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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
2
A Catarrhozone vapor inhaler claims to ease sore throat and bronchial symptoms. The ad touts a piney healing vapor that supposedly kills germs and speeds recovery, with a two month outfit priced at 1.06 and smaller sizes.
The article extols archaeologists studying lost civilizations from Egypt to South America. It notes postwar resumption of digs, cites Brazil’s uncharted ruins with Greek-like inscriptions, hints at an American Rosetta stone, and references Zimbabwe and Ophir linked ruins north of the Zambesi with vast towers and slave pits.
After a Saskatoon two day conference of federal and provincial agriculture officials and Canadian cattle groups, agreements outline market access with Britain and the U.S.A. and measures to dehorn, reduce shrinkage, improve feeding, transit rates, publicity, and costs. A joint cooperative plan aims to place Western Canada's livestock industry on a permanent, paying basis.
Christopher Beck notes in the Daily Mail that Southern Nigeria reveals beneath a native town a city of life with ancient carved quartz and bronze works. Turkestan near Karki hides an underground rock city with labyrinthine streets and multistory houses. Ceylon and India host buried sites awaiting exploration.
From September 1905 to December 1921 the U S government sold 5 538 878 acres of farm land in Saskatchewan for 16 619 107 dollars at three dollars per acre and 1 457 274 acres of school lands for 26 967 218 dollars. In Alberta the government sold 3 944 318 acres for 11 773 264 dollars and 954 082 acres of school lands for 13 204 209 dollars. Funds from school land sales are held in trust for the provinces.
The Duke of Devonshire former governor general of Canada addressed the Rotary Club of Sheffield at a luncheon. He argued Canada must grow its population and that Dominion development should be guided by British people whether born in Britain or Canada.
A playful exchange quotes a preacher asking what brings comfort in trial and another replies an acquittal, noting the person should never have been admitted. The brief quip reflects a courtroom irony.
The Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada tabled a year ending December 31 1921 report in the House. It records 51 318 422 passengers carried with 4 fatalities and 240 injuries among passengers, 185 177 railway employees with 91 killed and 1 344 injured, and 1 821 railway accidents producing 243 deaths and 1 938 injuries. Of 148 non employees and non passengers killed, 64 were trespassers and 91 of 344 injured were trespassers. Applications to the board numbered 3 404 with 1 454 orders issued.
A leading British firm built a highly complex watch featuring four auxiliary dials for day, date, leap year and moon phase, plus a recording chronograph. It includes a sun position hand, sidereal day dial, star planisphere, three-tier movements jeweled with diamonds and rubies, 30 hour winding, and a 1000 guinea price.
A vintage advertisement claimsFreezone relieves corn pain instantly by applying a small amount. It suggests fingering off the corn and notes the druggist sells a tiny bottle for a few cents to remove hard corn soft corn or corn between toes and calluses without soreness or irritation.
The Winnipeg Tribune notes rising wheat prices spark optimism across Western Canada. Analysts warn the improvement may be temporary, but the trend signals a broader recovery in basic production, transportation, and finance, with railway and shipping sectors already feeling the boost.
A Brantford Ontario man describes years of heart palpitations from tobacco and credits Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills with restoring his heart rhythm and nerves. The ad claims the pills strengthen the heart, relieve nervous strain, and restore vigor, priced 50 cents per box plus mailing from The T Milburn Co. Limited Toronto.
French kid gloves derive from skins of young goats kept penned in the mountains to ensure texture soft and blemish free. The animals are fed specially and kept close to prevent damage before their hides are sent to tanning for glove making.
The annual road drag competition under the Saskatchewan Department of Highways is abandoned with no events this year. Deputy minister H. S. Carpenter says the government believes the aim to stimulate intelligent use of the drug has been achieved, and the move saves public funds.
Sandy and Donald share a brief seaside moment as Sandy admits she has not heard back after sending a line to the fish. The exchange captures a humorous rural tone and small town quick wit.
In England, a new industry emerges as paper yarn production begins in Sein, signaling a shift toward longer lasting goods and potential regional craft development.
Arthur Llewellyn of Winnipeg testifies that his wife had long failed health before taking Tanlac. He says her stomach is toned, she eats freely, and her color and strength improve, claiming she is now the picture of health. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
The article explains hair seals versus fur seals, Sea Lions and Walrus distinctions, and notes Sea Lions are not bears. It describes hunting for fur and oil, tusks use, and life habits. It recalls Mr. Seals wish to protect his family and outlines breeding, pups, and training mothers give young seals in swimming.
The Canadian Geological Survey estimates BC coal reserves at 73 and 74.942 million metric tons in seams one foot thick to 4000 feet deep. Including adjoining coal measures, the probable province total exceeds 76 billion tons.
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