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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
7
The article argues towns and rural areas should fuse development. It urges integrated programs linking schools churches libraries and markets to strengthen town country trade areas. It emphasizes shared progress through fair relations, better roads, and joint civic improvements for mutual prosperity.
The article profiles Dr James W Robertson known as Professor Robertson to farmers in Canaan. It outlines his public service from Ontario Agriculture College to dairy commissioner in Ottawa and leadership roles in agriculture, livestock, seed grains, trials, and rural education. He urges farmers across Canada to support the Red Cross Society, stating mutual debt and gratitude.
Fractured dialogue recalls a shipboard moment with a watch change and courteous exchanges aboard.
A Hull master mariner recalls meeting three German captains in Tunis and witnessing the toast to Der Tag. He notes one captain’s pride and another’s anger over reviving the toast before the war, while the older captain warns about others who heard it.
A cabby eyes a broken taxi with a gleam of delight as the chauffeur struggles to repair it. The driver curses the machine and, despite frantic tinkering, the vehicle remains inert while the cabby remains silent and menacing. The cabby finally offers his whip with grim intent.
Jas. W. Robertson, chairman of the Ottawa Red Cross, appeals to Canadian farmers to donate during the first week of May. He urges gifts from $1 to $50 to fund hospital beds and care for wounded soldiers, noting rising farm prices and wartime sacrifices by soldiers and sailors.
King Albert of Belgium, then Prince Albert, left royal titles to work as a newspaper correspondent. He travelled through France, Austria, Britain, Scandinavia, Canada, and the Americas to study commerce and broaden his mind, disguising himself with beard glasses and altered hair. In the U S he earned 15 dollars a week at a Minneapolis paper, and once failed to obtain a case at a Brooklyn murder scene without a staff card. He also wrote on sport and held expertise in metallurgy mining shipbuilding automobiles and aviation.
The note recalls Nathaniel Rothschild racing to Dover by fishing boat to bring news of Napoleon’s defeat. A Dutch newspaper allegedly printed Great Victory of the English, guiding Rothschild’s traders to buy papers for him. Lord Liverpool doubted the report, having heard of English defeat the day before.
The current Industrial Canada argues the new budget taxes will raise revenue via tariff increases while noting farmers and consumers face smaller impacts. It praises protection for manufacturers yet warns stamp taxes hit mail, checks, telegraphs, and trains. The piece suggests resorting to land or income taxes if needed.
The Department of Natural Resources of the Canadian Pacific Railway at Calgary Alberta released a new booklet detailing resources and advantages of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It outlines land offers to home-makers and includes economic data, climate, livestock tables, regulations, services, and costs with 40 farm scene photographs and two color maps. Free copies available from the Publicity Branch Calgary Alberta.
The Journal of Commerce notes Alberta now has one mile of railway for every 125 people. Bonds guaranteed last year for 2436 miles funded, with 1230 miles completed and in operation and 347 graded ready for tracklaying. Major lines include Canadian Northern, Grand Trunk Pacific, Edmonton & Dunvegan, Alberta & Great Waterways, Lacombe & Blindman Valley. Total provincial mileage hits 4097, second only to Ontario among larger provinces.
An old soldier writes to his colonel asking the army to go to hades after his resignation. A week later the reply arrives in standard official tone stating that any suggestions or inquiries about troop movements must be entered on Army Form 137.
Montreal Journal of Commerce reports C W Barron, head of the Wall Street Journal and bureau chiefs, arguing economics sparked the war. He cites German espionage and a failed Russian treaty, says Britain lacked understanding of Anglo-Saxon ideals, and predicts the conflict will test whether governments serve or rule.
A wartime analysis notes Germany's copper stock for rifles and shells dwindling as Britain bans copper exports. It cites Germany's prewar 6.44 billion rifle cartridges, millions under arms, and high machine gun consumption. The piece discusses trench reuse of cases and U S reloads as cost-saving, with each case reusable up to twenty times.
The potato spread from South America to Europe by the mid 16th century and to Ireland by 1526. It has since become a major staple, alongside wheat, with global crops valued in the billions. In 1912 wheat and potato values are estimated at about 3.8 and 2.01 billion dollars respectively, Canada showing 161.28 million bushels of wheat and 5.672 million bushels of potatoes valued at 196.418 and 41.598 million dollars.
Mr N W Rowel j C K C declares Canada must send 100 000 more troops to the front as a show of loyalty to Britain and to finish the war. He notes Cromwell set a precedent against absolutism and urges a nationwide appeal by public men to rally Canada’s stamina and sacrifice for victory. Toronto Globe reports.
Dr. W C Rucker assistant surgeon general and secretary of the Committee on Education of the American Genetic Association declares eugenics is a science and urges stopping marriage by law. He calls for hereditary research education and a public eugenic conscience to remove social and economic barriers to marriage. He notes legislative consideration of eugenic marriage laws as a preventive medicine concern.
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