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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
2
An advertisement touts Zam-Buk as a remedy for piles and various skin ailments. It claims cures after multiple boxes and cites a testimonial from F. Atrides of Saint Catharines Ontario. The copy warns against imitations and notes price and availability from Zam-Buk Co. Toronto.
A child is reported to have eaten a raw bacon piece, prompting alarm from a parent who corrects the misheard danger and calls for calm as Maria reacts with horror.
An exchange notes Briggine’s unusual workflow. He works ten minutes then ponders for an hour and a quarter, reflecting on the task between bursts. This pattern highlights a deliberate pacing approach that shapes his creations.
Mothers report Baby's Own Tablets are the safest medicine for teething and minor ailments in babies, claiming no harmful narcotics are involved. A Ontario mother testimonial endorses the product as best during teething. The Dr Williams Medicine Co markets the 25 cent boxes through dealers and direct.
A dated testimonial from J. G. Leslie of Thurtmouth praising Minard's Liniment Co. Limited product after 90 years of use. He states inhaling the liniment cures a cold in 24 hours and claims it is best for bruises and sprains with frequent rubbing.
A man with a prominent upper lip red hair and freckles hired a boot at Purnet Woods Park last summer. He cruised the lake for almost an hour then cried I lest my watch overboard and pointed to a boat notch where it went over. The exchange with a watchman framed the odd caper noted by the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Skeleton found in the forest near Perleberg is believed to be Benjamin Bathurst, the British envoy to Vienna who vanished after leaving the posting station in 1809. He feared French patrols and poison attempts, and his coat and breeches were later discovered. the case has haunted historians for years.
The famous K C Sir Edward Carson is known for strong fighting qualities both in politics and sport. From Dublin school days he showed pugilistic tendencies, captained cricket, won all round athletics, and once pursued a career as an architect before turning to law and public life.
Dr. A. S. Estey of Calgary explains the name Kennebecasis tracing its origin to a man named Oasis who settled in St. John New Brunswick. A Scotch visitor later seeks him and, guided by a local, questions if Casis is the same person, remarking in dialect that this cannot be Casis.
The report notes equality of arm strength is common in both sexes but appears about twice as often with women as with men. It also states that most men and women are stronger in their right arm than in their left, with the sternier sex showing this bias.
When the kettle cover is raised the boiling water appears surrounded by a white steam cloud not present before. The cloud forms from sudden vapor cooling. In a fully sealed glass boiler or one with only a narrow vapor outlet the space above the water remains transparent and looks empty.
A tramp arrives at a gentleman and says he traveled far after being told by friends that the man is kindly disposed toward travelers in need. The man questions the rumor and asks if the tramp will return the same way, noting the chance of being contradicted if he leaves.
A fragment discusses Shilohs Cure and local opinion makers the Rubbernecks who attend weddings funerals and determine if attire or performances are flattering It also mentions the Atchison Globe and a courtroom remark by a judge warning disruption will lead to expulsion and homeward order
A fragment from Tit-Bit a humorous line about a liniment claim and a boy named Pete debating helping his family. The garbled passage references a home scene and a dialogue about remedies and care.
A Bank of England deficit of one hundred pounds triggers a midnight search. The telegraph and ship Mercator clash with steam as a Southampton box, heavier by the weight of a missing cover, reveals the errant cargo. The ship is stopped, boxes weighed, and the loss identified then corrected.
The article marvels at Johannesburg's rapid growth from a mining center to a bustling city within twenty years. It notes a settled population near a quarter of a million, rapid municipal development, and a unique suburban arrangement for black domestics with dedicated trains. It attributes success to the city’s high elevation on a 40 mile ridge, 6,000 feet above sea level, and its nine hours of daily sunshine in a mild climate.
Sir Newton Moore, a Western Australia native aged forty, is appointed Agent-General in London. His career follows the path of predecessor Sir C. H. Rason, moving from surveyor and railway work to mayor of Banbury, then Parliament at thirty four and Premier at thirty five.
