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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
8
Francis Wilson received praise for his French at a Gramercy Park luncheon. He quips about learning challenges and jokes with contemporaries about pronunciation. The exchange showcases humor and perseverance in language study among attendees.
A statistician asserts that Canada and the United States spend about a Dillon dollars yearly on music. He notes New York's $100,000,000 as a low figure and estimates the rest of North America at $960,000, but questions a possible one billion in total. He adds that such a vast sum, if spent, could not be better used.
A retold account by Mr C H Register and Leader recounts Cone the Musquaki’s self sacrifice for a killed Iowa. Black Hawk, then a respected chief, witnessed the farewell as Cone rode away after tribal elders pardoned him under a vow of non retaliation.
A Craftsman sketch recounts historic Chinatown in San Francisco with 10 000 to 40 000 residents across eight blocks. It notes a Chinese Chamber of Commerce, wealthy merchants, festive garments, and respected, honest traders whose word was trusted in business.
Billy excuses himself during a scolding, claiming he is the audience as the teacher insists no gentleman sits while a lady stands. The playful exchange underscores classroom humor and social manners.
A tourist questions a farmer about why crows do not bother his corn. The farmer replies he is out in the fields most of the day himself, so he does not rely on scarecrows.
Trials by A. H. Porsch and Fred Britton using the Remington negative angle sight showed eighty hits in eighty shots at severe ranges on a two by three foot target. Results held under strong wind. experts urge practice before hunting and note the sight is not yet on the market. Miller's Worm Powders marketed as a low cost remedy for worm troubles with mothers praising relief for children.
Vincent Astor proves a young heir can wield wealth for public good by supporting parks and playgrounds. His stance favors humanitarian, democratic use of tenement properties, aiming to improve life for the less fortunate and ease tensions with Park Keeper Stover.
A German firm advertises imitation scars for facial decoration mimicking university duel wounds. The piece notes the cultural view in Germany that such scars enhance manly beauty and confer status, while contrasting with traditional sabre wounds and the absence of pain in this new method.
A man jumps in front of a car and rushes it twice at a street corner claiming to lead the suffragette raid in training. A policeman halts him as bystanders note the odd scene and a auctioneer reflects on Hale and Franklin autographs with a quip about whipped cream.
A quip notes that when a man travels by nerve farther than others can on an excursion ticket, railways are bound to lose money.
Vulcanite from India-rubber, once molded, now cut from solid blocks to produce harder, higher polish pipe mouthpieces. Blocks four by two feet are sliced, turned, trimmed, bored, and polished before attachment to pipes. A touch of heat allows bending without damage.
An oil without alcohol highlights Dr. Thomas Telectric Oil as a blend of six essential oils. The ad claims no medicinal oil equals its preventive and healing power and asserts lasting effects due to the lack of alcohol.
In France from Within Mme Clufre de Pratz notes many educated Frenchwomen refuse to wear wedding rings as symbols of marriage. She says numerous married Frenchwomen now go ringless, a view seen as disgrace by some Anglo-Saxons. The traditional French ring is two halves blessed at a religious ceremony.
A heated exchange shows a father threatening a one million cut to a son who vows not to ruin the family by driving a second hand car. The clash reflects tension over wealth and pride within a fractured household.
A teacher explains that subtraction requires matching denominations as she demonstrates with apples peaches marbles and buttons. Most pupils understand, but one student asks if three quarts of milk can be taken from two comma s.
Try Marine Eye Remedy for red weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids. Does not smart and soothes eye pain. Druggists sell Marine Eye Remedy in liquid form for 25 or 50 cents and Murine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes, plus Eye Books free by mail from Eye Remedy Co. Chicago.
Army engineers after severing the Americas by the Panama Canal aim to keep rail links intact. Bridges over the canal are impractical and tunneling is too costly, so a fleet of large steam car floats will serve as a massive ferry near Camp Elliott to connect the north and south banks and link North and South American rail systems.
A hotel guest in No 7 is charged for the use of the thermometer as a travel expense. The story notes the hot weather and the landlord’s quip that the man must pay the price of one dinner a day for consulting the thermometer each morning.
A dialogue shows Johnny reporting steady progress in French with his uncle. He cites examples of sensible sentences like yearly birthday presents and the expectation of a splendid gift from his uncle. The exchange reflects a light domestic lesson tone.
A dialogue shows a lawyer offering defense to Rastus, asking for money or barter items. Rastus responds he has a mule, a few chickens, and a hog to offer in exchange, then repeats the same list when questioned about the charges.
The article notes Canada is an agricultural country with abundant hens and cheap feed but fails to meet domestic egg demand. In ten months ending Jan 31 1913 Canada exported 30466 dollars of eggs while importing 2327924 dollars, meaning Canadians paid others 1 for every 76 received in eggs.
A fragmented note hints at a romantic theme with unclear names and places. The unreadable line offers minimal context beyond a focus on love and personal connection.
The piece notes a link between hat shapes and buildings across eras and regions. It cites examples from Hawaii glass houses and Hawaiian hats, Eastern Church turbans resembling Jewish high-priest caps, and Gothic church spires echoing hennin headdress, suggesting shared taste or influence between millinery and architecture.
An old darkey encountered by a relief expedition for Mississippi flood sufferers paddles a dilapidated skiff while bailing water. The relief captain asks his needs. he replies with a humorous line stating he wants nothing but wings from the boat.
A lighthearted note describes a new bookkeeper who struggles with errors and is told to see them as bonehead plays. The message implies a sports minded approach to correcting financial slips without using harsh language.
A curious youth asks why a girl shuts her eyes during a kiss. The information editor responds that sending a photograph might help determine the reason.
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