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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
4
AILORENG presents itself as a tailor focused on customer choice and comfort, claiming to match salting and fabric to person and purpose. The text asserts mastery of the science and promises guaranteed satisfaction with a bespoke fit.
In Ashburton electors face a decision between two clearly aligned candidates, Vlatman and Maslin, while Jones seeks Ashburton seat as an Independent. The letter argues against Jones, cites shifting loyalties, and urges voters to back the opposition if change is desired, warning that supporting Jones risks a two-candidate Riccarton split and leaving Ashburton without a proper opposition.
A reader criticizes the Farmers Union's actions surrounding Mr David Jones. The letter accuses local executives of bias, notes difficulty in recruiting under Mr Maling, and claims Maling acts as secretary to Jones. It questions the Ashburton branch’s leadership and utility.
A letter to the editor defends a ministerial remark on local option voting and drunkenness. The writer notes cited phrases about sowing and reaping, denies denying voters’ intent, mentions religious figures and towns, and references prior remarks in Dunedin and Ashburton. The piece recalls licensed drink evils and social concerns.
In Goldfellows Hall on Sunday night Simon Simple defended keeping the totalisator. He argued removal would curb liberty to bet and cited the dangers of street betting, while others mocked the notion, highlighting public concern over gambling controls.
Farmers' Co operative Association held a clearing sale at Green Street on Monday with good attendance and clearances. Prices included implements such as a Massey Harris binder £3 10s, harrows £20s and £2 10s, drill £10, dray £16, tip-dray £7, various horses with prices from £4 this summary notes cattle figures: cows in profit £6 5s to £7 10s, dry cows £20s, calf 10s.
Advertises Rheumo as a non cure all tonic that actually cures rheumatism gout lumbago and sciatica by cleansing uric acid from the system. Claims hundreds testify to benefit and that it will cure you. Sold by chemists and storekeepers 23 6d and 4s 6d per bottle.
A spoof advertisement extols No. 2 Kozie Tea costing 1g 8d claiming it beats many teas in quality. The copy mocks study of purses and touts Kozie as best cultivated taste in a humorous promo.
Liberal candidate Joseph Ivess spoke at Methven, praising local progress and the new hall, apologizing for late entry, and outlining plans on land settlement, native lands, railways, and taxation. He defended the government and urged civil discourse, promising to reside in the electorate if elected and to report back after each session.
Multiple land lots and building sites listed for sale across Hampstead Allenton and Cambridge Street with cheap prices and fruit trees on some parcels. Properties include 3 and 4 acre sections near Eton Street and Winter's Road plus several building sites near the Old Sports Ground Belt. Rentals offered for a six room house with modern conveniences on Tancred Street and other town houses at reasonable rents.
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