Almanac From Rameses the Great Era On Display
An ancient almanac in the British Museum is dated 1299 years before the Christian Era, tracing to the reign of Egyptian king Rameses the Great.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
3
An ancient almanac in the British Museum is dated 1299 years before the Christian Era, tracing to the reign of Egyptian king Rameses the Great.
An article promotes a lung treatment at home using Par mint and hot water with Staralated sugar to alleviate catarrh related symptoms. The plan claims improvement within days, noting relief from breathing difficulty head noises and mucus drainage and suggests many car troubles are caused by catarrh.
E L Richardson of Calgary was elected president. R M Matheson of Brandon KC became first vice president. J F Day of Red Deer was chosen second vice president, and W J Stark of Edmonton was named secretary treasurer at a Calgary meeting. The next convention is proposed for January 1920 in Edmonton, with date left to the executive, aiming for a date at least a week earlier than this year.
Senator Poindexter of Washington assails the league of nations proposal in the first Senate address since its public preparation. He warns that U S entry would surrender American rights and sovereignty, abandon the Monroe Doctrine, and conflict with the constitution. He likens the league machinery to a Soviet government.
The Coca Cola Company will erect a test plant on Cornwall street Regina this spring with a $100 000 completed facility. Site bought two years ago and factory plans submitted a year ago as part of a coast to coast Canadian expansion plan. Miller's Worm Powders advertised as safe for children and adolescents with worms offering relief and protection.
Revelstoke delegates from boards of trade in eastern British Columbia vote to separate the province into two with the Cascade mountains as the divider. They argue eastern interests are ignored by the coast. They also push a plan to handle Doukhobors as undesirable citizens and allow duty free machinery not from Canadian manufacturers.
Mr Sidney Bent of Lydiard Saskatchewan testifies to Dodd's Kidney Pills restoring his health. After years with back and kidney pain he improved after one box and has worked on his homestead three winters. He urges others with kidney trouble to try the remedy.
Three Russian governments Archangel Siberia and Southern Russia rejected a proposal to meet Bolsheviki delegates at Prince Islands. They informed the Peace Conference in Paris via Ambassador Bakhmeteff that they would not conciliate with the Bolsheviks, calling them traitors and fomenters of anarchy while accepting allied help for interior purification of Russia.
Rotterdam and Antwerp will serve as base ports for the American army of occupation. Deep draft barges seized in the German retreats will plough the Rhine replacing the Bordeaux rail route. Warehouses will be built at Rotterdam and Antwerp with ships unloaded and reloaded on barges by Dutch and Belgian civilians.
Authorities state Holloway s Corn Cure contains no poisonous ingredient and can be used safely without risk of injury.
The Dominion lands office at Prince Albert reports a rise in inquiries from distant locations about securing land in northern Saskatchewan for homestead or grazing purposes. Local officials note interest spans both homesteading and grazing, with applicants seeking parcels suitable for settlement and livestock.
An analysis of Joshua as Moses' successor, his call to lead Israel, and God's renewed promise of the land. It outlines God's presence with Joshua, the obstacles of crossing the Jordan and fortified cities, and the keys to blessing: courage, unwavering obedience, and constant study of the law.
In the commons Edward Shortt states a bill on deportation and exclusion of undesirables will be introduced soon. He notes powers to exclude aliens could be used if 20 000 enemy aliens are gathering at Rotterdam to return to England after peace.
British astronomers prepare for a tropical voyage to observe the total solar eclipse scheduled for May 29. The expedition aims to capture photographs and data during the event.
The Western Canada Fairs Association decided dates for prairie fairs with Calgary opening in the 61st week of July, followed by Edmonton in the second week, Saskatoon in the third, Brandon in the fourth, and Regina at the end of July into early August.
