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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
3
A farmer used dynamite in eight to twelve foot deep holes with a post auger to drain a flooded field. Charges at the bottom opened passages to the sandy subsoil allowing surplus water to drain rapidly and save the near mature potato crop, while neighboring crops were ruined by excess water.
The article notes high grain prices benefiting farmers yet highlights strong cattle returns. It reports Mr. R. C. Coppeck of High River Alberta sold 91 head for a total of 12 398 75 dollars, averaging 130 25 per head, as an example of profitable stock raising.
The piece contrasts British monarchy with tyrannies in Russia and Germany, arguing the Bill of Rights created a crowned republic by limiting royal taxation power. It cites the American constitution as a model and notes the British system is less than a century older than the US framework.
Dr Clarence L. D. Ussher recounts Armenian massacres and Turkish boasts of a Kaiser ruled world empire from a Palestine palace. He notes 80 percent of Turks favor allied aims, but the Young Turk faction, German-trained, controls the empire. The remarks were shared with an American audience.
An editorial in the London Times notes that the French praise Britain’s gallantry while speaking of ecology terms. A Paris Press military writer claims the British bulldog has been tightening its muscles for thirty months, implying restraint in speech.
A claim that most infants are infested by worms causes suffering. Miller's Worm Powders allegedly clear the stomach and bowels, prevent recurrence, and repair injuries to organs, restoring soundness.
A method to count seconds by pronouncing numbers aloud to match one second per word. The standard phrase one hundred and one marks each second, with the final word indicating the count. Examples show six seconds counted as one hundred one through one hundred six, with typical accuracy within one or two seconds over thirty to sixty seconds.
A relic of Pompeii reveals preserved figs in jars from ancient times. Excavators found figs kept fresh by heating, venting steam, and sealing with wax. The discovery inspired the modern fruit canning method introduced in the United States a year later.
Mr G C Inman of Winnipeg speaks on personal recovery after nervous breakdown aided by Dr Cassell's Tablets. The ad promotes samples by Harold Ritchie & Co and lists uses and prices for the remedy sold in Canada with a warning against imitations.
A child’s mischief leads to a confession about charging a present to her father. The advertisement extols Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy, claiming quick relief, penetrating vapor, and near guarantees of cure after years of successful use.
Dialogue notes how the Sunday school paper features Jonah and the whale. Johnny explains he carried home the paper smelling of fish, prompting his mother to ask about the odor.
A letter from Wilfrid Gagne of Drummondville praises Minard's Liniment for curing a hunting dog with mange after several veterinarians failed. He signs as owner of the Grand Central Hotel dated August 3.
The New York Tribune predicts closer ties between the two nations through year end. Both countries will unite more, show sympathy, and become better neighbors and warmer friends after working together in and against anti war sentiment at home.
Dialogue shows Norah’s reference request and Bridget’s reply. Bridget confirms she threatened to stay unless Norah provided a reference. The brief exchanges hint at tensions impacting professional or personal continuation.
The article explains that eggs spoil mainly due to dirt and damp nests that foster bacteria. It notes that dirty, unsanitary handling and moisture promote decomposition, while shells resist bacteria unless old or rubbed. It advises against washing eggs and stresses prompt marketing after laying.
The Boston branch of the provisional committee for general Zionist affairs reports 8000 to 9000 Jews forced from Jaffa with over 3000 in Lower Galilee and 1000 plus in Petach Tik Wah. Others dispersed in Judea and Samaria. 30 allowed to stay in Jaffa. Six hundred left farms. deaths due to famine and hardship. Public works and clay cottages planned to aid refugees. Jerusalem untouched.
Appleford Counter Check Book Company Ltd offers counter check and sales books with multiple carbon, wax, and parchment paper options. They cite high material costs but promise reasonable prices, large Canadian paper-mill access, and extensive production capacity plus shipments to major cities including Toronto Montreal Winnipeg and Vancouver. They invite samples and orders.
A brief dialogue snippet presents a father and son discussing the mystery of how a solid fact might leak. The exchange hints at communication concerns and the permeability of certainty within a family conversation.
Four United States farmers purchased a 7000 acre Saskatchewan farm for 296000 dollars. The vendor insisted the buyers operate the land immediately to ensure food production for the Allies.
Merchants Bank of Canada reports a stronger financial position year after year. The latest statement shows a $170 000 rise in profit and loss after liberal allowances for patriotic and Red Cross funds, officers' pension contributions, and depreciation. Government securities rise while railway bonds and stocks decrease.
The report highlights reduced loans and a Reserve far larger than loans, signaling strong stability. Management credits the merit to the managing director, general manager, and officers for a solid year and overall healthy Canadian business conditions. Also a patent药 worm remedy ad appears noting most children suffer worms and Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as best remedy.
Eyewitness letters from Germany describe Belgian civilian deportees in camps enduring starvation deaths deaths daily and cannibalism. Report notes British and neutral observers detailing mass fatalities and brutal treatment of deportees in German camps.
An estimate by R. S. Rideout of Regina for Western Trust Company shows total wheat production cost per acre at 18.25 dollars. With land valued at 100 dollars per acre, net revenue is ten percent, giving 0.77 dollars profit per bushel and about 19.25 dollars profit per acre at a minimum price of 1.50 dollars per bushel.
Satisfied mothers praise Baby's Own Tablets saying they suit newborns and growing children and cause no harm. Mrs. Jos Morneau of St Pamphile Que reports using them and preferring no other medicine. Sold by dealers or mail order at 25 cents a box from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
The London Daily Telegraph argues that submarine and mine threats reflect enemy desperation and could pull nations into hardship. It warns Germany cannot win unless history’s lessons are ignored and urges maintaining courage, patience, and focus on naval aims despite imperial strains.
A couple exchanges amid rumors of an engagement. He suggests verifying the claim, while she questions whether to intervene. The dialogue centers on whether to acknowledge or challenge the circulating report.
A whimsical note suggests many people settle for modest unions rather than grand marriages. It frames matrimony as a lottery with many accepting smaller winnings.
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