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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
6
A Boston University professor active in suffrage carries a banner in a New York parade reading Any man can vote why cant I. His wife questions his appearance as he marches with a dejected air. Also an advertisement for Dr J D Kellores Asthma Remedy claims to end choking and provide restful sleep with a trial suggested.
A witty note discusses Algy writing to seven girls and his tangled loves. It remarks how such affairs could shape the future, humorously suggesting several of today’s innocent girls may grow into United States senators.
Montreal serves as a hub for newcomers arriving in Canada as a poignant portrait of their hopes and challenges. The piece notes the blend of workers from factories and farmers, the lure of Westward opportunity, and the drive of immigrants to adapt and succeed through hard work. It highlights resilience, self-made citizens, and the pattern of many settling long term in Canada rather than returning home.
An old naval mystery recounts the Marie Celeste voyage from Boston to the Mediterranean with thirteen aboard. The ship was found adrift near Gibraltar, intact and with no signs of struggle, leaving experts to question the sudden departure of all on board.
In a party exchange Griggs relates asking a stranger to spell her name after not catching it. Briggs recalls trying the same tactic until meeting a young woman who sharply corrects him saying, Sir, my name is ill.
The note describes a harsh hit to the umpire during a game and the crowd urging the umpire to cheer up as cricket pace slows. It mentions a heroic umpire and a rough blow delivered to the throat, reflecting the tense moment in the match.
A stage persona recalls dinners with Jim and John while walking New York’s Tenderloin. The speaker laments fading stride and envies meals the old group shared as they pass hotels and the Great White Way. The piece contrasts Jim’s company with Johnny’s wealth and the smell of mutton stew.
A letter from Mrs. J. A. Ballantyne of Sturgeon Falls Ontario claims Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills prevented an operation for appendicitis and cured the illness. The ad notes one pill per dose for 25 cents and lists Edmanson Bates Co Limited Toronto as distributors.
A former Canadian Pacific offices room in Montreal once served as the hub for Sir William Van Horne's maps and plans. It hosted elites like Sir Henry Irving and the Duke of Connaught, but is being rebuilt. Officials recall the room’s historic prestige and the president’s sharp wit during brighter days. A separate note touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a rheumatism remedy with claimed liver and kidney benefits when used as directed.
In the sixteenth century no woman’s full dress was complete without a breast mirror. The oval mirror measured about four by six inches and hung at the胸.
A 1,700 year old mosaic in a Byzantine church at Malba depicts a portion of the Holy Land. The historic fragment is described as the oldest map in existence.
A reading notes a woman with a charge account nearly overlooks the monthly due date as the calendar turns to the first. The item hints at common consumer habit and monthly billing routines.
A historical note describes bleaching ivory by placing it in a glass dish filled with roams and exposing it to sunlight for two or three days to lighten its color.
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a safe, effective remedy for mothers and children. It claims over sixty years of use, soothing pain, relieving wind colic, calming the child, and curing diarrhea. Priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
Mr J W Alexander, chief engineer for White Star Line, has just retired after 38 and a half years at sea with the same fleet. He crossed the Atlantic 912 times and is credited with about 3,000,000 miles traveled. His entire career began and ended on ships named Oceanic.
A fragmented dialogue shifts between warnings and assurances about life and the future. The speaker references an angel cake metaphor and contrasts sprint training with a broader life journey while noting travel and effort affect outcomes.
Advertises Morse's Indian Root Pills as remedies for constipation. Claims to open and regulate the system, purify blood, and relieve conditions like biliousness indigestion sick headaches rheumatism and colds. Presents the pills as a general health tonic.
Canon Horsley of Walworth displays a collection of burglar tools and a photo of Charles Peace. He recalls a burglar who used doctored liver to silence dogs, only to find the dog was stuffed and the joke betrayed him, leading to his capture.
A visitor asked at eight in the morning if the editor in chief was in. The charwoman answered no, noting he does not arrive early. The visitor then inquired about the magazine, and the cleaner explained she empties the wastepaper baskets.
A fragment shows a conversation where a wife praises her husband for his mind with numbers and declares admiration for his nature. The husbond responds slowly noting his head for figures as they discuss sales or a liniment.
A masked man slips into a house at midnight and is stopped by a sleeping woman who scolds him for muddy boots. He leaves without stealing, telling a partner outside that he cannot rob the house because it reminds him of home. The moment ends with a tear in his eye as he vanishes into the night.
A speaker notes her husband looks unwell and suggests he go abroad to a bath. The reply says he is reluctant to bathe at Lome, making travel options difficult and almost impossible to arrange.
A fragment notes a horse life span of twenty seven years and hints at aging milestones as it nears forty. The text is incomplete which limits precise details or events.
A turquoise that has turned green can be restored by soaking it in pure alcohol for two weeks and then drying in sawdust for a week. If the color reverts or fades, repeat the process as needed.
A brief fragment shows a dialogue about marriage with an insistence on an irrevocable decision. The speaker wonders about the meaning of irrevocable while affirming acceptance and plans to meet again next week.
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