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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
7
A detailed survey of early aviation in World War I notes the rapid rise of airplanes from scouts to heavy bombers and fighters. It highlights French British and German aircraft progress, the superiority of biplanes, and pilots like Guynemer Warneford and Garros, with Garros famed for a dramatic duel and humane gesture after a German crash.
A farmer author argues painting preserves tools and buildings, saving money. It urges using ready mixed paint, proper mixing, and dry clean surfaces. It details priming with oil and white lead, three coats for durability, and cautions against moisture and poor setup.
A London man recounts seeing a young girl on a train to Pittsburgh chewing gum in long strings and rewrapping it after, as her mother whispered a warning to not do that. The odd observation is noted in an informal police opinion.
The New York Sun notes Prime Minister Asquith’s outline for allied aims including Belgium restoration, Serbia reconstruction, possible territory gains for France, protection of small nations, and a complete settlement of Balkan nationality. It calls for German disarmament and warns war could last for years.
A cheque for just over 70.7936 million dollars, claimed as the largest ever drawn, moved through the New York clearing house. It was issued by J P Morgan & Co on a local bank to the Canadian government for 75 million dollars in five per cent bonds purchased by a banker syndicate. The bonds mature in three equal parts at five, ten, and fifteen years and were offered publicly near par.
A London Times report from the Suez vicinity describes the canal’s war activity and frontier turmoil. It notes large labor flows and a multitude of forces including Australians Indians Bedouins New Zealanders Maoris and Londoners all moving to support operations as trains ferries and rails are erected along the bank. The scene emphasizes multinational presence and the harsh desert backdrop as logistics surge.
A reflection from The Country Gentleman contrasts a boy who doubts farming with a man who becomes a farmer and discovers farming as constructive, dreamer designer builder work. It praises farmers who enrich soil and stock through selection and breeding and condemns those who see farming as tedious drudgery, urging agricultural progress agencies to enlighten them.
The Admiration of the World reports a Mounted Police journey from Regina toward the Arctic Circle to investigate a double murder. The initial dispatch traveled five hundred miles by dog sled to the nearest post office, highlighting the region’s extreme reach and the force’s reach.
The Saskatchewan Farming Special travels for five weeks starting June 12 from Battleford to Turtleford and Goose Lake, covering major routes by CNR. It includes eleven cars with livestock exhibits and educational cars, under the joint care of the department of agriculture, the provincial college, and the CNR.
The Aurora voyage narrative details extreme cold hunger and water shortages endured by Shackleton's party. Ice pressure reached intense levels with heavy floes bending a six ton rudder, while crew scraped snow for cooking and used a condenser to obtain water as fuel ran short.
A man tripped in a tango causing a gown tear and asked a guest for sympathy. The guest, revealing his wife is the tearer’s partner, explains his lack of laughter by having paid for the gown, earning the man’s compliment.
A contract reports a 41 mph submarine chaser and scout boat of 30 feet length, designed to be carried aboard battleships. It carries one pounder quick-firers and a single 16 inch torpedo tube with double rudders for zigzag courses. Draught about 2.5 feet and an armored pilot house.
A young man jokes about dressing well and avoiding shabby appearances, contrasting his style with his father's reputed expense. The remark touches on social status and aspiration through clothing.
A vivid account portrays Verdun trench fighting and German assaults near Meuse fronts. Eyewitnesses describe brutal bombardment, close combat, and massive casualties as French troops counterattacked to halt German advances. The piece compares Verdun to Marlborough’s charge at Blenheim and notes a grim view of the war’s endurance and scale.
A French aviator named Liewt Le Bourate recounts a near fatal fall after a German plane he grappled with snapped a cable. He describes his parachute-like descent, a torn wing, and a final landing. witness the German machine allegedly steadied by a tightening cable as he fell, sparing his life.
The Berlin Vossische Zeitung laments Britons toying with a weak Near East policy and labels Australasian forces as riff raff descendants of criminals. It argues these white allies stand against civilizing influence while urging harsh weapons in clash with opponents.
A Christian Guardian editorial argues that while some doubt external restraints can achieve lasting peace, human ideas can transform instinct toward war. It asserts the belief that living together in harmony is possible and destined to prevail in history.
The city of Erzerum endures extreme winters with highs above the sea and brutal blizzards in approaches. Summers bring disease from piled refuse on streets as mortality rises. a typical family of twelve sees only about six children survive. Normal population is around 43,000.
Farmer Corntessel says Josh and his employer reached an agreement after tension. Josh planned to quit, and the boss reportedly agreed. Corntessel recalls last year’s garden success with his crop and notes neighbors’ chickens won first prize at the poultry show.
A lampoonish line targets social norms with playful jab at faces and teeth. The spoof voice contrasts urban slang with mock earnestness. No clear person or event is identified.
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