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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
3
A Montreal reader recounts severe itching and red skin under the ears that disrupted sleep. After using Cuticura Soap and four boxes of Cuticura Ointment the skin cleared and healing followed. The letter invites free samples by mail and notes the product’s wide availability.
A partly decayed chestnut in a location is said to be 60 feet across the trunk. Iconic cypress and oriental plane reach 40 feet, placing California big tree and the baobab behind in combined height and girth, though the baobab is tall in height.
Constipated children in distress receive a dose of Baby’s Own Tablets described as a gentle thorough laxative for common childhood disorders. Endorsement from Mrs. Noble A Pyr cites quick relief for her baby and recommends the product sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont at 25 cents a box.
A harsh note accuses Bridget of carelessness over dust on furniture described as at least six weeks old. The exchange includes a remark that the speaker has been there only three weeks and denies fault or involvement with any movie.
A 18th to 19th century tally shows world population figures by various authors. Busching cites about 1.0 billion in 1787, Fabri and Stein 0.9 billion in 1800, Stein and Horcelman 0.872 billion in 1833, Die trich 1.266 billion in 1858, Kold 1.22 billion in 1865, with latest calculations placing about 1.4 billion inhabitants.
Tokyo premier Count Terauchi told a London Daily Mail correspondent that a German Japanese alliance is impossible under present conditions and that Japan’s ties with the Entente would stay unchanged. He defended loyalty to Britain and declined to discuss Siberia intervention.
The Merchants Bank of Canada reports assets rising to 240.9 million dollars for the year ending April 30, with total assets up from 83.1 million in 1914 to 140.0 million. Deposits and liabilities grew while liquid assets remained high at 45.6 percent, and profits total 1.24 million on 7 million capital before contingencies and taxes.
The piece describes harsh views labeling Alaska as the land of the great unwashed and mentions high water costs with reports of water sold by bucket in some areas. It also notes extreme laundry practices with garments washed in tigers and women wearing garments in bitingly cold water.
Winnipeg Telegram editorial condemns Germany's order to withhold quarter from Allied prisoners. It argues the move reflects Germany's food crisis and would lead to higher Allied casualties. The piece calls for reprisals and public execution of German prisoners if such policy becomes fixed.
In Merville a British sappers detonate the canal bridge guarded by German attackers. The captain orders his men to fire at the grenades, dying at the scene as his soldiers hesitate to shoot. The action stops the enemy advance and underscores the captain's sacrifice.
An old advertisement touts Free Zone a Cincinnati chemist created drug sold in tiny bottles at low cost. It claims to dissolve corns and calluses with a drop or two, causing painless removal without irritation or burning, and urges readers to ask their druggist to stock it.
The piece contrasts frugal behavior abroad with a war induced hardship, noting some profit from wartime conditions and criticizing luxury. It urges restraint and sympathy beyond personal needs, citing Australia and Melbourne as contexts and warning against callous excess while highlighting relief claims for Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy.
A fragmented verse hints at a person returning home and attempting to hang his hat by a doorway yet facing an unchanging, fading moment. The lines imply a somber, reflective mood centered on home and time.
In a column reflecting President Wilson’s stance, the writer argues profiteers who evade conscience should be reached financially, suggesting penalties through their purses as a means to curb wartime excesses.
If one be troubled with corns and warts, he will find in Holloway's Corn Cure an application that will entirely relieve suffering.
A humorous note from the Louisville Courier-Journal compares a girl’s lineage to a telephone operator and a train announcer, quipping that no one understands her due to such a mixed parental background.
Promotion for Dr. Hamilton's Pills claims the common cause is unknown and promises quick benefits. It asserts the pills strengthen the stomach cleanse the system and prevent appendicitis while improving mood and energy. The ad markets 25 cent boxes with a yellow cover as the genuine remedy.
A Roosevelt era commentary argues Germans are solely guilty of merciless warfare. It questions how leaders justify such deeds and notes world hatred and impending fate for their nations. The piece laments a perceived gap between intellect and conscience among German rulers.
Export of gold coins bullion and bars is prohibited in Canada except with a minister of finance license. The move aims to conserve the Dominion's gold resources as during wartime when currency notes were redeemed in gold.
Indians on the Great Warpath recounts Native American enlistment in Canada and the United States during World War I. It notes Jesse Cornplant er’s conscription and other tribal heroes such as Lien Loog lance and Ernest Kirk, highlighting cross border involvement and tribal pride amid the global conflict.
Municipal police enforce food regulations with firm vigor and the anti leafing law. Cities including Calgary Montreal Victoria Saskatoon Toronto Port Arthur Ottawa Regina Stratford report fines of 100 dollars and costs with imprisonment in some cases. Minards Liniment cures garret.
Figures from a Delhi meeting of the Legislative Council show India contributed about 1,100,000 manpower and roughly 1 billion dollars in financial aid. India also supplied equipment and labors through various industrial efforts, including Southern Lumber.
Horse buyers scour the country for draft stock with trips through Ontario counties failing to yield a single horse. A lumberman plans to hold his supply for next winter, signaling tighter markets ahead. Farmers should breed suitable draft mares to prepare.
Quebec man Paul Landry testifies that after four boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills his kidney disease improved and he feels like himself again. The ad touts kidney cure claims, blood purification, and renewed energy, citing widespread popularity and numerous beneficiaries.
United States war authorities allow churches to use the naval service church flag for interior decorations or to fly from a staff. The flag is described as a blue cross on a white field. Minard's Liniment is noted for curing distemper in animals.
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