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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
7
An advertisement touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a remedy for backache and urinary disorders. It claims the pills soothe kidney illness with herb juices, relieve after the first dose, and cure backache liver stomach and bladder troubles. Prepared by Catarrhozore Company and sold in 25e boxes.
In Paris Dick Downing and his sister Ruth greet former Twenty third street store employee Ruggles. They shop for walking shoes and travel gear, discuss careers, and Ruth urges Ruggles to apply for advancement while noting family business roots and contrasts in opportunity.
The obituary lauds Robert Bacon for steadfast truth and duty in education finance patriotism and health. He faced every challenge without flinching and served to the limit, with vacations to recover his energy before resuming callings. He prioritized country and front line service over personal health.
Advertisements in German papers and a US trade paper announce a new zeppelin freight and passenger service between New York and Hamburg set to begin around October 18. Calls will include Boston Chicago Berlin and Dusseldorf. Importer Hans Khars says he acts as agent for an overseas dirigible operation for an American banker.
Labor department reports June price rise remains slight. A survey of 29 staple foods across about 60 cities shows an average cost of 13.72 dollars in mid June, up from 13.53 in mid May, 12.79 in June 1918, and 7.35 in June 1914.
Edward De Valera, head of the Irish republic, plans to raise five million dollars in the United States for the unrecognized Irish government. He proposed an "Irish republic" bond issue with interest due six months after England recognizes Ireland’s freedom and withdraws troops.
A light exchange recalls a police remark about words between a husband and wife. The prisoner retorts about lacking a chance to use them and warns against placing a clock at the head of the stairs to avoid it running down.
On recommendation of the Air Board the Privy Council approves rules banning dangerous flight over urban areas and public assemblies. Exhibition flying is prohibited and flying over cities must allow landing in an engine failure. Dropping objects from aircraft forbidden with penalties including imprisonment or a fine. Both pilots and owners liable.
The Right Hon J M Robertson argues for increased production to service war debts and expand export trade. He contends shorter hours with higher real wages require saleable goods for international exchange and warns Germany could reappear as a rival. He calls captains of industry to embrace industrial planning and unity.
Rev Dr Alfred Hall, senior Canadian naval institute chaplain, told Earl's Court Methodist church the Falkland Islands clash preserved Canada and that the German squadron aimed to attack Vancouver. He framed the victory as decisive for British seas and Canadian defense.
A terse proverb-like line notes that punishment progresses slowly yet steadily, implying persistence despite obstacles. The statement frames discipline as a patient, enduring force shaping behavior over time.
Paris cabinet approves energetic steps to ease prices by doubling Paris food stations and opening new popular restaurants. Government to fix foodstuffs prices in war department stocks for cooperative sale and appoint an under secretary for food to prosecute speculation with penalties including loss of political rights and store closings.
The Rural Credits conference drew agricul tural representatives and staff with Prof Reynolds and M L A Geo W Prout presiding. E A Weir detailed the movement's scope across 36 societies and praised directors for creditable management and strong security standards in remote districts.
Field Marshal Haig declares in Aberdeen that a universal military training corps is necessary. He warns against those who believe Britain will not face further conflict and stresses the need to be prepared for war.
New provincial statistics place the total value of mineral production in British Columbia for 1918 at 41,782,474 dollars, an increase of 4,772,082 dollars from the prior year. The figures chart gains across the province’s mineral sectors.
Government reports state one million sheep and 100000 cattle drowned in floods in southern Buenos Ayres province. Railways and telegraph lines are interrupted and several areas isolated for over a week. Heavy rainfall caused the disaster. On the Chilean side snow Along the Trans Andes piled up to fifty yards at one point and remains deeply packed for a month.
A syndicate led by Percy M. Farber and John Arbuthnot launches the world’s largest lumber venture in British Columbia. The venture aims to flood markets with B C forests and mill products, already holding orders for 30 million feet and seeking billions more from European clients. Target markets include the Orient, Australia and South America with Atlantic shipments via the Panama Canal after Europe’s reconstruction.
A large Potsdam sale of horses and carriages from the ex imperial stables drew a crowd including Prince Oscar. Prices ran high with two saddle horses selling for as much as 20 000 marks, about 1000 dollars, one belonging to the Kaiser and the other to the Kaiserin.
Statistics from the provincial dairy commissioner show poultry products contributing over 3 million dollars annually to Saskatchewan's revenue. The industry is expanding rapidly across the province.
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