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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
6
An old advertisement describes Na Dra Co Syrup of Linseed Licorice and Chlorine as a remedy for persistent coughing. It claims to stop coughing, restore sleep, and treat the underlying cold, with doses for children and adults and availability through a druggist at 25 cents or a bottle.
A humorous anecdote recalls Mark Twain enduring a chatty barber who asks to retell his stories. Twain declines further recounting saying he can remember every word. The scene highlights Twain’s wit and swift-eyed humor in a barber shop encounter.
An advertisement touts a so called remedy by Foy Chetey and Co of Toledo Ohio claiming a cure for disease with internal consumption of a tonic. The copy promises dramatic results and offers one hundred dollars for any failure, urging readers to send for testimonials and circulars advertising the product.
A Highlander fell into a river and managed to swim to shore after a fierce fight. The minister remarked that Providence aided him, to which the man replied that Providence was good but he was also very clever.
The liver kidneys and bowels must be kept active to ensure health and proper digestion. Maintain balanced diet and regular exercise to support internal organs and overall well being.
An old advertisement extols Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as a quick remedy for liver and kidney sluggishness, constipation, and digestive discomfort caused by rich foods and lack of exercise. It claims rapid bowel action and overall bodily renewal, detailing price and distributor Bates & Co in Toronto.
Fragmentary text discusses doing duty with help from adh interests and highest truth in the soul. The passage emphasizes commitment to moral aims and personal integrity guiding action.
In Atchison Globe style quip, a shopper notes Minard's Liniment curing distemper with skeptical humor. A traveler remarks that four men register their names and marvel at prior writers who signed ahead, highlighting travel lore and old newspaper whimsy.
A quirky Irish anecdote retells a boast about Home Rule, mingling jokes on Ireland, Britain, and a boastful naval line. The speaker, styled as a son of Erin, mocks the idea that foreign powers could influence Irish policy, ending with pride in a grand navy.
The Winnipeg festival week features English actor Fortes Robertson in The Peasing of a Third Floor Back, his first Winnipeg engagement with a renowned company. Gertrude Elliott and a premier Broadway New York cast accompany him, with full scenic equipment. Other high quality attractions will precede and follow the main performance at the Walker Theatre.
The Grand Trunk Railway announces 98 of 150 contracted stations are now open with 27 under construction and remaining to be completed in spring. Flag stations will be staffed year round by married, heat supplied employees living on site, in exchange for keeping stations ready and welcoming passengers.
The Scientific American notes a two ton order of powdered milk for Dr Maweson’s Antarctic voyage and highlights Australasia a growing supplier. Shackleton and Professor David parties relied on it. New Zealand powder helps infant food, sterilized and shelf stable.
A distraught caller confronts a railroad superintendent about a dog killed on the tracks. The railroad refuses compensation, arguing the dog’s owner failed to keep it tied. The ex-owner insists on payment, offering a small sum but no resolution is reached.
Aaging medical voices warn birds spread disease and even canaries may shed infection. Parrots suffer psittacose and may pass it to owners. The Academy laments life now too complex for the average reader as bacilli invade books carpets clothes and even our breathing air.
Henry Wallace, Des Moines president of the National Conservation Congress, urges scientific farming to transform barren land into fertile fields. He cites a farmer once told by a city man there were no fish in a river, implying practical migration from old methods to modern science.
In Germany meirchaum pipes are widely used and prepared in a shed for coloring. The bowl is soaked first in stallow then wax to leave a wax coating and a high polish. A Deercau pipe should be smoked slowly at first and cooled between bowls to keep wax on the bowl. Do not smoke a new pipe outdoors in extreme cold.
Reflections on memory and the need to forget past disappointments. A letter from Seattle praise highlights Grand Trunk Pacific Railway service with high regard for equipment and comfort. Another federal traveler commends the Western route as picturesque and comfortable.
An English work house inmate left behind a bag with jewelry and a bank note for 300 pounds stored 25 years ago. The honest finder notified the deceased’s relatives in Cardiff of the discovery.
A museum scientist notes remains of mastodon found in an iceberg and a Chicago man quips about cold storage as an old idea. The public mood around woman suffrage is described as indifferent, with many maintaining a go it alone stance.
