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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
3
A Gananoque resident, Hugh Abernethy, reports relief from rheumatism after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He claims six boxes restored his health and that others using the remedy praised its effects on kidney health and related pains.
A train speeds along the track and halts as a candidate appears on the back platform and speaks hoarsely to cheering onlookers. The crowd reacts while the engine shrieks and drags away. The item blends a vivid scene with a political tableau from Cleveland and Chicago papers.
Advertisement asserts deafness, caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube, can be cured only by constitutional remedies. Promises $100 for any deafness case from catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes offer to send circulars and notes sales by Druggists.
A playful Harper's Weekly item recounts how widow Perkins wins Mawker by driving him past hundreds of her building lots, a humorous take on love at first sight and suburban showmanship.
A Philadelphia Ledger item notes a lawyer entering court intoxicated. The judge rebukes him saying the conduct disgraced himself and the profession. The attorney protests claiming the judge has never given such a correct opinion in 15 years in the court.
A traveler recalls attempting Dead Sea swimming and a Jordan plunge. Stormy Dead Sea waves battered him while Jordan currents hid a stake marking the bathing boundary, leaving him bruised for weeks and wiser afterward.
A dialog unfolds with Wanderer and Stay at home discussing the Widow Green who has become the Widow Brown after marriage to Samuel J. The conversation turns humorous as Brown is linked to changing color and a potential future proposal, hinting at social relations and gossip in a small community.
Ancient belief held that those struck by lightning by Jupiter or Zeus were specially honored as direct victims of the king of the gods. The killer’s dignity was said to be reflected in the killed, and it was widely held that such bodies remained incorrupt after death.
The text calculates Krakatoa's August 1833 eruption ejected about 14 cubic miles of solid matter. It compares the volume to 7,260 Great Pyramids by masonry, illustrating the immense scale of the eruption.
A man recalls meeting Ralph Waldo Emerson at a friend’s home and describing how the Concord philosopher bluntly replied to a compliment. A witty exchange follows as a woman praises his words and Emerson notes gratitude for what he has not said.
A fragment suggests some naturalists believe the whale originated as a land animal and adapted to life in water, explaining its present form and diet. The text presents a speculative view without asserting a definitive conclusion.
A Hartford Times anecdote recalls a treasurer’s slogan Keep Smiling as a guide to ease. A visiting Scot recalls surviving plague in Calcutta by smiling through danger, illustrating how a sincere smile can shift attention and aid recovery.
The article outlines the accurate transliteration Abd-ul-Hamid for the sultan of Turkey and explains that Abdul means servant of the praised one. It contrasts common mangling in American and English papers and cites examples like Abdul the Artful and Abdul the Wary.
Historical note explains fee bowls once common in barristers chambers as cash payment vessels for briefs. Baron Martin of exchequer used one during 1830 to 1850. grandson presented it to the Inner Temple library. George F Pollock recalls early bar practices and that his father used the bow on the bench after elevation.
The New York Telegraph notes quarterly reindexing of J P Morgan’s vast library and bric a brac underlines its security aims. It adds that Morgan plans retirement from public life while his New York library attracts financiers.
The piece traces the Black Hand label from La Mano Nera in Spain to its alleged revival amid Latin immigrants in the United States. It notes how a Herald reporter sparked renewed interest in an Italian murder case, with other papers quickly seizing on the sensational bloc.
Greenwich observatory reports a new Jovian moon discovered last winter. It orbits far from Jupiter, over 20 million miles, with retrograde motion. Professor George Forbes speculates it may be the long lost Lexell comet seen approaching Jupiter in 1779.
Fort William report praises Zam-Buk as a household balm for cuts bruises burns and skin diseases used by survey parties. Government analysts certify its purity and recommend it for skin injuries and diseases. Available in stores at 59 cents a box or eight for $1.25 from Zam-Buk Co Toronto sample offer included.
A dialogue notes two climbers, one calling the other second to reach the peak. The Guide recalls the first climber was once a postcard seller who now owns a shop at the summit.
There is no liniment more efficacious than Dr. Thomas Electric Oil. The hand that rubs it in rubs the pain away and thousands attest to its success in treating many ailments, making it a surer pain killer than any other preparation.
A historical note emphasizes that there is no policy like politeness and that good manners build a strong reputation and help meet needs. The sentiment underlines manners as essential for social harmony and effective communication.
Repeated text states Shiloh’s Cure will always cure coughs and colds. Canton flannel gloves protect hands during housework and stay soft, unlike rubber. with several pairs kept there will be clean gloves for each day.
A short notice describes uses for Minard’s Liniment to cure dandruff and offers home remedies for cleaning satin slippers using stale bread or Indian rubber, with a fallback of white flannel dampened with spirits of wine.
