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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
7
A jumble of fragment quotes and advertising blurbs span medical cures and comic vignettes. Items mention cold remedies, laxatives, paneer Steffens, and a namesake organ recital joke, reflecting a chaotic slice of newspaper life.
The report read to shareholders in Montreal February outlines policy of price equalization for cement, share ownership for employees, and a strategy to boost demand and reduce costs. It emphasizes the companys strong finances and reliance on national prosperity for continued success.
The article recounts Sir Dighton Probyn who, at seven years old, earned the Victoria Cross during the Indian Mutiny in Agra. He charged a hostile standard surrounded by about twenty foes, killed the standard-bearer, and returned with the flag amid heavy rifle fire, later serving as a confidant of King Edward and keeper of the Privy Purse.
Mrs Cormier of Amherst Island tells how seven boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills cured six years of rheumatism backache and nervousness. The ad claims thousands cured and cites the pills as a universal remedy for diseased kidneys.
A mother urges Willie to share his marbles with his little brother. Willie resists claiming the brother will keep them, while the boy admits the sibling has already swallowed two marbles. The exchange reveals a playful domestic moment and the siblings’ negotiation.
An 19th century sales fragment touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a internal remedy that cleanses blood and mucous surfaces. The ad claims the remedy was prescribed by leading physicians and includes a testimonial offer and price notes. It also references an unrelated Detroit Free Press snippet about a daylight club inquiry.
Loyal subjects across the British Empire are invited to contribute to a coronation gift. Donations may be from a penny to five dollars, with donor names listed for the King to decide the form of the present. Sir Daniel H. McMillan coordinates Manitoba, gifts sent to Government House Winnipeg, deadline April 15, 1911.
The legislature pro rogued on Thursday afternoon March 2. It passed a supplementary estimate of 759 700 dollars and raised sessional indemnity from 1000 to 1500 dollars. The item received five minutes of debate.
The Dry Farming Congress Bulletin notes no firm rule on soil rolling. Rolling firms surface, draws moisture from subsoil, and can raise surface moisture within a day while drying the subsoil. Proper harrowing and fallow management are needed to maintain humus and moisture in dry districts.
An ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a spring tonic to build blood and restore strength. It claims purgatives weaken the system and that Pink Pills provide rich blood, improving headaches backaches rheumatism acne and energy. Sold by dealers or 50 cents a box at six for 250 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Parents turn to Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine for croup and colds though many imitations exist. Genuine bottles bear A W Chase M D portrait and signature. buy only the genuine at Edmanson Bates Co Toronto for five to ten cents more per bottle.
An Ottawa advertisement extols Zam-Buk for spring skin eruptions sores and ulcers with a testimonial from R H Barker of Glencairn Ontario who reports rapid healing after trying Zam-Buk. The copy promotes Zam-Bak Soap and cautions against imitations plus price details and postal orders from Zam-Bak Co Toronto. It also touts Parmelee Vegetable Pills for sleeplessness and a quip from the Philadelphia Record.
A fragment notes Shilohs Cure quickly stops coughs cures colds heals the throat and a 25 cent price. The text also includes a quoted exchange about employment ambitions and an impending engagement in Pittsburgh.
A doctor, C. A. King, M. D., testifies he has used Minard's Liniment in his practice and always achieved the desired effect. The Kansas City Journal quotes the anecdote about a childhood memory and a wandering question about a nickel to go out and play.
Sir Samuel Evans, elevated to President of the Probate and Divorce Division, earns the nickname The Good-natured Judge for his willingness to expedite hearings at counsel's request. The Welsh jurist, renowned for his Welsh speech, Latin quotes, and humor, once shared a juror's cynical view of guilt.
A humorous, older army reminiscence contrasts the feared sergeant major with his iron discipline and pomp. It notes his high status, gold crown armband, and harsh duties while telling a cartoonish tale of pranks and punishments. It ends with a joke about a cricketer who knocks out the sergeant major’s teeth.
In a chatty exchange, two speakers joke about a young artist Dod and his wife. One notes she is plain but hard working, prompting the other to quip that he married for economy. The dialogue plays on social snobbery and the artist’s practical decision.
Mr J Akers the British Commissioner notes a $91,000 outlay by British manufacturers at last year's Buenos Ayres Exhibition has generated orders reaching Britain totaling $15,000.00.
A painted oil portrait of Sir William Crookes is presented to the Royal Society of Britain by Fellows in acknowledgment of his chemical and physical achievements. The piece follows Crookes career from his teens at the College of Chemistry under Dr. Hofmann to his roles as foreign secretary of the Royal Society and honorary secretary of the Royal Institution.
The Dak Bungalow of India is a blessed institution for weary travelers. Bungalows dot remote parts of the country offering warmth against biting winds and shelter from violent storms common in northern India. They typically include two bedrooms and a dining room with rough outbuildings for kitchen and sheds for horses and coolies.
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