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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1911
Page
7
A Texas farmer reports chronic asthma and cold-related illness ended after using Peruna along with Lacupia and Manalia. He had tried multiple doctors and remedies with no relief before taking six bottles of Peruna and two Lacupia and two Manalia, and now can work on his farm.
A front porch scene shows Hogan caring for twins quarrelling over a kit ten. A neighbor asks what Hogan would take for them, and Hogan replies that money cannot buy such children, though he would not trade them for anything.
An excerpt notes a quote about law and tyranny and the idea that in this country law never ends due to many higher courts available for appeal. The line attributes a sentiment to Williamitt, as cited by the Chicago Record-Herald.
A fragmented Tribune snippet hints at discussions of political power and wealth. It references a man’s grip on power and mentions ownership of water falls, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear context or identities.
E M Lindsay recalls Joseph Scriven, hymn writer, living across from a pioneer near Cinwa Ontario. Scriven, Trinity College graduate, lived modestly, helped workers on the Grand Trunk Railway project, taught night school, and authored What a Friend We Have in Jesus. He belonged to Plymouth Brethren and influenced neighbors with piety and truthfulness. Mother recalls Scriven’s consistent Christianity and simple life.
Jake Gaudaur, once a famed oarsman, now leads a quiet life by Lake Simcoe. He uses wing clipped wild ducks as decoys with a weighted line, waiting for wild fowl to approach. City visitors watch, amused, as he jokes that the decoys will entertain about fifty smart Alecs before the season ends.
The Department of Lands Forests and Mines released timber figures for crown lands. Pine timber measured 595 000 000 feet B M in 1910 with an estimated 540 000 000 feet B M for 1911 an increase of 35 000 000 feet. Other timber 95 000 000 feet B M in 1910 to 100 000 000 feet B M in 1911 up 5 000 000 feet. Square timber 358 000 cubic feet in 1910 to 400 000 cubic feet in 1911 up 92 000. Pulpwood 138 000 cords in 1910 to 100 000 cords in 1911 down 38 000. Railway ties 3 800 000 in 1910 to 4 939 909 in 1911 up 1 119 000.
A Toronto man asked for Mitchell's Cecil Rhodes life as the empire builder's official biography. A clerk, not normally handling that book, claimed no stock but suggested he might obtain a pamphlet on the subject.
A mosaic of light verse and anecdotes opens with reflections on mothers and children, then shifts to a Chicago anecdote about advice on declining a marriage proposal. It includes a humorous tale from F P Benson about early touring days and a quip from a Glasgow inn on pronunciations among Scotch lawyers.
Publisher suggests marketing a new book with uncat leaves and hopes the gimmick boosts appeal. The author cautions against letting a book linger unread past the second chapter. Washington Star quotes the exchange as a promotional quip.
The advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to prevent and recover from la grippe Canada’s flu. It cites improved blood quality, stronger health, and relief from after effects, including nerve debility and weakness. A customer story from P E Pantin describes recovery after severe grippe, with rebuilding strength after multiple boxes. The pills are sold by medicine dealers or by mail from Brockville Ontario.
A humorous misreading from Everybody's Magazine riffs on a Oklahoma census taker asking a woman how many children over six and under twenty one live in the home. The woman replies with a wry phonetic answer revealing several youths.
Testimonial from Alma Bourque of Notre Dame New Brunswick praising Zam-Buk ointment and soap for a leg sore that resisted other treatments. Ad then promotes Zam-Buk as a cure for piles burns ulcers eczema and similar injuries with a note to avoid imitations. Also cites Dr Thomas Electric Oil and a humorous Life magazine quip about a secretary named Miss Smith leaving for better or worse.
Minard's Liniment claimed to cure garget in cows while an exchange from Chicago News humorously pondered gender roles. The ad style lines mention a 25 cent price for a remedy that supposedly heals throat and lungs.
A Toronto visitor described Guelph's four regular street cars meeting at the city center. An official tracks arrivals every twenty minutes and, when all four appear, commands a new run. A missing car once caused alarm until it reappeared around a curve.
The Quaker dress worn by Joseph Pesse in Parliament included knee breeches before trousers were banned by stricter members. Round hats faced disfavor for years, a view shared by John Wesley. Hats from France entered England via dandies about 1780 amid spreading fashion. Wesley avoided them, preferring wig and cocked hat, saying preachers should not wear round hats.
Maud considers purchasing a patent sweeper or a Cake Maxer next spring if her winter hat and candy and matinee bills fit her budget. She hopes to surprise her mother with a practical gift.
The Great West Life Assurance Company showcases 1910 progress with over 14 million dollars in business written and policyholder protections exceeding 11 million in force. The report highlights low expense rates under 7 percent interest on investments, no loss of principal, and strong growth across Western and Eastern markets.
A Ontario woman Mrs Julien Painchaud credits seven years of kidney and heart trouble to ill health but reports restoration after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says one box eased pain and six boxes fully cured her. The ad urges others to try the pills for kidney health and energy.
In a brisk chatter, Ashley asserts Bee Sling’s life was insured for a thousand, while Seymour recalls he led a worthless life. The exchange centers on the odd detail of insurance reflecting perceived value.
A health warning notes that frequent headaches may signal serious liver and kidney derangements. It urges medical attention and cautions readers about potential organ damage linked to persistent headache symptoms.
Claims to relieve headaches by cleansing and regulating the liver and kidneys. Promotes the product as aiding Bright's disease prevention and general health, with a free sample offer and price of five cents per box available from Edmanson Bates & Co Toronto.
A rural cooperative outlines detailed rules for egg handling to ensure freshness and uniform quality. Requirements include seven day fresh delivery, weekly or biweekly drop offs, proper stamping, carton separation by color, careful storage, and honesty with penalties for bad eggs and dishonest members. Members receive a share of profits and a year end statement, plus voting rights based on eggs sold.
A vintage medical blurb urges readers to treat chest tightness as a warning sign of cold and to use Ham fins Wizard Oil to prevent consumption or pneumonia.
The piece notes rival claims to England’s oldest inn. The Seven Stars in Manchester allegedly existed before 1356, the Saracen’s Head in Newark claims 1340s deeds, and the Fountain in Canterbury links to 1029 legend. The Fighting Cock at St Albans is famed as the oldest house, with the sign claiming it was rebuilt after the Flood.
A humorous exchange reveals a boy named John unable to read a note to Mr. Jones. John claims he is blind, and while in the room the man asked twice about the hat on his own head.
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