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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
3
A London Morning Post excerpt argues that Russian hatred of the German invader forges a unifying bond among Russians. It states democratic Russians see no freedom under German rule and accuses German socialist allies of betraying Russia to military autocracy. It urges Britain and allies to recognize Russia’s revolt and aid its recovery.
The Canadian Pacific Railway opens a public exhibit at Windsor Street Station Osbourne Street adjoining the main entrance. In collaboration with the Quebec government the CPR presents Quebec resources lumber asbestos grains fur bearing animals fish and game birds plus western grain and a large array of fruits forestry products and minerals. Colored transparencies show forest development methods and summer resorts along CPR routes. The display uses exclusively Canadian material and features complete statistics and bright showcases.
A mother testifies that Baby's Own Tablets relieve her baby's constipation and colic, calling them the best medicine. The ad notes gentle laxative action and reliable results. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
The Westminster Gazette notes the American soldiers marching Saturday appeared grave and disciplined, eyes forward, with little chatter despite cheering crowds. The contingent, drawn from many classes including Irish types, reflects volunteer roots of the first draft.
Manitoba first western province to pledge government credit for cooperative cow purchases. About 3,500 cows supplied to nearly 1,000 settlers with over 3,000 applications awaiting action. Fall 1917 payments due on prior supply. nearly all met on time, signaling prudent investment and broad creamery milk gains in districts receiving cows. Alberta reports similar success.
The Regina Leader notes that clothing does not define a person but a uniform greatly influences perception as the German way of self determination is debated and questioned in a dialogue touching identity and agency.
A London interview recalls Sir Cecil Barney during a quip bout with a companion near Dublin’s quays. An old fruit seller counters a boast about English apples with Irish gooseberries, proving sharp wit can sting beyond borders. Miller's Worm Powders claim to cure infant worms and restore organ health.
British airmen say their squadron in the Amiens sector has downed 105 enemy aircraft in six weeks including 21 in one day. They describe German pilots avoiding fight, the nature of daily air shows, and frequent ground fire improving but causing little damage as the squadron pressed four shows a day during the offensive.
The census and statistics office reports 1908–1917 average yields per acre in Canada with 23 bushels for fall wheat and 19 for spring wheat. In the United States for 1907–1916 the decennial averages are 15.6 bushels for winter wheat and 13.2 for spring wheat. Most Canadian wheat is grown in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Toronto readers and Niagara Falls residents extol Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for nervous breakdown sleeplessness and backache. Claims it restored health strength and work capacity after long ailment. Sale promotes trial tablets with a 10 cent page request.
Snooks, after accepting a cigar from Tukes, wears a disgusted expression. Tukes asks what is wrong. Snooks laments paying two bits for two cigars and points out the tenpenny one is missing.
The board orders that from July 1 wholesale dealers in wheat lard cheese butter margarine eggs may not charge more than 10 over cost when selling to retail or non wholesale buyers. Wholesale to other dealers max 4 over cost. Special charges for moulding butter and candling eggs permitted within set caps. Carrying costs may be added after 30 days, including storage, insurance, 7 percent interest, and shrinkage.
Advertises a worm remedy claiming most children suffer worm infestations and many are born with them. Urges parents to spare their children by using Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as the best available treatment.
A physician explains winter cold drives blood to the liver reducing surface blood. With more blood in the liver, body function falters. Dr Hamilton's Pills are advertised as liver stimulants using mandrake and butternut to clear poisonous humors and restore energy, appetite, and resilience through winter. A 25¢ box is promoted.
An editorial urges farmers to install running water in farm homes to improve health and labor efficiency. It argues country life offers modern comforts, including baths and showers, with water access from a creek or well, benefiting men and especially women, while noting costs vary from 25 to 500 dollars and suggesting local hardware dealers as a resource.
Rapid progress marks construction of a Calgary mill that will be the largest in Canada and among the most modern in North America. The plant will operate two units for export and local flour, with daily output of 6000 to 7000 barrels and grain storage for one million bushels. About 300 to 400 workers are forecast, with total cost near a million dollars.
Under a Manitoba program farmers lacking funds can stock their farms with approved cattle, fed all summer, and set them in winter. The government pays for the animals and takes a six percent lien note due next October. Nearly two thousand prime cattle were kept for food instead of being sold in lean condition last year.
The census and statistics office of the Dominion government reports higher seedings for 1918 with wheat up twenty five percent from 1917, barley fifty percent, flax fifty percent, rye twenty percent, and oats ten percent, while distemper cures are credited to Minard's Liniment.
The Old Fogg cites a Courier article claiming a famous scientist found fear resides in the brain. The Grouch replies that such findings would account for reckless joy riding. The exchange reflects a reader’s interpretation of a science report in the newspaper.
The lightning path may stretch several miles and triggers a true explosion in heated air. The resulting atmospheric wave travels at about 1 090 feet per second, so nearer parts reach first while distant segments arrive later. Irregular path shapes cause intermittent crashes and booming effects.
A vintage ad speaks to men suffering indigestion, claiming Parmelee's Vegetable Pills ease distress and improve focus. It asserts a course of treatment will prove the pills’ great excellence and gives confident recommendations.
An officer on active service in Mesopotamia recalls a soldier questioning the journey through the garden of Eden and the officer’s reply that it is the tradition. The man adds that if he were Eve he would have pinched a lemon or two in this eat not just one perishin apple.
A humorous exchange quotes a methodical young man asked how deep he is in love. He pauses to consult his expense account and replies he has reached a depth of 814.73 dollars, reflecting a witty cost of romance in the Birmingham Age Herald.
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