An advertisement urges women to claim the right to health using Dr Williams Pink Pills. It cites anemia relief and general weakness, with testimonials including Mrs. Ferguson of Plattsville, Ont, who reports renewed strength and weight gain after six boxes. Pills sold at medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
It is estimated the reclamation will cost about 800 000 dollars to reclaim lands along the Carrot river near the Pas in a triangle formed by the Sipanock channel Saskatchewan and Carrot rivers. The area covers roughly 1 136 miles 727 000 acres with about half drainable by gravity seasonally and the rest requiring pumping in June July August and September.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine laxative tablets as removing the cause of colds grip and influenza. The box bears the signature of FE. W. GROVE and the price is 3 cents.
Dr. Frederick Adler who shot Premier Sturkich in Vienna in 1916 is proclaimed president of the German Austrian republic outside the town hall, per Vienna reports to the Ex. A simple and cheap medicine claim promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as an inexpensive digestive regulator.
Up to date four million three hundred seventy three thousand five hundred eighty one dollars has been spent on the Winnipeg parliament buildings and an additional fifteen hundred thirty four thousand seven hundred sixty nine dollars is needed to complete the project.
An advertisement touts a warmth giving circulation stimulating external remedy for lumbago sprains strains stiffness headaches and bruises. It promises quick relief without rubbing and urges readers to ask their druggist for the Canadian made product with a larger value bottle emphasized for families.
Allies renew invitation for a conference with Russian faction leaders on Prinkipo Island. Some think the plan abandoned, but the first invitation remains. another invitation is under consideration pending assurances of acceptance.
A letter from Geo H Holmes of Masonville Nova Scotia applauds Minard’s Liniment Co Limited Yarmouth for restoring his father from paralysis after using 36 bottles. He urges other sufferers to try the product and expresses gratitude.
In 1918 Alberta stockyards at Calgary shipped 366 044 animals valued at 17 530 510 dollars, up 35 percent in head and 55 percent in value from 1917. Catarrh is described as curable only by constitutional treatment, with Hall's Catarrh Cure marketed by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio offered for sale through druggists.
The Manitoba government chose Waskada district as the source of the best Marquis wheat for the provincial agricultural farm. A Atkin was asked to supply 100 bushels at 4.25 per bushel. Atkin won the Marquis wheat sweepstakes at the Manitoba soil products exposition in Winnipeg last February.
Medical authorities state that about nine tenths of stomach trouble, including indigestion and sourness, result from excess hydrochloric acid rather than a lack of digestive juices. The remedy Bisurated Magnesia in water after meals calms the stomach and prevents acid excess and pain.
January immigration in Western Canada brought 828 new settlers. Personal effects valued at 69000 dollars, up from 68256 last year. Cash brought in reached 622220 dollars, well above 148000 the previous January. Seventeen motors were shipped in by settlers, compared with 35 cars in January 1918.
The Allied Supreme Council requests a statement on Germany's available or under construction war material including machine guns aeroplane motors and seaplanes. The demand follows the German army administration's stance on the Polish question and the need to settle armistice terms.
Money orders allow paying out of town accounts with Dominion Express offering five dollars for three cents in fees. The ad markets quick transfers and low costs for distant payees.
The Regina Exhibition Association aims to stage the annual show as the west’s premier event, likened to Toronto’s national exhibition. A program to invest $94,000 in buildings and grounds improvements is planned for this year.
Mrs G L Cook of Brandon Manitoba writes that Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills keep her family healthy by maintaining liver and kidney function. She praises the product for four years of use, noting reduced doctor visits and difficulty keeping house without it. Pills cost 25 cents per box with signature on the box.
In Cape Town the assembly debated republican propaganda with Sir Thomas Watt asserting Britain has shown maximum consideration and sympathy. Col Mentz, a former Transvaal Republican, pledged to stand by promises made at Vereeniging as long as Britain remains faithful to its pledges of union.
Ecuador creates a course in scientific agriculture at its central university. Micard's Liniment claims cure for colds and other ailments, adding a note of medical advertising alongside the university development.
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