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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
3
An advertisement touts Celluloid Starch as an easier ironing aid and the only cold water starch that can’t stick. It claims a better finish on starched fabrics and urges readers to buy by name from reputable dealers.
Prederic Vii Niere recorded a tale about Wickens in Camp and Harte recalls composing an editorial for his death. He describes repeated failed drafts, press deadlines, and a sudden burst of writing that yielded the final piece. Villiers is mentioned in passing as Harte reflects on being out for out.
Mothers press claims that Baby's Own Tablets cure stomach trouble and constipation with marked success and safety. The ad notes government guaranty against opiates, 25 cents per box from The St Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont. The same column markets Parmaleine's Vegetable Pills as popular and effective, with portable, non nauseating relief.
Minard's Liniment Co Limited promotes MINARD'S LINIMENT as a remedy for sore throat cold and ordinary ailments. The copy states it never fails to relieve and cure and attributes the advertisement to Charles Whooten of Port Mulgrave.
A Cleveland Plaindealer style quip questions handwriting on a cheque while a cholera warning notes rapid illness and urges use of Kellogg's Dysentery Cordial for speedy relief. The ad copy blends satire with medical product promotion.
The two men greet each other with terse humor about their pasts and the shared fiancée. The Second Man acknowledges the advantage of the First, noting they were once engaged to the same woman, but the First has since married her.
Step by step guide teaches attaching braid to skirt hems using basting chalk and a skirt gauge. It covers turning hemlines, placing braid along turned edge, stitching twice at the top and bottom, and preparing a braid roll with sample guidance for accuracy.
A recipe for a cold fruit salad using celery, banana, apple, and grapefruit. Prepare celery stalks, cube banana and apple, carve grapefruit halves, mix with mayonnaise, chill, then fill grapefruit skins and serve.
Practical tips for caregivers cover how to cradle a crying baby and avoid arm injuries, with warnings against unnecessary medicines. It cites onions as a supposed disease shield and lists common causes of fussiness. A simple homemade powder puff tutorial ends the piece.
A list critiques corset fit under dresses and fashion flaws. It condemns ill fitting white muslin petticoats, veils, trailing skirts, torn gloves, large waist buttons, and rose pink accessories. It also warns against gray veils with pale complexions, round hats, linen collars and cuffs, and tight back hair with a long head.
A traditional method using a lemon half dipped in salt to rub the kettle. Rinse in cold water and finish with a clean sufi cloth for a gentle, polished shine.
A skeptical observer examines popular myths about wolves and bears from Indiana to Laurentian regions. He notes wolves’ endurance and feeding patterns, such as days without food, large meals, and tactics to drive prey toward open water while describing dramatic chases and Arctic winter behavior.
An assortment of maxims on envy, pride, simple happiness, and practical living. It notes that guilt or unhappiness often stems from comparing oneself to others, while true contentment comes from practical acts and personal judgment. It contrasts knowledge from books with everyday wisdom in housekeeping and life choices.
A London anecdote recalls Judge Willis riding home in an omnibus to the Green Man inn. He chatted with passengers and gave counsel to many, remarking on free trade to a housewife. At his stop a lady asked if he had had enough as he prepared to alight.
The Old Hundredth has been credited to Luther Dowland Franck Mason argues it by Franck in 1543. Later historians suggest Louis Bougeois, born about 1500 died about 1572, possibly in the St Bartholomew massacre of 1551 52.
A woman descends in gloves and a man checks his watch for the third time, recalling a line about being worth one’s weight in gold and insisting a two minute wait is worth it. The exchange reveals tension over patience and value.
A clipped exchange from the Washington Herald shows a sharp line about bottles and rags. The dialogue hints at gritty, working class trade terms and a wary view of unconventional partnerships.
A terse Milwaukee Sentinel fragment describes a man who grew seriously ill and forgot to ask after the business, suggesting a crisis or personal setback impacting operations. The quote hints at strain and concern within a workplace context.
Senator Josiah Wood of New Brunswick is linked to several manufacturing concerns, notably the Record Foundry and Machine Co. of Moncton and Montreal, founded 1855 by C. B. Record, now a leading stove and furnace maker with brands Calorific Admiral Penn Ether, spanning from Halifax to Vancouver. A Capitol contractor defended overcharging a bootblack stand, saying he expected kickback if higher.