A letter from T B Lavers of St John endorses Minard s Liniment for rheumatism and sprains after using it with excellent results. The note is addressed to Minard s Liniment Co Limited and signed Dear Sirs.
In a sharp exchange Puck records Mulligan blaming Casey for rough play and Casey denying causing offense while Harrigan denounces him as a snake in the grass and a cowardly contimporary remark.
A playful verse questions whether microbes in a kiss should deter affection. It wryly notes microbes in a kiss while celebrating old-fashioned romance and steadfast affection between lovers.
The New York Sun under Amos Cummings faced a late night clash between news and ads. Cummings ordered killing two columns of ads to publish the most important story, backed by Charles A. Dana who affirmed that news comes first. The incident led to stockholder tensions and later press improvements expanding page capacity.
The ancient olive tree linked to Plato remains vigorous despite damage from past conflicts. Ground owner Vamvacas had it examined by Miliarakis, confirming its age supports the legend. He sent olives as gifts to world leaders, including President Roosevelt, who replied with thanks.
A woodman finds a bear rolling in the forest and moaning about bees. The bear explains he wants honey despite shedding his coat, highlighting the moral that people rarely appreciate a good thing.
An English nobleman famed for wealth at a bazaar for a hospital is urged to buy various trinkets by Princess Metternich. He declines each item saying he does not smoke, write, or eat sweets, until she presents a cake of soap and reveals his refusal.
Judge Charles P. Daly of New York is recalled as a charming conversationalist and accomplished jurist. He met the Duke of Wellington who joked Daly seemed too young for the bench. Daly replies that his position came from a fortunate accident, while the Duke concedes Daly is where he belongs.
The piece notes Darlington as the cradle of the railway and describes traveling along the original line between Darlington and Stockton. It mentions Stockton’s preserved first railway station, a smoke blackened house on a siding, revered by American visitors touring England.
A Wissen fuer Ale writer surveys expensive drugs and poisons. Saffron costs $13 a pound though only the flower's central parts are used. attar of roses fetches about $112 per pound, requiring 10 pounds of roses for one pound of oil. Aconitine, from monkshood, sells at $10 an ounce. Musk from the Asiatic deer and ambergris, $24–$30 an ounce and $50 per ounce respectively, are noted. Venom from rattlesnake is used as a fever remedy in malignant scarlet fever.
The term arose from Gui Chabot Seigneur de Jarnac in a 1447 duel with Le Chateigneraie seen as decisive. King Francis I banned duels. later Jarnac, a capable swordsman, defeated his foe with a sudden stroke, ending in a fatal duel years afterward at St Quentin.
A lung specialist cites a famous scientist who contracted consumption from consumptive monkeys used in experiments. He warns that monkeys and parrots carry tuberculosis in this climate and can easily pass it to humans. He even suggests living apart from such pets or seeking a hospital ward if needed.
William James, Harvard psychologist, spoke at a Boston dinner about how odors trigger memories and how familiar landscapes evoke past moments. He recalled a Thanksgiving table exchange where a guest rejected rice, linking it to a life’s major mistake.
A Midlands town chief magistrate known for cautious money handling declined a football club subscription after election noting the outlay of Mayoralty Expenses. He revealed a small journal on his cover listing costs and dress suit priced at 12 shillings.
The Philosopher claims reading reveals a person while the Dyspeptic argues reading can mislead. He cites his wife who reads cookery, but insists she is not a cook. The fragment reflects humor about appearances versus reality.
A humorous exchange on a London street where a cabman asks to put a bag on the cab. Mrs Oatcake refuses insisting she will lift and carry the bag, citing the horse’s burden and her own readiness. The vignette reflects period social humor and city life.
A concise reflection urging that happiness from an event should not be judged by its monetary yield. It emphasizes value beyond profit, suggesting experiences, community impact, and personal satisfaction matter more than revenue.
The chieftain scorns the offer and negotiates a toll for words. He declares Theo dore may not cross without paying a DWD price of half a dollar per word for each line written, as reported by the Philadelphia Bulletin.
The advertisement promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a low cost trial remedy for dyspepsia indigestion rheumatism and digestive system derangements. It claims many cures are traceable to their use where other pills failed and positions the trial as affordable with potential lasting customer loyalty.
The article notes that headaches often respond well to bathing behind the ears with hot water, a simple home remedy. It presents this method as a potentially effective measure for headache relief.
A fragment from a Scots anecdote features a grandmother packing a lunch and a boy asking to remove his grandmother’s spectacles to better see. The brief exchange ends with a humorous note on success.
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