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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
6
An editorial argues that Canada must face labor unrest and seek conciliatory, negotiated solutions. It urges workers to approach employers directly, resist outside agitators, and pursue fair compensation, reasonable hours, and improved conditions, noting mutual benefit in cooperation.
A scarce old notice urges readers to try a home remedy for catarrhal deafness. It promotes a peppermint essence solution, prepared with hot water and sugar, claiming to relieve ear congestion and improve hearing by stimulating the blood and mucous membranes.
The piece argues workers should form local employer employee groups for direct talks, reducing reliance on outside organizers. It claims this approach would cut costs, restore dignity, and foster cooperation, proposing it as a trial method for a progressive Canada.
The article notes winter is harsh on infants causing stomach and bowel issues and frequent colds. It recommends Baby's Own Tablets to regulate digestion and alleviate illness, sold by druggists or mail order from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. in Brockville Ontario. It also cites Maximillian Harden criticizing the Kaiser as a tool in the war, with remarks about the Crown Prince.
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a painless, guaranteed remedy for blood poisoning and trimming corns with a razor. It claims the cure is simple and effective, priced at 25 cents at all dealers.
The Dominion Statistics Bureau preliminaries show oats as the largest crop in Canada last year, yielding 456,733,900 bushels from 14,796,336 acres. The data highlights oats as the top grain by production in the national tally.
A testimonial style note praises Dr J D Kelloge asthma remedy saying it offers real relief and permanent benefit without extravagant claims. It asserts successful cures where other remedies failed and urges purchase for lasting improvement.
The Saskatchewan Nattrat Gas company led by Eugene Gasts will start gas drilling at Egina this year per a city charter. The announcement mentions a Mr Costs and notes the company holds the city charter to operate.
Cure claim promotes laxative bromide quinline product for cold symptoms. Warns Grove’s signature on each box. Mentions price 30c and claim it stops cough and head ache, works off the cold.
Berlin reports from Basel indicate Field Marshal von Hindenburg and the Pan German military party bitterly resent the new armistice clauses. They oppose limiting the army to police force size, supervising ammunition factories, and paying Allied occupation costs on the Rhine. They warn thousands of officers will lose jobs and a 600000 strong volunteer force may be disbanded. Indignation toward Mathias Erzberger grows among military authorities.
Officials argue over proving age for liquor purchases while some men refuse to wait. Citizens express frustration as enforcement gaps surface and retailers weigh compliance. The issue centers on age verification and potential penalties for noncompliance.
Roger R Stum mons, fresh from missions to Russia, warned that withdrawal of American and allied forces from northern Russia could trigger a savage massacre. He urged continued intervention to prevent mass killings in the region.
A Sunday school lesson recounts Moses sent twelve spies into Canaan to assess the land. The majority report claims strong defensive cities and giants, while Caleb and Joshua urge trust in God. The people rebel, God condemns the generation to wander 38 years, sparing only Caleb and Joshua.
Saskatoon and Regina area records show batter exports in 1918 reaching about 1.215 million dollars after domestic needs were met. The year also saw exports of roughly 2.764 million pounds, valued near 9.8 thousand dollars per ton.
Advertisement notes chilblains cured with Egyptian Liniment available from Douglas and Company Napanee Ontario. Mentions a French inventor’s device to compress air reservoirs for wind clocks. Claims Holloway's Corn Cure remotes corns without surgery. Historical note credits Thomas Blanket with first blanket in 1640.
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a cheap, painless method to lift corns and calluses with a few drops applied to the affected area. The compound dries instantly, does not irritate surrounding tissue, and is sold for a small price, appealing to women wearing high heels.
The German cabinet initially voted to reject Allied terms for renewal of the armistice but after talks with party leaders changed course and ordered the armistice signed. Reports from Paris say a future military treaty will require surrender of certain warships and changes to fleet status at Scapa Flow.
A report from Innsbruck says former Emperor Charles of Austria is imprisoned in a castle outside Vienna under Socialist guard. He reportedly wishes to emigrate to America with his family as a civilian, with much of his fortune said to be in the United States.
Medical authorities attribute indigestion to excess stomach acid. A safe plan suggests limiting irritating foods or counteracting acidity with Bisurated Magnesia at meals. One teaspoonful in water or five grain tablets with food neutralizes excess acid and aids natural digestion without laxative effects.
Local ice dealers in Port Arthur Ontario report the Thunder Bay ice supply will fail this season as the bay remains open and navigation would have been possible all winter. A separate note promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a universal remedy claimed to cure coughs colds throat swelling sprains sores and contusions.
Brandon fair in Winnipeg opens March 3 with 22 prizes in the cattle division and 285 dollars in steer prizes noted. Manager W I Smale outlines postwar plans including mixed farming and stock raising, new juvenile features, 60 cups medals and specials, and a two day annual build sale scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
A 19th century style health ad touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a simple affordable cleanse and laxative. It promises brighter spirits, clearer face, improved appetite, and restored youthful looks with a staged dose reduction over several days. It claims universal availability in 25c boxes.
The North West Mounted Police plan to station in Vancouver within weeks. The Vancouver Exhibition Association discussed accommodating 150 officers and 150 horses at Hastings Park, with a hoped start by March first.
The Temps counters the London Daily Mail claim that surrendered German and allied ships will be destroyed. It notes no clear plan to distribute vessels among entente powers and that destruction has not been decided by the peace conference, with serious objections voiced.
A historical note from Fairville dated September 30, 1902 reports Mainateln on Russia's border as peopled by men only with women forbidden entry. The letter from Minard's Liniment Co. praises the product as a superior remedy for sore throat and chest and mentions willingness to pay any price for it.
The city issues a permit for a new factory to produce liquid air, a modern industry for Vancouver. The initial building cost is set at 25,000 dollars as the project begins promptly, with plans to establish a major local facility.
A. O. W. Donley, assessment commissioner, said at a city committee meeting that an income tax calculated to bring between 1,000,000 and 1,500,000 dollars to Winnipeg will be established by next fall.
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