A man charged with stealing two sheep from Sir Garnet Fitz-Maurice claims he found the animal straying on the road and intended to drive it home. The lordship notes the brand marks on the sheep, while the accused jokes about misreading them as a sign of good fat mutton.
A train bound for Arizona is boarded by robbers who search pockets of passengers. A New York travelling salesman conman negotiates a 2 percent discount before losing $4 to the thief. In a separate scene a bar window shows football results and a man brings in a wounded youth, joking to keep him until he recovers.
Laura Huallo asserts she helped with a game caddying for her father but claims he did not acknowledge her contributions. She describes prior walks with her father and expresses frustration at lack of recognition.
A reader quotes a sentiment about Bridge providing purpose and daily focus, describing the game as a fascinating, life filling pursuit that occupies every waking moment. The exchange highlights a deep passion for bridge as more than a pastime.
A lawyer in Missouri after fifteen years of patient toil claims to craft the most beautiful opals from silica. The iridescence is described as unsurpassed and great things are anticipated from the new discovery.
A beginner skater loses balance and clings to a fashionable lady, who scolds him for rough behavior. He apologizes and explains the situation, claiming she is not his wife in a witty exchange at the rink.
A Boer War veteran, whose arms were shot off, applied for a job where a sign said No Hands Wanted. He told the foreman he had seen the notice and explained he could not work elsewhere because he had no hands, suggesting he would be suitable for the position.
An unusual ad page features self serving quips about cures and wealth. It includes claims for Holloways Corn Cure and Minards Liniment with testimonials from G&G Dustan of Halifax dated September 21 1905.
King George the younger days visits Canada with the Duke of Clarence. In a Quebec bar, the prince ignores elder guests and dances with young ladies. His brother rebukes him, but the prince replies that there are two of them and he will sing God Save Your Grandmother while he dances with the girls.
In a humorous exchange, Jones plans to move to a better locality while Smith stays. The punchline reveals the Pope owns the costliest chair in the world, made of solid silver and priced at $96,459.
The article reports that private dwelling houses in Great Britain total 724 million, indicating a large housing stock. It highlights the scale of residential property and implies significance for housing totals and economic context.
A collage of quips and advertisements appears with jokes about learning to drive a car, a pitch for Parmelee's Vegetable Pills for women's digestive health, a gag about a revolver, a quip on BromO Quinine, a brief author jab about a prima donna, and a domestic moment with Clubbson returning home at five.
Before 1720 mustard existed only coarsely ground. A Durham woman named Clements ground mustard seed in a mill and refined it, keeping the secret for years and supplying most of the kingdom. George Stamps popularized the style with royal-initialed containers. The Durham variety became known as Duhan mustard.
The advertisement targets men troubled by indigestion, claiming the pills improve concentration and relieve distress. It promises great excellence if directions are followed and asserts the product will do all that is claimed.
The passage argues wisdom comes not from denying nearby joys but from growing wiser as we move beyond them, abandoning present pleasures gradually as understanding deepens. It emphasizes internal growth over harsh self denial.
A suitor in the retail line offers to guarantee proper care for a daughter. He asks the guardian, “Will you take care of her in good style?” The guardian answers with conditional terms, referencing a guarantee or return of goods.
The Rev. Anna Shaw places Eve at number one in a list of the World's Twenty Greatest Women. The piece humorously notes a married man choosing a partner might still prioritize his own wife among the top names.
Fragmentary quotes show Smithers asking about Billy Hardaut and Binks mentioning his son’s war troop college. The text offers no clear event, outcome, or identifyable actions to report.
In parts of rural England peasants fear elves and witches steal babies and swap them with elfin offspring. Once a child is believed switched, witches lose power. families rush to baptize infants as soon as possible to protect them.
In a Vienna theatre a woman after the first act requested a refund arguing that removing her hat forced her to hold it on her knees and blocked her own view of the stage.
A wry exchange frames a historical quip on affection and betrayal. The servant recalls a final mistress, who claimed satisfaction only after the parting, underscoring witty social commentary on love and loyalty.
An advertisement touts Pinex as the fastest and surest cough remedy. It claims immediate relief for a deep seated cough within 24 hours, describes a 16 ounce home-made syrup preparation, and promises money back if not effective. The copy notes popularity in the U S and Canada and emphasizes the genuine product with a guarantee and dealer details.
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