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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
4
A letter applauds Ashburton’s No-License stance, noting cleaner streets and less poverty than a corn town. The writer argues liquor harms families, praises reduced hotel influence, and urges continued abstinence to help wives and children.
A reader defends a temperance lecturer and condemns abusive remarks by Mr Thomson. The letter questions the absence of Crabbe and asks for his Queensland address to settle the dispute. The writer urges truthful voting at the upcoming election and removal of the lingering conflict.
A Grenadier letter argues that 618 Restoration votes in 1904 at the main polling booth do not prove farmer and non descripts favor Noticense. He recalls ministers and jurists who warn of drink’s ruin and urges thoughtful voters to support continuance of favorable conditions on the eve of the 1905 election.
A reader argues against forcing opinions on neighbors and warns that legislation cannot cleanse streets of confusion. He says proper license management could prevent abuses, urging authorities to support police and restore sensible licensing. The middle rail correspondence closes.
A letter to readers questions restoring licenses for public sale of alcohol. It argues alcohol is a drug, urges parents to consider the impact on future children, and appeals to moral duties of men and women to support simple living over drink.
A reader letter questions the truth of Smooth Stone letters attributed to Jones, arguing the piece aims to expose arming industry impacts and tax policy. The writer challenges the notion that wage controls aid prosperity and urges voters to judge candidates by facts for Ashburton's best interests.
An report notes Germany and the U S Hungary study birds usefulness to farms. It cites English bird abundance and damage by sparrows starlings hawfinch blackbirds thrushes and finches robbing fruit and crops with one orchardist claiming forty pounds lost to bullfinches. Scientific work may shed new light.
At the Hawke's Bay Land Board in Napier on November 18 the Commissioner Mr H Trent admitted a departmental clerical error misstating Gisborne Hall run suitability for subdivision. He apologized and noted two conflicting letters were sent to Wellington, ending the discussion as the board adjourned.
Ashburton resident Mr. Good of Cox Street says Doan's Ointment clears pimples rashes nettle rash and irritation quickly and safely. The advertisement urges households to keep it on hand and notes two or three pots often cure chronic cases. Sold by chemists and storekeepers or by post from Foster McClellan Co. Sydney.
Land and estate agents advertise transfers and mortgages arranged with funds available. Money to lend at current rates. A large number of town and suburban properties listed for sale.
In London on November 13 Mr Asquith stated the government would aim for a two power standard plus ten percent over the ships of the next two strongest powers. The House cheered and newspapers praised the Premier while The Times urged action to secure ship contracts to ease wartime shipbuilding strain. The Petroleum World notes New Zealand’s oil field reports highlight strategic geographic advantages and a potential share of the Southern Hemisphere crude trade with home fuel use aboard ships.
A court warning compares Sanders and Sons eucalyptus extract to inferior imitators after a death and alleged irritation from a rival product. Authorities hail Sanders extract as proven, safe, reliable, and superior. Fishing reports note plentiful trout and advertise R D Johnstone’s new stock landed at Tongariro.
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