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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
3
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatic twinges sciatic pains neuritis wry neck joint wrench ligament sprain muscle strain and other aches. Claims easy application rapid relief cleanliness and economy with a note it is made in Canada.
The British admiralty states September merchant tonnage losses total 152000 tons Allied and neutral combined with £500 in value. This marks the lowest monthly sinkings since August 1916 and below that year’s average. For the three months ending September 30 losses reach 930,000 tons, down from 964,000 the prior quarter and 2.5 million the year before. Ship tonnage sailing UK to overseas ports exceeds 500 tons gross reached seven and a half million tons in September. Drives Asthma Before It. The smoke from Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy claims to eradicate the cause and provide relief through extensive study and experiments.
Agitation over the possible closing of the Cat and Fiddle, England’s highest inn on the Cheshire Derbyshire hills, ends as a well known gentleman signs a long lease to rebuild the lace and provide first class rooms for motorists and shelters on 20 acres. The inn has been licensed for over a century.
The piece describes British forces advancing toward Mosul along the Tigris valley while detailing ancient brick making. Clay is worked into thick paste, placed in open frames, dried 20 to 25 days, and bricks become hard yet unsuitable for frost. Factories line the Tigris near Mosul, where brickwork endures in warm climates.
Canadian fall weather can cause colds cramps and stomach upset in infants. Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont is advertised at 2 cents a box by medicine dealers or mail order to keep babies well and thriving.
Canada reports 68,000,000 shells and 75,650,000 forgings produced up to September 30. War authorities prepare for continued conflict with larger orders than ever. next year’s orders run toward nearly half a billion dollars.
Hans Pardon Belgians Baron von Falkenhausel the governor-general of Belgium, on an official Brussels telegram, pardons Belgians and neutral residents condemned by military tribunals or commanders under his jurisdiction, except those convicted of common crime. He orders release of Belgians and neutral citizens interned in Belgium or Germany, with a limited number to be released after Belgium’s evacuation.
Gen Sir William Robertson visiting an army training school in London offered guidance on conduct. He urged punctuality shared duties and discipline. He stressed forming good habits is as easy as forming bad ones and lasting as hard to break.
A brief wartime note from the Montreal Star recalls a local man who spoke of leading the war effort. He left with the last draft contingent, leaving the store’s customers to ponder his changed role and opportunity.
American aviators inaugurate night patrols along the Meuse with searchlights sweeping the sky to locate German aircraft. When detected, American planes attack until the enemy is downed or flees. Five aviators began the operation, guided by pre arranged signals to avoid friendly fire, and base aerodromes are brightly lit for safe return.
The ad touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a miracle remedy that loosens and peels corns painlessly. It claims rapid, solid removal with no pain and notes the product costs a quarter and is sold everywhere.
Nish, a Balkan crossroads city at Belgrade to Salonika, has a long history from Roman Naissus to Ottoman rule. Recaptured by Serbians, the town suffered invasion and mass displacement as Austrians advanced, with 30,000 refugees overwhelming Nish’s hotels and a vivid scene of wartime dining among Austrian officers.
The report estimates nearly five million people have died from starvation or malnutrition during the war, a death toll exceeding half the population of Canada.
The Monthly Commercial Letter of the Canadian Bank of Commerce reports crops likely to exceed prior bad weather estimates with strong demand for farm labor and nonessential goods. Wheat districts show keen demand while fodder and root crops outlook improves. Prairie cattle markets rise with high steer prices and large cattle shipments. dairy and cattle production expand, with 1917 to 1916 railcar data showing major increases.
The piece urges sedentary workers to take Parmelee's Vegetable Pills to regulate the stomach and liver and restore healthy action. It recommends keeping a packet on hand for daily use and general well being.
British aircraft production urged spruce and fir supply from British Columbia. A cable from Major Taylor lauds strong provincial output and notes 6 000 000 feet shipped in four weeks ending September 28. The controller of timber supplies says the surge should help meet next year's aircraft needs.
The advertisement claims Hollo way Corn Cure penetrates to the root of corns, killing the growth and removing pain. It emphasizes quick, permanent relief by addressing the source rather than surface symptoms.
A sharp man challenges a tramp and teases out his tale of hard luck. The vagrant repeats an old story, admitting recent imprisonment as the exchange unfolds.
The English French Belgian children remain unafraid despite bombs raids and hardships. Canadian and American youngsters show the same spirit with Anita Cheney obeying orders like a soldier and keeping morale high after a submarine scare. All allied children women and men stand together to win the war.
A 100 dollar reward offer claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh through blood purification. The ad asserts 35 years of use and promises visible health improvements after short use. It lists J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and states price at 75 cents, with distribution by druggists.
New Brunswick adopts a voluntary rationing plan for households. The plan, prepared in a conference of local food committees, women's institutes and domestic science teachers, was revised and approved by the Canada Food Board. Similar plans are being prepared in other provinces with minor regional adjustments.
The celebrated medical writer Dr Reid agrees to call on a literary lady who tests his memory by asking for an address. He declares he remembers Chesterfield and cannot forget No 1 Chesterfield Street, noting his politeness and social habits.
A young bride is stunned by her groom’s distracted glance at a broiled lobster rather than her, revealing a moment of marital strain amid a charged romantic scene. The exchange highlights the tension between devotion and distraction in a domestic tableau.
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