17 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
1
Harrow and other public schools revert to strict dress codes with starved collars and black coats arguing wartime relaxations caused untidiness. The item also notes various London social and legal notices, including a man jailed for assault, clergy pay debates, and a Labour hero honored with the Edward Medal.
A group of Auckland women surveyed the existence of bias against New Zealand made goods. They report no actual prejudice but say promotion of Dominion industries is insufficient. Woollen dress goods are favored when locally produced, while sweets and confections lag in packing and polish compared with British or American rivals.
An advertisement notes the Unique Stopper Bottle from Worth British Rubber Co offering a new hot water solution and urging readers to seek the product through all retailers.
An advertisement touts the North British Rubber Co. serviceable rubber bottle with a Unique stopper, claiming low hot water costs and broad retailer approval. It emphasizes satisfaction and brand recognition as a selling point.
Principal sales at Ashburton yesterday included fat sheep at 41s 6d and 44s 34d, stores with 162 ewes and lambs selling at 38s 9d, 109 sound-mouth calves at 26s, and fat cattle with heifers around £17 5s and steers near £16. Various sellers named include J Oakley Willowby, Mars Knudsen Willowby, A Read Taffelton, and Stringfellow Tinwald among others.
Mr Garrett alleged Thatcher tried to bribe Millwall players by offering money to influence game outcomes. Archibald Bodkin supported conviction. Thatcher was convicted January 31 after being reported by club officials. Judge Wallice urged reducing sentence to a £50 fine and £100 costs.
Relatives and friends of soldiers on troop ships urged to use Pluenzol as a safeguard against microbes and as a gargle dentifrice and mouthwash. Canteen space limits supplies of itensa available. a reader notes lung preserver can ease symptoms and is recommended for all ages amid changing weather. Nazol is praised for stopping coughs and soothing throats.
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