Conway Davenport, a Dunedin jewelry stock taker, was dismissed then bought a revolver and shot himself in the head. He went to a tram, returned to town, and was taken to the hospital where surgeons found two bullets lodged in his skull. Both bullets were removed and recovery seemed possible.
A pompous traveller mockingly explains a German invention that can ruin a fly’s grip on glass. E G Tillotson vows to install the machine to stop a troublesome home fly, prompting quiet for the rest of the journey in Cleveland Press style.
An old time advertisement claims GIN PILLS cure back pain kidney trouble and weakness with testimonials from seniors. It cites Mr Samuel Martin of Strathroy Ontario who reportedly improved after three boxes and offers a sample box and a two dollar fifty cent price per box.
An OCR fragment shows an advertisement claiming Shilohs Cure Quickly stops coughs and heals throat and lungs for 25 cents. The text includes a quip about a sister's tardy appearance and notes Holloway's Corn Cure for blemishes. Also features brief, humorous quotes from other papers about dogs and bushels.
A vintage advert claims eczema is not fatal though worsening with cold and damp conditions. It touts Dr Chase's Ointment as offering rapid relief and healing after several days of use. A Ontario testimony attests to long suffered eczema finally cured by the ointment. Boxes sold by Edman and Co. in Toronto.
A compact chronicle traces John Harris as the first encyclopaedist, noting his London life, the Marine Coffee House with sunrise water gruel, and Harris’s pauper’s death. The piece shifts to a engagement scene and ends with an advertisement for Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup promising relief from cold germs and urging its use.
A long list of Canadian titles includes Peres baronets and knights such as Jarons De Blaquiere Haliburton Mount Stephen Strathcona and Baroness Macdonald. It also names Sir Edward Clouston Sir Wm Johnson Sir John Robinson and many others with Knights Grand Cross and Knights Commander honors across St Michael and St George and Victorian Order.
A historical note outlines tree etiquette and preservation norms. It warns against tying horses to trees, carving initials, stripping bark, or cutting hardwood saplings for fishing poles. It advises bamboo poles as substitutes and condemns actions that harm aging landmark trees regarded as public goods.
A street tale recalls a harsh city where a man from the back district complains that passersby with a big car won't give a ride without charging a nickel, painting locals as mean. The vignette captures town mood and rough humor through a blunt, colorful voice.
A dialogue scene shows Mr Billus demanding what Maria has done to his razor. Maria claims she only sharpened it after shaving, asking if the action is all right. The exchange hints at domestic tension and a humorous misunderstanding.
A humorous exchange about funding a wife’s trip through pawning a dress suit. The dialogue contrasts devotion with financial squeeze as the husband aims to support his spouse’s travels.
The speakers joke about giving and taking advice. One says the other asks for guidance yet ignores it, while the other admits daily doubt before seeking counsel on what not to do. The exchange highlights hesitation and self-doubt in choices.
Prudish dialogue from the New York Sun shows Priscilla telling John Alden he may speak for himself after their marriage. He hurried to seize the last chance to speak, signaling a pivotal moment before the wedding.
A fragmentary exchange hints at domestic friction over water temperature. The quoted speaker mocks another’s habit of offering suggestions while the other person reacts with disdain to being challenged. The line conveys a clash in daily life.
Railroads seek competent men for firemen and brakemen with wages 150 to 150 monthly. No strike, promotions to conductors or engineers. Over 1000 positions filled monthly from Railroad Employing Headquarters. Address 27 Beeree Street, Brooklyn.
In a Cleveland Leader note, two men named Jim and Bill prepared pistols in a staged duel over a woman. On entering, a shocked bystander learned neither weapon was loaded and both suitors remained sober as the scene unfolded.
An old advertisement touts PAZ OINTMENT promising cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee from the druggist. The ad emphasizes rapid relief and refund if not cured within the stated period.
In a dialogue from Der Floh, Blanche fears Edward marries for her 100000 crown inheritance. Edward insists love would prevail regardless of the fortune, claiming her uncle’s wealth changes nothing in his feelings.
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