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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
3
Glasgow Weekly Herald notes German plan against Britain and United States de-emphasizes sea control for landing troops on the German coast. It cites Kreinert von Edelsheim arguing the transport fleet should not wait for battle outcome, to reach the alien shore. Minards Liniment Cures Diphtheria.
Dr Demourg suffered a severe nervous attack when the steamship ferrying him from America was held in a British port for hours. He carried a document claimed by enemies as safe passage to German soil, a “scrap of paper” that Kaiser agents could not understand why it would be honored. The Baltimore Star notes Canadian bravery in the European war and American spirit inspiring their deeds.
The Kansas State Board of Education begins a sweeping revision of high school studies this fall to shift from culture focus to practical training. State Superintendent E T Fairchild and successor W D Ross led the push against snobbery, expanding vocational courses and requiring all students to engage in practical work. Four inspectors will monitor compliance plus $50,000 in state bonuses for schools with full vocational programs.
A celebrated Civil War figure Belle Boyd earned fame as a fearless Confederate spy. The piece notes her role in the Shenandoah Valley campaign, her daring ear-to-the-floor listening post, and her bold movements between Winchester and other towns. She was commissioned as a Confederate captain, courted by officers and soldiers, and her tale ends with capture in 1864 and a marriage to her captor.
An advertisement claims deafness stemming from catarrh can be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for any cure that fails. It explains that the Eustachian tube blockage causes deafness and that catarrh is usually the cause, urging readers to consult Dr. Chasey & Co. in Omaha for the remedy.
Canada discusses wood paving and the use of native timber. The forest products laboratory reports latest facts and figures from Europe and America, guiding best practices. Free copies available from the directors of forestry, Ottawa.
The article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the cure for anaemia among girls and women. It cites Edith Brousseau of Savona BC who recovered health after using the pills. It notes the pills cost 50 cents a box or six for 2.50 and are sold by medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
The Westminister Gazette notes Italy, once tied to the Triple Alliance, has for sixty years maintained ties with this country now joining the broader conflict. She acted with weighty consideration not from fear or opportunism, but to shoulder risks and duties in a grave struggle.
If one be troubled with corns and warts, he will find in Holloway's Corn Cure an application that will entirely relieve suffering.
Liverpool Journal of Commerce reports warship losses totaling about 460000 tons in ten months of fighting. Allies suffered 131000 tons by torpedo 59000000 by mines 27000 by gunfire 22000 by other causes. Teutonic losses include torpedo 13000 tons mines 23000 gunfire 81000 and scattered losses. Allies lose roughly 30000 tons in armed merchantmen while the enemy’s losses are about twice that amount.
A speaker reports that the cook has departed owing to ill health, and another confirms the claim. The exchange implies a job change driven by health reasons and mutual awareness of the situation.
A quip attributed to a Louisville Courier-Journal editorial mocks political promises on unemployment. The dialogue shows a citizen seeking work and a response about appointing a commission to investigate why jobs are scarce. The line captures electoral rhetoric and frustration over employment.
Two urban professionals discuss leaving city law and medicine for farming. They plan to acquire farm properties, hire skilled managers, and use modern conveniences like gas, electric lights, and bathrooms. They envision education for their children, continued farming as a business, and a balanced, healthier life. The piece notes economic and social shifts toward farm life and ends with an ad for Miller's Worm Powders.
A compiled list shows 274 students and ex-students from Canada’s agricultural colleges serving in overseas or imperial forces. Ontario Agricultural College leads with 146 participants, followed by Saskatchewan and Alberta institutions Claresholm and Olds. From Ontario Veterinary College, 62 have joined Coventry service.
An old but repeated report shows three deaths and nine severe injuries from fires fueled by coa oil. The piece urges safety at home and in the workplace, noting March fire statistics and calling for caution and prevention.
Officials say field work marking the U S Canada and Alaska Canada boundary may finish in 1916 or 1917. About 2 300 miles are completed and maps along the 141st meridian engraved, with two sheets still in progress.
A farmer visits a country drug store complaining of stomach trouble. The apothecary asks for symptoms and, after a moment, asks in a grave tone whether the farmer may have swallowed an elevator.
The London Times argues Germany abandons morality in war, dismisses neutrals’ rights, and uses military necessity to override treaties, promises, and humane obligations. It contends Germany seeks any advantage, erasing moral and legal restraints on itself.
Italy claims senior status in Europe with historic name Italia. Mommsen notes Italia originally from southern inhabitants, linking to Italus or Vitalus meaning bull calf. An auto tour in Hyde Park draws looks as a guide describes sites including a duke’s town house.
Bob Davis peers through London rain outside a hotel as a wet cab driver shields from the downpour. Davis recalls two weeks in the city and asks if sunshine exists here while the driver recalls a hail last Wednesday, capturing a brisk street vignette from the Saturday Evening Post.
Zam-Buk claims rapid action against summer skin troubles including burns sores and rashes. It says antiseptic effect kills poison in wounds stings or sores then starts healing with new tissue. Also touted for cuts ulcers abscesses piles and inflamed skin. Sold by druggists for 50 cents a box and Zam-Buk Soap at 25 cents a tablet from Zam-Buk Co Toronto.
The article from Christian Science Monitor urges choosing varied material for family reading to engage all members. It recommends poems sketches or short stories for households with children, then progressing to longer works, while using newspapers and magazines for broader knowledge and discussion.
A humorous old-time caption echoes a child claiming Liniment cures distemper as a visitor and boy converse about why he wants to be a doctor. The child jokes he could send boys’ mothers to keep children home from school.
The woman apologizes for missing the lecture while the great lecturer notes it had been postponed. The exchange hints at a delayed event and curiosity about its popularity. Mr. Frockcoat comments on the postponement.
A pair of Ontario testimonials praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. Mrs Henry Clark of Glanford Station reports relief from ulcers and womb issues after years of suffering. Mrs Phphen J Martin of Chesterville cites ovarian trouble and nerve distress improving with the medicines.
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