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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
6
Ewen MacDonald of Marion Bridge Nova Scotia reports a painful facial patch from a dull razor caused intense itching. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment he purchased a box and was gradually healed, praising the products for cleansing and preventing皮 skin conditions.
A correspondent recalls a German captain captured in France who cursed his luck and refused to surrender. A sergeant coolly taunts the captain about his gear and mockingly offers a quick shot to save face, then notes the captain’s refusal as unfit for a true fighter. Also advices mothers about Miller's Worm Powder for child worms.
The Boston Transcript notes Tommy and Ray twins swam without permission, anticipating trouble. Tommy quips they are in the same boat, while Ray humorously adds it may be a whaleboat, framing the misadventure with light banter.
GENTS WANTED offering a fast selling Combination Cooker. Earnings claimed include $388.55 first month for one salesman and 20 units sold in two hours by another. others said to clear about $10 daily. No capital required. goods shipped to reliable men on time. Territory selling fast. write to secure field. Combination Products Co. 100 Thomas Bldg Foster Que.
Lord Milner speaking at the YMCA annual meeting warned that Germany seeks a Central European empire and that Britain must fight with renewed vigor. He argued the war is reaching a climax of German power and praised French allies while insisting every effort is needed to defend freedom.
An 19th century medical advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. The text asserts the Eustachian tube inflammation causes deafness, promises blood-borne action, and offers $100 for uncured cases plus circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co.
The German head of the navy denies Allied claims that submarines are being destroyed faster than built. He argues German subs pose a greater threat, noting Germans know when subs sail or fail to return, while Allies lack certainty and cannot compel truth. He asserts the truth would not be told if it harmed German interests.
The first steel vessel built without rivets has been launched on England’s south coast. Electric welding fuses plates in one process, potentially saving 20 to 25 percent in time and material. The U S Shipping Board is pursuing 10,000 ton standard ships using welders instead of riveters.
The New York Sun describes a Ruthenian immigrant settlement in Alberta where houses are constructed without nails. The typical style features long thatched roofed structures with twig doors, wooden hinges, and woven straw roofs ten inches thick, built to endure twenty years of weather.
Dialogue from the Buffalo Express shows a surgeon calming a worried patient before surgery. The patient criticizes the delay while the surgeon assures a reasonable outcome.
A historical calculation puts the combined population of nations at war at 932,893,900. This figure aggregates citizens across the involved powers, reflecting massive demographic scales amid conflict.
Advertisement touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a safe vegetable remedy for headaches biliousness and constipation. It claims cleansing of the blood and morning relief after a night dose priced at 25 cents per box.
Sir Bernard Mallet estimates war has reduced births across Europe. He cites the United Kingdom losing about 650 000 potential children and notes daily losses of 7 000. England and Wales births fell from 881 800 in 1913 to 814 614 in 1915, 780 520 in 1916, and 668 346 in 1917, a 24 percent drop.
A promotional note claims Parmelee's Vegetable Pills suit the most delicate woman and can be taken without fear of unpleasant effects. The pills are described as mild and effective with no violent pain or purging, and are strongly recommended for digestive disorders more common in women.
A company with German‑born soldiers marching toward the front berates German prisoners in their mother tongue. They condemn the Kaiser and Prussian tactics while defending obedience with a rising sense of individual responsibility and critical view of authority. The scene highlights the clash of loyalties in wartime America.
A medical ad promotes drinking water to flush kidneys and using Anuric to remove uric acid crystals linked to gout and rheumatism. It urges a milk and vegetable diet with limited meat, and claims a trial bottle can be obtained by mailing 10 cents to Dr W M Pierce. Patient testimonials assert relief after one week.
A Country Gentleman editorial urges cautious citizens to trust government wartime funding and Red Cross relief. It argues most work is done on honor, that administrators are not money grabbers, and that recruits accept risk while officials strive to do their best, despite criticisms.
The Providence Journal cites the adage character is destiny and argues Germany’s moral deficiencies doom it to defeat. It claims no pledge can satisfy honorable nations and that continued fighting is justified until peace and freedom are secured for the world.
A health warning links stair difficulty to anaemia and urges treatment with Dr Williams Pink Pills. The piece claims blood restoration and renewed vitality, citing global use and offering medication via dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Archdeacon of London cites a public school discussion on tact and recalls a vicar who celebrated a parish cemetery opening with an awkward condolence. He greeted a widower with “Good afternoon” and quipped that the new cemetery seemed “all in ing up nicely.”
The Kingston Whig notes Pte Louis Lalonde of Gananoque writes his mother that he was wounded but will return to duty soon. The letter praises Canadian soldiers as brave yet tender, underscoring the steadfast resolve of the troops and their impact on national pride.
The Montreal Standard comments on Germany’s use of force and law in asserting power. It argues for victory as a watchword, condemns appeasement, and notes German rage and delight in carnage while signaling that British boycotts harm Germany more than Britain. It highlights the value of cheap German goods to English readers.
For years Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator has ranked as the most effective preparation manufactured, and it always maintains its reputation.
The piece argues Swiss neutrality hides the troubling presence of Germans living in Switzerland and engaging in propaganda and trade. It laments public tolerance of Germans despite wartime cruelties and warns that many Germans believe they will resume normal social and commercial life in England and France after a future peace.
A Macleod Alberta report notes 1918 branding season reveals a strong calf crop with more small herds and fewer large ranches, expanding cattle totals. Horsemen report higher costs this season while the horse market stays quiet and future demand may push prices higher.
A plucky young ex soldier writes of life after enlistment and of seeing the great river and historic grounds. He speaks of danger and spice in existence and expresses pride in Britain’s glory while rejecting pity and contentment with mere existence.
Mrs Andree Viel lis of Petit Parisien notes a democratic experience at Buckingham Palace where King George appears plain in attire and demeanor. She contrasts public warmth and restraint with American labor leaders who praise a monarch who blends authority with approachability and shared concerns.
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