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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 13, 1908

Page

4

Allenton Land for Sale Near Post Office and Town Properties

Large number of town and suburban properties offered for sale. Four room nearly new house on four acres with concrete foundations and drainage, security and wash house. Land priced at £110 per acre. 16 acres subdivided into four 4-acre blocks, available whole or in parts. J B Christian Corner Arcade and Tancred Street.

Bete Havelock Street Rt. Donn Goligia Ravelooer Street HL Stephenson Allenton Willell Preehold Maudeane Harman Burnett Street Ashburton Scetare Kennedy Burnett St

East Street Dining Rooms Remodeled for New Service

Today the dining rooms present a splendidly equipped venue in Christchurch with refined dinners and afternoon teas. Dainty cakes arrive daily from the city’s best bakers. Good table service and attentive staff promise high customer satisfaction.

Christchurch

A Mother's Appeal About Drink and Lost Futures

A reader urges reform after a young man from a Christian home drinks away his future, leaving a widow and children to fend for themselves. The letter cites open bars, licensing issues, and calls for vigilance against酒酒 alcohol at street corners and licensing districts. The author also notes horse racing opinions and cautions jockeys to watch riders, including Gerald Dean.

New Zealand Ekc Ashburton

Clarification on Nosworthy Jones Ballot Rumor

A letter to the editor from NOT A FARMER denies a Willowby rumor that Mr Nosworthy would back Mr Fintman if Mr Jones won the second ballot. It notes Nosworthy cannot vote in the electorate and thus cannot influence the outcome.

State Control of Liquor Call to Restore a License

Veritas argues against No-license in Ashburton electors campaign. He questions Pearson and Reardon on Local Option and urges: restore a license, then press for State Control. He cites six years under No license and warns about prohibitionist motives and unlawful sales.

Pearson and Reardon Wellington Ashburton Pearson Reardon Messrs Shburton Messrs Pearson and Reardon Cuba Street Willis Street

The Parliamentary Stakes Contenders Reviewed

A Sporting Correspondent surveys five entrants Batman Joslyn Knottworthy Bones Begolds in a candid pre race assessment. He notes Batman’s docile temperament, Joslyn’s nerve and potential, Knottworthy’s waning form, Bones’ improving gallops, and Begolds as an oddly paced late bloomer with uncertain prospects.

Batman Rip van Winkle Joslyn Bonneysault Gerald Dean Plarky Mixit N. C. Chance Dominion Pubtc Knottworthy Bones Begolds Nfe

No license urged by church bodies in New Zealand vote call

At the Primitive Methodist Synod in Bluff the president Rev W M Cay cock of Dunedin led a motion urging all New Zealanders to vote No license at the election. The Synod defended No license as best for individuals and communities and denied rumours of Invercargill. In Dunedin the Presbyterian Assembly adopted a similar temperance resolution urging office-bearers and adherents to vote No license.

Nelicense Dunedin Presbyterian Assembly

Cattle Stealing Case Arises in Masterton Court

Gilbert Langdown and Clifford Jackson faced cattle stealing charges with Strank Carr for receiving the cattle. Carr and Jackson denied guilt and reserved defence. Langdown pleaded guilty and was committed for sentence with bail refused. He faces a separate horse stealing charge at Dannevirke. Cattle were taken from Wairarapa and moved to Ormondville for sale to butchers. ages of accused range from sixteen to eighteen.

Legacy of digestion and strength through Mother Seigel's Syrup

A persuasive endorsement links poverty and weak digestion to life failures. A British physician cites digestive weakness as a key factor, urging care of the digestive system. Mrs Lucy Titton reports improved health after five days on Mother Seigel's Syrup, noting lasting benefits since 1898.

Rother Seigel Lucy Titton Ryder Street Surrey Vitla Sydney N.S.W Letted Mother Seigel

New Sanitary Paving Chosen For Quiet Durable Roads

The article discusses a new paving material based on natural mineral asphalt and limestone bitumen. Crushed rock is formed into briquettes with two hundred ton pressure to create durable blocks that are quieter, smoother, and dust reducing. It is pricier than macadam but cheaper than asphalt and easier to replace, with low maintenance and hygienic qualities.

Gastritis relief by Chamberlain's remedy praised by traveler

Mr William Francis of Launceston Tasmania reports severe gastritis during Melbourne heat. After trying many remedies a Queensland friend recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. he took 60 and four doses brought relief. He plans to carry a bottle on future travels. Sold by Ashburton Drug Company.

William Francis Launceston Tas Melbourne Queensland Tale Chamberlain Tastuipia New Zealand Ashburton Drug Company

The Laird of Skibo and Carnegie's Wealth Philosophy

A Munsey's Magazine profile of Andrew Carnegie, celebrating his “Gospel of Wealth” philosophy and his Scottish estate Skibo Castle. It notes his philanthropy, social interests, and the transformation of Skibo into a grand residence, with yearly dances for tenants and guests and Carnegie’s active, varied leisure.

Vast Mexican Ranch Claims World’s Largest Farm

An American paper describes Borris Terrazas owning a vast Mexican ranch in Chi hua hua state. The property spans about 8,000,000 acres with 2,000 horsemen and 109 outstations. It houses 109 servants on the homestead and can lodge 500 guests, while thousands of cattle and sheep are yearly slaughtered and prepared.

Skibo Scotland Sutherlandshire Dunsinane Macbeth Birnam Wood Lt Ig The Grays Patrick Dowall Art Carnegie Carnegie Borris Terrazas Chi Hustwa Mexico Rayeh

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