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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
3
Statistics from the department of conservation show Canada’s total dairy products valued around 250 million dollars in the past year, with 65 million dollars from export trade. In 1910 total sales were under 100 million and exports 24 million, marking a rise of over 180 percent in nine years as producer and consumer prices reached new records.
Jud Tunkins notes this year's farm hands expect to earn enough to return next year as summer boarders, signaling steady work and ongoing seasonal labor.
Major-General Sir Charles Townshend lauds the Canadian Corps as a fighting machine at a Canadian Club luncheon in New York City. He recounts the Baghdad advance and Kut defense, notes his Turkish captivity, and laments missing action as the armistice approached in Paris.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a remedy to remove dandruff and stop hair loss. It claims the scalp is cleaned after several applications and that hair regains life color thickness and vigor.
Lieut.-Col. J. A. Cooper outlines Canada's progress as a Dominion, noting territorial expansion from 377000 to 3729000 square miles and population growth from 3.5 to about 9 million. He cites wheat production rise from 16 million to 393 million bushels and forestry exports from 40 to 150 million dollars, and argues Canada blends British heritage with a distinct national consciousness and ties to England and the United States.
Ontario official J L Dougherty says the heavy horse market improves as transport firms find horses cheaper for short hauls. Chicago Breeders Gazette notes Consumers Co ordered 60 head of geldings and des not meet orders, signaling renewed interest in first class heavy horses and rising prices.
Raymond B. Fosdick, former Buffalo official and ex undersecretary, warns in a New York Times communication that Europe faces a catastrophe of apalling proportions with rising anarchy and death. He cites Poland Austria Hungary Germany Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia and calls for united world action beyond mere political talks.
A 94 year old ex‑Hudson Bay official danced with his wife during Montreal’s 250th anniversary celebration of the Hudson Bay charter. The scene highlighted the salubrious North and the enduring fibre of the “gentlemen adventurers” who once flew the company flag at far posts across the Great Lone Land.
In a Manchester Guardian exchange, Mr Saphedd asks if men descend from monkeys and Miss Caustique replies that the descent is not very far. The brief dialogue captures a humorous abolition of strict creedal lineage.
Tenders for the construction of 2 300 miles of rural and toll telephone lines in Alberta have been called for. This is the second telephone contract this year, the first being for some 5 000 miles of long distance extensions, the work on which is now at least half completed. It is expected tenders will also be called this summer for further rural telephone line construction.
A fragmented snippet notes Manitoba elk counts near eight thousand, with references to the North American herd and remaining numbers possibly around six thousand, leaving ambiguity about exact totals and distribution.
An overview of anemia symptoms from gradual blood thinning to severe health decline. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as an effective treatment and shares patient Mae Johnston from Port Arthur Ontario endorsing the product. Instructions include dietary advice and purchasing options from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
A colonial note describes Malays and Polynesians greeting with a nose rub and loud weeping after a long absence, a ritual act that combines olfactory contact and emotional display as a sign of reunion.
Readers print many stories about Clemenceau and the Dreyfus affair. One tale recalls a duel arranged near a village during stormy days. Clemenceau buys a single ticket while his opponent takes a return, saying he uses his rival's return after the bout.
Minard's Liniment noted for physicians while footwear changes trend away from pointed shoes. Shoe dealers report few pointed models in catalogs and expect next full shoes to feature broad toes. The shift affects both women and men, easing cramped feet long valued for speed over comfort.
Offer of $100 for a cured case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Claims internal action and blood mucous surface cleansing. Sold by druggists for over forty years at 75 cents. Testimonials free. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
U S settlers are arriving in Saskatchewan and Alberta via the CPR routes as war tensions spark a larger migration. In the first three weeks of the month twenty settlers left U S points for land claims, with five carloads of effects passing Portal and 23 to Alberta. Traffic through Kingsgate and Emerson is heavy, with Emerson seeing as many as 46 carloads in a day.
A Northern Territory missionary reports Aborigines settle quarrels by two representatives meeting with clubs or spears. Each takes turns kneeling to receive a blow until one admits hurt, after which honor is satisfied and the dispute ends. Reopening a settled quarrel has not been heard of.
In 1754 England a punishment of 50 pounds was levied for advertising a reward with no questions asked for stolen goods. The rule targeted incentivizing theft and sought to curb illicit trades by suppressing such notices.
The Philadelphia Record notes the King of England is portrayed as a true gentleman and claims Republicans spread an official denial from Japan regarding a discourteous remark attributed to him about President Wilson. The piece critiques Republican senators for discrediting the president.
Harold II, last native English king, dies in battle after a brief nine month reign, marking an abrupt end to his rule and a shift in the royal succession.
Reader testimonial from Sarsia Ontario claims Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery rebuilt blood after a harsh winter. The note describes indigestion liver trouble and improved appetite after two bottles, with six months to full recovery.
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