Ashburton
A. H. Field
Wittut
D. Thomas
Ard
Alcorn
Fidelity
West Street
A. Manning
Canterbury
Nelson engine driver backs RHEUMO cure for sceptical fears
J J Chapman of Nelson, an engine driver at Griffen and Son's Factory, praises RHEUMO after prior scepticism. He reports relief from frequent draughts and endorses the remedy for bronchial coughs, urging readers to try it, with Woods’ Peppermint Ce advertised as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Chapman
Nelson
Ele
Eiam
Reieumo
Messrs Griffen. and Son
Rozie Tea Coupons Offer Eighty Six Prizes
The notice advertises Rozie Tea coupons with eighty six cash prizes valued at £45, issued half yearly. It mentions three prizes of £5 and references an ongoing competition glossed as the seventh tune with Agents Mancheater Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Mancheater Bros
Property prospect near Ashburton Works for crafts and stock
A description of a large extensive property near Ashburton Freezing Works and Stock Markets Buildings. It is suitable for crafts growing and stock raising with substantial facilities. It notes a small deposit asked.
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Ashburton
We Shall Be Pleased To, Are
Brief dated notice reads We shall be pleased to and expresses readiness. No further context or details available in readable text.
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Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Tailors and Mercers
East Street
Otto OF
Violets
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Pertsa
Fess
Fletcher Bros
Helson Mgate
Nelson Moate & Go
Ceylon
Tasmania
H. E. Bennington
A. T. OH. We
Mrs
Miss Claridge
Ethel Claridge
Box Street
Angy
Chas. Thomas
ART
Robinson
Zenana
Dairy Commissioner's Report
Waikato Rainbows
Hampstead Town Board
Dr. Gordon Stables
MR Crannitch
Rebeumo
Taranaki
N.Z
Hume's Guildings
Willis Street
Wellingson
Life IN
Kreanendorf
Chpreep
Drapers
Asnburtan
Towitt
Artridges
Bley
Universal
Blue
Nobel
Nils
Clyde
G. Meddins
the People's Ironmonger
John Orr & Co
Pargdorels
Hitermoud
Burmunz Paziuys
Canterbury Ailler
Lour
Strange
Tangred Street
Meare
Loasby
Loasby’s
Lousby
Wahoo
T. Bullock
Bullock
William Street
Genta
Baer Tevers
T. Young, Tlster Boot Stores
Paris, the Beautiful
Bryan
Timorw
Mia Hughes
Burnett Street
Jace
Tancred Street
DR. Sheldon
Evers
PRICE
Od. & Se
Sheldon Drug. CO
O'Connell St
Sidnéx
MA CE
National. Mortgage. and
Apéncy “Co
NEZ. Limited
Desire
Hinds
I/ Bottleat all Chemists & Stores
Betes
Standard Fire and Halay Insurance Company, Ltd
Chapman
Boe Rheumo
Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited
THE
Peta
Oman
Edison
Playfair Company
Havelock Strebe
He Burhanan
Burnest Street
Manchester Bros
Abbey
London Bridge
Llewellyn Owen
Lom
Almus
Raylich
AGRES
Lauriston
Freeholde
L.i.p.’S
T. F. Gibson, Anager
National Mortgage & Agency In
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Rovert Belt
Hia
Burnett Streae
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