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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
6
A brief dialogue depicts a couple scene inside a venue as a gentleman excuses himself, returns repeatedly, and is met with polite banter. The husband stays near the refreshment bar, while the wife responds with courteous remarks about serving guests.
A brief quip features a sarcastic man declaring fools not dead yet and a simple reply asking if the other is unwell. The dialogue pivots on a sarcastic remark about health and perception.
A terse note asks if a girl has received $85 in flow over the last three months and whether any bill has resulted. The message confirms the bill exists.
Trade report shows Canada sent 31,457,000 cwt of wheat to Great Britain in 1914, more than any other country except the United States which delivered 34,211,216 cwt. Total British imports reached 103,944,553 cwt. Other Canadian farm exports fell slightly, with cheese 1,167,478 cwt, flour 3,237,633 cwt, oats 1,158,200 cwt.
Impurities in the blood stem from liver defects and show as pimples and blotches on the skin. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are promoted as the most effective inward treatment, acting on the liver to restore healthy processes and eliminate impurities.
First Medic reports Second Medic-How as he asks about the incident yesterday. First Medic describes the fall after meeting a girl at Henrick's and breaking a bone while paying for her dope.
An American traveler is shown a room by an English guide who asks and answers a quip about giving and receiving commissions. The humorous exchange centers on Wellington and a ret commission, delivered in a light, conversational tone.
At the Quebec cathedral the Syrian Archbishop of Baalbeck attended the consecration of Bishop Williams. He intoned a Greek prayer asking mercy from God and praying for King George the Fifth, his court, army, and the British realm to be granted victory over the barbarians.
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as vital nourishment for underweight, languid children with pinched faces and poor appetite. It claims cod liver oil helps blood formation and flesh growth, improving cheek color, energy, and studying ability, and emphasizes the product contains no harmful drugs. Published by Scott & Bowne in Toronto Ontario.
The article argues our county depends on successful farming for overall business health. It urges prosperous farmers to inspire and support the youth, stressing that today’s boys become tomorrow’s men and that parental encouragement is vital for this movement.
The ministry announces prizes up to 15000 dollars for rendering methylated spirits and similar harmful combustibles undrinkable. Additional awards of 37500 dollars are offered for new or improved methods of utilizing spirits as fuels. The total value of proposed prizes reaches 200000 dollars.
The Canadian Military Gazette recalls a naval gunner known for marksmanship. In a recent engagement an officer directed a gunner to strike the enemy captain on the bridge, asking which eye to target. The gunner promptly answered with a witty, practical reply.
A feminine voice questions a young man about a clock's state and pace. The exchange hints at time felt differently by each speaker and suggests a tense moment as the clock runs quickly.
A Western woman explains coffee and tea worsened her health including heart distress breathing and rheumatism. After quitting coffee and using Postum her digestion sleep and energy improved markedly, with claims that no medicine helped like Postum did. The ad cites Canadian Postum Co. Windsor Ontario and two forms of Postum with price details and a slogan There’s a Reason for Postum by Grocers.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues that wartime unity across the British empire shows firm loyalty and fairness, with Egypt and other dominions supporting the imperial bond. It predicts an Imperial Parliament in London representing all states, democratizing the union and driving postwar global reorganization.
A Nova Scotia young lady traveling on the Imperial Limited to the Land of Missions will represent Evangeline at the San Francisco Exposition. She carries Acadian pride from Grand Pre and Nova Scotia with Norman cap and homespun gown. The piece contrasts Longfellow’s tale with modern Canadian optimism.
A Canadian ad extols Baby's Own Tablets as a home remedy for babies. Mrs. Paul Nemon of Tugaske Saskatchewan says they are as good as a doctor in the house and quickly help when a child is ill. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario sells them 25 cents a box by dealers or mail.
In a domestic anecdote a long serving servant named James neglects a guest request for a fish fork. The hostess scolds and remarks Mrs. Jones lacks a fish fork, prompting James to fetch one. Mrs. Jones earlier caused a fish fork loss, and James is sent to the garden as punishment.
A young woman with a severe lisp becomes fluent after help from a specialist and practice. She quips about a difficult phrase and the success prompts praise from friends at a private rehearsal. The ad touts Thomas’ Electric Oil as a potent remedy from six ingredients with speedy relief.
The Detroit Free Press reports paper made from cornstalks eases fears of forest depletion impacting book production. Critics worried education would suffer from high print costs as forests were pulped, but alternative materials promise cheaper, broader access.
A pair of tramps trade wistful talk about dreams that seldom come true. One recalls wishing for long pants, noting he now wears them longer than anyone in the county. The exchange captures small town, rough-hewn humor and a sense of spent youth.
A hygienist at a congress advocates sanitation advances including paper clothing and disposable paper tableware. He cites germ contamination on hotel and home dishes and hospitals using antiseptic wash. He envisions burning most tableware after meals and sewing paper yarns for underwear, claiming low cost and laundering savings.
J B Livesque of St Joseph writes of a 13 year old daughter injured in a sleigh accident. Four bottles of Minard's Liniment cured the elbow after three years of stiffness and pain, with no trouble for two years since.
The Manitoba Agricultural College week featured lectures by Ward Jones on farm feeds and oat values, and F G Churchill on practical soil problems stressing crop rotation and drainage. Attendees, mainly male, showed strong interest in farming subjects. The note adds a reference to Holloway's Corn Cure for wart removal.
Dr. Otto Sattler of the German Association of Culture says in Newark that he is German and well trained in culture, but opposes the war as unwanted by common people. He blames the military clique for starting the war and asserts the masses fought under aristocratic pressure.
The bridegroom’s worried look unsettles the best man as he asks if the ring is missing. Jack admits the rings are safe but confesses he has lost his enthusiasm for the wedding.
The piece notes an attempted torpedo strike on the British hospital ship Asturas, two misses, and highlights the Red Cross markings on hospital vessels. It also reports Berlin’s admiralty warning that England’s troop transports bound for France will be met with military force, urging safe routes around Scotland and accusing merchant ships of provocation.
Quebec man Gaululier, long afflicted with kidney disease, reports full cure by Dodds Kidney Pills. He quit work due to pain but recovered, regaining strength and energy as toxins cleared from blood. The ad touts pills restoring kidney function and overall vitality.
The meanest foe of farmers is the “friend” who feeds prejudice and distrust to keep them divided. Farmers must drop class barriers and join with other business people. The County Agent urges uniting town and country to solve community problems.
The Toronto Star notes Sir George E. Foster launched the Apple Campaign to aid growers whose market vanished due to wartime disruption. The effort helped dispose of a bumper crop more efficiently than previous efforts. Burrell's Patriotism and Production campaign is expected to achieve similar results.
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