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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
3
Two alleged Irish robbers held up a passing Scotchman but a long fierce fight left the Scotsman prevailing. A search of the victim’s clothes found a lone five cent piece. Mike laments that tin cents would have murthered the pair.
A humorous vignette shows a tramp asking for a meal and promising reform. Mrs Subbubs dismisses a leaf turning request with a rake gag, while the tramp jokes about drinking the best liquor after receiving a penny from a kind woman.
Advice from J F in Conservation stresses thorough drying and cool dark storage. Potatoes should be kept in a ventilated cellar with slats a few inches from walls and a raised temporary floor to allow air flow. Use wooden ventilators for large piles and maintain 33 to 35 degrees to prevent sprouting and preserve seed value.
A historical note traces past war office disapproval of tobacco among troops and officers. It contrasts 16th century attempts to curb smoking with modern views noting even the Lancet approving pipes.
The Ohio State Journal notes a vast nebula approaching Earth at 100 miles per second, enough to overwhelm if it struck. It will miss us, veering into space, yet the idea of such distance showcases the universe's bigness and Earth's smallness, urging humility and virtue.
The oil is praised for its unbounded popularity and treated as a medicine. It is said to be sought in every city town and hamlet solely for its good qualities, not through elaborate advertising.
The article discusses offensive advantages in warfare, noting that defense can delay an enemy and reveal the need to switch to counterattack at the right moment. It cites recent European operations, warns protracted defense is risky, and observes that counteroffensives have met initial success.
A woman in the country advertises for a Handy man to do odd jobs and errands. The first applicant jokes that she wants a husband, noting the request would describe a spouse rather than a servant.
Figures from the provincial department of agriculture show Alberta farm product value will exceed 65 million dollars this year, compared with 55 million dollars in 1913.
A Thanksgiving kitchen scene features Walter accused of eating raisins with seeds on the floor. Walter denies wrongdoing saying he swallowed all his seeds, while his mother returns to the kitchen after a brief absence and mentions others may have eaten the raisins.
The Coatbridge Iron Works, holder of a British patent for mechanical horseshoe manufacture, will reopen after securing a 1,500,000 horseshoe order from the French government. German competition forced two years of halt, and another local factory is already running overtime on barbed wire.
An American railroad adopts an engineer’s suggestion to equip car and engine inspectors with magnifying glasses to spot damage on axles and wheels. The employee received an honor button and a month of paid leave as a reward.
An advertisement claims a rise in corn always follows the use of Putnam's Corn Extractor which cures all kinds of corns in 24 hours without pain. It asserts Putnam's gives the best results and urges use.
A deaf old fisherman in a rowing boat ignores a sinking motor boat and its frightened occupants. They accuse him of not helping, but he replies he mistook them for submarines. the joke ends with a quip about a lack of hair and a brush.
The Dominion government established forest reserves in Manitoba, Alberta, and the railway belt of British Columbia, totaling 28 027 424 acres including Dominion parks with forest reserve status. An Irish chartist quotes a partisan exchange on equality.
A Toronto mother describes severe eczema on her boy’s head spreading from the face to the body. After trying multiple treatments with no relief, she reports curing him entirely after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for several weeks.
A promotional note describes using Cuticura Ointment on the affected area then washing with Cuticura Soap after five minutes. Continuous bathing and regular use of Cuticura Soap are advised to prevent inflammation and clogging. Free samples offered by mail via Cuticura Dept. D, Boston, U S A.
A customer denounces a dish as unworthy while the waiter apologizes saying no insult was intended. The exchange turns on perceptions of a meal as a legitimate cutlet despite the diner’s claim.
Official defense states French aviation operates behind German lines as well as in front, with unnamed but brilliant aviators noted for numerous exploits. A captured note reports a bomb killed thirty men and fifty horses, plus other duties. The piece adds that aviation promises remain but will not replace existing weapons. The column then pivots to health advice for stomach care and promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills.
The Ontario agriculture department demonstrates profitable sheep farming through nine flocks of grade ewes. Net profits average $39 per flock yearly, about $3.50 per head, using simple, low-cost methods that improve land while providing annual wool and lamb sales. Expensive buildings are unnecessary.
Experts say forest soils lose fertility due to fires that remove humus and reduce moisture retention. Clear-cutting for farming often leaves vegetable matter that aids fertility and texture, while healthy woodlands should be safeguarded to prevent erosion and protect timber.
An Ontario mother endorses Baby's Own Tablets as an effective cure for childhood constipation and colic. The ad notes mild action and pleasant taste, selling for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. in Brockville.
The article advises avoiding stapling wire directly to trees to prevent damage. Instead, nail a wooden strip about four inches by one inch to the tree, sized to fence height, and staple the fence to this strip. This protects both tree growth and fence integrity.
The fourth report of the Belgian commission details the wreckage at Aerschot after hostile acts. Officers occupied house amid long nights of debauchery, with hundreds of empty bottles, torn clothes, broken furniture, and a smashed piano. Looting, not fire, drove much ruin, with full wagons heading toward the Meuse.
The practical and economic importance of modern town planning lies in preserving human life and reducing disease and suffering. It improves citizens physical condition, enhances earning power, and provides comfort, especially for those with the smallest incomes.
A young man voices a personal appeal urging restraint from smoking cigarettes. He advises avoiding cigarettes and notes a preference for milder types while sharing his own experience with tobacco.
An Irish Guardsman recalls a brutal night clash with German positions. The attack featured a meteor storm of shells and rain as Irish Guards, Coldstream Guards, and Grenadiers charged Prussian guards, capturing about 150 prisoners, 6 Maxim guns, and 38 000 rounds. The action ended in minutes with heavy casualties and no dinner until morning.
A Rome correspondent describes Vienna as a vast hospital after Austria's July demands on Servia failed. Barracks schools theatres and Prater Park facilities house the wounded as cholera and dysentery spread, signaling the campaign's collapse and the empire's fragile state.
Two college students faced arraignment for driving over road defects. The elder student refused a lawyer saying they would tell the truth, while the magistrate asked if they had counsel.
The King's speech to the Canadian contingent emphasizes the value of their raids and loyalty to Britain. The Pall Mall Gazette and Daily Mail praise the unity of the empire, noting Canadians traveled thousands of miles to fight and were warmly received by the king, in a ceremony rich with imperial significance.
A woman addressed a hostile meeting and ended by asking if she was understood. A voice from the rear quipped that someone must have done it, provoking laughter and a light moment in the proceedings.
A testimonial describes relief from coffee related symptoms after switching to Postum, praised by a patient and a Canadian Postum Co. founder. It details two Postum forms, pricing, and a note to readers to try the beverage as a coffee substitute.
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