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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
2
Column argues true Canadian greatness rests with people not raw resources and calls for moral character, education, health and responsibility. It cites a Ontario physician fined for income tax evasion as lacking the national spirit and warns against prioritizing Number One over country duties.
The piece argues that evading income tax smuggling or incomplete returns harms Canada and that respecting laws is essential to national spirit. It compares theft from the public treasury to stealing a bank or store and urges individual conscience to match national conscience for welfare and reform.
The summer period poses high risks to children with ailments such as cholera infantum colic diarrhoea and dysentery arriving swiftly. Mothers should guard against these with Baby's Own Tablets which regulate the stomach and bowels and are sold by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario for 25 cents a box.
The American military system finds that 35 255 typewriting machines are needed to operate a 500 000 strong force. The finding reflects wartime logistics and administrative demands during large scale mobilization.
The notice markets Minard's Liniment as relief for diphtheria and Hollo way's Corn Cure for warts and corns. It also notes a claim that no reptiles are living wild in Newfoundland.
Some of the earliest locomotive engines were designed as traction engines to haul loads over ordinary roads.
A 19th century patent remedy ad claims Dr Hamilton's Pills cure constipation and stomach disorders. It asserts gentle yet thorough action on bowels liver and kidneys, backing with a guarantee and price of 25 cents per box. It promotes as a general tonic and system cleanser suitable for dull heavy morose feelings and frequent biliousness.
A Philadelphia Watchman Examiner excerpt recounts a couple discussing charity. The husband questions feeding vagrants while the wife argues the satisfaction of seeing a man enjoy a meal without criticizing the cook.
The Canada Gazette records the incorporation of the Canadian Air Force Association. Its object is to promote efficiency and advance the interests of the Canadian Air Force and to handle admin duties as authorized. Founding directors include Hon. Hugh Guthrie and Sir Willoughby Gwatkin with officers and offices in Ottawa.
Geologists report Africa holds the least coal of any continent with an estimated 57,000,600 tons remain, and the Union of South Africa accounts for about 97 percent of that total.
A prominent merchant was found brandishing a razor at midnight but his wife summoned help only to find he was trimming his corns. The ad discourages blood poisoning and promotes Putnam's Corn Extractor at 25c in all stores.
A Youth's Companion estimate cites unscientific loading, accidental damage, and packing waste as raising food clothing and other necessities by over 700 million dollars yearly. It breaks down losses into 209 million from unused freight space 157 million from half empty hauls 100 million from damage and theft and 240 million from lumber wasted in packing crates.
An anecdote from Pearson's Weekly recalls Miss Mills asking Mr. Butts about sharks on the Atlantic crossing. He answers yes and laments playing cards with a couple during the voyage.
A global medical assessment reports that approximately forty four percent of doctors are said to die from heart disease. The study highlights high stress, long hours, and limited access to preventive care as contributing factors across regions.
The Mississippi River’s source at Lake Itasca is described as 12 feet wide and 15 to 18 inches deep, marking the initial measurements of the watershed. This report notes the outlet’s narrow channel as the beginning of a major river system traced to its origin.
The groom wore a black unfinished worsted cutaway suit with a V neck shirt and cravat, grey trousers, black shoes, and carried an ironed black silk hat reflecting a nervous air. The bride wore conventional white with flowers and a veil.
An advertisement claims Miller's Worm Powders eliminate internal parasites in children, improving vitality and growth. It states worms sap energy and threaten life if untreated, and urges mothers to use the remedy described as certain death to worms in any form.
Recent tests show seeds germinate more reliably when grown behind blue glass screens compared with other methods. The study highlights blue light as a key factor in germination efficiency and uniformity.
Agricultural reports from Eastern England announce new wheats achieving a 77 bushel per acre yield. Researchers credit improved varieties and farming techniques that boost output for growers in the region.
Miss Eva P. Yateman of Krugersdorp Ontario reports severe heart and nerve troubles with fainting spells since four years ago. After trying doctors and various medicines she tried Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills, buying about ten boxes and noting substantial improvement. The Milburn Company offers pills at 50 cents a box, available at dealers or by mail from Toronto.
Safety News explains the safest ladder angle is 75 degrees. To achieve this the ladder feet should sit one fourth of the ladder length from the wall, balancing support and headroom while reducing slip risk for the worker.
The advertisement claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil treats sore throat croup whooping cough chest pains colic and similar ailments whether used internally or externally. It stresses wide usefulness and low cost with a bottle available for quick at hand relief.
The Greeks and Romans used wax table books and continued long after papyrus became known, showing enduring writing media preferences and practices in classical societies.
A report notes that burning of wells accounts for about 2,000,000 barrels of oil lost each year, highlighting how combustion waste impacts energy reserves and efficiency.
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