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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
5
The article notes Warsaw’s high density due to fixed city limits set by Russian rule preventing new houses outside. A census shows a building averages about seventy inhabitants, far above London’s seven or eight per building, highlighting extreme overcrowding.
Miss Eva P Vateman of Kurgersdorf Ontario writes she recovered from heart and nerve trouble after taking Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills. She notes years of fainting spells and bed rest, then improvement after two boxes and continued benefit after about ten boxes. The T Milburn Co Limited markets the pills for 2s per box by mail or dealers. Also mentions Brazil's push to irrigate 2.6 million acres amid famine and Argentina plans to harness the Paraná Falls for electricity.
London. J H Thomas railway workers leader warns that the world risks a crash unless work output rises quickly. He urges British workers to labor two quarters harder than before the war French workers to double effort and German workers to eighteen times the prior pace. He blames Labor party troubles on internal jealousies rather than rival parties.
Public notice promotes California Syrup of Figs as the safest laxative for children. It urges mothers to look for the California label on the package and to follow the dosing directions on the bottle.
The Parson remarks that Mrs. Smithers seems cross and nearly cut him. The Friend notes the memory of the sermon at her husband’s funeral when the speaker claimed he had gone to a better home, prompting mutual embarrassment.
A humorous antiquated anecdote contrasts Minard's Liniment cures with a look at England's industry. Two miners debate the minimum wage amid price shifts for hides affecting beef profits. The piece notes hide spoilage and modern packing with specialized workers improving leather quality and farmer incomes.
The Saskatchewan Government introduces a bill to appoint a three member commission to survey a proposed water supply from the South Saskatchewan River for Regina Moose Jaw area. Major A McPherson chairs the panel which will study engineering and financial aspects and examine Dominion water rights in Alberta. If approved, locals would bear costs and a vote would be held after reporting findings.
Western Boards of Trade plan a federated Western Canada Board of Trade to unite action in boosting the region. Winnipeg and Brandon boards have accepted, with other Western cities showing favor. A convention to discuss definite action may be called soon. A resolution for public ownership of water power in Canadian waterways was moved by W. M. German and seconded by J. L. Brown.
An adjustable handle on a new saw enables easier horizontal cuts. The design improves grip and control for accurate crosswise and level plunges during woodwork.
An old remedial advertisement touts a warmth giving congestion scattering circulation stimulating external remedy for lumbago sprains strains stiffness headaches and bruises. It promises quick relief with medical efficacy and suggests asking a druggist for the product by name and keeping it handy for the family. Prices listed 35c 70c and 1.40 made in Canada.
Italian papers publish Guglielmo Marconi saying the United States leads in wireless invention while China, though backward, already uses wireless radios to link cities and rural areas. He predicts wireless phones will replace present systems this year with lower costs and fewer outages from weather. Tuberculosis among miners drops after electric power reaches South African gold mines.
A Canadian Government trade report notes British toy buyers face high prices and limited quality. It predicts German competition will target cheaper toys, while Canadian manufacturers can expand sales in the better class segment of the English market.
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic for nervous debility and related symptoms. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Jenny Marr of Port Rowan who says eight boxes restored her health. Pills are available through dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
The Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Association faces a tough start yet farmers remain determined. Only four rural municipalities have withdrawn, leaving 120 that continue to rely on municipal hail insurance on the assessment plan, hoping for future reserves after years of difficulties.
A dated letter from B Livesque of St Joseph Aug 18 1900 describes a 13 year old girl injured in a sleigh accident. Four bottles of Minard's Liniment allegedly cured her elbow pain which had persisted for three years, with no trouble for two years since treatment.
Government-inspected packing houses slaughtered 2 332 490 hogs last year, up 72 000 from the prior year, with gains from Ontario and Quebec while Western numbers fell. Jamaica ginger has always demanded more than twice the price of others, even before prohibition. An acre under favorable conditions can yield up to four thousand pounds. Encouragement to be active but cautious in actions.
A Canadian Trade Commission official will tour Western Canada in January and February to observe provincial products for domestic and export markets. The Calgary Herald editorial calls the survey groundbreaking and valuable for investors, noting Western Canada’s growing manufacturing potential and the need for more plants.
Saskatchewan figures from the Saskatchewan Automobile League show $221,435,184 invested in automobiles and 54,754 cars in the province. Upkeep and running expenses totaled about $48,246,170 in 1919, reflecting a prosperous agricultural region. The text adds a maxims-like advisory about arguing with elderly men or women.
A Wisconsin man showcases a device operated by pushing it across fields. Insects hop onto a polished surface and slip between rollers that crush them. The article also notes that charcoal is insoluble in water.
A short note describes headaches and body pains from colds relieved by LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets. It mentions a single Bromo Quinine and E. W. GROVE’S signature on the box. Also notes a gas engine driven brick cleaning machine and a fact about U S rainfall.
Northern Ontario gold mines receive an $4 per ounce premium due to an 18 percent price advantage in the United States. At Hollinger Mine producing about $24,300 daily, the $3.70 per ounce premium adds roughly $136,738.12 each month and about $1,640,857.50 annually in net revenue.
The world’s greatest iodine works are located in Chili, producing about 400 thousand pounds each year, highlighting the city’s pivotal role in the chemical industry.
An old advertisement style health column urges older adults to adopt the army setting up exercise and dumbbell routines. It prescribes hot water each morning, occasional laxatives, and frequent uric acid relief with Anure Tablets sold by druggists. It cites Dr. Pierce and Dr. Strauss and promotes Anure as more potent than lithia.
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