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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
3
Puck notes a plan to marry two men to reform him. Frances asks who he is and Flora mentions Bond has grown mischievous and unruly, with friends saying he is becoming quite nervey.
A witty dialogue unfolds as Miss Goldie declares she would not marry for a million dollars while Mr Hunter counters that the reverse is true, highlighting a sharp clash over marriage and value.
The Prince Charlotte will operate a round northern run starting June 8 1917 offering three trips between Victoria Vancouver and Skagway. The BC Coast Service lists 17 round trips for the summer aboard the Princess Charlotte Alice and Sophia with strong east coast demand and advance bookings planned.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the Toledo firm will pay $100 for each incurable catarrh case. The document, dated December 6, _AD_, is notarized by A W. Gifterson. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts through the blood to mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipation are advertised.
A United States correspondent reports that about 1500 Germans perished in an explosion at Fort Douaumont on May 17. Bodies were piled from floor to ceiling in subterranean galleries during bombardment, with many killed by shock or fumes and no clear cause for the blast.
A Vancouver World opinion argues church and secular papers show similar bias and human limits. The piece laments the impossibility of a perfect newspaper and notes editors, both clerical and lay, are guided by critics seeking improvement.
A humorous tale describes a dealer showing a genuine alligator skin satchel to an old lady. She questions authenticity while the dealer insists on the skin’s genuineness, citing a shot alligator and soil as proof.
Mrs Gibbs asks about Mrs Ward while claiming she looks younger than her daughter. Mrs Bates counters by noting she was watching the daughter's reaction, turning a simple compliment into a lighthearted exchange about appearances.
The United States sold nearly two billion dollars in goods to the United Kingdom in 1916, making the UK the top customer. France vastly increased purchases to over one billion, Canada reached six hundred million, and neutrals in Northern Europe also bought more than in 1915. Japan, Cuba, China, Russia, and South America each posted notable gains or totals, with varying shifts from the prior year.
A collection of historical and satirical quotes contrasts a claim that Minards Liniment cures diphtheria with wartime rhetoric. It cites Bismarck defending German actions in 1870s battles and criticizes leaders who manipulate youth and labor, ending with a quip about a boy’s future as a captain of industry.
Uncertainty remains about what triggers asthma yet a proven remedy from Dr. J. D. Kellogg is cited as freeing a generation of sufferers. Dust, flowers, grain and other irritants are blamed as potential causes while the remedy is marketed as widely available everywhere.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal advertisement extols rice as inexpensive and efficient. It claims four pounds fill a quarter, compares rice value to beef and flour, laments polishing and whitening of grains, and urges rice with sweet potatoes and molasses as a thrifty diet for global populations.
A young lady asks about wedding fashion and a male shopwalker replies that tastes differ but he prefers a white bridal dress. The dialogue frames early 20th century attitudes toward bridal color choices and gendered fashion guidance.
In the Peace River region of northern Alberta a creamery will be established at Grande Prairie and is slated to begin operations by next spring. The move addresses past butter shortages and supply gaps, leveraging the district's potential for mixed farming and dairying as population grows.
A dialogue contrasts generations in forming character, stating modern pace speeds up virtue or vice, claiming it now takes one generation to produce a parasite.
The New York Sun laments the reemergence of slavery in Europe, condemning the overthrow of modern safeguards and the suffering of all ages. It questions American indifference to European liberty and calls for restoration of freedom despite opposing powers.
Gentlemen I received great benefit from Minard's Liniment during a severe La Grippe attack and have repeatedly proven its effectiveness in inflammation. Signed W A Hutchinson.
A commentary argues beef faces high costs and lags other foods in value. It claims beef cannot be adulterated cheaply with inferior materials, highlighting price and quality concerns.
The ad proclaims numerous cures from Holloway's Corn Cure and asserts it possesses a power not found in other preparations.
An elderly man enters a life insurance office and requests coverage. When asked his age he says ninety four. The company refuses noting age. He retorts that statistics show fewer die after ninety four than before it.
Japanese celluloid toy makers push full capacity to meet demand from Australia, England, India, China, Hong Kong and the United States as German toy production shifts to munition works and supplies grow scarcer.
An ad touts Dr Williams' Pink Pills as a quick way to restore rich red blood and health. It claims anemia causes tiredness and pain, promises cure from the first dose, and cites Mrs. Alex Gillis of Glenville Nova Scotia praising the pills. Available through dealers or by mail from Brockville Ontario at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
The Dominion Irrigation Department reports Coaldale district yields 26 to 31 bushels per acre in 1915. Artificial watering boosted land value as moisture from irrigation and rain proved effective. The Bow river supply serves 223000 acres. J S Dennis and the Alberta Irrigation Company shaped early systems. Lethbridge area irrigation totals about 130000 acres with 73000 irrigated. Calgary News Telegram.
Uncle Eben tells Washington Star there is no excuse for not hustling to pay off the mortgage. The remark reflects rural speech and a straightforward view on financial responsibility amid hardship.
The Commission for Relief in Belgium distributed about 227 million dollars in goods with US contributions of 10 million dollars, or 4.3 percent. Gifts per person varied by country. Canadians about 18 cents, New Zealand 2.34 dollars, Tasmania 6.25 dollars.
The advertisement proclaims Miller's Worm Powders grind stomachic and intestinal worms into powder that passes unnoticed and without discomfort. It claims the medicine is painless, strengthens the infant stomach, and acts as a tonic while serving as an effective vermifuge for children.
An American guest describes a Chinese tea ritual, noting handleless cups and a proper brew. He explains adding the right tea leaves to a hot pot, pouring over boiling water, infusing three to five minutes, then straining into a new pot to serve.
The provincial government plans to name new townships after major battles where Canadian soldiers fought, proposing names like Ypres Courcelette St Julien Langemarck Festubert. Natural landmarks in these townships to bear names of noted fallen heroes.
Landlady reports Mr. Wuzzy woke an hour ago drank his bath and then went back to bed in a terse London notes style update.
The prompt asks for a piping hot cup to start youngsters’ day at school, implying a simple, comforting morning beverage. It emphasizes a warm routine to energize children before lessons.
Experts in education medicine and nutrition endorse Postum as a nourishing hot drink for kids noting it avoids tea and coffee. Widespread use by thoughtful parents underscores its appeal and how well it satisfies the child's need for a hot beverage.
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