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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
7
A party of 25 settlers from southern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico has arrived in Alberta to claim land. They say they are forerunners of many farmers and ranchers from the south country and expect a large influx in the spring.
For colds or influenza and as a preventative take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets. Look for E W GROVE signature on the box. Price 30c.
The average man’s acquaintances are astonished when they see him tackle a glass of near beer, a remark reflecting bemused reactions to his unusual beverage choice.
Coal mines along the Crow's Nest Pass in Southern Alberta break records with average loads around 250 cars daily and peak days near the M0 mark. Before this year 225 cars daily defined a record, while prior busy seasons averaged about 20 cars. Output exceeds 10 000 tons daily, worth over 50 000 dollars daily and about one and a quarter million dollars monthly, fueling provincial prosperity despite below normal grain yields in the far south. Ungratefulness is cited as a base human trait.
It is estimated that not more than two thirds of the season's grain has been shipped from the West. By December 1, 79,000,000 bushels had moved over the Canadian Pacific lines, and between 30,000,000 and 35,000,000 more are expected to be shipped. The slow movement is partly due to an early cold spell as coal transport monopolized all available railway cars.
Canada’s October bank statement shows total assets just under three billion dollars, up about 330 million from October 1918. Liabilities rose roughly 115 million in the year, with notice deposits over 1.25 billion and demand deposits above 700 million, collectively nearly equal to two billion raised by war loans.
An advice piece urges parents to counter school stress with regular meals outdoor activity and rest to keep blood strong. It extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a reliable tonic and cites a Ontario testimonial from Mrs Pearl Harrington detailing recovery from St Vitus dance and nervious prostration after using the pills.
Dialogue frames chaos as a vast void of disorder with no place to store it, presenting chaos as an abstract concept rather than a concrete event. The exchange highlights a humorous, philosophical take on meaning and containment.
A health column urges avoiding harsh laxatives and advocates Cascarets as a gentler option for bowel relief. It discusses risk of irritation from strong cathartics and promotes milder, fiber-like care.
The copy urges regular mild help for the liver and bowels without harsh cathartics. Cascarets are praised as a gentle, natural tonic that cleanses waste and poisons without griping, claiming 25 million boxes sold annually and that they work while you sleep.
Furs valued at 150000 dollars arrived in Victoria from the Herschel Island Hudson Bay trading post. The shipment marks a significant transfer from northern posts to the coastal market.
Brazil reports a dramatic rise in cattle herds from 29 million in 1916 to 37.5 million in December 1918. World meat per person likely higher than in 1914 as global herds and production expand amid war. The United States added about 8 million head, with similar gains suspected in Argentina and Russia.
A saying notes that when a man is addicted to poi vaporing he is apt to befog the issue, implying confusion from excessive talk or self-indulgence in rumor or chatter.
A 100 reward claim promises cure of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The ad asserts the product works through the blood to mucous surfaces, strengthens health, and offers a $100 payout if it fails to cure. It lists Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio as makers and mentions testimonials are free.
An Alberta land deal totaling about 330000 dollars was completed with multiple eastern farmers paying for roughly 15000 acres near Olds north of Calgary. The buyers plan immediate development to convert the ranch into a mixed farm with crop production, extensive livestock, and possibly thoroughbred horses if Alberta’s farming and racing scene grows.
The Commission of Conservation offers the Farmer's Account Book with ready ruled forms to help beginners keep complete simple records. Start now at the year's beginning and learn to manage books effectively.
Vancouver city council studies a plan to buy 2,000 idle acres between Vancouver and Agassiz from private owners and resell to returned men. The aim is to settle veterans, though it would force some men to move far from home to take up land.
In January 1908 a Montreal boy, Ernest Leveille, aged 14, reports severe rheumatic foot pain lasting 15 days and says Minard’s Liniment relieved symptoms after one use. He offers his endorsement and says he would recommend the remedy to others. Public notice dated 1908.
More than 100000 acres of oil leases were filed in Alberta in recent weeks. A financier group spent 62000 in filings. A large block of leases lies in the Czar district about 150 miles east of Calgary where Imperial Oil Company is drilling.
