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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
3
Dick and Jimmy stay with their grandmother. Jimmy loudly prays aloud for Christmas presents calling on Divine Providence. Dick teases asking if he prays for gifts because the Lord is deaf, but Jimmy says Grandma is.
A dialogue at the breakfast table features Bobby and Jane debating whether Julius stole umbrellas from a rack. A side note mentions a hot day and a fat drummer missing a train, with a porter assisting a weary traveler. The piece also advertises Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a cure for rheumatism.
At a crowded theater Shaw and a friend stood near the stage when a stranger poked over Shaw's shoulder. Shaw drew his handkerchief and wiped the man's nose, patting and twisting it. The intruder exclaimed, and Shaw apologized, joking that he thought it was his own nose.
Saskatchewan plans to appoint a provincial commission to oversee municipal finance. F J James urged a cautious approach to widening Western Canadian debentures while avoiding heavy burdens on municipalities. The article notes the department’s role, risks of government guarantees, and potential shifts in London market demand as Ottawa debates provincial bond lists.
A story depicts Elihu Root correcting his office boy on asking a favor. The boy’s rough request is handled like a lesson as Root instructs him to seek leave properly, then quietly demonstrates with the boy in the chair. The boy earns fifty cents for permission to attend the ball game.
A traveller notes a farmer's horse that starts then slows and stops. The farmer says the animal is not sick or balky, but fears being told whoa and thus pauses to listen, causing repeated stoppages.
A minister meets arguing boys over a dog and a challenge to tell the biggest lie. One boy claims the one who told the biggest lie wins the dog, while another asserts he never lies. The minister admonishes them and takes the dog, ending the dispute.
A wandering doctor proclaims twenty five years of flawless results with his medicines to a rural crowd. A voice interrupts with the terse rebuttal that undermines his claims, signaling skepticism from the audience.
A lecturer on economies quipped that in some regions more men than women exist and suggested women emigrate. A young woman rose in protest and began to leave in anger, prompting the speaker to backtrack that his remark was not meant to be urgent or rushed.
In a Christmas note, a young boy explains to his mother that he has written a letter requesting two toy shops and a candy store, believing the plan covers everything by addressing matters in the mass rather than detail.
During a legislative session a man named John Case sought permission to change his first name, stating the reason simply that everyone calls him Jack.
A concise humor exchange pits a teacher and two jokers in a Sunday School setting. The punchline about Daniel in the lion’s den hints at overthinking comedy and playful wordplay about films.
The ad claims Morse's Indian Root Pills open and regulate the bowels, purify the blood, and aid digestion and headaches. It asserts effectiveness for constipation, colds, biliousness, and related ailments, presenting the pills as a full systemic remedy.
An old-fashioned advertising piece touts Nerviline as a universal remedy for backache lumbago sciatica rheumatism and various pains. It claims deep penetration fast relief and non blistering topical action with 5c and 25c bottle options from dealers.
A mother and child discuss an illegible OCR line referencing a title. The child tests abbreviations aloud and the witness states the defendant said I will make you suffer for this. He adds a quip about becoming a doctor of divinity if needed.
A fragment from a diary or comic strip shows a landlady asking about waste paper with scribbles. The scene suggests an unused note from Mr Scribbler, hinting at a writer’s unfinished work.
A traveler stands by a firehouse and asks about fires before witnessing a rapid alarm response. As the bell sounds, firemen, horses, and equipment sprint from the doors, prompting the observer to remark on the town’s readiness and contrast with other towns.
An enthusiastic attendee praises the minister’s sermon while another member derides it. The moment is marked by a crowd checking watches, with many leaving promptly at the end.
Ad seeks a steady young man to tend a garden and care for a cow in New England with a good voice and choir experience. The quirky notice highlights the animal's rare accomplishments and musical talents in a Connecticut country paper.
A cold early morning scene shows Ethel repeatedly asking for a drink. The mother insists on sleep and denies further requests, promising punishment. After a tense back and forth, the child ultimately receives a drink.
