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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
5
A distinguished physician known for treating catarrh and rheumatism warns that damp climates and poor habits worsen these ailments. He cites insufficient clothing and improper eating as causes and prescribes a plant based extract mix: Fluid Extract Cascara 2 oz, Compound Syrup Saraparilla 6 oz, Plnid Extract Carriana Compound 1 oz, to be taken after meals and at bedtime.
The account describes a sequence of neighbors and townsfolk in a rural quarrel escalating into accusations and fights. Names such as Swanson, Jones, Johnston, and Boggs appear amid mentions of petty spats, crass rumors, and a general climate of discord that ends with youths and adults alike drawn into tensions.
Over the past week the McConnell settlement faced two serious acts. Arthur family carriage mishap on Shoal Lake injured Mrs. Arthur, dragged by a horse as they returned, with Mrs. Arthur treated for two hours. Young Gordie Killok sustained an ear injury from a fall, Dr. Hudson tended the wound. Central telephones are down but homes remain in contact. A sleighing party to the Hamiota rink ended with a good time reported by the youths.
The document records numerous donations to a hospital including clothing like pinafores night dresses and stockings, various foods such as meat fruit oranges and bread, and household items like an ironing board and pillowcases. Donors include Mrs FE Abbott Mr Geo Rothnic Mrs Kirk Mr Houck Mrs Cable and others with small cash contributions noted.
An old ad claims Papes Diapepsin ends stomach misery and indigestion. It promises reduced gas belching nausea and dizziness as the pill supposedly digests food and cleans the stomach, with quick relief after taking the dose.
The Drag store accepts orders for seats to Monte Christo the biggest show to visit town. Shoal Lake has been granted a village charter. A meeting last Tuesday nominated the first Mayor and council.
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