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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
3
A Scotsman quote opens with a remark on a wise woman who has her way while her husband believes he is in control, then shifts to a discussion about historic ship losses and the impact on trade and shipping in future perspectives.
The Westminster Gazette notes Lord Cromer’s deep Bible studies and long Egypt ties enriching his Old Testament interest. It mentions cousin Lord Northbrook, a devoted biblical scholar who authored a guide for Indian natives, and recalls the playful school nickname with his brothers.
An oil blend claims to be alcohol free and composed of six essential oils. The text touts its lasting effects and healing power as a superior medicinal preparation.
Winnipeg, capital of Manitoba, transformed from a 1,000 resident outpost to a major rail, business, and financial hub with about 230,000 people. It serves as a rail nexus with 27 lines, a central transcontinental junction, a key wheat market, and Western Canada’s leading stockyards. The city hosts 22 banks, 49 branches, 424 factories employing 20,000, 192 churches, 40 public schools, multiple colleges and a university, and notable parks and buildings.
Hollo way s Corn Cure is advertised to remove hand warts without pain, claiming to address a common disfigurement suffered by many ladies. The notice emphasizes a painless treatment option and cosmetic improvement.
The Grand Rapids Herald warns that salvation cannot be bought with money alone and that reliance on cash is a dangerous habit. The piece argues money has value but cannot provide true redemption or answer deeper moral questions.
The late Czar Nicholas earns commendation for his abdication manifesto praising its dignity and patriotism. The Herald notes his resignation as befitting a ruler and his conduct during the crown’s relinquishment.
A humorous fragment shows Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Greenstreet trading quips about pillows. Wallace notes the down is up as they discuss a purchase in a light exchange reported by the Philadelphia Bulletin.
An ether compound named free zone from a Cincinnati chemist is offered in tiny bottles at low cost. A drop on a corn or callus causes immediate relief and loosening so the sighted corn may be removed without pain. It pretends to shrivel rather than eat the skin, selling for a few cents through drugstores.
The piece warns retailers to keep eggs in cool clean spaces to avoid heat damage from sunlit window displays. It notes eggs often fertilized and heat accelerates deterioration affecting flavor and consumption. It then touts Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a quickly effective treatment for asthma attacks sold broadly.
The Manitoba Agricultural College reports high early entries for Boys and Girls Club contests across manual training seed growing pig raising vegetable and potato growing poultry cookery garment making canning weed studies buttermaking flower growing and essay writing. Entries through March 12 show strong participation with many participants already signed up.
London Lancet notes France has reserved 200 million gallons of wine plus 40 million from Algeria for soldiers. Officers and soldiers reportedly receive daily half a litre of wine, a policy adopted since the war began to sustain health and efficiency under trying conditions.
An old clipping notes Minard's Liniment relieves neuralgia. A fragmented dialogue follows mentioning Rimbley and Bowls with remarks on marriage and sympathy reflecting a social snippet from a past page.
Mrs. Timothy Bowes of Bilissfield New Brunswick praises Baby's Own Tablets as the only medicine she would use for her three children. The tablets cure minor illnesses and provide a sense of safety for sudden illness. They are sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
The Providence Journal argues a German peace term could demand that every vessel sunk in the war be replaced by ships transferred from Central Powers fleets or other fleets diminished by submarine warfare. It views this as both poetic justice and a practical indemnity beyond money.
An Alberta firm reports that British brokers expect the government to buy wool from all colonies including Canada Australia and Cape Colony. Canada will supply about ten million pounds this year with Alberta sales already totaling around 640000 pounds at prices from 33 to 40 cents per pound, higher than last year 29 cents.
This ad touts Parmint as a great English remedy for catarrh colds coughs deafness and related ear noises. It instructs dissolving four teaspoons in hot water with sugar and taking four times daily, claims blood and mucous membranes are treated, and notes availability via International Laboratories Montreal Canada with postal order. The piece emphasizes safety and urged trial for breathing ease and relief.
A Toronto Saturday Night critique cites Rev. Dr. Bang’s German poetry anthology Hurrah and Hallelujah to show Lutheran pastors elevating Germany as God’s chosen nation. It highlights sermons praising German superiority, divine punishment of enemies, and fusion of Christianity with Germanism, questioning future divine endorsement.
The article contrasts Australia’s geography and ancient life with its modern wealth in gold, wool, and wheat. It notes Australia’s large land area, sparse rivers, no snow peaks or volcanoes, ancient flora and fauna, and early human history. It cites 1913 14 wheat output and a 1915 population near five million.
HF R McMillian, Canada’s special timber trade commissioner, reports Canada’s share of Australian timber imports has fallen to 3 percent while the U S receives 57 percent. He says trade channels are British and Pacific brokerage is dominated by outside firms, mostly American. A Canadian Pacific merchant marine is urged as the remedy, with arrangements under way and signs of improvement.
An insurance man recalls a frantic woman rushing into the south office shouting that her house is on fire and she needs a policy immediately. The anecdote, told in a Baptise Watchman restraint tone, captures a moment of urgency and quick decision.
In Richmond Indiana Mrs M D Johnson describes two years of weakness from age and stairs becoming impossible. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she gained strength, moved to a new home, did garden work and raised hundreds of chickens and ducks, praising the product.
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