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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
2
The article argues a modern war against insects surpasses conventional warfare in scale and cost. It cites crop and cattle losses from boll weevil, bot fly, and malaria carrying mosquitoes, urging national mobilization and citizen action to exterminate pests and protect human life and commerce.
American architects envision a 2000 A.D city with buildings of 100 or more stories and multi level streets to ease congestion. Landing stages for aircraft are planned, as artists showcase speculative visions at the American Institute of Steel Construction exhibit.
In Halifax a Cathedral of All Saints service marked the seventh anniversary of the end of the Great War. A Book of Remembrance was dedicated, listing as many Nova Scotia war dead as could be procured, in a display of skilled workmanship and solemn ceremony.
The Dominion Lands Branch reports 29 homestead entries filed in September across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. Manitoba had two entries, Saskatchewan ten, Alberta fifteen and British Columbia two, down from September last year.
An ad touts Nerviline as the fastest, most effective liniment for pain from lumbago and rheumatism, claiming rapid penetration and blood relief. It urges purchase at 35 and labels Nerviline the king of pain destroyers. The piece also mentions Carajas Brazil Indians killing elderly tribe members unable to migrate, tapping them with a war club.
Mothers praise Baby's Own Tablets as the best aid for teething children. The tablets regulate stomach and bowels, prevent colic and diarrhea, and help cure simple fevers and colds. Mrs John A Patterson of Scotch Village NS endorses them, noting she uses only these for her six children. Available from medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
British Columbia paper mills push into Western Canada and the Western Pacific coast with 1,000 tons monthly shipped to Buenos Aires and orders to France. Antwerp market opened and Canada Australia trade treaty spurs demand, while Miller's Worm Powders claim thorough worm eradication with visible stool results.
The Minneapolis Journal notes that wire-borne current and other modern ideas once deemed impractical may ease farm labor. It compares past dreamers like Edison, Bell, Morse, and others to today’s vision of a drudgery free farm. The piece suggests the dream may eventually become reality.
The Society for the Prevention of Crime offers 2500 dollars to the citizen or public official who submits the best crime reduction programme for New York City before January 11. The award allows a single or set of related proposals. The contest is open to all U.S. residents and officials. Submissions must not exceed 2000 words and may include a brief synopsis. Manuscripts are not acknowledged or returned.
French officials sense possible improvement if Paris can secure more favorable conditions than those offered by the U S debt funding commission. Italian settlement actions raise expectations while delaying re opening negotiations with Washington until next year, contingent on the ongoing financial crisis.
The Dominion Government seed extraction plant in New Westminster British Columbia is expected to begin operations soon. A consignment of 100 sacks of Sitka spruce cones from Prince Rupert is practically assured for the British forestry commission in London. Only 50 sacks of Douglas fir cones will be taken from the Fraser Valley to fulfill the Old Country order. John Shields Maryland’s champion whittler has crafted a violin from matches. Keep Minard’s Liniment handy.
Mrs J Wilson of Port George Nova Scotia describes years of heart palpitations and fainting spells worsened by overwork and isolation with a large family. She credits these pills from The T Milburn Co Toronto as relief and notes the public scrutiny of fame and insanity in society.
Brooklyn man Joseph F Glas describes long trials with constipation and credits Carter s Little Liver Pills as the reliable remedy. He says doses bring immediate relief and he does not guess when taking them. Available at all druggists.
British ambassador Sir Esme Howard presented a memorial stone from St Paul's Cathedral to the University of Missouri's journalists' school on behalf of the British Empire Press Union. Dr. Stratton D. Brooks accepted the stone, and honorary Doctor of Laws degrees were awarded to Sir Esme Howard and George B. Dealey, publisher of the Dallas News.
The London Times notes that Russo British rivalry shifts from armed clashes to propaganda influence. Bolshevik activity has intensified abroad after a poor showing in the last general election, while Moscow strategists seek Britain’s Achilles heel. Also mentions Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a vermicide praised for child safety.
Production for the four weeks ending October 10 reached 91,913,214 pounds, versus 56,750,848 in 1924. Year to date output stood at 917,470,916 pounds, up from 652,682,249. September sugar exports jumped to 23,540,200 pounds and a value of 1,388,289, while September 1924 exports were 532,500 pounds and 60,316 dollars. Simple and Sure Dr Thomas Electric Oil is easy to use as a liniment or dressing.
The five masted barkentine Forest Dream leaves San Pedro California on what may be the last circumnavigation by a wind jammer. Its first port is Port Louis Mauritius 18000 miles away, then Australia to load coal at Newcastle before returning via the South Sea Islands. A true philosopher notes tolerance versus selfish indifference and Epicures dislike wasting hunger on poor victuals.
A brief aphorism notes that people who strike in the dark may intend good but frequently fail to hit the right target. The statement emphasizes misdirected effort and unintended outcomes.
Sixty four percent of 1 406 students taking arithmetic entrance exams qualified for admission for the next term. A report from East Indian Association in London notes India as the eighth largest industrial country in the world.
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