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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
6
The authors warn that fy poisoning from paper could danger children as the 1915 cases rose and 1914 fatalities soared. They note misdiagnosis with cholera infantum and urge Canada civic bodies to consider laws mirroring Michigan to curb this unnecessary mortality.
Describes Miller's Worm Powerrs as self sufficient remedies that expel worms and repair damage they cause. Claims they invigorate the constitution and hasten recovery from digestive disorders caused by parasitic intruders. Asserts thorough action and resulting strength and soundness.
Readable fragments describe farmers debating egg size and market suitability. The terse notes suggest concern over sizing and yields without full context.
A fragment notes Minard's Liniment claims to cure dandruff. The text then references an issue with a side stitch causing distress and mentions time as a factor.
Captain Groom recounts the sinking of his steamer and the escape of crew in lifeboats amid a clash with Bedouins near the Egyptian border. Royal Navy and Austrian officers collaborate as rescuers reach the field, while Capt Groom credits humane treatment by locals and notes the submarine carried no markings. Asthma remedy ad closes with Kellogg’s claim of relief.
The action orders 15000 Serbians to be sent to Germany for agricultural work while seven thousand already deported are used as forced labor. Workers receive two marks daily but must buy their own food, leaving no pay. They are housed in camps and face death if they attempt escape.
The article explains Switzerland's compulsory defence policy. Nearly every male aged 17 to 48 is liable for service. Recruits receive 60 to 90 days of initial training at age 20, then join the Austag or Elite, training eleven days annually for seven years up to age twenty-two.
Rix and Dix discuss classical mythology noting a claimed god of war. Dix misremembers a name, guessing Ananias, while Rix hints at a historical figure associated with war deities.
A husband helps with breakfast using Grape-Nuts, praising its easy prep and good cooking results. The writer notes health improvements after using Grape-Nuts and Postum, sharing a friend’s positive experience with indigestion and better sleep after a small dish of Grape-Nuts with cream. The notice ends with the marketing slogan There’s a Reason and a Windsor Ontario contact.
In a tight melee near the front, Private Tommy Gat disarmed captors, tossed a grenade to break a foe cordon, and seized a chance to flee toward British lines. He returned to his unit unharmed after a daring solo action that felled a German sentry and scattered a patrol.
The Manitoba Game Protection Act forbids using poison or poisonous grain to kill gophers rats or other vermin near game birds or insectivorous birds. Section 28 specifies that poison must be placed in holes to be lawful.
Miss Dollie McClain of Ferguson Flats Alberta testifies that one box of Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her back pain and let her do her work again. The ad claims thousands of Canadian women suffer back pain and praise the pill for toning kidneys and purifying blood to restore strength.
A commuter reports the reception of a speech from last night. The reply says the audience declared it the best thing the speaker has ever done. The exchange captures a moment of positive reaction among riders.
Mothers praise Baby's Own Tablets claiming reliable regulation of the stomach and bowels for children. An Ontario reader reports effective use over a year and a half. The Dr Williams Medicine Co sells boxes for 25 cents by mail from Brocaville, Ohio.
A laborer mutters in broad speech about the harsh world while striking with a pick in a rough setting. The fragment hints at grim labor conditions and a rough dialec tone.
The quote reveals Aunt Ang Peebdies muttering about the preacher's explanation, noting that it pushed her thinking. Her remark comes as the sermon ends and reflects a moment of reflection within the congregation.
The excerpt mixes wartime propaganda and a trivia note, citing Minards Liniment as a cure for burns and highlighting a Times of India reflection on wartime ethics. It also mentions Queen Wilhelmina of Holland as Europe’s wealthiest sovereign. A sharp quip concludes with a proverb about a reckless man.
Fortunate feeders should provide ample palatable feed for dairy cattle in early spring as appetite lags. Feed poorer varieties now and reserve bright alfalfa, sound corn, and other quality feeds for later before grass returns to boost milk flow and profit.
A cautious claim that catarrh is constitutional prompts the promotion of Halls Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. The ad asserts internal dosing from a spoonful to 16 drops, promises blood and mucous surface action, and offers 100 dollars for failure to cure. Also recommends Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Stave Island in the St Lawrence river has been accepted by the militia department as a rest retreat and summer home for convalescent soldiers.
The London correspondent reports calls to curb private car use to save petrol. War postes appear in Park Lane and other areas urging restraint. The Royal Automobile Club urges members to follow the advice though some resist, risking public scarcities. A proposed plan envisions a daily mileage limit and area restrictions for private cars.
A witty exchange between Mrs Hastier and a star boarder centers on a round dining table purchased this morning. The remark suggests a shortage of square meals and hints at communal living tensions in a humorous domestic scene.
A historical notice proclaims Mother Grav Worm Exterminator as a safe and effective medicine for combating worm infestations. The ad asserts reliability and usefulness for those troubled by intestinal parasites.
The record recalls Franesg spent 772 million dollars aiding the United States to become a republic and notes this occurred when it was a wartime measure against Britain, with France at war with Britain at the time.
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