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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
3
A noisy aside has Reggies Gris trying to explain to his wife how cigar ashes keep moths away from the car. He quips that the ashes protect the carpet from moths, prompting a puzzled reply and a punch line about the difference.
An advertisement promises a full refund of 60 cents if PAZO OINTMENT does not cure itching bleeding or protruding piles after the first application provides relief. The text includes a short comic dialogue about identifying honest buyers and ends with a parable about judging human nature.
A 1902 note from Fairville praises MINARD S LINIMENT as a superior relief for sore throat and chest. The letter claims the writer would not be without it even at one dollar a bottle. The excerpt also notes a fashion quip about skirts and a reference to kneeling to clean steps in tight skirts.
A humorous exchange features an inquiring character asking how far the moon is and a statesman replying with a grand, far-away gaze. The dialogue centers on the figure of Congressman Flubdale and a playful, astronomical exchange.
A brief dialogue frames prosperity as a tempting force and ruin as a byproduct. The moralizer notes how prosperity ruins many, while the demoralizer counters that ruin is preferable if it must happen, highlighting the paradox of wealth.
When feeling low and bilious due to careless eating including overeating or fast meals, symptoms like loose stools and indigestion may arise for a few days. Dr Chases Kidney Liver Pills are advertised to cut short such attacks and restore digestion and vigor by cleansing the body's filtering organs.
A whimsical note claims a woman wastes half a day and a quarter in car fares to toss a coin for a bicycle. The quirky scenario plays on expense and chance with incongruous details.
The ad claims Miss Monerybags disliked Jack and that she cut him on the street. It touts Mill er's Worm Powders as pleasant to take as sugar and effective at clearing all worms, noting possible vomiting in unsound stomachs but presenting it as cleansing action rather than harm.
Ada reports Cholly made a bright remark or attempt at wit. he said he could not think of anything worth saying, reflecting a moment of hesitation.
A terse, fragmented exchange notes power shifts between figures described as He and She. The lines hint at influence and fatigue as each voices dominance and fatigue in turning events.
A Russian czar’s private car is described as practically dynamite proof and too heavy to run on most lines. It is elaborately furnished and includes a chapel for prayers for his safety. The czar travels with an elderly chef who served his father and for a time the grandfather of the present German emperor.
A man demonstrates an extraordinary memory, claiming to recall any object or detail upon request. He emphasizes his ability to steer memory at will, earning amusement and curiosity from onlookers.
A garbled literary fragment questions a janitor about heart and fate. It mentions cold storage fire and sooty attire with ash barrels in a row, presenting a mosaic of curious imagery.
Mrs John Cabot of White Head Que credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with a full recovery from six years of rheumatism neuralgia stiffness of joints cramps heart trouble and Bright's Disease. She says four boxes restored her energy and vitality and urges others to try the remedy.
The Old Year contemplates its exit and is asked for a final message. It regrets not knowing then what it knows now and wishes to live life anew, but dismisses the sentiment as familiar and old.
The London Chronicle notes Oscar Wilde sent the epigram The Man of the World from the drawing room door with the line There is one thing I never could resist that is temptation. The phrase traces back to Eden where the man claimed the woman tempted him.
A patrician girl consoles a sobbing companion who blames all men as liars. The dialogue reflects a clash between bitter generalizations and attempts at consolation, balancing sharp social judgment with sympathetic reassurance.
A Canadian agricultural surge honors farmers and educators. Saskatchewan’s agricultural college network and Alberta extension schools lift farming status, aided by banquets for standout growers like Megers E A Frederick G L Hammond and W R Abbott from Maple Creek. Speakers praise rural education, Women’s Hothlakers Clubs, and the impact on farm life and rural communities.
A campaign event led by Mrs. Fyfe and other educators showcases the Provincial Short Course Schools opening in Maple Creek on February 3. The program pairs domestic science training for farmers’ wives with practical agriculture sessions for farmers, featuring lectures on nutrition, farm management, and livestock care. The session draws about 100 attendees as experts cover dairy, poultry, swine, crops, and business farming topics.
The piece notes that most country merchants stock Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil while a few may push alternatives. It asserts there is no substitute as effective for certain conditions and that demand proves it remains the popular choice.
Senator Womat voices disappointment at wireless service calling for a simpler system. He questions how a message could be sent without any paper or material being used, highlighting his concerns about efficiency and reliability.
An advertisement promises permanent recovery from catarrhal deafness via Catarrhozone inhaler with simple directions. It asserts nine of ten cases are curable, requires no internal medicines, and offers a $1 post paid option from Catarmerose Co. hKingtries, Cam anada.
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