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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
6
The piece argues that municipal and school board elections in Western provinces attract little public enthusiasm despite handling vitally important local duties. It urges citizens to engage actively in these elections to secure capable candidates and strong local governance.
The article urges ongoing citizen involvement beyond elections to support municipal and school boards, stressing constructive criticism, vigilant enforcement of laws, and the development of a strong community spirit. It links public health, education, and postwar reforms to local governance and resilience.
Prince Ratibor and staff of the German embassy are expected to depart Madrid around mid January and relocate to Switzerland. The French government has arranged safe conduct for their journey through French territory.
Tuskegee report notes sixty two lynchings across the United States in 1918. The record compiles incidents by location and date, reflecting a grim period of racial violence in American history.
Germans fear wartime tax plans will extract about eighty billion marks from war profits and expand public levies. A Berne report cited by Sud Deutsche Zeitung notes a decree detailing the tax within two weeks and warns Allies will press further, diminishing national wealth and hitting citizens.
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone a ether compound as a quick painless remedy for corns. A few drops applied to tender corn stop soreness and dry it up lifting the corn out without inflaming surrounding skin. A quarter ounce costs little and can remove hard or soft corns or calluses, seen as welcomed with the rise of high heels.
An enormous deficiency in European food animals occurred in four war years due to hampered production and army consumption. Estimates show cattle down 28.08 million, sheep 54.5 million, hogs 32.425 million, totaling 115.005 million. Canada’s 1918 live stock totaled 12.3 million. Britain’s usual imports and Canada’s 1918 exports for beef pork butter and eggs are listed.
Disturbances continue in Constantinople with great fires reported in the Parmakkapol quarter of Pera across the Golden Horn from the city proper. Observers note widespread disorder and ongoing clashes as authorities seek to restore order.
Internal parasites in the stomach and bowels sap vitality and hinder growth. A child’s life and a mother’s peace can be saved by Mler's Worm Powders, a remedy claimed to kill worms in any form.
In the Dusseldorf district striking miners fought soldiers guarding mines. The clash left several killed and wounded before troops surrounded and arrested the miners.
A Paris dispatch to the Daily Mail reports that King George and Queen Mary assured President Wilson the Prince of Wales would visit the United States during his forthcoming trip to British possessions. The claim appears in London and follows diplomatic excitement over royal travel.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson questions aircraft as aid to Arctic exploration and favors submarine potential. He notes planes have limited cruising radius around 2,500 miles, making trans polar flights dangerous until longer-range craft exist. The submarine, with greater range, could surface for observation and navigate beneath summer ice up to about 120 feet thick.
Advertises a worm treatment claiming to strengthen children by removing intestinal parasites. Presents a medical claim for a product used to combat parasitic infections in kids.
The war office announced that Japanese reservist troops on the Siberian front will be recalled.
A testimonial from Mrs. J. J. Bunyan of Filot Butte Sask recounts severe nervous shock with weakness, insomnia, and tremors. She credits Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills, taken six boxes, with restoring energy and appetite. Pills cost 50c a box or are mailed by The Milburn Co. Limited Toronto.
Berlin reports indicate large Italian troop concentrations near Innsbruck Austria aimed at countering Bolshevik influence in southern Germany. If unrest spreads to Munich region, Italian forces may advance to occupy the area.
Sir Edward Kemp, Canada overseas minister, reports 535000 soldiers to return to Canada by January end. The flow includes 15000 in November and 20000 in December and January, with 17500 from France among the January group. After February 1, about 30000 monthly return pace expected. British authorities may demobilize two Canadian corps divisions soon.
Paris reports a liberal cabinet favorable to the Allies has been organized in Constantinople after the dissolution of the Turkish chamber. The move signals ongoing Allied influence in the Ottoman government.
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as useful both internally for coughs sore throat croup and chest pains and externally for colic and other ailments. It claims high curative qualities and notes the bottle is inexpensive and handy to keep at hand.
Central News despatch from Amsterdam reports mobs pillaging stores in Frankfort with authorities unable to stop them. Troops in the city refused to fire on the rioters as unrest spreads.
R T Lowery recalls meeting Billy Williamson in Nakusp and again in San Diego. The Calgary-born eye surgeon earned about $90 000 in seven years in California. Lowery laments his death from acute pneumonia in Los Angeles and vows to visit his grave with flowers, praising their enduring friendship.
Dr. Harry Tanner, advocate of fasting for longevity, died at 91 after nearly a year of illness at a country hospital in San Diego. His theory that health and long life depend on long fasting periods drew attention years ago.
Lu Cheng-Chiang, China’s foreign minister and head of its peace delegation, arrived in New York en route to Paris and stated that Beijing will demand the return of Kiao Chow and a readjustment of international trade relations to place China on an equal footing with other nations.
Allied representatives reportedly decide neutral states will not be admitted to the peace conference. Neutrals may file claims to belligerents, to be referred to a special body. Neutrals may participate in deliberations for the foundation of a league of nations.
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