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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
2
A list of decorative items offered for sale includes feather work writing cases purse boxes glove and handkerchief boxes photo frames ink stands collar boxes study boxes and various albums and boxes. The seller invites consideration when requiring any of these articles.
A L ZOUGH note lists new address Burnett Street Ashburton and night contact. Surgeon dentist L B Pel Lautour announces Methven branch weekly from 8 pm Tuesday to 9 pm Thursday and at Railway Hotel Rarala every Tuesday from 4 pm.
The piece argues unemployment is a universal political and economic flaw across nations including New Zealand and America. It criticizes politicians, praises organized effort, and proposes state-led housing, tariff adjustments, and shipping reforms to steady industry and reduce joblessness. It reflects on charitable endowments funding a home for incurables and notes local weather, election logistics, and assorted regional notices.
Reports from the Waitaki describe large catches with big fish plentiful, including 23 pounders and 18 pounders landed by locals. Timaru groper is good, ling scarce, and surplus fish go to Christchurch. Also noted are hotel licenses, a libel writ against the New Zealand Times, and a Labour Department library with 600 volumes.
A correspondent, M. Stile of Allenton, replies to John Farrell's accusations of extravagance by the Ashburton County Council. He defends former leave payments to Mr Baxter, explains recreation reserve expenditures funded from Plantation Revenue, and notes domain grants. He states ratepayers paid seven farthings per pound over eleven years.
A Christchurch reader reports in a letter dated November 16 that Whelch trains twice daily, covers 12 miles per session, and will slim to 9 stone 10 pounds for the race. He has secured pacer Hancock and notes Thoroughgood’s stake money dispute. many doubt Whelch can beat a larger opponent.
The Rev. L M Isité spoke to a crowded No-license meeting at the Oddfellows Hall. He asserted alcohol is a error as a beverage and argued No-license would reduce grog shops, curb temptations, and save the community money. supporters applauded his masterly delivery.
London reports Furness Withy and Co plans to inaugurate a co partnership with unions to stave off labor troubles. Twelve steamers ordered with possible twelve more as yards near capacity. Trade unions reportedly accept the plan to avoid yard closures.
The Rev. O. EB. Beecroft president of the Methodist Conference issues a message to Methodists across the dominion urging them to protect boys from the open bar for the sake of the nation home and Church.
At Dunedin the Presbyterian Assembly approves amalgamating northern and southern beneficiary funds for ministers widows and orphans and sets a Sabbath Observance plan. It also considers publishing steps for Outlook and related magazines while discussing a church fee insurance fund with guarantees up to £10 000.
Mr W G Day rules against cancelling the certificates of Austin Nudian and John Lohman under section 18 for Asiatics. He notes non retrospective scope and limited magistrate powers to misconduct or fraud. Pensions granted under the original act stand, with renewal rights intact and due hearing advised.
The Vienna Times correspondent reports diplomats see the Balkan outlook dimmer than a week ago. Montenegro lodges complaint that Austrian troops repeatedly crossed the frontier near Spitza and refused to retire until Montenegrin guards threatened to fire.
Report from Vienna notes Servia is arming beyond its means prompting Austria to reinforce the frontier. The move aims to prevent any surprise attacks amid mounting tensions.
Semi official Belgrade reports show growing anti Austrian ferment in Bosnia and Herzegovina with threats of risings in several places. Authorities confine notables to their houses with gendarmerie and reinforce garrisons while mines are laid in mountain passes.
Constantinople reports that Serbian and Montenegrin troop movements toward Novibazar prompted the Fortes to adopt military measures in districts bordering those states.
Berlin November 1 The sudden death of Count Husten Haeseler, the Kaiser's favorite adjutant, prevents the Emperor from meeting Prince Bulow at Kiel today. The Kaiser will likely grant Prince Bulow an audience in Berlin on Tuesday.
The Cologne Gazette reports the Prussian Ministry and the Teoreist Committee of the Federal Council fully support Prince Bulow in his stance and actions regarding the Kaiser's unconstitutional conduct in public affairs.
Crowded meetings in Teheran press the Shah to fulfil promises. Clergy demand action as troops occupy open street spaces. Daily gatherings continue, signaling growing unrest and political tension in the capital.
In Pekin the Dowager Empress died on Sunday triggering worries of foul play after the decree naming Fuyi Emperor and Chun Regent. Chun says she urged consult with the new Empress on major matters though the Empress is described as a nonentity. The Emperor died of neurasthenia after a brief coma and refused the Pavilion of Peaceful Longevity, dying without proper robes or mausoleum site. A hundred days of mourning for the Emperor and twenty seven months for the Dowager follow.
An old advertisement claims Rheumo cures rheumatism gout and sciatica by acting on uric acid in the blood. The copy emphasizes safety reliability and broad effectiveness for rheumatic ailments and related conditions.
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