Curious experiments explain mystery of heavier air bird
The Globe reports on Professor Marcel Dupres experiments with a lightweight aluminium model to show wind can suspend motionless air and lift or lower it by adjusting the current. Debruck proposes atom energy release as a gravity counterforce, echoing occult notions. The Times notes limited understanding of flight laws and warns of future aerial speculation and airship promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcel Dupres
Conservatoire Des Arts Et Matiers
Duprez
Sir
M. Georges Debruck
the Times
London
Haldane
Ingleborough
Peak
Social strains in Canada mirror global trends and labour strife
A Canadian correspondent surveys rising living costs, wage gaps, and thrift decline amid economic growth. He notes English immigrant influence on drinking, wage-earner hardships, and the Canadian Pacific strike with 8000 workers involved. The piece links social tension to absence of arbitration awards and cautious outlook for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New Zealand
England
Otago Daily Times
Ahmerene
Raven
Keir Hardie
Ocean
Board of Arbitration
Denial by Melbourne Premier on NZ Labour urging claim
Federal Premier Mr Fisher denied James Thorn's cable urging New Zealand workers to vote solidly Labour. He said he did not believe he was interfering in a friendly state's affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Fisher
James Thorn
New Zealand
Labour
Old Age Pensions Bring “Great Procession of the Poor” to English Post Offices
The first day of Britain’s old age pension scheme sees 24 000 post offices flooded with applications for weekly five shillings pensions. Aliens lack naturalisation, many elders rely on family Bible dates, and misperceptions exist about arrears and immediate payments. A Stepney veteran recalls fifty years’ service without a pension while fears of motor-bus incidents keep elders away from the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United Kingdom
London
St. Martin-le Grand
High-street
Kensington
Royal Borough
Whitechapel
Bermondsey
Walworth
Noatting-hill
Eub-Post
Asquith
Stepney
Mast Ind
Gastritis Relief Prompted by Chamberlain Remedy Use
A Tasmanian traveler from Launceston reports severe gastritis during a Melbourne spell. After four doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he found relief and says he will never travel without it. Sold by Ashburton Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Francis
Launceston
Tas
Melbourne
Queensland
Chamberlain
Tasmania
New Zealand
Ashburton Drug Company
Linking Up the Pacific Tourist Scheme Considered
NSW Intelligence official Percy Hunter and Queensland official P J McDermott discuss a Pacific tourism plan backed by Hawaii to open a New York office. The aim is to attract globe trotting visitors to Australia New Zealand Samoa Hawaii Japan and Java would share costs. Hawaii urges formal submission to Australian and New Zealand governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Hunter
New South Wales Intelligence Department
P. J. McDermott
Queensland
Hawaii
Pacific
Australia
New Zealand
Samoa
New York
South Pacific
Hunter
Europe
Mc Hunter
Honolulu
Blunter
Sydney Herald
America
London
Avasalex
Japan
Java
Bunter
Re making New Zealand fast changes in life and trees
The article notes rapid shifts in New Zealand with native Polynesians declining under European settlement. Native wildlife is outpaced by imported species while streams host large American and European trout. Forests are replaced by foreign trees as fast growing species like larches spruces Douglas firs and eucalypts dominate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
United States
Europe
Australia
Saint Bernard Dog Guides Mount Blanc Rescue Effort
A St Bernard dog, without guides or equipment, climbs Mont Blanc to find his master M Tabraz. After fifteen hours the exhausted dog reaches Vallet Observatory but fails to locate him among guides. The story praises the breed and suggests using dogs in search parties to speed救救 lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James's
St. Bernard
Mont Blanc
M. Tabraz
Vallet Observatory
Mitchell and Turner Showcase Finest Prettier Ribbons Display
A local display at Mitchell and Turner drew admiration for its collection of ribbons. The shop emphasized vibrant patterns and fine craftsmanship, highlighting their special display as the pinnacle of form and color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell and
