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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
7
Regina resident Aleck G. Munro recounts severe indigestion symptoms including bloating and breathlessness and credits Tanlac with restoring appetite sleep and energy. He urges others with similar troubles to try the medicine sold by leading druggists and general merchants.
World items report a plan for an Indian village in Stanley Park Vancouver a women only hotel opens in Washington DC and a mine sale in Nanaimo BC with a 250000 bid. Census notes high rent and mortgage rates while a Bronx Zoo worker faces a cobra. A wedding in Steelen PA and a Chicago hanging case also appear in this diverse brief.
An Indian traveller cites remarkable strength among coolies who haul merchandise to inaccessible areas. He notes routine loads of 130 pounds per tea chest, and instances of 200 pounds carried daily over rough hills, aiding climbers near the Himalayas and Mount Everest.
Cautious proverb warns that a person who believes he controls the land may attempt to force a share of it onto others, implying greed and overreach. The saying cautions readers to scrutinize claims of ownership and power.
Mrs W Beesley of Mille Roche Ontario reports eight months use of Baby's Own Tablets for indigestion and teething with the baby cutting teeth easily. The tablets are described as a mild laxative that regulates bowels sweetens the stomach and relieves constipation and indigestion. Sold by dealers or mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont. Holloway's Corn Remover is noted as effective for corns.
Tommy reads aloud and asks what silence is. He answers that silence is what you don’t hear when you listen, prompting the teacher to consider the meaning of quiet.
A historical note on global expressions of mirth describing differences among nations. It contrasts Chinese restraint with European hearty laughter, Arab reserve, Persian gender norms, and varying European and English traits, noting Italian musical languor, German deliberation, French spasmodic style, and Irish roguish vigor.
Calomel and bine pills fall from favor as Dr Hamilton's Pills gain appeal for headaches stomach upset and liver issues. Largely vegetable and mild they flush out impurities and wastes and suit general family use for constipation and bowel trouble. 25c at The Catarrhozone Co Montreal dealers.
The Canadian Pacific Railway offers daily December 1 to January 15 reduced return tickets to Eastern Canada for visitors staying three months. Tickets include Tourist Sleeping cars at regular berth rates, with through sleepers on the Imperial to Montreal and Toronto Express to Toronto, offering direct eastern connections. Contact CPR agents for details and reservations.
An extract from the Oath of the Deemster and judges in the Isle of Man is noted for its archaic phrasing. It invokes divine witness and swears to execute laws impartially between the sovereign and subjects, with odd similes about a fish’s backbone illustrating neutrality.
A Munich mechanic has devised a device for public fire alarms that traps the caller with a mechanical arm until firemen arrive. The item is described amid a light exchange on a glue factory joke from Boston Transcript about costs and factories.
Philosopher John Stuart Mill began Greek studies at age three and soon read Latin and Greek with ease, according to reminiscences of his early education.
A medical man advises people to use dried milk for health benefits. Landon Punch notes the need for a robust waterproof milk product, citing Minard's Linimert for colds and related ailments as a suggested remedy.
After lengthy negotiations Sidney Reilly for Imperial and Foreign Corporation signs an agreement with the Czecho-Slovak Government granting a monopoly of radium output. Mines remain state property but will be farmed to the London firm for years. radium worth about £35,000 per gramme at market.
Near Alt Aussee Austria the Landling mountain about 5000 feet high has started wandering likely due to flood damage. Its movement has created a mud river about 100 yards wide and forced two square miles of cultivated land to be abandoned by residents.
A Halifax summary cites nearing two million dollars spent this season in Saskatchewan on highways bridges and drainage schemes. An advertisement for Minard's Liniment from Alfred Blain of Halifax testifies to its effectiveness after a personal injury, praising its swift relief and claiming it as King of Pain.
In the past few days dogs have saved a store from robbery and helped rescue a man from a fire while also sometimes dying from poisoned milk intended for the family. The piece laments the lack of publicity for these canine heroes.
The alphabets of many Oriental countries show strikingly long word forms with letters often totaling a0 or more per word, illustrating rich script traditions and complex orthographies across regional writing systems.
An advertisement touts Dr J P Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as relieving asthma suffering and restoring comfort, peace of mind, and sound sleep, urging readers to ask their druggist for supply. Also notes daylight saving in England cut coal use by 2,500,600 dollars last year.
A health notice describes a woman’s condition as a weak heart and shattered nerves, with impoverished blood and overall exhaustion. It portrays her as otherwise strong and energetic but bound by illness.
Mrs W W Pearse of Toronto reports relief from a weak heart and exhausted nerves after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She improved after six boxes and now stays well. Price 50 or 60 cents a box, mailed by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
A black crepe gown with black chiffon velvet sleeves receives high favor. The dress features a long waist, snug bodice, and jet embroidery. Crepe outlines the neckline and cuffs, with similar decoration along the skirt edges.
Miller's Worm Powders are a pleasant medicine for worm-infested children and will be taken without objection. Following directions, it will not injure delicate children and will quickly rid a child of worms restoring vitality impaired by the pests.
An early morning exchange shows a visitor asking not to miss the train, while the chauffeur vows to avoid error at risk to his job, reflecting workplace tension and domestic anxiety.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is described as a blood acting internal liquid to relieve catarrh and deafness, with claims of restoring normal conditions. It notes availability through Druggists and mentions circulars from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. A quip about cold mixtures and a joke about bachelors appear in the text.
The advertisement touts Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil in portable small bottles at a very low price. It claims concentrated power and extensive uses, suggesting it is a cheap, essential item no dealer should be without.
Dr A H Warner of New York says longevity hinges on psychology and good living, arguing people can reach 150 with sound constitution and clean records. The piece also touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a household remedy for colds, aches, and even sick cattle, urging preparedness and continuous use.
The article notes Russian farmers cultivating crops with tools similar to those used in the United States in 1836, highlighting Minard’s Linimet or Caurget in cows as referenced equipment.
The notice references an advertisement stating you can earn money with little effort in the farm life context. It notes skepticism about the ad’s promises and hints at caution for readers.
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