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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
2
In this fragment a lazy inventor contemplates a device that uses a wire to hover a fre tnt from bed. The text hints at an intention to simplify operation by pulling a wire, but the practical improvements are unclear.
A copy of a Winnipeg letter shows 6 prominent local doctors endorsing Bandl and Sanol medicines. Sanol claims cures for gall stones kidney and bladder issues and lists Sanol Anti-Diabetes with a history of diabetes cures, with prices 1.60 and 2.09, advertised by The Sanol Manufacturing Co Limited Winnipeg Man.
The guard notes the tunnel is two miles long and laments all lights being on. In the Return, the speaker discovers the tunnel again and wonders why the carriages are unlit.
A quirky dialogue pits a timid flat against a bear hug question about stock market stance. The exchange mixes whimsy with a hint of financial humor as the characters explore risk and affection in a playful, literary tone.
A passenger recalls boarding a tram this morning and a conductor's glare after an unpaid fare. The speaker admits only replying with a glare in return, framing the moment as a humorous exchange.
A scene unfolds as a threatening man declares interruption over an unpaid portable theatre bill. The doorkeeper stops him, proposes informing the manager who is on stage. Disguised, the doorkeeper speaks in a theatrical ruse, prompting the manager to order the man away with authority.
Baron Hirsch dines with a German prince who openly dislikes Jews. The prince recalls Turkish customs that kill all Jews and dogs, prompting Hirsch to remark on their luck not to live there. The exchange exposes anti Jewish sentiment amid their meal.
A diner asks the waiter to inform the orchestra leader to play a sad tune while he waits to see if the mood affects his steak. He notes spring will come with a rush, and true worth is shown by those who smile after a stumble in the slush.
A Victorian era note extols Miller's Worm Powders for expelling intestinal worms and repairing damage they cause. It claims the remedy strengthens the constitution and accelerates recovery from digestive disorders caused by parasitic intruders. A separate exchange jokes about a bookcase being out of plumb and pricey plumbing.
A girl notes a photograph that resembles her so closely that even her mother cannot identify it as her own likeness. The uncanny image sparks questions about identity and recognition.
A weary man enters a workmen’s dining shanty with a red tin can and hints at blowing it up. He drops the can into a store, causing a panic and abrupt evacuation. Minutes later the can is found in the fire and the man is gone, leaving workers to recover their meals and belongings.
Halifax to Vancouver reports promote Dodd's Kidney Pills as cures for women with kidney related pain and weakness. Mrs Orastus Pace of Ecum Secum NS credits the pills with restoring her health and energy after suffering left side and hip pain headaches and heart weakness. The notice emphasizes that most women’s troubles stem from kidney disease and touts the medicine as a best friend to suffering women.
A canvasser at a South London house during the last municipal elections struggled to gain entry. After a hesitant opening, a woman peered out and brusquely ordered him away, stating she and her husband took no interest in any such matter.
An old controversy about Cromwell’s skull is revived by a traveling showman who displayed a skull in a country town claiming it to be Cromwell’s. A skeptic notes Cromwell had a large head, prompting the showman to retort that the skull is Cromwell as a boy.
In a bustling window sign scene, Ben Simmnonng contemplates before entering the shop seeking an ideal boy. The manager favors a quick, diligent lad not prone to cigarette smoking, while the dialogue unfolds with playful misdirections and witty exchanges.
An elderly man recalls a writer who wakes his wife at odd hours to jot a good word. A witty guest quips that if he were her husband she would reply with I should have thought of a bad word. The tale amuses the gathering with sharp humor.
Advertisement pitches a domestic remedy with bromide quinine and laxative claims. It states refund if not effective and notes W. Grove's signature on the package. Product promotes rapid relief and sales gimmick typical of early 20th century patent medicines.
A mother sends Harry to the Smiths for treacle and two jugs for a lesson in restraint. The vicar's wife notes the odd plan and wonders if the boy will return with both jugs. The twist reveals he will carry them home to avoid pocketing treacle mid‑trek.
A dining-room anecdote recalls a man paying for three fish with two soles and one that he claims smells. An old negro ill seeks a white doctor, and a physician jokes about missing only his watch. Judge Greenhow shares Lord Russell memories from Esher. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are advertised as a standard digestive remedy.
The Eichener See near Lorch reportedly dries for ten to thirteen years then refills suddenly by subterranean springs, flooding croplands and leaving soil rich yet unpredictable for farmers. A related scene features a colonel seeking a body servant with a capable repairman applicant boasting discharge work in the disempbling department.
A large crowd gathered at a church last night only to face a fatal setback as a fire destroyed the building. Patrons waited for service in the hotel where a slow waiter prompted a joke about tomato salad and a postal card.
In a timber law case Tim Healy represents the defense. A youthful witness is examined by Tim as an expert for the plaintiff. Tim jokes that the boy is “a regular babe in the wood,” undercutting the credibility of the youth's testimony.
A chaotic exchange features unnamed speakers arguing over money and courage. Voices reference a tenner, refusals, and playful names while a narrator comments on youth, persistence, and fear of starting something new.
A tramp steamer captain and a drunk mate clash over log entries. The tale shifts as the notes begin Today the captain was sober. In a political sting, a detective and boss weigh past deeds, but no solid findings emerge.
An excited theorist proclaims the world owes him a living, while a calm citizen counters that he is alive. The exchange highlights a clash of mood between urgency and composure.
The vicar asks if Mr. Smith gives the dog exercise and Smith replies the dog goes for a tramp. The exchanges reflect rural manners and light humor in a local scene.
The article warns neuralgia is common in this era of nervous disorders and can affect any body part with sensitive nerves. It attributes causes to impoverished blood and a starved system, noting pain is sharp but located where nerves are tender. It promotes Dr Chase's Nerve Food as a cure, warns against powerful drugs, and suggests hot cloths and tonic blood-building treatment.
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