A humorous exchange cites Minard's Liniment as lumberman’s aid and a wife’s comment on papas sleep talk naming racing mares or mining claims. The ad touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for children, urging purchase and trial.
The two beggars explain a scheme to exploit two women on the ground floor. They ring both bells simultaneously so both residents answer, each hoping to outdo the other in giving aid.
The article warns that unprotected lights in the linoleum mixing department pose explosion risks from cork dust. It also notes that cement and cork dust can spontaneously ignite when warm, so materials are mixed in small batches to limit danger.
The piece urges leaving behind past mistakes and missed chances. It argues the future is a fresh block of marble, free from past shadows, and emphasizes daily renewal and the power to start anew. It warns against dwelling on failures and encourages constructive effort toward success.
Ralph Waldo Emerson travels west with a chatty companion named Sackett who offers local sights and conversation. Upon arrival he learns in morning papers that he is the guest of J Sackett at the Bush Street Dime Museum with dime matinees and odd attractions listed.
A nurse notes little care rituals help invalids feel respected and comfortable. Regular brushing of hair and washing of hands and face, plus the use of eau de cologne or toilet waters, refreshes and can wake convalescents. One man preferred combing hair to washing if only one could be done, finding it waking and soothing.
The London Standard recalls Thomas Carlyle of Chelsea as a revered but misunderstood figure who rose from a schoolmaster in a small village to a major influence on British literature and thought. It notes his steadfast belief in his own ideas and praises his unmatched style.
A dialogue recalls a young woman's theater dreams and an arrangement with her parents. They funded her stage debut with a front seat check for the duke, then watched as he sailed back to France the next day.
Hostess asks for a favorite recitation. Mr. Biykins answers curfew shall not ring tonight with brisk defiance, noting others no longer recite it and declaring that is precisely why he likes it.
A dialogue notes Small Johnny saying he would not want to become a woman to punish boys. Mamma asks why and he offers a quip about shame. A married man laments money saved by bachelorhood, but admits he could not have avoided it. Chicago News comments.
A historical note contrasts John Gutenberg with Laurens Janszoon Coster, who claimed wood type invention around 1428 and later asserted earlier dates for movable type. The passage reflects debate on who first created movable type.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease and cannot be cured by local means. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment that purifies blood and soothes mucous surfaces, a physician prescribed formula, with testimonials offered. It also mentions Hall's family pills for constipation and a dynamo analogy.
A debutante challenges social norms by defying expectations. The witty stance suggests that charm can coexist with sharp wit and a bold, unconventional approach. The piece playfully questions customary rules for debutantes.
Saadl quotes a warning about neglecting to aid those who fall, implying that lack of assistance invites personal downfall and isolation when one itself experiences misfortune. The saying underscores communal responsibility and reciprocity in times of need.
An advertisement from Bole Drug Co Winnipeg promotes Gin Pills as strengthening weak kidneys, neutralizing uric acid, soothing the bladder, and curing all kidney troubles. It guarantees complete cure or money back, selling at 2.50 per box plus 46 cents postage. If dealers do not handle them, purchases sent on receipt of price.
A Chicago News excerpt notes merchants advertising with grand flags claim gains in trade rarely follow. The piece criticizes reliance on slogans and highlights the stubborn gap between display and sales figures. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are advertised as a stomach to bowel remedy with timed action and expert supervision.
A judge indicates that mug work will start once the public matter is resolved, signaling a delay until crowd heeding and official clearance are completed.
Reports circulating claim rumors of plots to burn down the international exhibition set to open in Dublin on May 4. Authorities urge calm while investigators review the chatter and reinforce security measures at the venue.
Dominion Parliament consider regulation of patent medicines drawing doctors and druggists attention. Canadian and U S physicians praised Peychine for lung and digestive benefits with a patient’s recovery cited as proof of its curative power. Testimonials claim Peychine builds the system, increases appetite, and aids digestion, with Dr T A Slocum Ltd marketing at 179 King Street West Toronto.
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