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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
1
Public response shows wide demand for Prootoids noted as curing powers over listed complaints. The remedy promises to purify blood and tissues, improve liver action, aid digestion, and relieve headaches and low spirits with regular doses at bedtime. Price 1 shilling 4 pence. sold by W G Hearna Chemist Geelong Vietoris or Proprietor.
Auckland reports Newcastle coal imports may hurt local mines as demand rises and prices fall. Northern Coal Company says flood of Newcastle coal could force layoffs, blaming low freight costs and the Arbitration Act for higher NZ wages.
A Wellington deputation from the Chamber of Commerce met the Minister of Industries to discuss hospitalities for Empire Chamber delegates. The minister said he would likely be in Auckland to welcome them if duties permit. Delegates will receive free railway passes and be invited to Rotorua Lake Wakatipu and other scenic districts.
Sir Percy Girouard, Governor of Northern Nigeria, reports from Mugaland on a two thousand mile tour through northern territories. He praises local chiefs, imirs, and native judges, notes reduced hostilities, and outlines plans to extend administration. Railway work advances toward 180 miles from Baro with 300 miles total, Kano rail link by 1911, and Lagos line to Jebba linking regional systems.
The World’s Work previews a concrete 16 constructed cottage awarded the International Tuberculosis Conference gold medal. With waterproof floors, rounded corners, metal trim, and nonstop cleaning ease the plan integrates efficient heating and ventilation. Fire safety and automatic waste disposal promise minimal upkeep and insurance needs. Designed for consumption patients but suited to many homes.
An advertisement extols Sander's Extract as a cure for coughs colds and lung troubles. It lauds the genuine eucalyptus product and warns against inferior substitutes while claiming benefits for wounds burns and skin ailments. It recommends Wood's Peppermint Cure for influenza.
At the Supreme Court on September 4 Harry Mc Gill received stolen property sentence of eighteen months imprisonment. Henry William Pratt charged with cattle stealing at Neahi irs anga was acquitted. Jury retired for only one minute.
Laurence Fagan sued Thomas Murphy for 18 pounds for maintenance of his daughter, the defendant’s wife. Murphy, a tailor and son-in-law, allegedly drank four times on the wedding day and later urged the wife to work in America. Judge Curran found Murphy’s tale a cock and bull story and referred the case back to the parish priest.
A seasoned writer describes the first aerodrome flight with no jerk on takeoff and a powerful swoop. The ride includes a brief nausea then skyward ascent as ground speeds by like railroad rails. The aircraft settles into a buoyant glide with upright seating and stable, banked curve handling.
The National Review notes sober American debate on a possible Germany England clash. New York Sun and Washington Post favor neutrality, warn that a German victory would threaten U S interests and threaten South America while America distrusts German aims and Monroe Doctrine defiance.
London physician Dr Gertrude Keith notes about 400 women doctors in England with room for more in hospitals and provincial towns. She credits early female practitioners for public trust and urges training in hospitals, stressing the care of women and children and the need for grit, nerve, and self confidence.
Mary Mallon the Irish cook known as Typhoid Mary faces life in quarantine as her case goes before New York Supreme Court. The Health Department argues she is a chronic typhoid carrier, while her defense seeks habeas relief amid claims of mistreatment and scientific debate.
Damaged text fragment describes a driver with whistle and a traveling song. It contains garbled names and brand mentions like Woods Great Peppermint Cure and various company references, creating a hazy, partial scene of rural travel and health remedy propaganda.
Readable fragments mention a chronic cheat complaint tied to Woods and a peppermint product. The item hints at a legal or consumer issue and references a generic party involved with a product claim.
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