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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
3
On a fish pier a man exclaims the swordsman fish story and calls the catcher a liar after a large swordfish is hoisted. An ad then touts Minard's Liniment with a testimonial from Alfred Blain praising its medical aid and rapid relief.
The text argues William II portrays himself as a peacemaker in Europe over thirty years, blaming Great Britain France and Russia for the war. It presents the emperor’s private distribution booklet as evidence of his self framing.
An article by Rea Proctor McGee urges frequent cavity checks for children and backs school dental clinics run by public health bodies. It cites Minnesota in January 1920 where clinics examined children in cold, snowy conditions and notes parents should act on school dental reports.
A proverb notes that wealth from a father often outlasts gains made by a son, as prudent stewardship and inheritance shape long term fortune beyond initial capital.
An old advertisement offers $100 for a catarrh case relieved by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims internal action through the blood on mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for over forty years at 75 cents. Testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
A large new dancing pavilion named Cascade Hall is under construction beside the Alberta Hotel on Banff Avenue. The hall will feature a central dance floor, basement dressing rooms, side pillars with tables, light refreshments, and a cigar counter. Completion hoped by early summer.
Various brief items report damage to Londbe log buildings from erosion, milk price changes in Winnipeg, Edmonton journalist to visit Fort Norman oilfields, death of Robert Reidfrier a California resident and veteran, direct cable purchase to the United States announced, Ontario labor bill for fair rent court, British Empire producers consider June conference, Toledo post office loot recovered, wage cuts at Minneapolis four malls, Warrier Day set for May 24 by Kingston veterans, Manchester cotton firms cut 30 to 35 percent, Royal Canadian Humane Society medal awarded for Gull Lake rescue, naval policy aims at Dominion navy development.
The article explains gall stones as dried bile with crystalline content and notes high prevalence among merchants clergy and sedentary people. It promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills to prevent bilious fits and maintain liver bowels health, claiming safe family use and urging purchases from local dealers or The Catarrozone Co Montreal.
A brief dialogue caption features Brown praising Black and Green retorting. Brown says he values Black for one reason: his opinion of himself. The exchange highlights vanity and self regard through a punchy moral quip.
An advertisement claims Miller’s Worm Powders remove intestinal worms by correcting digestive irregularities. It asserts morbid stomach and intestinal conditions persist only while worms thrive and will disappear once worms are destroyed, ending the child’s suffering.
A father notes his son’s musical gift saying he is in the band and whistles about the role he plays by holding up the front of the drum during parades. The remark highlights pride in a child’s involvement and performance.
In Australia the prickly pear pest covers 22 million acres and expands by about 1 million acres each year. This invasive plant threatens vast tracts of land and prompts discussions of control measures and remedies.
A cautious observer predicts the man known for frequent borrowing will exhaust his circle of friends as his habit persists, leaving relationships strained and finances stretched.
A New York Sun report notes that 84 percent of business failures in 1920 were of firms that did not advertise. The finding is attributed to a major American financial agency. The statement highlights the perceived link between advertising and business resilience.
An ad notes a winter dysentery epidemic affecting many and claims Nerviline relieves cramps and stomach pains quickly. The product is described as effective when taken in sweetened water, with a small repeated dose for prompt relief and immediate relief for pain. Sold at 35 cents.
A man should wait for a lady to sit first before seating himself unless only one chair is available in the room.
Advertises a rheumatic remedy claimed to ease acute inflammatory rheumatism, chronic rheumatism, lumbago, and afflictions within 1 to 5 days, available at druggists. The copy emphasizes fast cures and widespread use for rheumatic conditions.
A mock massacre scene prompts a bold trick as an alleged full blood Seneca volunteer first asks a hundred dollars for real representation. The producer counters with fifty dollars, and as the visitor leaves he offers to perform as a half breed for fifty. He lands the role.
The Ottawa Citizen notes a generous tribute by Premier Smuts to President Wilson and questions whether Wilson’s fame will exceed Smuts’s in coming years.
A mother sends a small boy on an errand and is frustrated by his slow return. The vignette frames impatience and the typical parental urge to hurry, contrasted with a child's slower pace and potential lessons learned.
An advertisement touts Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills as a remedy for nervous headaches dizziness and heart weakness. It claims to renew vitality improve sleep appetite blood health and curb prostration with a testimonial from Mrs. M Damgand of Youngs Cove Road NB and price details for mail order from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto.
An old fashioned blood tonic claim from Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery marketed by druggists or via trial offer. A testimonial from Cuatham Ontario cites stomach relief after using the preparation, urging others to try the medicine.
Marie Belmont describes a white wool sport suit enhanced by black wool checks. The knit forms a wide turnback tuxedo collar and checker patterns on sleeves and cuffs. A black and white check band decorates the plain skirt, with a white belt at the waist and a heavy white crepe sport shirt with a large black tie.
A delegation of leading dairymen and stockgrowers after visiting the CPR experimental farm at Strathmore forecast that cattle wintering on Sunflower seed in Alberta could popularize the name Sunflower province of Canada. The group was enthusiastic about how the stock passed the winter on this diet.
A NorWestern Ontario reader reports her thirteen month old baby suffered severe constipation until using Baby's Own Tab Lets from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont. The ad claims the tablets relieve constipation digestion and fever related symptoms and are sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box.
Of fourteen mines believed laid off the entrance of Halifax harbor in 1918 by a German submarine eight have been picked up or accounted for. The last live mine was found off Sambro Edges by two fishermen and removed by an HMS Dockyards officer. Six mines remain unaccounted for and are thought to have floated to mid ocean or beyond.
Historical note presents a product claim for Minard's Liniment as nerve pain relief. The excerpt emphasizes cheerfulness as a virtue and references Carlyle on the uplifting power of a cheerful demeanor. No verifiable event or date is provided.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is advertised as a standard remedy for prompt treatment of scalds and burns. It claims to soothe pain and aid speedy recovery, and also serve for cuts bruises and sprains. The ad suggests a bottle at home saves veterinary fees and medical costs.
A survey notes a man’s pursuit of an ideal partner who is typically bound in marriage to someone else, reflecting social dynamics around love and commitment.
Manitoba provincial savings banks hold deposits totaling 1 750 000 and are expected to reach 4 000 000 by year end per E A Wier chairman of the banks. It is anticipated that 3 000 000 will be needed to finance rural credits and farm loans this year. Last year loans totaled 1 460 000.
Swedish and Scandinavian presses report an excess of woolen goods and cancelled foreign orders. Most mills in Norway and Sweden operate only half-time amid weak demand and accumulating stock.
When neuralgia torments nerves or lumbago cripples the back use Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. Rub in to ease soreness and produce a sense of rest. A trial will establish faith.
The gulf stream is more rapid than the Amazon, more impetuous than the Mississippi, and its volume more than 1,000 times greater. The waters are blue, and the line of junction can be easily marked by the eye. Few men are satisfied when they get what they deserve.
Mrs W J Brady of Bothwell Ontario reports weakness and loss of appetite improved after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She praises the medicine as strengthening and free of narcotics, inviting others to write for confidential advice to the E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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