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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
3
A single saddle graft of a tomato onto a potato plant was shown at Pennsylvania State College. The union formed after wrapping with raffia in a humid environment, and tubers grew on the potato part with a tomato top. Officials call the demonstration interesting though of doubtful economic value.
A new free seed exchange in Moose Jaw, connected with the better farming plan, allows farmers to trade seed grain without any charges for display exchange or sale. The aim is to prevent grain size reduction when farmed seed is reused.
A necutra report states the Crown Prince Teek Geeman has been invalided to Potsdam and works on a new war book. This marks his third authorship venture following Hunting Deary (1912) and German Aras (1913) where he casts Germany as forceful and Atlas like.
A Dallas News item promotes Baby's Own Tablets as safe effective relief for common childhood ailments. Mrs. Napoleon Lambert of Stetenace DC endorses the medicine praising its usefulness and suggesting keeping a supply at home. The Dr. Williams Medicine Co sells them for 25 cents by mail or through medical dealers.
A lecturer touts Dr Tiaras Electric Oil as a reliable household medicine for many common ailments, claiming it is cheaper than a doctor and should be kept on hand for sudden illnesses. A meeting humorously notes most know what a corpuscle looks like, but explains it for those unfamiliar.
The article contrasts Townsend and Maude expeditions in 1915 and 1916. Townsend withdrew 20 000 men at Baghdad area and Kut with 9 000 surrender on April 28 1916 while Maude advanced with 120 000. It argues Britain has learned to mobilize for war not just be gallant, citing the New York Times critique.
The report notes 22 typhoid cases among British forces in France and contrasts past outcomes. It cites 170000 US troops on the Meccan border May to October with about twenty typhoid cases and two deaths, and references Spanish war data with 150000 American troops and 2,192 deaths.
A vintage advertisement touts a double strength Parrot based cough syrup mixed with hot water and sugar to ease coughing and nasal congestion. It claims easy preparation, low cost, pleasant taste, and delivery by International Laboratories at 7 St Antone St, Maulres, Canada.
Saskatchewan has 25,000 subscribers to rural telephone service. Total original capital invested in rural telephones is 4,400,000 dollars, divided among 25 companies in the province.
Merchant notice from Appleford Counter Check Book Company Ltd urging orders for counter check and sales books with notes on rising paper costs and their capability. They highlight carbon rack books triplicates and waxed papers, large Canadian supplier network, and prompt service from offices in Hamilton Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver.
A Japanese scientist Nakahara has invented a powerful subsea magnet that could locate and lift sunken submarines and ships. Tests on war game grounds recovered thousands of practice shells, and the magnet may recover shell scrap from European battlegrounds worth millions. If refined the magnet could lift vessels from sea bottoms, with land magnets already lifting about four thousand pounds.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Britain finances World War I with vast debt, arguing loans outweigh manpower. It contrasts Britain's growing national debt and securities market with U.S. wealth, grain, and resources, asserting finances shape outcomes more than armies in the long run.
A dated advertisement urges early use of Dr J D Kelloge's Asthma Remedy to prevent progression from incipient to chronic asthma. The snippet includes a humorous Topeka Journal exchange about moving and laying carpets, illustrating period ad copy and satire.
Faith, a friendly child, demanded companionship and speech from her brother while he studied. When told he was busy, she urged, with wit, that he at least say nothing at all. Minard's Liniment is praised for burns and a worm exterminator advertises life-saving efficacy.
A Colorado senator urges government action against food cornering by large operators. He argues forceful measures may be needed, noting cornerers often hold sway with authorities. Bread riots and protests underscore the issue in nations facing shortages.
The Philadelphia Ledger recounts how Sir Francis Drake of Nutwell bequeathed two cups and two jewels from Queen Elizabeth, plus the Bible and sword, as heirlooms. It notes Drake’s Golden Hind and his epic voyage, his Cadiz raid, the Armada defeat, and the enduring Devonshire memory of Drake’s daring in Hakluyt’s pages.
In Ellscott Alta a special report notes the rising use of Dodd's Kidney Pills across the Great West. M C Lindos, a respected local figure, credits the remedy with curing headaches and dizziness after failed treatments. He endorses always keeping a box for kidney related issues.
Hon. W. R. Motherwell reports Better Farming trains visited 195 places from 1914 to 1916 covering miles 1344 in 1914 1946 in 1915 and 810 in 1916. Attendance totals include 16000 18262 6245 men 131 women 1455 9213 children. Costs were 7000.70 6742.02 and 4787.22 dollars with College of Agriculture exhibits staff and railways providing rolling stock free of charge.
A Letter from Chu Chua British Columbia discusses mineral prospects along the Canadian Northern Railway corridor. It notes twenty claim stakes near Wind Pass with a surface gold ore grossing 1048 dollars and a car load ready for shipment. spring development could trigger large shipments. ore is hauled by hand sleds. about 50 000 dollars worth of ore yet undeveloped. head waters of Boulder and Canyon Creeks hold copper ore with gold and silver values and magnetite iron deposits. Blackpool reports ore with lead and zinc. Fog Horn Group yielded 50 tons of Galena ore valued at 4000 dollars, with additional shipments planned. The region is described as fertile for farming and ranching and poised to become a major BC mineral district with capital.
A Boston Evening Transcript note hints at a medical practice expanding amid a patient gaining nearly ten pounds in the past few weeks. The exchange involves Growing Friend and Young Poetour discussing the growth and patient health.
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