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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
6
An old advertisement promotes Catarrhozone as a non poisonous healing agent for catarrh bronchitis asthma la grippe and throat mucous tissues It claims to purify air reach all affected parts heat up unfaimed areas and destroy microbes The notice offers two months supply for 1 00 or smaller size 50 cents at all dealers
Dorkin helps Willow and Donnie cope with their father’s death and theft of a secret box. The siblings face grief, plan a grave beneath the big oak, and accept a new life with Dorkin at his cabin. Sagawa the plains Indian arrives seeking vengeance but is urged to let the dead rest and join in hope beyond the golden bars.
In the Montreal Gazette report, Joseph Archambault Chambly Vercheres asked about Canada Soviet trade status. Sir George Foster said there are no trading restrictions with Russians and that Canada has no special facilities, though officials noted that considerable contracts have been closed with Russia.
About 350 Victoria Cross recipients gathered at Buckingham Palace after marching from Wellington Barracks to be presented to King George. The line included Captain Carpenter of the Vindictive and drivers who saved guns at Le Cateau, with Private Lynn represented posthumously after earning the VC DCM and the Cross of St George.
An advertisement urges parents to accept only California syrup of figs for children. It promotes the fruit flavor and states full directions appear on each bottle. The copy emphasizes choosing the California brand for a gentle stomach and overall well being.
An Illinois association plans to spend 250000 over three years promoting the horse economy. In Denver officials weigh a street horse ban while retail harness makers report 26 million horses in the United States, about one per four people, with numbers rising where autos and tractors lead. Farmers keep horses despite more cars and tractors, 1919 shows 20000 more on farms than 1917.
An old Swiss law requires newlyweds to plant six trees after marriage and two more for each child. The trees must be fruit-bearing where possible and planted along comignons and roads for use and decoration.
A historical note records the mainspring of a watch measuring two feet, while another fact notes that the largest sturgeon inhabit European seas, highlighting preparation and natural history details.
A St Thomas Times Journal note explains official guidance for premises with lightning rods. It stresses inspecting installations to catch defects like broken insulators bent cables and earth faults that can cause fires during storms. Emphasis is on keeping cables sound and buried deep and using ground wires along fences to reduce risk.
Protecting Trees Winnipeg has passed special ordinances to protect trees. It is an offense for unauthorized persons to tamper with the trees. Residential sections are park like with large trees shading streets and boulevards. The city records show 110000 trees planted in city limits, 75000 on streets, and the parks board has planted 28000 along 120 miles of street. Total planting cost 26000 dollars. Property owners have planted 447000 more trees on boulevards in front of their homes.
Columbus embarked on a second voyage and brought the first tame cattle to Alfterica, marking a notable early transatlantic livestock introduction.
The Nation’s Business urges the U S government to cut paper waste and set a national pace for thrift. It cites a Helena Montana editor who received identical publications at three addresses and notes widespread duplication through the government printing office. The piece compares Canadian franking with U S waste and calls for strong federal action to curb excess printing.
An elderly Toronto citizen warned that in the near future every pedestrian might be required to wear a red electric bulb in the necktie and carry a red lantern trailing from the coat behind. The remark reflects early talk of heightened urban safety or warning systems.
The Toronto Star notes an elderly man growing incensed at drivers who demand pedestrians yield to motor cars. He defends pedestrians and questions motorists insistence on right of way.
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