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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
2
Italy rejects reports of military plans in Albania or nearby areas. The government says Albania’s fate is settled with Jakova moving to Serbia and Scutari remaining in Albania, with Russia and Austria aligned and other powers backing the arrangement.
A curious note describes an enterprising man offering four lemons in exchange for a glass and some sugar to accompany them. The brief hints at barter and improvisation in everyday trade.
The Spectator argues England faces unease over Europe while France looks strong and ready for war if needed. Germany hopes to avoid conflict as Austria-Hungary struggles in the Balkans, and Britain seeks alliance to block French aggression. France faces temptations of a first strike but risks losing Russia and Britain.
Advertisement claims Mother Graves Worm Exterminator relieves suffering in children, promising sure and lasting effects for anxious mothers.
London readers are shown a device allowing a rifleman to shoot at a moving picture on a paper screen. The screen pauses after each shot and a behind light shows the bullet hole briefly. The system, tested by war office officials, promises a realistic chase without real bloodshed.
A 16 year old girl Rogova from Kulis Karl enlists tribal aid to abduct Sari, a 16 year old boy, forcing a marriage with a clergyman present. An armed party fails to stop the pair, but later reconciliation follows as Rogova leads the newlyweds away.
Venetian press reports Kaiser Wilhelm II will visit Venice soon for a meeting with the King of Italy. From Italy the emperor will travel on the Hohenzollern to Corfu.
In Bordeaux the Scala Theatre was seized for non payment of rent as the curtain was about to rise. The audience protested loudly while performers refused to appear even with an offer of half the receipts. Stage action and disruption followed.
The Dr. Williams Medicine Co offers Baby's Own Tablet at 26 cents per box with government analytic reassurance that they are free from opiates and injurious drugs. Mrs Kernaghan of Cartwright Massachusetts endorses their use for little ones. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail from Brockville Ontario.
The Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung comments on Montenegrin interference with the Austrian steamer Skodra and the treatment of Catholic Albanians. It argues Austro Hungary's actions defend endangered rights under international law and European civilization, noting an understanding between Austria and Russia on the Albanian question and a likely final agreement.
A testimonial recounts chronic indigestion and a liver and bowels focus. Mr J D S Barrett of Nelson British Columbia credits Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills with complete cure after eight boxes begun in 1908. Product sold by Edmanson Bates Co Toronto.
In five weeks the Colchester borough ratcatcher has killed 600 rats at an average cost to the rates of pence per rat.
A Canadian railway station master reports chronic leg ulcers and eczema from a past injury. After six months with doctors and various salves, Zam-Buk relieved and cured the sores, with no recurrence after a year. The ad touts the herbal balm for skin diseases and offers 6s 0d per box by mail.
Paris detectives used asphyxiating gas bombs for the first time to corner a Negro man who had gone amok in the Auteuil quarter. He fired a loaded revolver and was chased from room to room, finally cornered on a roof in a semi asphyxiated state and taken to a hospital.
Cough results from irritation of the respiratory passages and inflamed mucous membranes. Treatment with Dr Thomas Electric Oil will ease the inflammation and stop the cough, and you will not need any other preparation for a cold.
Middlesbrough county magistrates grant seven day license for a new picture palace despite protests from several ministers. One clergyman notes a rush from churches to picture halls after evening service, calling it unseemly.
Reports from Anglo-Indian journals warn of growing Moslem unrest linked to Near East events. The Indian Echo notes Hindu extremists exploiting the mood while Aga Khan’s bid to calm fear backfires. The Times of India urges Moslem leaders to provide restraint to prevent harmful consequences.
The vice governor's daughter in Kiangse China offers her band and a $5000 dowry as first prize in a famine relief lottery. The event aims to raise funds for famine sufferers amid regional hardship.
A spaniel became stranded on a ledge 300 feet up the Dover eastern cliffs and was saved by a coastguard who was lowered down the face of the cliff by a rope. The daring rescue ended with the dog brought safely to the ground.
Voters wonder why candidates did not employ the endless chain system to boost support. Analysts speculate lack of clarity, outreach limits, or strategic risk deterred campaigns from pursuing that approach.
Mr Thomas F Jarvis reports a rapid recovery from a deep cough and sore throat after five hours of Nerviline treatment with throat rubs and gurgling. The ad claims Nerviline eases chest tightness and wheeze, penetrates congestion, and cures promptly. Large family bottle 50 cents. small 25 cents, available at stores in Buffalo The Catarrhozone Co.
The column hints at romantic intrigues as maid Sele Ton and her former flame stir fresh rumors. A rival bachelor challenges the scene while old affections resurface amid social whirl.
Paris organizes a new French Arctic expedition under M. de Payer, a reserve officer and Geographical Society member. The plan calls for two aviators to attempt a north pole reach by air.
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