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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
6
A wartime surge in demand and prices boosted wages leading to higher production costs. After the war demand collapsed and returning soldiers entered industry, risking unemployment and falling prices. The piece argues for balanced cooperation across industries and sensible policies to restore equilibrium, warning against isolated price or wage fixing.
Former French War Minister Lefevre told the Chamber that Germany has a new machine gun able to fire 1500 bullets per minute. He claimed the weapon was found in Koenigsberg along with a six inch cannon, and that cellars at Spandau hold materials to manufacture 6000 field guns, signaling renewed German armament.
Admiral Tirpitz declares Britain won command at sea, refuting Scheer’s claim of a German victory at the battle of Jutland as reported by the Hamilton Herald.
Mrs. Emily Murphy argues for psychopathic and mental experts in criminal and other courts. She says magistrates cannot determine mental condition and cites Justice Coatsworth on reform. She questions who would decide feeble minded status in special school classes.
Households can plan emergency menus for late arrivals by preparing components ahead. Suggestions include a fish dish with macaroni and cheese, vegetables, and apple sauce, plus alternative meals using ham, baked apples, or cream potatoes. The aim is to ease rush hours and keep meals ready.
Promises relief from asthma with Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy praised as a real cure by users who report testimonials. Encourages readers to obtain the remedy from local dealers today.
A new irrigation plan near Creston British Columbia would water 2350 acres for irrigation and domestic use and power a 240 hp plant for the town. The full project costs about 250000 dollars, irrigation alone about 175000. water would come from Arrow Creek and part of the land is already orchard or berry beds. surveys also cover irrigation in Canyon City and Wyndel districts.
Production value for cement, brick, lime and stone rose to a new high in 1920 reaching 38,184,848 dollars. The gain reflects higher prices and larger output, reversing wartime declines that slid to 17.46 million in 1916 and 27.42 million in 1919.
New York City now boasts more than eleven thousand miles of paved streets and sidewalks. The figure highlights the vast scale of the city’s transportation network and infrastructure.
An advertisement promotes Catarrhozone as a healing vapor for bronchitis and catarrh. It claims quick relief from congestion irritation and phlegm, offering 25c 50c and one dollar sizes for a two month course prepared by the Catarrhozone Co Montreal.
A reader from York, Pennsylvania laments wartime pencil shortages, demanding thick soft lead pencils that sharpen without breaking. They recall paying six and seven cents for two recently, and report none were usable, criticizing substitutes for burnt matches.
An old advertisement touts Nerviline Liniment as a remedy for persistent loins and tissue inflammation. It claims five times stronger potency and deep penetration, with recommendations to keep a bottle on hand and that it’s sold widely in 35 cent bottles.
Arrangements are underway to ship 37,000,000 feet of timber from near Sawridge along the Edmondton Dunvegan and British Columbia Railway through the Peace River district to the mills of the North Western Lumber Company in Edmonton.
The Dominion Parks Department may hand over ten to twenty buffalo to Calgary on the Sarcee Reserve for public benefit if citizens promise to fence land and provide grazing and water. Before any action the city must specify land area, fencing type, grazing conditions, and water supply.
Elmer Woodcock of Joliette Illinois purchased a fully improved 640 acre farm section near Sperling Manitoba for 50000 dollars, about 78 dollars per acre.
The article notes Canadian spring swings bring danger to infants as homes heat and poor ventilation trigger colds and stomach upsets. It advises giving Baby's Own Tablets to regulate bowels and prevent minor childhood ailments, selling at 25 cents per box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co of Brockville Ontario.
Official figures reveal 7,473 Belgian civilians died under German occupation. Four thousand nine hundred thirty nine were shot or executed, one thousand three hundred thirty one died in German prisons, and one thousand two hundred twenty eight perished in deportations to Germany and the French front.
Manitoba farmers plan to sow 500000 additional acres of wheat this spring as favorable conditions and early field operations point to an early start. Machinery is being prepared and fields are being readied for planting.
Five hundred seventy six wives of ex Canadian soldiers gathered at Edmonton by the Home Branch of the Soldier Settlement Board for instruction in farm and household subjects. Arrangements provided for babies’ care during lectures. By winter’s end about 3,000 women are expected to attend with over 1,000 already benefiting.
The Northern Inland Fisheries report a very successful season with the Alberta Fish Company Mc Innis Fish Company and Saskatchewan firms shipping about two million pounds of fish. Buffalo Lake produced the most with over 600000 pounds marketed west and a large portion sent to Chicago for distribution.
Three elk were consigned from Vancouver to the Zoological Gardens in London England. The shipment reflects ongoing transfer of wild stock to European zoos for exhibition and conservation purposes.
A note states that every Japanese workman wears a cap inscription showing his trade and employer. It also recalls Aristotle noting iron was once widely used as currency.
Experiments in the retting of flax in Canada show mixed results. A Ontario grower reports finer bleach and unchanged textile strength when flax is spread over the first fall snow and left until spring. Government flax division tests found reduced textile strength in each case.
Dr. R C Wallace commissioner for the north country urges immediate installation of twelve wireless stations in Northern Manitoba at a total cost of 55000 dollars. A single large station already exists at The Pas and he requests another at Piquiconi with ten smaller relay stations at intermediate points.
Increased activity reported in oil lands on the Queen Charlotte Islands with indications an American company will soon begin development of shale deposits found there.
Advertisement touts Dr Agnew's remedy for organic and sympathetic heart disease claiming perfect relief in 30 minutes. It lists benefits for palpitation shortness of breath smothering spells and left side pain and asserts one dose convinces.
A popular Russian dish features a hearty soup finished with a swirl of sour cream added just before serving, enriching the broth with tangy creaminess.
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