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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
3
A British house of commons bill aims to curb rent hikes and mortgage calls on small homes in munitions districts during the war. The plan targets areas with high dwelling demand and landlord exploitation, seeking relief amid wartime housing pressures. Minard's Liniment Cures Garget in Cows.
Mr H C Brewster warns at Reform club that over a third of British Columbia’s fifteen million acres are held by speculative interests. He notes similar trends in Saskatchewan and warns several million acres in the Pacific province are owned by German or German American syndicates, urging prompt inquiry.
An aspiring editor faces a practical assessment as the veteran editor tests readiness. The exchange reveals emphasis on hands on newsroom competence and judgment under pressure.
Franklin K. Lane announces that the Denver Bureau of Mines produced radium at about one-third the market price using a new cheaper method patented for public benefit. Five grains were extracted with half sent to Baltimore and New York hospitals for experimental and curative work, aiding cancer treatment amid high annual tolls.
Exhaustion from asthma described as a terrible drain on health. The ad touts Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a true remedy with a long relief record. It claims wide sale and effectiveness.
The Toronto News calls for mobilization to recruit and train volunteers while raising funds for hospitals, the Red Cross, and patriotic causes. It condemns profiteering and urges support for those who serve, quoting Lincoln on binding up the nation's wounds.
A captain questions a robber about attacking many passengers. The robber replies he carried a whisk broom to appear harmless, and passengers suspected nothing.
A House of Commons speech argues that victory in war comes from long term strength and resilience, not isolated victories. It emphasizes France and Russia as sacrifices of war, the importance of expanding and sustaining armed forces, and economic thrift at home to support Allied efforts against Germany.
The article extols Minard's Liniment for diphtheria treatment and outlines milk cleanliness tests. It urges clipping udders and keeping cows dust free, milking only dry cattle, using hooded pails, and sun-bathing utensils to ensure clean milk. Experts advocate premiums for clean production and cooperation between producers and consumers.
A Ontario woman credits Postum with curing years of nervousness numbness bilious attacks and heart flutter. After quitting coffee on a grocer’s recommendation she improves within a month color returns appetite returns and she regains strength and ability to do housework. Postum offered in cereal and instant forms with pricing.
A quotation from the North American Review attributed to Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske argues against the myth that officers seek war. He notes that, despite military training to face danger, most officers do not desire war and fear for their families, based on forty five years of experience.
An individual describes rapid relief from pleurisy like chest pain after applying Nerviline rub on the chest and ribs during a cold. The testimonial claims significant improvement within hours and recommends the 50c family bottle or 25c trial size from dealers.
A U S writer notes Greece should postpone joining the fray due to over a million citizens in Constantinople and Asiatic Turkey. He cites Armenian suffering as a caution, recounts a Constantinople Greek merchant who fears war with Turkey and hides concerns about discussing it, implying political sensitivity.
Miller's Worm Powders claim to eradicate intestinal worms in children and restore health by cleansing the digestive system. The product is urged as an acceptable medicine and an excellent remedy for parasitic infections.
A remark by C F G Masterman urges observers to focus on casualties rather than land gains. He argues Germany can be destroyed in any region and that the war's outcome depends on dwindling German manpower versus growing allied forces.
The piece argues that public mood and Parliament should stay steady and united as the war unfolds. It urges the Ministry to press on without distraction, keeping unity as the path to victory, avoiding panic or self-imploding debates.
Bureau figures show 28 major railways under receivers by end of 1914 plus about 40 minor lines. Total operated miles reach 19 449 with capitalization under 376 673 914. Notable lines include St Louis and San Francisco and Pere Marquette. overall net capitalization under 60 000 per mile.
Dr. Cc C James addresses Ontario Veterinary College on war era livestock trends. He notes Britain’s population up ten percent with cattle up four percent over twelve years, Germany four percent, Argentina population up forty but livestock down six, US cattle down thirty while population rose twenty four, Canada population up thirty four with cattle up seventeen, and meat consumption per capita higher in Canada and the US than Britain or Germany. He highlights Australians consuming about 260 pounds yearly.
Mr Bouck White recalls in Constantinople how a Turkish naval shot on a Russian port in the Black Sea sparked the war. A Young Turk minister of marine allegedly unaware of the act gasped I didn t know anything about it Enver pressed the issue for German interests.
In Land and Water Belloc argues the foe lacks new energy sources to grow munitions or manpower. He claims only one potential boost remains, the enlistment of neutral powers such as Bulgaria into the alliance.
The article describes various battlefield deceits including hidden guns on the ground, wooden dummy weapons, and new dummy trenches. Iron plates covered in canvas mimic trench parapets with grass tufts to fool the enemy, allowing soldiers to advance unseen before charging.
The Athens correspondent of the Star reports about 250000 Serbians taking refuge in Albania, including soldiers and civilians. The army reportedly keeps its mountain batteries and some field guns while many Serbian boys aged 15 to 17 travel with the army to be trained as future soldiers.
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