A veteran physician notes signs of a coming epidemic and reveals a calm, grave demeanor as he analyzes rising cases. He urges early public health measures and vigilant monitoring to curb potential outbreak consequences.
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a quick remedy for painful corns. It promises relief in 24 hours and costs 25 cents at all dealers.
Shipments on the British Columbia coast for October totaled 30 million feet of lumber plus 175 million shingles 51 000 poles and 20 500 000 tons of paper, reflecting a broad export surge across wood products and paper.
A reflection on love as a bond built on trust, contrasting passion with lasting commitment, and suggesting that genuine matches arise from mutual faith and reliability.
Advertisement claims Holoway's Corn Cure eases both coin trouble and warts, offering an effective application to relieve suffering. The copy presents a direct remedy tone and emphasizes prompt relief for readers seeking treatment.
During the past week 57 carloads of grain 35 of hay 29 of timber 23 of cattle and 6 of coal have been brought into Edmonton from Grande Prairie and vicinity. On the other hand 38 carloads of cattle and 14 of horses were sent into the district as well as 9 cars of settlers' effects and 6 of merchandise.
The angora business in South Africa earns Mohair alone about five million dollars annually. Hazel notes the figure while a dialogue with Helen recaps a proposed marriage moment where George first asked and was refused.
A reflective note on heartbreak and gendered sympathy suggesting society lends more compassion to women in emotional hurt. It hints at social expectations rather than a newsworthy event.
A humorous observer notes tailors possess natural speed and gusto, suggesting their seamstress skills translate well to mounted charge. The remark foregrounds wit about talent transfer between crafts and military prowess.
The Vancouver Board of Trade says the Canadian government will operate a steamship line between Montreal Halifax and British Columbia via the Panama Canal as soon as possible. No man can have too much good breeding and no woman can have too much affection.
An ad touts Danderine hair tonic promising longer thicker shinier hair with a 35 cent bottle for scalp refreshment and dandruff control. A London tattoo artist trend follows armistice, noting a soldier who had all battle names inked on his arm describing long wartime service from 1914 onward.
Cough is caused by irritation in the respiratory passages and is the effort to dislodge obstructions from inflammation of the mucous membrane. Treatment with Dr Thomas Electric Oil will allay the inflammation and the cough will cease. Try it and you will use no other preparation for a cold.
Eight hundred thousand tons of coal moved by Alberta railways in September and October. Current shipments exceed last year by 500 to 1000 tons daily.
A cliche notes that many people betray their values for money while contrasting it with those who resist such temptation. The line reflects a moral judgment about integrity and material pressure.
Mr William Gilbert of Stony Plain recounts a Saskatchewan farmer buying his Berkshire yearling. The buyer’s Nebraska brother later ordered forty young sons to boost his American herd. Gilbert notes Canadian crossbreds exceed imported stock in size bone length and litter size, enhancing market demand.
A quoted aphorism contrasts the difficulty of enduring hardship with envy of success. It suggests that those who disdain wealth may struggle more when confronted with misfortune.
A compact notice notes that public disturbances around par events incur high costs and criticism. It frames peaceful discourse as preferable to disruptive protests, urging restraint and respect for community standards.
An Alberta demonstration farm at Brooks yielded alfalfa seed worth over 900 dollars from one acre in two years. The same acre produced 893 pounds last year and 720 pounds this year. Persistent asthma is described as a severe, ongoing drain on strength with recurring attacks. The ad promotes Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy for eradicating the disease from air passages. Even after slate invention, population growth continued.
A courteous bachelor yields his seat in a crowded street car to a widow noted for long-standing status. The gesture reflects Victorian social etiquette and respect for elderly ladies in public transit.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Stops irritation soothes and heals. Restful sleep after first application. Price 60c. Also a joke about a woman’s complexion and reforming men.
A reader notes that women who wear tight shoes reveal narrow soles and adds a reflective saying about faith, stating the faithless person lacks faith in his own beliefs.
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