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Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Fizzy cordial drinks were a popular beverage in the late 19th century. From 1875, several local manufacturers competed for customers. Joseph Bell and Co set up a factory in Rangitikei Street and found their market niche selling mineral water. Intellectual property was jealously guarded. One manufacturer, Edward Shepherd threw suspicion on the town's water supply, insinuating that it was safer to drink his sugary product.

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Object type
Image
Content type
Born digital
Relation
Manawatū Standard
Date
May 27, 2023
Digitisation ID
2023Pa_IMCA-DigitalArchive_041468
Format
Born Digital
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"IMCA Digital Archive"

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