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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
6
A noted statesman warned that Britain's population grew by about 2,000,600 in the last decade and questioned whether the country could support all, suggesting emigration as the remedy as urban surplus outpaced rural worker needs.
A special House of Commons committee studies lowering freight charges to revive industrial activity and aid Western agriculture. Data from 1920 21 shows deficits fell on major lines after rate changes, suggesting reductions could raise traffic and perhaps railway profits, offset by possible short term deficits.
The article notes that five of Canada’s nine provincial premiers are farmers, including Manitoba Liberal Premier, Alberta and Ontario leaders, and British Columbia premier. It lists Saskatchewan’s premier as a farmer as well, with three others being lawyers and one merchant. It also mentions Japan’s 60 foot arch in Tokyo commemorating war dead.
Kobe lumber buyer Mr J Sito says Japan,’s government bans native forest lumber and will make unprecedented demand for Vancouver Island lumber this year Inquiries for almost every lumber type have poured into the market as buyers represent about 35 million dollars
A durable corn remedy called Putnam's Corn Extractor is advertised as painless and effective for removing corns between the toes. The ad claims the product has stood the test of time and remains 25 percent effective everywhere.
Mary Ann Carr born in the cockpit of Nelson's ship Victory near the scene of the admiral's fall has died at Ports mouth aged 85. She recalled early days aboard the vessel with vivid memory of a fogged sailor she once witnessed, kept fresh until her death.
Motivational line urging individuals to shape their inner selves. Emphasizes personal responsibility and self improvement as a lifelong task. The message invites proactive self sculpting, likening growth to carving marble into an ideal form.
The article explains nervous debility harms the body and that improving blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills can ease symptoms. Mrs. John W. Macdonald of Cardigan testifies she recovered after twelve boxes, noting better sleep appetite and overall health. Pills sold by mail or dealers for 50 cents a box, six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
The estimated value of agricultural and livestock products produced in Alberta in 1921 was 137,455,706. Grains fodders vegetables 82,795,290. animals slaughtered and sold 17,290,416. dairy products 25,500,000. wool 300,000. game furs etc 1,500,000. poultry and poultry products 8,470,000. horticultural products and garden stuff 1,600,000.
The pamphlet claims worms thrive on morbid stomach and bowel conditions and asserts Miller's Worm Powders immediately alter these conditions. It promises the medicine destroys parasites and also benefits young readers with health improvements.
A scientist calculated bacteria numbers in fruits, finding 1,000,000 in half a pound of gooseberries 8,000,000 in grapes and 12,000,000 in half a pound of cherries, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The ad states Hall's Catarrh Medicine will treat catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh by acting through the blood to mucous surfaces, reducing inflammation and aiding nature to restore normal conditions. It notes the product is liquid for internal use and offered by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
The next experimental farm to be established in Canada will be in Northern British Columbia. It is described as an immense tract of country with rich agricultural potential attracting many United States farmers. The area offers minerals water power fish fur and forests among its assets.
The Dead Sea region ranks among the hottest on earth as the sea loses many tons of water daily through evaporation.
Canadian National Railways announces summer excursion rates to the Pacific Coast and Eastern Canada. Pacific Coast trip includes land and sea routes with a 750 mile voyage among Prince Rupert Vancouver Victoria and Seattle. Eastern Canada tour covers rail and lake routes with visits to Toronto Quebec Niagara Falls and the Thousand Islands. Break journeys at Jasper Park Lodge open June 15 to Sept 15 and at Minaki Inn 115 miles east of Winnipeg. Get full fare and reservations info from CN agents.
An old advertisement outlines nervous breakdown symptoms such as headaches mood low sleep disturbance and fear of crowds. It urges immediate treatment before heart or nerve weakness worsens and claims a remedy will quiet nerves strengthen the heart and restore the system.
Mrs M Daffgand of Young's Cove Road New Brunswick reports relief from heart and nerve trouble after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She says sleep improved and appetite returned after the first box, advising others with nerve trouble to try them. Price five and a half cents per box, sold by all dealers or mailed by The T Milburn Co Toronto.
A Manitoba land statement notes farm lands in Manitoba comparable in price to soils in Illinois and Iowa, with land sold at 400 dollars per acre. The Dominion survey shows Manitoba average farm land value at 35 dollars per requisite on the farm. A household note urges Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for family and livestock use, praising its potency as a horse and cattle remedy and a substitute for sweet oil in colic cases.
A U S fruit farmer rigs a phonograph in an old beehive to imitate ferocious barking. When a car stops on the road nearby he switches it on and scares away would be raiders. The device hides the dogs while warning the homestead of intruders.
Kantara the British army base on the east side of the Suez Canal has largely reverted to desert. Once a major war centre built during the Palestine campaign, it housed cattle pens, gun enclosures, prisoners' enclaves and officers’ quarters. After armistice it was dismantled starting 1920 and finally handed to the Egyptian Labour Corps in a dilapidated state.
Diamond Dyes offer simple instructions so any woman can revive faded skirts dresses waists stockings draperies and more. Guidance asks buyers to tell the druggist material type wool silk linen cotton or mixed as Diamond Dyes claim to avoid streaking or running.
A South American plant described as a vegetable octopus kills humans. A naturalist near Lake Titicaca freed his dog from its fine rope like tissues. The Australian cannibal tree allegedly crushes victims with closing leaves. The India native thegraph plant delivers dangerous electrical shocks via leaflets that move in circles.
Ottawa Timber and Grazing Lands Branch reports an Order in Council dated April 12 to Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and Peace River tract. It provides renewal of existing leases with under five years remaining, at two cents per acre annually as compensation for improvements left by a lessee, and eliminates four years cancellation.
A period advertisement touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy for infant fretfulness and sleeplessness caused by worms. It claims to clear the stomach and intestines and restore healthfulness.
A French steel bark of 5 633 tons burden sails with 20 sails and a crew of 54. Its best fair weather run is 322 knots in a 24 hour day and has logged as much as 421 knots in a hurricane, figures many steam freighters cannot beat.
Winnipeg man William A. Edmonds credits Tanlac with restoring his wife’s health after a year bedridden from heart trouble indigestion and nervous spells. He reports she has gained fifteen pounds and is now in splendid health. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
The Christian Herald notes Americans spend 750 million dollars yearly on face powders and cosmetics versus 1.0016 billion on education. It observes the cosmetic outlay rivals the educational budget and suggests focus on outward appearance outweighs teaching salaries in high schools.
A longtime sufferer credits Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy with providing relief after thirteen years of seeking help. The ad touts early use, low cost, simple use, and broad availability everywhere.
J. B. McKinnon, president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, notes Canada exports manufactured goods worth 47 dollars per head of population, compared with 50 dollars per head for the United States. The remark highlights differences in export intensity and industrial development between the two nations.
Advertisement claims Freezone instantly stops aching corn and allows removal with fingers. It states a druggist sells a small bottle for a few cents to remove hard or soft corns between toes without soreness or irritation.
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