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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
3
Two orders-in-council announced by the government extend the period for overseas service gratuity applications to March 31, 1921 from July 1, 1920. The orders authorize payment of the dependents' portion to widows of deceased soldiers for the first time, meeting recommendations from the parliamentary committee on re establishment.
Britain has arranged to liquidate a $100,000,000 external debt to Argentina. Payments will meet interest on the debt in London. By July 1 Britain had already paid $50,000,000, settling half the obligation tied to cereals owed to U.S. bankers.
An advertisement offers $100 reward for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. It touts internal treatment through the blood and mucous surfaces, claims to destroy disease foundations, and promises testimonials free from F. M. Cheney Company of Toledo Ohio.
The Canada Temperance act known as the Scott act will face a yes or no vote on October 25 in the Yukon Territory and Alberta Ontario and Nova Scotia with possible other provinces. The measure would ban importation or conveyance of liquor into adopting provinces. Alexander Smith Ottawa election authority notes lists will come from the new Dominion Election and Franchise act replacing wartime rules.
Com missioner D D Irvine of the Society for American and British Friendship denounces Sinn Fein propaganda in the United States as intellectual intoxication. He likens the movement to a frothy sea against granite ports and predicts its eventual collapse as a dangerous stimulant to the Irish temperament. He urges prohibition against mental drunkenness and warns the world to watch the sinking ship.
Red Cross Commissioner William F. Kerr resigns after eighteen years as editor of the Regina Morning Leader. He accepts the role of Red Cross Commissioner for Saskatchewan, named at a July 13 Saskatchewan Red Cross Executive meeting chaired by Lt Governor Sir Richard Lake. He becomes chief executive of the Saskatchewan Red Cross Society.
The League Covenant requires signatory governments to establish a solid Red Cross program in peace. Formerly wartime only, the Red Cross now works to foster health, disease prevention and suffering mitigation worldwide. Mr Kerr is tasked with implementing this program in Saskatchewan.
Isaac E. Mann testifies that fourteen years ago his left wrist was severed causing nine months of disability. After trying many doctors and liniments, Minard's Liniment fully relieved him after one bottle and remains valued in his family since 1908 in Metapedia Quebec on August 31.
W R Phillips of Toronto is surveying Southern Saskatchewan for a potential million dollar straw based paper mill. Toronto financiers back the venture. The plan targets thousands of tons of provincial straw and notes a plant in eastern Canada and mills in the United States as precedents.
The quote lists five great enemies to peace namely avarice ambition anger envy and pride. It argues that banishing these would bring perpetual peace.
A report notes the Nile unusually rich in fish diversity, claiming more species inhabit its waters than in any other river worldwide. Researchers highlight the river's long reach, varied habitats, and historical significance to local communities.
A speech urges unity among Moslems, arguing Turkey is weak and beset by internal and external foes. It claims England is Turkey’s only real European ally and that Indian Muslims are its main Asian backers. It warns that discord between England and Indian Muslims would harm Turkey’s path to recovery.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil remains prominent year after year due to its sterilizing qualities. The preparation is praised as the oil of the people, with thousands reporting benefit and preferring it over others.
Air ministry doctors in Great Britain will assess applicants for aviation by reviewing smoking and family health histories. They will question smokers closely and record a diagnostic note such as C10 for ten cigarettes per day or P3 for three pipes daily.
A description of a disruptive figure in a church service who causes disturbance by loud snoring, affecting congregants nearby and causing irritation among worshippers.
By June 11 018 CPR SS men joined the forces with 1 096 killed or died of wounds or sickness 2 084 wounded or incapacitated leaving 7 838 available for re engagement 6 914 back to company work. Armistice postwar hires 10 726 returning soldiers plus 17 640 veterans form four brigade division. CN Railways lines shed 5 000 men with about half re established.
An advertisement touts Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills as a thorough remedy to cleanse the stomach and bowels. It claims mild action with painless, permanent results suitable for delicate constitutions and free from painful prelude.
The article notes that pigeons are most abundant in the East Indies region, highlighting a high population density there. It emphasizes this area as a key habitat for pigeon populations compared with other regions.
The body’s ability to resist disease hinges on healthful living and proper digestion. Regular meals, adequate sleep, and avoiding stress strengthen blood and nerves, while tonics like Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to boost health. A testimonial from Mrs. E. C. Taylor of Hanover Ontario cites recovery from anaemia and pleurisy after using the pills, priced at 50 cents a box or two dollars fifty for six.
The New Pension Scale in Canada is described as the most generous globally. It lists amounts for various family setups, ranging from $900 for a single man to $1,644 for a man with wife and three children and $120 for each additional child, nearly doubling Britain and Australia.
Advertisement style claim touts Holloway's Corn Cure as offering cures beyond other preparations with a special potency.
The first stage of the compulsory dipping order to control mange in southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan is completed. Dr George Hilton says the aim is to eradicate mange in six to eight weeks as 88 vats were used with 12 more added soon. Dr Hargraves reports strong owner cooperation and ideal weather aided roundup efforts.
Government officials and railway heads at Winnipeg say Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta will need about thirty thousand additional harvest workers for the 1920 crop. Eastern Canada is expected to supply most workers with low fares and high wages attracting labor. From eastern points the fare is $18 and Winnipeg fares are half a cent per mile. Wages are likely from $4 to $6 daily, rising if demand outpaces supply.
Chile plans to electrify its entire 2300 mile network operated by the state. The program aims to reduce fuel costs and emissions while improving service reliability across main corridors and regional branches.
Carl Ackerman reports from England that factories are closing as workers demand higher wages and public purchasing power falls. With rising unemployment, economic decline deepens, and the levelling down process has begun and will continue.
Danderine advertises a hair tonic that claims to save and double hair beauty with a 35 cent bottle. It promises longer thicker stronger hair, restored color and vitality, refreshed scalp, and reduced dandruff and shedding. Hurry to drug or toilet counters for results.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes that improving soil fertility, cultivation, pest control, and timely harvest, supported by sufficient labor, can raise average wheat yields and reduce costs. Climate and soil differences affect fields, and profit hinges on production efficiency, not just price.
The notice promotes shorthand training at PARAGON Short Cart Institute in New Orleans and extends to Western Canada. It highlights the Federal College Regina and Winnipeg Business College as pioneer business schools, claiming over 25,000 graduates. Early enrollment inducements offered. mail courses available.
In northern Finland a stone called Ilmakiur acts as a weather barometer. It turns black or gray before bad weather and becomes nearly white in fine weather. Locals revere the stone though scientists attribute color changes to its salt composition.
A large motor car slows near a battered roadside vehicle as its occupants watch. The owner of the smaller car kneels, trying to fix it. When asked if the smaller car had an accident, he replies with a grim no, saying he just had one.
A harvest mouse constructs a nest high among the straw of a standing corn field, indicating its preference for elevated shelter and feeding sites.
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