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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
3
A Westminster Gazette note reports growing unity between Nationalists and Ulstermen fighting in France. The writer says mass meetings of Irish regiments could resolve Ireland’s issue quickly, noting both sides prefer Irish drafts over English recruits and urging similar spirit at home.
The London Statist reports Canadian Pacific faced a record difficult 1916 with car shortages rising costs and scarce labor. Despite rising expenses the railway improved capacity and traffic, with better train and car load statistics and a favorable 1917 earnings outlook, suggesting continued growth ahead.
A description extols Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills as a purgative and cleanser that act through the stomach and bowels. The pills are praised as the best of all pills and have established themselves over years of use.
A humorous note on a character named Jones noted for odd behavior and a peculiar farewell, with witty asides about his death occurring in the living room. The exchange suggests a storyteller’s brisk portrait of a curiously resistant man.
A Pleasant Bay customer from C B proclaims Minard's Liniment as the only liniment asked for and kept for sale, noting that all the people use it. Harlin Fulton signs the letter.
An advertisement touts Miller's Worm Powders as prompt relief for worm attacks in children, claiming they erase worm symptoms and boost the youth’s system, curing fever, biliousness, loss of appetite, and sleeplessness. The text also references a juror remark and an attorney for the State in a separate line.
The piece denounces German actions in northern France as barbaric and unscientific, contrasting cries for peace with killings and destructions. It argues the German spirit threatens civilization and must be defeated to prevent further invasions and suffering across France and Germany.
Arthur Henderson, member of the British war council, spoke at Richmond about war losses to exceed the UK population of 43 million from the 1911 census. He warned no immediate peace is possible as Germany’s drive for world domination persists and Allied resolve remains firm.
William Duff, a long time Port Hawkesbury official, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with saving his life after la grippe left him weak and ailing. He details multiple doctors’ failures before the pills restored his health, noting improved digestion and heart symptoms. Pills available from dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
The debtor faces seizure of assets as the sheriff arrives with proof of owed fuel costs. He must choose between his touring car or his limousine to settle debts, amid mounting financial pressure and potential liquidation.
A Cincinnati inventor promotes Freezone as a cheap, fast solution to remove corns and calluses. A few drops applied to the tender area supposedly shrivels and dries the corn, allowing it to be lifted off with the fingers. The ad urges readers to clip it for their ailing relatives and to ask their druggist to order a bottle if unavailable.
A garbled quote hints at marital strain and dissatisfaction within a relationship. The speaker argues with a doctor over changes, asserting the wife’s demands are unknown to others.
Dr. Lyman Abbott argues that social justice requires action not sentiment and praises America for preparing to defend the inalienable rights of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness against European oppression. He challenges Socialist indifference and calls for self sacrificing faith in human rights.
A worm exterminator named Mother Graves offers a palatable product claimed to be safe for children and effective. Advertisers emphasize reliable action and prompt results.
The exchange proposes labeling a rout as a strategic retreat due to enemy numerical advantage. The second general suggests rephrasing as a pre arranged staff action to lure the foe and advance only to the third line trenches, framing the withdrawal as a deliberate strategic feint.
A fragmentary literary note suggests a scene with a comparing voice advising restraint. The odd phrase a punch hiccup hints at a fragile mood while a character urges caution, referencing a glittering globe and a dress in a restrained tone.
A terse warning item notes readers should beware of subjects or claims that may not hold up under scrutiny. It flags caution about unreliable details and urges skepticism toward unverified statements or dubious sources.
An advertisement from Appleford Counter Check Book Company Limited highlights counter check and sales books, waxed papers, and parchment products. It emphasizes high paper costs, a modern Canadian plant, and ready supply from a large wafer mill network with offices in Toronto Montreal Winnipeg and Vancouver.
A father tells his son that to make a hit in baseball you must strike out on your own. The boy responds that chasing a hit leads to strikeouts and missing opportunities.
A reflective quip notes that enduring friendships and sturdy shoes help travelers endure many miles. It frames value in lasting ties and practical gear guiding life’s path.
The Edinburgh Scotsman comments that overseas dominions share an ardent interest in the empire’s destiny equal to that in Britain. It notes Sir Robert Borden’s remark that Germany studied dominions more thoroughly before the war and urges a livelier imperial interest after peace as the war’s inspiration endures.
A Washington Star quote portrays Briggins as expressing honest remorse for his peers who lack his knowledge. The remark frames Briggins as understanding of others while acknowledging social disparities in awareness.
Sapper A Hartley of the Canadian Engineers testifies to Dr Cassell's Tablets aiding appetite blood strength and general health from the South African War era. A free sample offer and details for purchasing follow, with warnings about imitations and the sole proprietors in Manchester England.
A light exchange between a maid and landlady hints at an unused manuscript or writing left behind by Mr Scribbler, sparking curiosity about what may be hidden in the discarded pages.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all disease stages with constitutional treatment. It offers $100 to any case it cannot cure and invites readers to request testimonials from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, with retail price 75 cents.
A Woodstock Sentinel-Review opinion argues compulsory military service need not be seen as disgraceful. The piece compares conscription to compulsory education, noting law-abiding citizens accept required schooling and observing the law without disgrace.
In a tense scene described with muddy breath and a respirator, Terrance Murdy asks Clancy if he is alive after an explosion. Clancy, waking and joking that the man must be dead, confirms he is alive as Mrs. Chuggins asks about the car. The dialogue touches on a misdirected claim and a neighborly exchange amid fear and relief.
A writer in the American Magazine extols the dry wall method built without mortar. The piece praises old New England stone masons whose walls stand firm from bottom to top, braced by skill, and celebrates the beauty and heritage of a vanishing craft.
Moose Jaw hosts a four day Ranchers Fair and Livestock Show July 17 to 20 with prize lists totaling 25000. The event features a big stampede, harness races, livestock, dog and flower shows, vaudeville and acrobatic acts. Ad Day of Medicine Hat directs the Stampede. Western Canada Fair Associa tion oversees harness races. Railways offer round trip fares and fixed prices for visitors.
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