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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 20, 1920
Page
6
The SHBURTON District is being visited by an epidemic of whooping cough among the young and a severe cold among the elderly, with many confined to beds. The little sufferers are to be aided by Ipecacuanha Wine and Red Spruce Compound provides comfort for all, manufactured locally.
The North British Rubber Co. plans a new solid truck tyre, aiming to improve current tires. Agents and series data appear in the ad text, which also mentions 48 doses and smaller bottles priced at 6d, suggesting a mixed goods listing.
Edinburgh based North British Rubber Co Limited promotes tinqnt hot water bags famed worldwide for quality. The advert highlights availability everywhere and urges seeing the brand on the neck. The copy references Ibbotson and Son and strap details.
Manning Machinery advertises a Ceres Swedish separator with self balancing easy running design. The catalog offers a 16 to 144 gallon capacity and free catalog. Located at 5 Bedford Row, Christcaurde.
Wellington reports a thin House with limited progress as Parliament handles minor questions, Te Aroha Crown Leases debate, Mrs Peters land dispute, and licensing amendments. Immigration Restrictions Bill dominates attention over two evenings with poll tax questions and Chinese entry implications. Legislative Council discussions focus on Marriage Bill amendments and council committee review.
A letter announces a new college for the higher education of blind girls at Chorley Wood Hertfordshire, 20 miles from London. Miss Phyllis Monk will be principal with a staff, the building sits in 40 acres, fees set at £105 annually, and inquiries invited from parents or guardians via the National Institute for the Blind.
Public notice extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and back pain. Testimonial from Mrs Lockhard of Ashburton cites sixteen years of relief after using the remedy. Sold by chemists for 3s a bottle or by mail from Foster McClellan Co. in Sydney.
Rev D C Herron cites Sunday Schools' Union exams showing fewer than 20 of 100 children aged 1 to 13 correctly wrote the Lord's Prayer. He warns spelling and understanding are poor and cites examples such as hallo for hallowed and ty Kingdom come for Thy Kingdom Come.
The debate centers on whether the 1914 Bill should operate as is or be amended and stayed. Constitutional precedent supports the Council’s right to have its views considered, while Sir Francis Bell signals the Government will resist drastic changes to the Council principle.
Economical and effective Nazol offers soothing relief for coughs colds and sore throats. A 60 dose bottle is sold for 1s 6d at chemists or stores. Inhaled or swallowed Nazol provides quick comfort.
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