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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
6
The article argues that postwar freight charges and rail labor rules create vast waste. It cites McAdoo era classifications, multi craft work for simple tasks, forced shifts, and pay for idle time. This waste, it claims, inflates costs for raw materials and finished goods, harming consumers.
The French Government announces liquidation of two large army camps with over $2,000,000 of boots unsold due to a glut of freak sizes. The high quality leather footwear cannot be worn without costly cutting, leaving many pairs to go begging.
Bids for the item were rejected as too small, leading officials to decide on a weight sale instead. This shift aims to maximize return by selling based on weight rather than per-unit offers.
An ad praises Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as an effective vermicide that has saved many children. It notes a clever invention that records the vibrations produced by spoken words, suggesting a new method to capture sound.
The piece contrasts U S reprimands with British tolerance for officials who speak for the nation without explicit authorization. It cites Rear-Admiral Sims reprimand by Secretary Denby and notes past British actions in Cuba and Manila Bay where officials were not reprimanded for bold statements or actions.
Advice for backache teaches rubbing in Nerviline to ease stooping lifting and bending pains. The ad claims multiple applications bring relief and that Nerviline soothes muscular rheumatic and sciatica pains. It notes widespread use and 35 cent bottles sold everywhere.
After three years of study Professor William L. Woodburn reports an ear of corn with red white and blue kernels. He plans to perfect the crop to form solid color bars and explains the crossing and grafting process used.
Experts say if all atmospheric water vapor fell as rain at once it would cover the Earth to a depth of no more than five inches, a striking measure of the atmosphere’s limited total water.
Cholera infantum is a fatal childhood ailment that strikes suddenly in summer. Baby's Own Tablets regulate the bowels and soothe the stomach to prevent summer complaints. Mrs. Fred Rose of South Bay Ontario says the tablets saved her baby's life. sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Corporal David Mills of London Canada, a former British air force member, received a medal from the Foundation Carnegie in Paris. In 1918 during air raids on Rhine cities he rescued a woman who had fallen 19 feet into a 50 foot deep water-filled well, entering the shaft despite warnings of likely death.
A famed German echo site near Bingen can throw a sound back and forth not fewer than seventy echoes, drawing visitors and curiosity about its acoustic wonder.
The Mines Branch reports zinc production from Canadian mines rose from 2 665 tons in 1916 to 11 005 tons in 1919, more than quadrupling in three years.
Iceland declares an ice famine the first on record as mild winter reduces supplies and limited manufacturing heighten shortages. Officials note decreased production. Citizens brace for higher prices and seek alternatives while trade figures warn of longer outages.
The report states that about half of the nation's gas plants manufacture gas from oil rather than other fuels. The finding highlights the reliance on oil within the gas production sector and raises questions about efficiency and energy policy.
Loretta C Lynch offers practical pie making tips. She explains baking in glass or earthenware with an upper crust, forming a seal, venting steam, and minimizing handling. Recipes cover lemon custard rhubarb and berry fillings with steps for meringue toppings and thickening juices.
Australian aviator Lieut. P. J. Parer plans a trans Pacific attempt soon after completing an exhibition flight around Australia to raise fifteen thousand pounds. The route will pass two thirds of the way by island chain from Australia, then cross a long landless stretch on the Canadian side of the ocean.
In a cartoon panel Rastus jokes after a doctor visit about swallowing two powder cartridges and being told not to smoke. His wife questions the humor, while the punchline mocks warnings.
William Lorenz of 2154 McKay St Regina says Tanlac revived him after severe influenza after-effects. He reports improved appetite stomach health and no kidney or back pain gaining weight and feeling like a different person. He plans to keep Tanlac at hand for family use and urges others to try it. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
D C Coleman western vice-president of CP Railway says main west construction this summer focuses on the Acme Drumheller line and part of Weyburn Lethbridge line. He hopes to finish Acme Drumheller work by fall and complete 18 miles more of Weyburn Lethbridge west of Altawan.
A Yorkshire laborer is said to possess extraordinary memory with about 31 000 items of general information stored in his mind. The claim highlights remarkable recall and mental cataloging abilities observed by locals.
A new wave of periodicals in Esperanto expands the universe of the language, with around seventy titles now in print. The move signals growing international interest and a broader platform for Esperanto readers and writers.
Dr Ells of the Dominion Geological Department reports fossil remains in the Pasquai Hills near The Pas. The bones, measured at 42 feet, are disjointed yet aligned. He cannot classify the animal yet but calls the find scientifically important. About 80 pounds of bones were sent to Ottawa.
A century ago in England butchers wrapped meat for customers in large vegetable leaves as a clear sign of fresh handling and clean trades, reflecting traditional market practices of the time.
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