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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
2
The National Committee urges a simple nationwide commemoration at noon July 1 with bells, whistles, and the anthems God Save the King and Canada. A 2.56 pm July 3 Thanksgiving service is planned with a Confederation Tree and park names proposed as lasting tributes.
The census shows 354 people aged 140 with 96 men and 258 women. Over 100 years are 75 men and 204 women more than a century old. Many reach 110. Madrid has 24 women and 11 men over 100. Women live longer than men.
Castoria has been used for over 30 years as a safe substitute for castor oil Paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups. Contains no narcotics and shows directions for each age. Physicians widely recommend it with the genuine product bearing a signature.
The Natural Resources Intelligence Service and the Department of Marine and Fisheries publish a map of all fish by product reduction plants in British Columbia with operator names. It shows main fishing areas, plant distribution, and potential for new ventures. At present 28 plants produce oil, meal, and fertilizer from various sea creatures.
Canadian tobacco earned a silver medal for outstanding excellence at the International Tobacco exhibition in Olympia London held in May. The Ottawa Central Experimental Farm Tobacco Division prepared the exhibit in competition with South Africa Colombia Italy Greece and Macedonia. Canadian exports tripled in 1926 and leaf sent to Great Britain surpassed two million dollars in value.
A Georgetown resident Mrs Sloane credits Nerviline with curing a two year backache after using the product at Smith Bros Drug Store. The ad extols Nerviline as a pain destroyer and urges all with weak backs and stiff muscles to try it, priced at 35c at dealers.
The government rail agreement allowing farm families to relocate from drier southeastern Alberta ended at May's end. Through April 568 families moved with 985 stock cars, mainly toward foothill farming country from Lethbridge to Grande Prairie.
A Canadian testimonial claims Dr Williams Pink Pills cure fatigue and weakness from blood deficiency. Mrs Ed Lancre of Stoney Point describes relief after using the pills, noting renewed strength for daily work and overall improved health. Pills sold by druggists or 50c for two boxes by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
The term vaudeville evolved from Vaux de Vire, two Normand valleys, where a 15th century poet wrote songs that became popular. Originally sung as light, gay tunes, the word later described a playful stage variety with songs and acts.
Adver tisement lists more than 100000 in prizes for long distance air races over oceans and continents. James Doyle offers 55000 for a Pacific Coast to Honolulu nonstop flight, 25000 for first place and 10000 for second. William K. Fasterwood puts up 25000 for Dallas to Hong Kong, 10,000 miles. Spokane sponsors 33000 for New York to Spokane races. Sid Grauman offers 50000 for Los Angeles to Tokio, 5000 miles. Spokane interests pledge 3500 for San Francisco to Spokane. Miller’s Worm Powders claim complete digestive health benefits.
The article notes eight proposed coin designs for Ireland’s Free State showing Erin’s horse-breeding and agriculture. Protagonists favor emblematic images like the horse the bull the fish and other Irish products. The harp is likely on the reverse and coins may be issued before Christmas.
Construction starts on the 22 mile Canadian National Railway Branch line between Weyburn and Radville. Trett Sibald and Bryson of Winnipeg lead three gangs racing to meet before November. The work site spans Weyburn, Radville, and the midway southwest of Weyburn as crews push toward completion.
The post office air mail program will likely delay experimental work until early fall. No tenders will be called for definite air mail routes at present. This summer the Royal Canadian Air Force will begin Gulf of St Lawrence experiments, continuing into winter to gather reliable flight condition data before private contracts.
The 1926 Canadian forest fire season saw 5,529 fires burning 1,824,015 acres. Total damage and loss were estimated at 7,463,543 dollars, with eastern and western provinces showing contrasting hazard and losses.
The article notes that while long distance flights to Honolulu Australia and Japan are discussed, history shows dangers. Lindbergh reached Paris with luck and skill, but Pinedo disappeared near the Azores and pilots Carr Gillman failed over the Persian Gulf, Nun wesser and Colt vanished across the Atlantic, underscoring the casualty price behind optimism about transoceanic flight.
Chief of Western Customs Joseph William Kempston of Yorkton Sask has been named divisional chief of the customs and excise preventive service for the western district covering Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba Announcement by federal minister W J Euler notes Kempston a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer brings broad western experience He will assume duties immediately with headquarters at Winnnipe g This completes the reorganized preventive service appoint ments for seven districts.
The post master general says British authorities will likely sort Canadian mail for air delivery from Father Point to Quebec Montreal Ottawa and Toronto. A trial is planned for September with future plans for an Magdalen Island air mail service. The report also notes regional lore and unrelated incidents.
Firestone engineers highlight the Gum-Dipping process that impregnates every fibre of each cord with rubber to add strength and reduce heat. Local Firestone dealers offer demonstrations on how saturated cords improve economy, comfort, and safety.
A 138 foot long painting by a noted artist adorns the Queen's Dolls House Room at Windsor Castle. It portrays the 1911 Coronation Procession with over 300 horses and 2,000 men, scaled to the Doll's House, beginning at the room door with the leading white horse and including detachments of troops the Royal Couch drawn by eight cream horses and royal escorts.
An official order bars burros from Mexico City streets saying they hinder traffic and mar the city's civilized appearance. The move targets the patient, picturesque pack animals long used to transport country produce into the metropolis.
The University of Manitoba lists courses across faculties including Arts and Science B.A. M.A. B.Sc. and specialized BSc degrees. Engineering and Architecture B.Eng Ph.Chem.MLSc. Medicine M.D. CM. Agriculture and Home Economics BSA F.Sc.. Law School LLB. For admission terms and details contact Registrar W. J. Spence in Winnipeg.
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