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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
6
The article explains how Western Canada faces stark seasonal swings that limit farming and urban activity. It notes winter rests halt building, road, and railway work, forcing workers to fund winter idle periods and adjust wage demands and material purchases. It highlights costlier storage and insurance as workers stockpile during the active months.
The article emphasizes recurring supply and labor cost challenges in the West, urging farmers to stop guessing and start recording costs, revenues, and markets. It argues farmers need precise data to guide operations, pricing, and potential support legislation, comparing with city merchants.
The London Daily Telegraph honors Sir Auckland Geddes for accepting a Washington post noting his public service and his relinquishment of McGill University's principalship as one of the greatest prizes in academia, a crown of his career.
Construction of a briquette plant at Bien fait near Estevan advances lignite development in Saskatchewan. Tendering is underway for Hudson Bay Mine projects as the plant, costing about 400 dollars, aims to produce briquettes by August and provide winter employment for hundreds.
An unusual shortcut claims to stop bronchitis fast without drugs by a mystery method. It mentions catarrh and ozone discovery as part of the supposed cure, with no verifiable sources or medical backing.
Advertises Catarrhozone as a simple cure for bronchitis and throat irritation. Claims soothing vapor and piney healing power provide immediate results, strengthens the throat, stops coughing, and offers a dollar outfit plus sizes 50c and 25c trial, available through dealers or The Catarrhozone Co. Kingston Ont.
War delays held back a new sewing machine model but British firms are mass producing typewriting machines. Large numbers of British built sewing machines are already reaching markets. The anticipated typewriter supply is expected to impact global markets significantly.
A compact adage notes that necessity drives invention while describing plenty as its estranged partner. The line captures a wary view of abundance sparking creativity amid scarcity. It echoes historical cautions about resource limits shaping innovation.
Advertises Danderine as a quick fix to stop hair loss and banish dandruff. Claims a tiny bottle used on the scalp after several applications restores life, shine, and color to hair, with the product available at drug or toilet counters for a few cents.
The Canadian Pacific Railway plans to nearly double Calgary stockyards capacity to create Canada’s most up-to-date facilities. The move follows a year of serious shortages in handling stock shipped into Calgary, reflecting growing demand and congestion.
A Prussian government expedition sank while drilling for coal near Merseburg. The bore reached a depth of £ 834 fez, with reports detailing the loss and ongoing recovery efforts.
Civil Governor of Tsinanfu receives a list of 96 foreign and Chinese morphia dealers, 39 Chinese 52 Japanese and 5 Russians. Orders target Chinese dealers only, raids have begun on Chinese shops, while Japanese and Russian authorities respond cautiously and blame China for action. International Anti Opium Association reports contact with Japanese consul who calls China responsible and notes officials and upper classes complicate enforcement. The piece concludes with a quoted humorous dialog about a telephone operator.
Miss Gertrude Eagle of Ormsby Ontario says she suffered five years with diabetes and found relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She notes doctors failed to help, but three boxes brought significant improvement and she urges neighbors to ask about the remedy for kidney trouble.
A garbled quotation suggests Pat TG Te TM faces official hunting trouble. The fragment hints at ongoing dispute or enforcement action linked to a hunter and unnamed authorities. No further details are readable to confirm dates, locations, or parties involved.
Dye advertising promises a rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton and blends. The Diamond Dyes kit includes directions and a Cold Card to match any material, enabling dyeing of dresses blouses stockings skirts coats feathers and draperies.
The Consolidated Mining and Smelting company advances toward new construction at Trail BC. Plans call for a $250,000 copper refinery upgrade, a $200,000 rod mill, and a large addition with new machine shop equipment to boost capacity and diversify production.
Lord Haig, addressing Comrades of the Great War, warned veterans not to align with any political party after returning home. He urged unity to gain right-thinking support from the empire, prompting loud cheers.
advertisement describes hall's catarrh medicine as strengthening the system and cleansing blood to prevent colds. warns repeated acute catarrh may become chronic. medicine taken internally acts on mucous surfaces through the blood. price 75 cents. testimonials free. $100 reward if not cured. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A Winnipeg initiative promotes Buy at Home with a call to shun United States origin luxuries and favor domestic or empire made goods. Bank officials and Sir John Willison stress thrift, production, and mutual goodwill to strengthen Canada’s exchange position.
A humorous exchange has a lady asking for mirrors that let her see her face. The salesman offers hand mirrors, but she insists on mirrors designed to reveal her reflection.
A Toronto gathering heard J. T. Me Adtitret iPatréctér press compulsory education in English for Saskatchewan settlers and deurge English speaking teachers in Northwestern Canada. Opponents argued assimilation and compulsory English education were un British and persecutory, while supporters urged wider distribution of English instruction.
Article discusses how anemia and pale cheeks signal blood issues from overwork and poor diet and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as restoring color and energy. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Alex Archambo of Cornwall Ontario and sale details from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
A essaylike remark notes that even seasoned real estate men sometimes pursue grand, impractical projects. It suggests lofty schemes outpace practical planning, hinting at speculative ventures that may exist more in imagination than in reality.
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