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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1926
Page
2
A large consignment of silver foxes passed through Montreal with over half a gallion dollars value. Most foxes were headed to France for breeding. More than 66 crates carried the animals in special steel cars. one car load of 123 foxes, from Manitoba, went to Boulogne, France.
A provincial digest notes Canada's solid 1925 progress with lower unemployment, firmer prices, rising exports, and stronger railways. It highlights renewed world peace prospects, immigration recovery, and planned large settlements as 1926 promises further development and prosperity.
A newly introduced Turkish assembly bill would fine any Turkish citizen two to twenty dollars per offence for speaking languages other than Turkish. It makes Turkish the compulsory language to be spoken, aiming to prevent Greek Armenian and Jewish Spanish origin communities from forming separate life. The finance commission has been examining proposed new tare.
The proposal would impose on unmarried men a fivefold poll tax relative to married men, signaling a shift in taxation policy affecting bachelors.
Report from Dallas Texas describes crop failures and famine tied to Mennonite colonization efforts in Mexico. Family states they are returning to Manitoba while others left the Rio Grande colony and most members look to return north. Exodus from Canada to the south occurred about two years ago.
A new central council for international touring formed in Paris aims to ease road travel across nations. Germany was admitted as a member by a 15 to 7 vote, with government delegates and touring club representatives to shape travel schemes for the first international conference. A light note ends with a quip about vacation indolence.
Vice Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey has been honored with the Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George for overseas service. As comptroller and treasurer to the Prince of Wales for five years, he has accompanied the heir apparent on extensive travels. Further global tours are anticipated, with Brazil and other South American nations key to British trade.
The site and contents of Madame Tussaud's Waxworks Museum will be offered for sale soon. The fire last March damaged the building except for one wing, but many figures remain in perfect condition. John Tussaud, descendant of the founder, hopes to stay on in service to the new owner.
A traditional plea about a woman's endless household labor and strain, claiming thin watery blood causes fatigue and dizziness. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a reliable blood enriching tonic, touting a testimonial from Mrs Mary Nolan of Lindaw Sask and offering purchase by mail from The Jor Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Western wheat markets and farm produce groups plan a joint conference in Winnipeg under a central selling agency. Delegates from cooperative movements in America will attend with guests from Australia and Britain. The event, postponed from November 12 due to late arrivals, aims to coordinate farm trade policy.
The account describes First Colony In Britain In Essex County as the earliest Roman settlement in Britain dated to 28 B.C. It notes successive destructions and rebuildings by Britons Danes and Saxons, and its incorporation during Queen Marys reign.
A common infant complaint is worms and the most effective treatment cited is Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator. The ad-like claim presents a medical remedy attributed to a named product and promoter.
Local court dismisses the charge of stealing Col. Julep's chickens after questions about witnesses. Uncle Moose denies prior theft and says there were no witnesses.
London readers learn a massive tunnel is being bored beneath the Thames to connect Kennington and Charing Cross rail lines. Final drilling soon will finish the bed path with 27009 tons of cast iron for lining, work from both river banks ensuring precise linking before lining next year.
In Canada two representatives from Missin Flour Mills and Mitsui Gratin Company of Tokio met Winnipeg grain dealers to discuss a possible purchase of 150,000 tons of wheat and the potential to open branch offices in Vancouver where most buying is conducted.
A brief note praises Minard’s ointment for bruises and urges daily room ventilation to improve home atmosphere. Fresh air circulates faster than stale air, aiding warming and comfort.
Central Council of the Canadian Red Cross Society in Toronto authorized a five thousand dollar grant to the Canadian Tuberculosis Association to support ongoing demonstrations to eradicate tuberculosis. The Junior Red Cross report notes 3906 branches and 102,242 members, highlighting the branch's new schoolroom influence. Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy is promoted as a proven aid for asthma with claims of stopping choking and night attacks, recommending trials to prove its value.
Art critic Dr Ludwig Burchard identifies a painting of St Theresa as a genuine Rubens executed in Antwerp after Rubens returned from Rome. He traces the work to the Schwarzzenberg collection in Vienna since the late 1600s and says it resurfaced in a private collection after being regarded lost for over two centuries.
In Paris a pictorial supplement to The World's Health highlights the Saskatchewan Red Cross stamp among emblems of Red Cross work worldwide. The feature aims to counter propaganda using the Red Cross emblem by showcasing commendable efforts of genuine relief organizations.
Citizens of North Battleford approved a bylaw to change the city name by a clear majority. Eight hundred twenty ratepayers voted. eight hundred sixty favored the change. The effort arose from mail misdirection between North Battleford and Old Battleford. No new name plan has been advanced yet.
All sugar beets grown in the Brooke Alta district during the past season have been dug and shipped to the new sugar beet factory at Raymond. The experiment has proven a definite success with beets able to be raised here at a profit.
Rudolf Kruby known as the Hartford king of beggars was arraigned after a recent court appearance for fighting. He stated he would prefer to earn his bread honestly by begging rather than turn to burglary, claiming he can ask for alms in ten languages.
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