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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
6
Editorial lauds Canada’s World War I victory and enduring peace in 1918. It celebrates freedom over autocracy, the return of the Union Jack in the Holy Land, and Nazareth’s cross over the crescent, calling this Christmas the most momentous since the first. It urges gratitude for sacrifices and a lasting, victorious peace for mankind.
The speaker celebrates the rights of man and global brotherhood, praising sacrifices that led to victory over darkness. They urge living in joy while carrying hope into homes and daily life, and to prove worthy of the triumph won by those who died gloriously for freedom.
Captain von Mantey accuses England of deceiving Germany about Uboat campaign results. He laments Britain failed to yield peace, claiming British actions justify punishment and pity in equal measure as German critics question the war’s moral framing. The report, sourced from the New York Commercial.
Canadian corps headquarters set up at Bonn on December 1 following the armistice. The Canadian 1st and 2nd divisions move into positions with the Second Army on the Rhine's right bank. They completed their long foot pilgrimage since September 27 and through Ardennes Rhineland, meeting the difficult task on schedule, reflecting spirit, endurance and organization.
A group of young people amused themselves with conundrums when a question about pancakes arose. A clever Swede offered the punch line that a pancake rises in her yeast and sets behind her vest, prompting amusement.
Mrs Letts of South Forks Saskatchewan reports relief from severe headaches after using Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills. Testimonials from Mrs A F Letts and others claim liver and kidney trouble caused headaches and facial pallor, with full recovery after two boxes. Pills sold by Edmanson Bates Co Toronto with genuine label bearing A W Chase M D portrait and signature.
The article extols Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as the most enduring and favored vegetable remedy. It states widespread use proves their value and credits them with establishing a peerless standing among standard vegetable preparations.
Gen. W Yudenitch once led a victorious Russian drive into Asiatic Turkey. He traveled in disguise as a peasant, reached the Caucasus and Petrograd, then walked to the Finnish frontier where he was kindly received before continuing to Stockholm.
The imperial inunitions board spent about 1.1 billion dollars, largely in Canada, with the Dominion likely benefiting by about 75 percent. The board is winding up and has not yet sold its installed plants in Canada, which could be quickly repurposed for peace industry.
A humor column recalls a sergeant quizzing raw recruits with general knowledge. When asked what a hill is Private Pigtails struggles, then quips that a hill is a field with its back up, drawing a quick, witty exchange.
At supper Willie devours soup with noisy haste. His mother rebukes him and he answers in an offended tone that he could not go any faster.
Dr. Chaim Weizmann addressing a 5000 strong gathering in Yiddish argued for a Jewish homeland only after Jews inhabit Palestine. He outlined three peace conference demands including recognizing Jewish claims to Palestine and Britain as trustee, plus rapid Jewish immigration to 3 to 4 million.
British and Canadian officials, led by Sir George Foster, reached an agreement to restore Canada’s shipping to pre war levels. Freight and passenger links with the Orient will resume, with Asia and Russia returning to Vancouver or Hong Kong and then to owners. Halifax to West Indies service reestablished, and Canada to South Africa aims for three ships by May. Private rate control will resume as routes reopen, while North Atlantic freight remains under international coordination.
Readers are urged to try Holloway's Corn Cure to ease corn discomfort. The ad asserts quick, painless rooting of corns, presenting the product as a simple home remedy for foot pain.
A fragmentary verse mentions a snipe with a nerve to the end of his leg and a plumber described as that kind of person, pot a bird. The lines read as a playful, cryptic couplet with no clear narrative.
Premier Orlando tells the senate Italy cannot demobilize a single man as war materials remain intact. He says reparations are outside discussion and Wilsonian policy will guide indemnities, with a damages commission appointed. A jokey aside about a tramp and a boy follows.
Telegrams report General Allenby rode into Aleppo on December 10 with a large Indian cavalry escort as 100000 locals lined the streets. The mayor gave him the city keys and bread and salt at the gate. At the governor’s residence he met Moslem Christian Jewish and other civic leaders before addressing the crowd with evident public enthusiasm.
The piece advocates Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a superior wound dressing for workers. It claims carbolic acid is common in shops but urges keeping Eclectric Oil on hand for quick action without scarring or flesh damage, asserting its unique curative qualities.
Italian inventors unveil a vertical cylindrical floating safe system for liners. A sealed float at the inner shaft rises with water, marking wreck position while outer and inner vaults remain accessible. In a test a man locked inside surfaced with the device in 80 seconds after sinking.
Edward Nally, vice-president of Marconi Wireless Company of America, testified before the House merchant marine committee that over 25 wireless stations in Mexico were controlled by Germany during the war. He said the Mexican government claimed title, but apparatus and operators were German, with German experts supervising a network once tied to Sayville and Tuckerton.
Southern Russia representatives from most political groups except Bolsheviks and Absolutists urge American allied powers to send an expeditionary force to aid against the Soviets and prevent anarchy. The appeal was made at Jassy Romania on December 6 and sent to governments. An American minister's report was received at the state department.
An advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment for external aches and stiffness. It promises soothing relief for cramped muscles strained sinews and back cricks, noting easy penetration without rubbing and affordability. The product is made in Canada and available from druggists.
President Mannerheim left Newcastle for Helsinki to assume office and told Reuters he seeks the best terms with the Allies, recognition of Finland's full independence, and a government formed by cooperative parties. He praised meetings with London and Paris statesmen and spoke of a warm reception.
An advertisement claims corn removal is easy with Putnam's Extractor. It touts immediate effects, painless use, and roots lifting with a drop or two, promising quick relief for a quarter at any drug store.
The French government may present on December 24 a bill by Deputy Jacques Stern creating an international financial union among allies to share wartime expenses by population and contribution power. Supported by about one hundred delegates, the plan gains interest from multiple parties. A parallel British discussion is noted but no actions taken yet.
Information reaches the American government that Pancho Villa, the Mexican revolutionary, intends a demonstration in northern Mexico to gauge the U S stance on renewing his activities.
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