Turner
Wright Demonstrations Prove Superior Flying at Le Mans
American inventor Wilbur Wright dazzles observers at Le Mans with flying demonstrations in his aircraft. French watchers admit his machine outpaces rivals, noting he returns precisely to takeoff points and can rise to about ninety feet while performing figures of eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Wright
le Mans
Brothers Wright
America
France
Wright
Burglary Tale Ends With Sheriff Shot In Pursuit
Two thieves stole silverware from Mark Twain's villa Innocents at Home in Redding Connecticut and were chased onto a New Haven Line train. A gunfight ensued with pistols fired, the sheriff wounded one thief and was shot in return. The culprits finally capitulated after unloading their revolvers. The incident inspired a mock notice pasted on Clemens residence warning future burglars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Redding
Connecticut
New York
Newhaven Ling
Iurmorist
I. Clemens
What is a reserve fund a Sydney Morning Herald review
The Sydney Morning Herald explains reserve funds as a question of perennial interest. It distinguishes true reserves in liquid outside securities from funds invested in the business itself and notes that losses or conversions can reduce or abandon a reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sydney Morning Herald
Doan's Ointment Promises Skin Relief for All
An advertisement proclaims Doan's Ointment as a universal skin remedy curing pimples rashes nettle rash and other irritations. It cites Mrs Goad of Ashburton praising its soothing effects and notes availability at chemists and stores for 6d per pot or by post from Foster-McClellan Co Sydney. Doan's is endorsed as safe effective and essential for households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daan
Ashburton
Mra Goad
Cox Street
Dean
Devan
Doan
Foster- McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Consignments Arranged for Ashburton and Tinwald Stores
Wool consignments will be received at Ashburton and Tinwald Stores and sent to Christchurch or Timaru free of charges except for failure. For cataloguing, wool must arrive six days before the sale date. When sent directly from country stations, consign as tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Tinwald
Christchurch
Timaru
Foundation-stone laid for Wertheim piano factory in Melbourne
A large crowd gathered for the laying of the foundation stone of Hugo Wertheim’s new piano factory between Stawell and Bendigo Streets in Richmond Melbourne. Wertheim, long an importer, announced plans to begin local manufacture and urged timber industry growth while condemning current timber destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Wertheim
Stawell
Bendigo
Richmond
Melbourne
Wertheim
Victoria
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Royal Mail
Vis Monte Video
Teneriffe
Lymouth
Fraser
Paparou
Raxpena
Risutaki
Yongarira
Torakina
Papenui
Tane
Peri At
Fairdlander Bros., Ltd
Royal Mal
Monte Video
Plymorth
Lyttelton
Wellington
Deg al Delphis
tAlso
Rio de Janiero
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
MBE
Premier and Wealfhillese Colonial Company
Edwest
Iblington
Islington
Turnip
Government
Nsurane Department
Clarsen
Sterling
OW Sutton
National Mortgage
Ballantynes
the Drapers
Herry Patents
Hereford Street
Calmon
Hepworth, Ross and GQ
I Ristchurche
Adaill
Tancred Street
Fvext Buildin Society
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
OLD Age Pensioners
Kirkpatrisk & CO
Nelson
N.B
Beate Go
Greer Homge, Ghristssurgh
Colman
Buceros
Lyttelisn
Hoshua Tucker
Goal
Timses Merchant
Undertakers
Wright Flying Machine
Riedlander, Bros., Ltd
Arvanges
Brown and Son
Addington
Mill and CO
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
ING
Invercargill
Ward and CO
Invercargile
Lander & Eus Og Y Jmited
Ashsurton
H. ©. Barrett’s
East Street
II. G
Sir Martin Conway
Jolkstone
Kent
Falkstone
Thomson & Co
Thomwson
Ead
Thomson
Greenwich
Gent
the Manoufacturing Jewellers
High Street
Hemsley Burnet
3Nington
Ashbi
George Street
Dunedin
Abermain Coal
Abermain Colliery CO
LID
Thos. Brown
Mga Hereford
Sele
Barningham & Co.,ltd
Sutton
Magnum
Borum
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