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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
3
The United States would gift 1 00 000 000 to France as a gesture of gratitude for aid to the American Revolution of 1776. A recent statement notes France gave 700 000 000 then, with neither principal nor interest ever asked or returned, according to the Hamilton Spectator.
Sapper A Hartley of the Canadian Engineers testifies to Dr Cassell's Tablets value from the South African War onward. He says the tablets boost appetite and strength and recommends them, with free samples offered on receipt of mailing costs. Sold in Canada by Harold Ritchie & Co and others. tubes 50 cents, six for the price of five.
Quote from the New York Tribune notes Americans feel envy as Canada surpasses the United States in reaching the frontier, the civ ilization border.
An advertisement touts Minard's Liniment as used by physicians and promotes Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil as a universal remedy. It claims effectiveness against pain, colds, wounds, lumbago, and rheumatism, advising its inclusion in home and travel medicines.
In Washington a lawyer John G. Johnson laments a setback as a man recalls his dying wife asking if he would remarry. The manGeorge responds gloomily that he would only consider it if a different trap is set. Dallas News provides the anecdote in a quotes filled summary of the exchange.
The speaker rebukes violence toward Mike and urges mercy toward foes while clarifying that Mike is a friend, not an enemy, in a tense family exchange about discipline and loyalty.
The Duke of Connaught praised Canadian youth education for commerce during a Mansion House ceremony thanking London Chamber of Commerce prizes. He urged reorganization of trade and emphasized expanding commercial education from 1 to 273 centres since 1890, noting English competency aids national appointments and economy. A Canadian teacher humorously cited herHoliness origin while teaching Canada’s anthem.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorglum lamenting the quiet rewards of restraint. He notes that suppressing the urge to speak goes unrewarded while public speaking brings praise to others.
A Boston Transcript quote pair questions editors of Punk Magazine about manuscript handling. It mocks the editor's reading discretion, suggesting disbelief at both rejected and accepted submissions.
A playful exchange claims the milk is weak and blue because it comes from a blue-blooded cow. The dialogue treats the idea as a humorous legend rather than a factual report.
An old Scotchman faces a doctor’s ultimatum to quit drinking or risk blindness. He replies in a Scottish brogue that he has already seen much in life and plans to keep his sight and drink. The quip highlights stubborn wit in the face of medical advice.
A 1916 survey in Dandas county found 6 percent of 400 visited farm families had boys at home not in active partnership. The note urges keeping capable farm boys on rural life, with boys learning buying selling and gradual partnership to relieve fathers. Miller's Worm Powders praised for safe worm relief in children.
Appleford Counter Check Book Company Ltd offers counter check and sales book products with triple leaf carbon books waxed papers and parchment supplies. The firm cites high costs but promises low prices and prompt service with a large Canadian paper supply network and offices in Toronto Montreal Winnipeg and Vancouver.
Regenerated Belgium will model key lines on the American plan. Joseph Carlier, Assistant Professor of Railways at the University of Liege, visits the U S to study operations and electrification for a 200 million dollar modernization. He notes 8 million people, 3 000 miles broad gauge, 4 500 miles single track, 1 500 miles narrow gauge, and favors compartment cars to combat drafts.
The article defends British resolve amid wartime losses, refuting claims of decadence. It praises loyalty, courage, and sacrifice in defense of liberty, noting the British people endure immense hardship with steadfast spirit. It cites Toronto Sentinel as the source.
Detroit Free Press quotes define patriotism as a person who acts to serve the flag that others cheer for, framing true patriots by deeds rather than mere display.
A vintage ad claims Baby's Own Tablets promptly cure childhood constipation and related ailments. A testimonial from Mrs. Louis Nicole praises the tablets restoring her baby's health, with sales via medicine dealers or mail order at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.
The Chicago Tribune extols England’s World War I mobilization from August 1914, describing a nation reborn as a lean, muscular power. It lauds a strengthened navy, a sharp sword of an army, robust economy, and renewed national pride as a miraculous shift.
The article explains that looking at a straight line through inverted opera glasses makes walking a narrow line nearly impossible. Even without spectacles, following a chalk line induces dizziness and a tendency to stagger.
A lady shows an aged tablecloth to her servant claiming two centuries of family history. Bridget suspects it was recently bought, noting no one would know its true age. The exchange reveals deception and pride in a light anecdote from Tit-Bits.
The product called Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is described as inexpensive and affordable for all, and it can be obtained from any druggist.
An editorial calls for households to plant resilient crops like potatoes and beans to secure food reserves amid scarce cartridges. It stresses the good crop is vital to the community from the start of the season and notes these vegetables thrive nationwide without machinery.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer argues that war and whisky do not mix and urges prohibition as a wartime necessity. It warns intoxicating liquor impairs judgment and steadiness, advocating whisky to go for national security.
Saskatchewan school children launched a relief fund for Belgian children last year with collections from city and rural schools. The drive continues and has raised 56 000 dollars to date and is still open for donations.
The Wisconsin representative La Follette urges Britain to sell Canada to the United States for 10 billion dollars. The Toronto Mail and Empire notes the idea as a wartime comic notion and mocks the La Follette jesters taking their place if the Katzenjammer Kids are interned.
Farmer Corntessel notes his son Josh is ahead of the times. Josh went to town to seek a position and joined a strike before securing employment, illustrating early labor activism in the area.
Winter dairying remains increasingly popular in Saskatchewan with cooperative creameries reporting a satisfactory season, despite labour market difficulties and high prices for feed. The article notes persistent labor conditions and elevated costs for concentrates hay oats and fodder hampering butter output expansion.
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