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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
6
After the war Canada must boost production through trained farmers or educated green settlers. Large armies and British ex-soldiers will supply material to farm. Training facilities on favorable terms will attract thousands, while ignorance of farm conditions remains the barrier to settlement.
The article cites German aims to control Belgium including railroads ports and towns with an occupied army. It quotes Chancellor Michaelis defending the idea of restoration while warning of Alsace Lorraine as a potential obstacle to negotiation. Endorses strong English French concern over German expansion. Miller's Worm Powders advertised as a harmless worm remedy for children amid unrelated wartime commentary.
The piece discusses the interest in the Kaiser’s speech as historical and notes that Chinese and global responses reflect fear and defiance. It quotes mixed reactions from newspapers including the Chicago Tribune and the Louisville Courier Journal, framing China’s stance amid wartime perceptions.
The Manitoba Agriculture Ministry will allocate 125000 to purchase sheep in Ontario for Manitoba farmers at cost. Demand exceeds supply as applications pour in, risking the limit being reached and some sheep held for Manitoba producers. High wool prices and low Western Canada rearing costs push farmers toward sheep-raising, with existing herds expanding. Clippings include zoological notes and young naturalist items.
The advertisement asserts the oil needs no testimonial and proves itself for coughs colds cuts burns sprains and pains. It claims universal use and a guaranteed effectiveness without external endorsements.
The annual report of British Columbia’s mineralogist notes that over 65 years of mining more than 500 million dollars in value has been produced. Metalliferous minerals total 365,560,715 dollars. coal and coke 165,829,315. building stone clay products lime 27,215,254. gold 114,559,364. silver 36,415,124. zinc 7,212,759.
A letter from Ww. A. Hutchinson testifies to strong relief from LaGrippe after using Minard's Liniment. He notes its effectiveness in treating inflammation and recommends the product to Gentlemen.
A Columbus Dispatch commentary describes a mother bidding farewell to her son going to France for training amid war. The piece urges readers to accept sacrifice, arguing the dead soldiers may be better off than civilians under German rule and praising a brave young soldier's words.
Farmers in Western Canada praise multiple sheep breeds for resilience and productivity. In Alberta Mr J T Henninger of Vrelling runs about 12 000 sheep on the range and sold roughly 71 000 pounds of wool this year securing a satisfactory price. The Corriedale breed is expected to dominate future breeding efforts in the south.
The minister of finance states Canada will advance $25,000,000 monthly to the imperial treasury during the war to sustain munition production and other purchases such as cheese. Since the war began Canadian exports of cheese primarily for the army exceed $40,000,000, and Canada has provided the British government with cash and securities totaling $443,000,000. A second note recommends Holloway's Corn Cure as relief from painful coin-related hobbling.
Halifax Chronicle notes in 1917 that British forces have captured four times as many German guns as the Germans have seized from Britain for the entire war so far. The Chronicle uses these figures to argue the Allies are advancing in the conflict.
A Cincinnati man discovered a compound named free zone that claims to lift any corn or callus with a few drops. The ad promises instant soreness relief, no skin irritation, and painless removal, urging druggists to stock or order it for customers.
Canada reports toy imports for the year ended March 31 1917 totaling 930 066 with 621 504 from the United States Japan 179 465 United Kingdom 99 004 and France about 20 000. Compared with 1916 the gains are 172 054 for American toy makers 112 500 for Japan and about 17 000 for the UK with pyres a loss of 7 636. Dolls are the leading import followed by mechanical and miscellaneous toys.
The Canadian Pacific Railway at Calgary reported a sentiment driven gift from W G Fraser of the San Francisco training station. Fraser, serving with U S forces, directed his fifty dollar land transaction balance to the Canadian Red Cross, which received the check recently.
One hundred dollars reward for a case of catarrh uncured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The remedy has been used for 35 years and is claimed to purify the blood and heal mucous surfaces. Promotes improved health after short use. Sold by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. price 75 cents at druggists.
Charles Stevens of Balcarres Sask received an $8,600 check as proceeds from a wheat crop raised on 120 acres this year.
The article notes Japan’s increased maritime activity in wartime, with more ships sailing to Atlantic and Pacific ports. It cites 132 Japanese ships built from 1914 to 1916 totaling 593000 tons, 1151 steamships and 544605 tons sailing vessels in 1916, and profits of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha reaching 15000000 in the first half of 1916.
Canadian parents face sudden temperature shifts that cause colds stomach cramps and poor appetite in infants. The ad touts Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario to ease stomach regulation break colds and help babies thrive at 25 cents a box.
The piece argues that Germany’s military autocracy cannot propose terms acceptable to the entente without confessing failure and responsibility for a catastrophe. It warns that any worthwhile peace would require destroying the existing government as it weakens. The German state must renounce conquest to be cured of militarism.
More than twenty one thousand London teachers received copies of President Wilsons world peace address. Printed on handmade two color paper the exhibitable form aims at preservation. Sir Charles Wakefield also gave copies to Liverpool schools.
A Marysville Pennsylvania woman describes twelve months of terrible cramps and months in bed before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports relief and urges other young women with irregularities and fainting spells to try the root and herb remedy and write for advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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