A dinner conversation centers on Francis Wilson the actor. A lady declares his life is full of ambitions and humor follows as another guest riffs on the idea of ambition. The exchange ends with an exaggerated wish to throw into an electric fan.
A tense scene unfolds as Hes warns Mariar to move a benzine can away from a blaze while Mariar challenges the warning with a quick retort about superstition.
An elderly man thanks his granddaughter for slippers and corrects his own habit, noting she will likely become a ma’am someday. The six year old responds, insisting she will grow into the title. The exchanged tones reveal a playful domestic moment.
A group of country youths in London saw a museum mummy with a card reading B.C. 87. Sam deduced the mark likely referred to a number of the motors that killed him, leaving the others puzzled by the playful clue.
In broken but precise English the singer asked for toilet powder in a western city drug store. The clerk offered scented powder, but she replied crisply that she would take it with her, a humorous glimpse of her practical character.
A playful quip shows a character noting a couple with the Ripley twins, and a second speaker admits difficulty distinguishing them. The exchange centers on romantic entanglement and social familiarity.
An advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogys Asthma Remedy as a safe, specific cure. It urges readers to obtain the preparation today to verify its claimed effectiveness and guard against future asthma episodes.
A note to a teacher from a mother excuses Johnny from school claiming he acts as timekeeper for his father. The message includes a math riddle about a four mile square field and jokes about labor and time off.
In a color free Baptist revival a fiery exortation raised fervor as attendees urged a mixed congregation to seek heaven. The preacher challenged a backslider claiming baptism, revealing he only had "dry-cleaned" immersion from the Mefodis church.
In Hartford Connecticut Mark Twain attends a clergyman's sermon. He praises it and claims a home library contains every word of it. The rector Dr Deane disputes and Twain responds by promising a dictionary, which the next day arrives with Twain's compliments.
A teacher addresses pupils on laziness and idleness. He shows a terrible picture of a habitual loafer who begs yet does nothing. A boy named John answers eagerly, and the scene ends with the phrase the baby.
An intelligent Frenchman studied the English language and noted how speed related to word spellings and meanings. He observed quick and cheap actions, as well as not eating, all tied to being fast, and nearly gave up before finding the sentence that won him a guinea prize.
The physician tells the distinguished poet not to strain the brain and forbids more work. The poet begs permission to write. the doctor laughs and allows him to write all verses he still wishes to create.
An insurance agent fills an application blank. The applicant jokes about past illness saying he had surgery but wonders if it was appendicitis or professional curiosity, eliciting a light moment.
A letter from J. G. Leslie of Dartmouth praises Minard's Liniment for fast cold cure when rubbed and inhaled, claiming it never fails to cure a cold in twenty four hours and also treats bruises and sprains. The note endorses the product and requests continued use.
The college president, once a local, spoke to his former neighbors assuring them his career had not gone to his head. He began by calling out to the audience with a casual line about not addressing them as ladies and gentlemen.
An old advertisement promises relief from chronic illness and headaches through Dr. Chase's Kidney Liver Pills claiming combined action on liver kidneys and bowels. It touts affordability at 25 cents a box and urges skeptical readers to try the remedy for renewed health.
A fragment recounts Sams dealing with Mrs Newy regarding cooking for her husband who is described as very particular about his food. The speaker notes similar behavior in her old town and that she never cooked to please him in her life.
A concise reflection on moral accountability contrasts good deeds earning legitimacy with the notion that harmful acts are enforced by police authority, suggesting caution in how justice is wielded and perceived.
Want He Wanted to Know Miss Gibson was very rich and Mp Hanna was very poor She liked him but that is all He asked if she would marry him Helen admitted she was worth millions He then proposed again but she refused Saying she only wanted to know how a man feels when he tosses two million
A vintage advertorial claims Catarrh can affect all body parts and promises a permanent cure by inhaling Catarrhozone via a inhaler. It describes relief from headaches, ear buzzing, mucus buildup, coughing and sneezing, with customer testimonials and a $1 outfit price.
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