This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
9
The Paris London air service employs a device to gauge fog depth above Croydon or Abbeville to predict clear weather a few hundred feet up. A hair attached to a trigger reacts to humidity, pulling a string when dry air is detected, after being raised by ten balloons on a line.
An advertisement asserts Halls Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh and deafness by a liquid taken orally. It promotes restoring normal conditions and features a promise of free samples from J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
The Wenatchee Valley in Washington shipped sixteen thousand carloads of apples this year, nearly one apple per world inhabitant. The velt is expected to be about ten percent lower. The district’s cooperative system boosts its prosperity and serves as a model for other regions suited to a special crop.
Mrs John Shuler of 225 Clarence St says after typhoid fever she was weak and could not regain strength. One bottle of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription restored health and strength, a tonic builders and restorers.
London Ont woman Mrs M M Taylor shares health recovery after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription during middle age. She reports improved vitality after taking the medicine and urges others to obtain it from local drug stores or write for advice and a trial bottle.
The Wall Street Journal and other U.S. papers note rising Canadian appeal for American visitors driven by attractions beyond liquor laws. Of 617,000 American cars entering Canada, 537,000 passed Ontario customs, 13,000 Quebec, and 26,000 British Columbia, suggesting Ontario routes bring most tourists onward to Quebec and beyond.
A young boy pleads with his mother to wash his face describing the effort as unnecessary yet showing the child’s cleverness. The excerpt transitions to Harpers Magazine noting infant worm infections and advocating Miller's Worm Powders as a trusted vermifuge to expel worms and aid infant health.
C N R declares C E Abbott of Lessemer Alabama winner of the Nipigon Trophy for 1922. Abbott caught a speckled trout weighing 12 pounds 9 ounces, 27 inches long, and 15 inches in girth on Nipigon waters with a single hook using cockaloosh bait.
Corns cripple the feet and make walking torture, but relief is within reach with Holloway's Corn Remover. This affordable remedy promises quick action to reduce discomfort and restore movement for sufferers.
The 1921 total value of Canadian fisheries production reached 34,931,935 dollars, down from 49,241,339 in 1920 and 56,503,479 in 1919. The figures reflect product value as marketed whether fresh, domestically prepared, or factory made, per the Department of Trade and Commerce.
A playful exchange contrasts a humorous police remark with a matter of fact reply about time. The narrator notes a morning sight of a policeman entering a side door and pausing briefly, illustrating a small, curious moment in daily life.
The Provincial Council of Women urges every club and group to raise funds to support fifty Saskatchewan tubercular women. A. B. Cook described plans for a 54 000 dollar annual drive to fund care at Fort Qu’Appelle and to help build sanatoria in Saskatoon and Regina. Donations may be sent to Mrs. F. W. Bates in Regina or to Mr. Cook at the Fort Qu’Appelle Sanatorium for immediate receipts.
Advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a universal tonic across Canada with testimonials from A M Large of Victoria PEI and others. It claims the medicine fights blood disease by enriching vital fluid, rebuilding organs and nerves, and offers six boxes for $2.50 through Brockville Ontario suppliers or mail order.
The Wife and Husband exchange a quip about fashion and price in a Baltimore Sun item. The husband laments men’s ignorance of women’s clothing costs and trends, while the wife counters with a wry remark.
A claimed oil lamp tested by the U.S. Government and 35 universities is said to beat gas and electricity with odorless smoke free operation. Inventor T V Johnson of Winnipeg offers a 16 day free trial and agency opportunities promising monthly earnings.
A brief exchange from the Washington Star quotes a jilted suitor and a woman who refuses to return an engagement ring. The heartless girl defends keeping the ring, deeming the young man unworthy.
A vintage ad claims Pape's Diapepsin instantly cures indigestion sour stomach and gas. It says the tablet neutralizes sourness belching heartburn and pain on reaching the stomach and that druggists guarantee the product fixes digestion for a few cents.
Reports to the Canadian national parks commissioner show improvements in birds including black ducks, cormorants, gulls, terns, cranes, Canada geese, brant and plover under the migratory birds convention. The agreement between Canada and the United States is credited with protection of bird life and has produced satisfactory results.
A regiment captain forbids a quarrel as two soldiers prepare to fight. He declares that no fighting men are wanted in the unit and orders restraint and discipline. The moment underscores strict military conduct and temperance within ranks.
A miscellany of short items notes accidents and appointments. A Toronto worker dies after contacting a 2200 volt wire. Rev Joseph Hartman named RC chaplain of the BC penitentiary. Britain routes dyestuffs via British Dyestuffs Corp. US transmissions move to RCA Magconi wireless lines. Fall plowing up 25 percent in central Saskatchewan with acreage rising. Winnipeg mayor Frank O Fowler will not seek reelection. labor figures consider FJ Dixon for mayor.
An envelope addressed to Fine Aunts Department at Government House Ottawa, postmarked Toronto, contained an inquiry about Victory Bonds. The odd phrase drew attention as Ottawa receives many quaint contributions, but this one stands out for its curious spelling.
A witty grave marker notes a dentist laying to rest with a gravity filled last cavity. In a separate item, French financiers unveil plans for a rival to Los Angeles a great motion picture city near Nice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.