26 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 26, 1910
Page
1
A temperance column argues that prohibition reduces drunkenness and crime and boosts finances, citing Maine Kansas and North Dakota as proof. It includes quotes from Athletes and Abstinence and medical authorities linking alcohol to tuberculosis and urging a No License stance and medical abstinence efforts.
Sir George Clifford presents figures to the House of Representatives defending the totalisator and opposing its abolition. He cites trainer signatures, wages, club expenditures, horse numbers, and attendance to show racing sustains workers and economy, warning that bans would reduce employment and exclude many unlicensed meetings.
At the annual medical breakfast linked to the National Temperance League on Thursday July 28, Professor Koch praised temperance societies for welfare work and urged persuading people to use alcohol only outside the body.
At a Melbourne Total Abstinence Society meeting on June 24 Mr Finlayson the federal member for Bris Bane said six of seven Commonwealth ministers were total abstainers. Mr A Quick district chief ruler of Rechabites noted that 20 of 22 Labour members recently returned in South Australia were total abstainers.
Wellington reports estimated averages and actual yields for wheat oats barley ryegrass cocksfoot and potatoes for 1909-10 with 1908-9 figures for comparison. Data lists acres and bushels for grains and tons for potatoes highlighting production levels across major crops.
The advertisement touts Frootoids as a cure for headache indigestion constipation and biliousness. It claims rapid blood and organ cleansing benefits and urges regular nightly doses to cure constipation and reduce dependence on standard aperients.
A sales notice invites patrons to take part in a cash special as summer goods arrive. It emphasizes saving money for buyers while supporting the store. The message thanks patrons for their support.
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