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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
6
The editorial urges Canada to shift from wartime spending to thrift to rebuild after the Great War. It argues decades of destruction outweighed by a newer burden of debt and social problems, and calls individuals to save, especially via Thrift Stamps, to secure personal and national resilience. It stresses government needs and the urgency of disciplined spending and reserve funds.
At a Patricia Club dinner the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry was pledged to stay as a complete unit in Canada’s defensive forces. Lieut Col Hamilton Gault, organizer of the regiment who was wounded four times and lost a leg, commands the battalion on the Rhine.
Winnipeg report says executive councils of the grain exchange and the Canadian council of agriculture met last week with Hon Arthur Meighen to push for federal action to finance Canada's grain crops and secure an export market. Meighen pledged to bring the issue to Ottawa cabinet and support the effort.
A little known marine fact notes a half brother to the Indian Ocean cuttlefish in the Mexican Gulf. This species historically supplied the world’s India ink.
A Cincinnati authority warns cutting corns can risk infection and nerve damage. He promotes freezone, a small amount sold at drugstores, as a painless remedy that soothes soreness and lets the corn be lifted with its root. The product dries sticky and targets the corn without irritating surrounding skin.
The commander of the neutral zone east of the Rhine in Duisburg announces that allied forces will occupy harbors and landing places on the right bank of the Rhine. Duisburg will be occupied by two companies of troops.
Saskatoon reports W. T. Mathie of Moose Jaw won first prize in the Marquis wheat standing field crop competition at the provincial seed fair and also captured the first prize in the Marquis wheat open competition.
A Nova Scotia resident describes renewed health after la grippe. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring strength, appetite and vigor, noting improved digestion and overall well being following influenza. Pills sold locally or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
Indian runners sent by the government in November completed a 1000 mile round trip through Arctic wilderness crossing the Rockies. They brought the first Arctic coast news since summer and the declaration of peace. Col. Knight was advised that influenza is widespread along the Copper River among Indians.
Winnipeg officials announce that war widows dependents and next of kin of men killed in action or who died of wounds should apply for the recently granted war service gratuity. A. Pearce secretary of the returned soldiers Manitoba commission relayed the order in council guidance.
A Berlin despatch outlines a new German constitution allowing free states within the empire if population criteria are met, with assent of the German people for border changes. The president would be elected by the people at 35, serve seven years, and be removable only by the Reichstag through the government’s confidence, while war decisions rest with the Reichstag.
Advertising copy touts Laxative Bromide Bromo Quinine tablets branded as a genuine cold cure in one day. It urges readers to call for the full name of the product and to look for W Grove’s signature on the packaging and claims a speedy remedy.
Major-General Dodis reports all Canadian troops have left occupied Germany, now in Belgium and France en route to England to be sent home to Canada. He notes the first Bonn military governor has returned after four years with Canadian troops. Holloway's Corn Cure is praised for removing corns and warts quickly and reliably.
The British empire producers' organization sends a cable to Premier Lloyd George demanding that the central powers pay Great Britain an indemnity commensurate with the war costs. The affiliated associations, representing over 5 billion dollars of British capital, endorse the demand in strongest terms.
The readable fragment presents a quotation contrasting two freedoms from Charles Kingsley about choosing to act rightly versus simply acting without constraint. The text appears garbled with repeated words and misordered phrases.
J F B Livesay assistant general manager of Canadian Press who served with the Canadian forces at the front since last August arrived in Montreal aboard the Olympic and spoke positively about the army corps. He then left for Toronto to continue homeward.
A Preeceville Saskatchewan letter endorses Dr Chase's Catarrh Powder and Nerve Food as a combined treatment for catarrh and dyspepsia. Ed Jones reports relief from headaches and indigestion after using both products, plus kidney liver pills for back weakness. Endorsements from J. P. George Downs verify the statements. Available at dealers or Bates & Co. Ltd Toronto. Look for A W Chase portrait on the box.
A brief line reflects on potential unlocked by action and self belief. It emphasizes that taking initiative reveals capabilities previously unseen and urges personal courage in everyday tasks.
A Pleasant Purgative Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills act on the stomach and bowels along the whole alimentary and excretory passage. They are mildly purgative not drastic, with pleasant taste and gratifying effect. Composed only of tested vegetable substances, they offer relief without injury.
A brief remark notes that women rarely stutter, suggesting it stems from having much to say and little time to pause. The line playfully contrasts speech pace with social roles, reflecting humorous gendered observations.
Disbursements of one Edmonton packing plant totaled 1 234 000 for cattle hogs sheep calves turkeys chickens geese ducks cream and related freight and labor. The industry shows growing importance for the city and region with anticipated expansion as markets stay convenient and plants enlarge to meet expected development.
A brief, fragmented note discusses keeping a lid on actions and preferring restraint in certain situations. It presents a casual, period voice without concrete names or dates. The exact meaning is unclear due to the text’s incomplete OCR.
Diplomatic circles report Germany under Field Marshal von Weygand mobilizes two army corps to counter a potential Polish invasion, reinforcing Vienna and the German border.
W A Hutchinson testifies to Mi NARD S LINIMENT easing a severe attack of la grippe and aiding inflammation last winter. He says the product proved effective in numerous cases.
A sudden violent outbreak of smallpox reported in Dresden via Constance telegram. Officials confirm 125 cases linked to northern Bohemia where the disease has raged for weeks.
Article describes two worm types infecting children at birth and stresses the intestinal variety are most destructive. It touts Miller's Worm Powders as capable of dislodging both kinds and repairing damage by expelling parasites from the system.
A light quip notes a husband struggles to look sad while his wife prepares for a week in the country, hinting at domestic humor and travel plans.
Diphtheria claims cited as cured by Minard's Liniment. Canadian cattle move through North Portal Saskatchewan to U S markets at Chicago and St Paul. In two and a half months over 1300 cars, about 30,000 head, valued near 3 million dollars, shipped due to mild winter. shipments continue from Saskatchewan and Alberta ranches.
A philosophical remark notes that recognizing one’s ignorance yields more insight than swaggering certainty. It suggests humility enhances judgment and decision making.
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