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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
3
Montana Experiment Station Bulletin advises thorough poultry house cleaning twice a year. Remove straw, brush walls and roof, scrape floor, wash with boiling water if available, then apply white wash or coal tar dip. A wash formula uses 412 gallons water, 1 quart cresol, 1 quart kerosene.
Mrs Greener expresses horror at a football scene while her daughter consoles that the injured player is already unconscious. The Boston Transcript quote captures a spectator’s blunt fear and a young observer’s calm assessment.
The London Daily Mail remarks that Allied mobility and recovery hinge on sea control. It argues Britain’s navy kept the war from ending quickly, preventing disaster on land and enabling transport of 13 million troops and vast material, while blocking German trade and protecting merchant shipping.
A Dartmouth reader praises Minard's Liniment, claiming 25 years of use and noting it cures a cold in the head within 24 hours. The letter also asserts effectiveness for bruises and sprains and urges continued use.
Mrs Bates recounts a daylight encounter off Folkestone with a German submarine and a seaplane, the sudden crowd response and landward pursuit. She recalls two submarine attacks on her return voyage, a Zeppelin downed in London, and the public spirit of English women and refugees aiding the war effort.
A Detroit Free Press quip shows a soldier describing life in the army as lacking glory after six weeks of service. The remark satirizes early military routine and discipline.
The issue of exporting milk from Canada to the United States has been raised with the United States Food Administration for consideration and action.
Londoners cope with air raids by music in shelters and streets. A street organ played Soldiers of the King with defiant tone, recalling Soldiers of the Queen from the South African era. Later, voices and a piano sang Hold the Fort, showing steadfast resolve.
The London Daily Mail warns that German colonies, if reestablished after a British naval defeat, would be bases for pirate submarines. It condemns German plans that treat natives as beasts, citing forced labor in Southwest Africa and prohibitions on native horse ownership, contrasting with allied belief in human freedom and individual rights.
Overstudy and lack of exercise can lead to a pale thin child. Ensure outdoor activity, adequate sleep, and avoid overstudy. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as a tonic to restore color and appetite, sold 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 by The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
The food controller urges Canadians to eat less wheat meat sugar and fats to save for the army and allies. He advises consuming more corn oats rye fish poultry fruits vegetables and potatoes to keep soldiers well supplied.
A historical note extols Parm elee's Vegetable Pills as a long standing standard vegetable remedy. The writing claims wide use and high public esteem, asserting the product stands without peer among vegetable preparations.
In towns that may be shelled, windows bear two diagonal paper strips inside to brace against blast. This simple precaution has saved thousands of panes from breakage during bombing risk.
A Saskatchewan man recounts a Han raid near German lines that was repulsed. He describes cautiously approaching at night, detecting a distant wire, and signaling heavy enemy presence. The counterattack forced many Germans to flee or surrender, with few escaping.
The hostess introduces Mr. Hogg as the author of clever poems. Miss Jones asks if that is his real name. Hogg confirms it, bristling at the suggestion of a pen name.
An advertisement urges parents to use Moth er Graves' Worm Exterminator to prevent worms in children. It emphasizes wide prevalence of parasitic infections and positions the remedy as a simple solution.
The inter allied conference at Wales centers on winning the war, with peace terms to follow. A unified Allied war council and a supreme naval committee were agreed, giving Britain decisive influence. Central powers push hard, seeking an early decision while submarines are deemed ineffective for peace.
The Kansas City Star argues that Lord Lansdowne’s letter would only empower Britain’s military faction to claim weariness and a desire to quit the war. It asserts Germany seeks a peace on conquest terms and that defeating Germany is essential for a worthy peace, noting no single voice truly represents Britain.
A humorous tale notes Well Irrigated George hampered by a mother’s cleanliness zeal yet he thrives. A neighbor observes his rapid growth and George attributes the growth to waters that are too pure for comfort.
A student assistant helps a middle aged woman seeking books after finishing Laura Jean Libby. The woman rejects a suggested title saying she does not want theological works and comments on a bird cardinal as a character, prompting the assistant to seek a better librarian judgment.
A woman’s oats tickle a man in a train car provoking him to sharpen a pocket knife on his boot. He reassures her yet warns a harsher harvest if the nuisance continues, implying danger. The setting and dialogue suggest a tense exchange reported by the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Nightly asthma attacks torment sufferers but Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy promises immediate relief and warding off future attacks. The ad asserts widespread availability and low cost for the remedy promising peace and happiness.
Mrs. Young brags that she economized at dinner by buying porterhouse instead of sirloin. Her husband Tom, their economy talk, and the light exchange reveal a domestic aside on thrift and meal planning.
The speaker recalls early desires, contrasting with current fashion and aging, noting how long pants now outlast many men in the country and reflecting on unfulfilled youthful dreams.
Former Premier Asquith addressed Birmingham remarks praising British sacrifice and the Allies aims for a lasting peace. He endorsed Wilson's language on allied objectives and argued against Prussian military domination, warning against misreadings of the freedom of the seas and urging continuation of legitimate methods for a secure peace. He noted public misunderstanding of a Lansdowne letter.
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