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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
3
In Grimsby firms advertised direct sale of fish to small purchasers. Ads asked for half a crown and list of varieties. One letter requested two salmon, twelve white sting, twelve fresh herrings, plaice and possibly a lobster. The next day a reply offered to forward the trawler if sixpence was sent.
A poultry instructress asks which term fits a hen. a curious student replies with indifference and a pun about a hen’s cackle. The exchange highlights wordplay on sitting versus setting and laying versus lying in a rural classroom scene.
A reader notes an old joke about an Irish painter quick to finish a fence before the paint dries. The piece contrasts old humor with modern times, mentioning a touring car, a bright Dalian boy, and a Chinese trial in Nanking with a translated oath read to jurors.
An advertisement touts Baby's Own Tablets as a safe remedy for infants and young children addressing stomach and bowel issues. It notes the product contains no opiates or harmful drugs as certified by a government analyst and offers mail order at 25 cents per box from Dr Williams' Medicine Co. in Brockville, Ontario.
The long balanced rock at a cliff edge near Buenos Aires drew crowds from the 200 mile distance, seen as a national calamity and potential relic. Cholera and dysentery rapid action notes urge swift remedial care, recommending Kellogg's Dysentery Cordial as inexpensive relief before medical aid.
A man complains about a broken appointment but the dentist retorts that missing an appointment with him was worth every cent at cost, turning the dispute into a sharp exchange of words.
A returned explorer recounts being lost with no trail when nomadic Kards ride into his camp. The explorer explains he was not alarmed because he trusted the Kards would show him the way.
OCR text presents a garbled note about reform, suggesting a meeting time and a street location. It mentions a person named Stan and references a possible discussion on trade professions and comfort from difficult thoughts. The fragment lacks clear events or identifiable organizations.
Disturbances of the stomach and liver precede fever and ague with digestive upset and blood deterioration. Parmalec's Vegetable Pills are claimed to quickly abate fever and subdue ague in a few days, offering relief for those repeatedly afflicted.
Fragmentary lines narrate a clash in a legislative setting. Nip Bones styled as speaker, age 36, while remarks about a wife who becomes speaker at 22 are noted in a terse, unsettled exchange. No clear event or outcome is established in the readable text.
A compact note describes spasms of coughing and frantic gasping for breath common to bronchitis and asthma, outlining how these episodes challenge sufferers and resemble each other in symptoms.
Advertisement touts Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as relief for bronchitis and asthma noting nerve involvement, and claims Nerve Food aids recovery. It promotes authentic bottles with A W Chase M D portrait and signature and lists Edmanson Bates Co Limited Toronto as distributor.
The British chamber of commerce in Paris petitions the chancellor of the exchequer over double death duties on estates of British residents in France and asks for the same reductions allowed for residents in the colony.
A humorous exchange centers on a Watering-place physician, patient and husband, referencing fashionable dress changes and a lavish dinner. Light satire and an assortment of ads and curiosities showcase social mores.
A collection of terse newspaper items and musings including a remark on Minards Liniment used by physicians. It notes unsettled weather with rain and cool conditions and an anecdote about a three year old at a dinner about appreciating a dress, followed by a bedtime quip about being called five times.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator to protect infants and children from intestinal worms, claiming improved health and sound development through treatment by the remedy.
In a brief exchange Egbert jokes about his wife’s new dress while Bacon quips about the price tag. The light exchange underscores their playful rapport and the humorous tone of the scene.
Popular Mechanics notes that fingerprinting originated in China where thumbs were used on documents like wills. The practice spread to India under British rule and then to the UK police, with Scotland Yard maintaining the most complete fingerprint records in the world.
The preliminary premium list for the International Dry-Farmed Products Exposition at Lethbridge Alberta, October 21 to 26, announces field guides, prize details, and judging methods. It urges farmers to obtain copies, asks for public input, and lists entry categories for grains, grasses, fruits, and vegetables.
The article extols evergreen trees for northern homes as windbreaks and cheerful greenery during snowy days. It urges starting a few evergreen plantings this summer to break the bareness and provide shelter, shade, and lasting value for northern farms.
A velum engrossed invitation with purple border was sent to President Taft through the Dominion government of Canada. Robert Sage of Lethbridge Alberta engrossed the piece, mounted by Western Printers and Stationers Limited, described as a creditable work by Canadian and International Dry Farming Congress officials.
The bookkeeper, in a murky scene, asks the office boy what he is doing. The boy replies nothing, then mentions the boss wants to see him at once to learn which new players have been signed.
A simple labor saving method for worm gathering uses a three and a half foot broom handle driven into worm habitat with six inches exposed. Rub the top with a rough board to shake the ground and coax worms to surface. A pail of worms can be collected quickly.
The child named Little Ray, who wore mittens, received a new pair of kid gloves. He tried them on and held up his hands proudly saying every finger has a sack.
A flirtatious exchange ends with the woman asking if he loves her and the man admitting thoughts drift to baseball at times in a light Washington Herald item.
A fragment states a sea captain has lived for forty five days on water. The line notes the man has been fasting while at sea, though no location or organization is provided.
The article recalls past chamber figures like John Barr and contrasts them with a new breed of Canadian humorists emerging under the Borden government. It highlights Frank Oliver’s surprising wit after the 1921 election, mentions Rodolphe Lemieux’s career, and notes lively exchanges with figures such as A. C. Boyce, illustrating a changing political and comedic landscape in Parliament.
The Porcupine district portrays Mary Van Geer known as Mary. A six foot tall Dutch woman who aided in the fire rescue and runs a stationary and fancy shop. She moves toward frontier life and may soon be seen in Ungava or at the Mackenzie river mouth.
Trade figures for the year to February show Canada lifting imports and exports with the United States by about 15 percent to 453.2 million in trade with the US while Britain rises less than 8 percent to 260.7 million. Overall world trade reaches 847.4 million with US dominance. Exports rise modestly while imports grow more.
Report says officers were required to work an extra hour per day for two weeks after declining to give up seats to women in a standing area. The incident involves police duty schedules and a dispute over seating etiquette.
A humorous confession claims a man tags along with the speaker to please his sister. The narrator describes guiding him to theatre parties and games, citing his obedience and mounting acts of service. A witty aside about a hat making someone look younger closes the excerpt.
A clipped aphorism about spring and fashion hints at Paris trends and shifting wardrobes. The fragment suggests speculation on seasonal style and the influence of stockpiled garments.
A London note reports a charity costume ball planned for June 3 at Olympia named the ambassadors ball. Proceeds will be devoted to one or more charities yet to be selected, with organizers seeking broad support.
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