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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
2
A columnist argues Canada must balance a growing population with protecting workers. He notes labor groups fear immigration harms wages while business interests push for broader settlement, urging careful legislation to spur growth without harming currently employed workers. He cites past experience as evidence that mutual gains are possible with vision and courage.
AE Ames & Co, a Canadian financial house, predicts grain will meet or exceed past records. The survey foresees a golden stream of about 2 billion dollars boosting farmers, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, railroads, and national enterprises.
The Ottawa Journal urges prudence and realism for Canada’s economy noting eight years of achievement and cautioning against postwar intoxication. It argues to guard against reckless spending and align finances with reality to ensure future prosperity.
A well known literary man proposed the toast of Beautiful Woman with patronizing condescension. After he spoke, a dainty lady was asked to toast Mere Man. She rose and said Man is but clay in the hands of a woman and she generally makes a mug of him.
The Ministry of War plans to place the oldest taxi in the Invalides War museum after its role in the Marne defense. Paris taxis, spurred by conscripted veteran chauffeurs and loaded with troops, helped delay the German drive on the capital.
Advertisement claims Nerviline provides rapid relief for sciatica rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and muscular pain. It states frequent applications deeply penetrates soothing irritated nerves and that thousands have proven its success at all dealers priced 5¢.
The article notes phrenologists have not satisfactorily explained why a man scratches his head when puzzled, pointing to gaps in early theories of mental processes and behavior.
Seasonal warnings urge mothers to protect kids from early flu and colds. Baby's Own Tablets are touted as preventive and curative, with dosing notes and 25 cent price from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario. Burmese new year water celebrations described briefly. Dr Thomas electric Oil pitched as simple to use for liniment or dressing with clear instructions. The piece ends with a critique of other writers publishing ideas too quickly.
Mrs. Wa. J. Tuomas of Melaval Saskatchewantestifies Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her recover from ailments common to women over two years of use. The letter promotes the medicine as a natural restorative for fatigue and lack of energy.
Hamilton figures maker John Flett asserts figs can be grown commercially in Canada after two years of trial. He notes a war era tree reached six to seven feet with a peck of fruit, larger than many U.S. crops and suitable for home use. Flett is also a noted organizer for the American Federation of Labor.
Dr and Mrs G Kingsley Noble of the American Museum of Natural History found frogs that bark like dogs and squeal like pigs on Santo Domingo expedition. They returned with giant tree frogs described as poison ivy like, and Rhinceros iguanas resembling prehistoric dinosaurs. Specimens are in the museum at 77th Street and Central Park West.
A compact ad style note touts Pape s Diapepsin as fastest relief for indigestion gases heartburn and sour stomach with immediate effect from a few tablets. Druggists sell millions of packages. Mention of hammock lore and other remedies appears in brief, fragmented form.
Diamond Dyes offers a guaranteed home dyeing method that prevents streaks spots fading or running on wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. The ad claims decades of trusted use and guidance from pharmacists to choose the correct dye for any garment.
Provincial officials estimate BC lumber payroll will top 320 million in 1922 based on 532 firms with 1921 payroll of 18.18 million and 14 500 workers. Building revival and stronger demand boost operations. many idle plants have resumed, some expanding staff. Analysts anticipate a substantial rise above 1921, with 20 million as a cautious target.
Dry air in steam heated rooms causes leaf tip desiccation in indoor plants like asparagus plumosa. The condition harms people as well, suggesting evaporative methods to raise humidity. A Civil War note lists 28,156 Union and 30,142 Confederate prisoners of war who died.
Robert J. Moore of Regina Saskatchewan says Tanlac cured his rheumatic pains and stomach troubles. He gained twenty pounds, enjoyed perfect health, and now strongly recommends Tanlac to others.
The Canadian Pacific Railway offers round trip excursion fares to Eastern Canada on sale December 1st and daily from January 1923. Fares apply from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta to Eastern Canadian points with a three month final return limit. Tickets are first class good in standard or tourist sleeping cars. Two trains depart Winnipeg: the Imperial at 9 00 am to Ottawa Montreal Quebec and Maritime points and the Toronto Express at 9 00 pm to Toronto Hamilton London and central and Western Ontario.
The name Horsa Chestnut is linked to a scar pattern on fallen leaves that resembles a horseshoe on the twig. The marks mimic nail impressions seen on a horse's shoe, explaining the tree's distinctive designation.
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