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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
3
A rounded glimpse across zones reports a Dublin inventor's death, a Vancouver drug store robbery, a Tipp County burial, Ottawa tax receipt noting conscience money, a New York mail truck raid, optimistic NSW farm season prospects, and gas shell explosions near Paris amid fort evacuations.
In northern Siberia most shop foods are frozen with meat chopped by axes and milk sold in long sticks. The harsh climate shapes local markets and daily groceries.
An old advertising block promotes California Fig Syrup as a quick remedy for constipated children. It claims a teaspoon clears bowels within hours, restoring a playful child, and urges mothers to buy the genuine product with brewing directions printed on the bottle.
A provocative remark suggests that a woman who trusts her husband fully may display a warped trait. The statement reflects a critical view of female suspicion and marital dynamics.
The Eddystone rocks lie in the English Channel nine miles south of the Cornish coast and fourteen miles southwest of Plymouth. In 1696 Winstanley planned and built a 100 foot wooden lighthouse and lived there believing it safe. A great storm in 1700 swept away the lighthouse and its inventor after a three day gale.
Ad touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as blood toners to clear pimples rashes and dull skin. It claims a peach bloom complexion and brighter eyes within use, naming The Catarrhuzone Co Montreal as distributor and 25 cents price at dealers.
Alberta University researchers announce a secret process to mix chopped straw with other ingredients to create a building material stronger than concrete. With abundant prairie straw, the innovation could revolutionize western construction and repurpose grain crops.
The article promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative that regulates bowels, soothes the stomach, and promotes restful sleep in children. It claims safety for newborns, guarantees no opiates, and sells at 25 cents a box via medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
The Times argues vigorous measures to curtail their licenses and curb disturbers of public tranquility. It says risks of excitement among a minority should be accepted to maintain order. It notes 320 million Indians want security and order, and reforms fail without public stability.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura products including Loap 25c and ointment 25 and 50c sold across the Dominion. It lists the Canadian Depot Limited at St Paul Street Montreal and notes Cuticure shares without mug.
A farm of C. E. Thomas and Son near Lloydminster Alberta reports 160 tons of sunflower silage from nine acres. Five acres of spring plowing yielded 14 tons. After expenses and ten percent depreciation, the forage cost within a few cents of $2.00 per ton.
Alberta sheep producers gathered over two million pounds of wool this year with 1,927,000 pounds shipped east for sale. Southern Alberta Wool Growers contributed 1,600,000 pounds while the rest came from Edmonton Lacombe Vermilion and other points.
The inventor of a motor struck wheel built from layered wood glue claims it can withstand twice the side strain of a traditional spoked wheel. The design pressed under high pressure emphasizes strength and durability for automotive use.
Dr J D Kellogg's asthma remedy is marketed as a natural treatment. The vapor smoke reaches blocked airways, easing symptoms and allowing fresh air to enter. Sold by dealers nationwide.
The mines branch reports Alberta produced 6,908,923 tons of coal in 1929 valued at 30,330,172 dollars. This accounted for 40.7 percent of Canada’s total coal output in 1920. North western Territories produced 246,649 tons in 1901. The report lists 288 coal mines along with 1 copper ore and 3 shale mines in operation, 38 opened, 12 reopened, and 17 abandoned.
During September compared with last year Canadian trade value fell by over ninety-two million dollars. For the six months ending September the decline exceeded half a billion dollars versus the prior year period.
The passage contrasts hair forms, noting the Negro as flat or curly and the Mongolian as round and straight. It then mentions Minard's Liniment for Distemper W. Kw. U. 3392.
An advertising blurb touts Cascarets as a overnight laxative to cleanse the stomach and remove bile borne poisons. It contrasts Cascarets with salts pills or caster oil and claims relief by morning for biliousness headaches coated tongue foul breath and sleeplessness.
The gown features golden brown taffeta and brocade with dull orange and blue accents. An overskirt lines in bronze beaded girdle at a low waist and bead tassels decorate the front. Bead strands drape the shoulders and the long skirt is a notable feature.
Sixty six thousand acres of farm and fruit lands at the head of Seymour Arm, Shuswap Lake, B C, are disposed to a Winnipeg syndicate that aims to bring a hundred prairie families to colonize the site A complete modern colony is planned four hours by lake from Sicamous The Dominion Trust Company held the land and Argue Brothers managed the deal in Winnipeg
A Daily Express feature quotes a Harley Street specialist advising sleep on the right side as best. It adds that lying half on the back with the head turned to the right is also good, while lying on the left side is harmful. The piece ends with a quip about a man valuing earthly possessions only when pawning them.
A caste in Delhi imposes corporal punishment for liquor use: fifty strikes with shoes, shaving the moustache on one side, and a fine of five cowries. The decree targets drinkers within the community and outlines specific social penalties.
Cobourg Ontario reader Mrs Ellen Flatters reports relief from monthly sickness and general weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits improved ability to do house work and recommends the remedy to others seeking female health support. The advertisement promotes the tonic as a long standing, non narcotic option and invites confidential letters to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Hall’s Catarrh Medicine is advertised as a liquid taken internally that acts through the blood to reduce inflammation of mucous surfaces. The notice states the product treats catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh and is sold by druggists with free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio.
The article notes about 100000 English words with roughly one third native English and two thirds Latin derived. It traces language history from 1066 Norman invasion bringing French roots then later Latin terms entering during the revival of learning and continuing to enter since.
In diverse cultures the Milky Way is described as a silvery river or stream. Chinese and Japanese fables portray it as a stream with silver fishes while African Bushmen and American Indians link it to lights guiding wandering spirits.
Dominion Express announces money orders are on sale in five thousand offices across Canada. The rollout emphasizes wide accessibility for customers and merchants seeking secure, quick payment options.
The Northwest Grain Dealers Association estimates wheat output will reach about 260,000,000 bushels this year, up by 30,000,000 from last season. Other estimates include oats 33,655,000, barley 44,760,000, rye 9,058,000, and flax 5,576,000.
The text notes a mystery in sunspots due to their increased appearances roughly every eleven years, a pattern linked to a roughly 50 year cycle.
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