28 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 28, 1906
Page
1
A detailed account argues the Indian fakir uses illusion and collective suggestion to perform feats. It describes rope tricks, water pouring, cloth productions, and a boy’s ascent, with expert opinions attributing effects to synchronized imagination rather than true magic.
A 1905 overview recounts a surge in jewel thefts in Newport and beyond, detailing high value losses and the thriving black market. It highlights historic cases like Colonel Blood and Marie Antoinette’s necklace, then narrates daring modern schemes by pilfering servants and a Belgian thief at Christie’s, plus a Nice hotel heist with a £5000 note.
An advertisement touts Rheuma as a permanent solution by removing uric acid from the system, claiming relief from rheumatism gout and sciatica. Endorsed by W Oakley a painter from New Brighton who reports cure after a few doses and plans to rely on Rheuma in future.
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