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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
3
Gentle Words After Phone Fix Spark Banter
A small dialogue notes Mrs Brown has the telephone fixed while one speaker remarks they would not own one, contrasting their views on owning a phone with the social expectations of belonging and connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Birthday Gift Presentation by Family
A wife receives a birthday gift from her husband and three children. The youngest of ten delivers a prepared speech, presenting the gift to her mother from the entire family.
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Mamma
Cured Eczema Like Magic Says Toronto Reader
Suffered for years with eczema tried many treatments and found relief with Dr Chase's Ointment. A Toronto reader reports remarkable night time effects and lasting relief, calling it magic and a Godsend. Box priced at 60 cents from local dealers or Edmanson Bates Co Limited in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Clements
Strange Street
Toronto
Edmanson, Bates & Co, Limited
Noted Household Requests and Personal Apparel Notes
A Mrs Rickyaink John requests purchase of a pew parlor suit while Mr Rickquick Maria contemplates changing outfits for morning, noon, and night to suit each room. The exchange reveals household fashion changes and agreement on attire.
No context or article headline available
Dialogue fragment features a racial joke about a colored man and a chicken. frames lineage as a joke about Ham and eggs with a punchline suggesting inherited traits. No identifiable people, organizations, or events to anchor a news-style card.
Young Poet Seeks Fame Amid Nighttime Dream
A playful dialogue paints a poet imagining peak fame as Grace warns against waking. The exchange blends ambition with a moment of intimate reassurance and dreamlike tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
George
The Famous Eclectric Oil Spreads International Fame
Although not born in Canada, Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil gained fame there and from Canada its renowned compound spread to Central and South America the West Indies Australia and New Zealand. It is widely sold and in demand across these regions.
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Canadas
Thomas
South Americas
West Indies
Australia
New Zealand
Better Still Her Father Have You a Family e
Dialogue scene unfolds with a woman seeking a family and a lover boasting 10,000 acres of Wisconsin pine timber. Father approves with a drink and a cigar, proposing the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Insurance Speculation About Haphazard Policies
A dialogue notes a New York man taking out $250,000 in life insurance against $200 of goods. The speaker belittles such policies and claims many carry large life insurance for minimal goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gills
Gypsies in England and the Romany Life Explored
A reader describes the Gypsies or Romany people, noting real Gypsies differ from impostors, their camps with caravans and tents, and life around the fire. The piece covers language, marriage customs, betrothal at fourteen, superstition, end of tribe rites, and how climate and intermarriage shaped appearance and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Eglish
Thoroigh
Rawny
Tye
Minard’s Liniment Cures Chest Injury Claim
Dear Sir I was thrown on a fence and injured my chest making it hard to breathe I tried many liniments none helped until Minard’s Liniment warmed on flannel on my breast cured me completely C H Collaboom Rossway Digby Co N S
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inard’s
Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
Muffied Knocks Bobby and House Etiquette Dialogues
A collection of quirky lines shows characters chiding a boy named Bobby over a silk dress, praising Old Scout’s reliable pitching while noting betting and suburban remarks, and inviting Mrs. Jordie to contribute to Sunday school. The tone reflects humorous exchanges and everyday social tensions.
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Bobby
Jordie
Canned Goods Safety Warnings on Contamination Signs
Advice warns against buying dented bulging or bulging cans as signs of spoilage and fermentation. It cautions against resealing after opening and urges discarding questionable containers. The text urges caution and emphasize safe disposal of suspect cans.
The Doctor Is Summoned For an Impatient Patient
A doctor rushes to see Mrs Brown's boy after his wife asks what is wrong. The doctor says he does not know yet, but Mrs Brown has a book titled What to do Before the Doctor Comes, prompting a hurried visit.
Winged coins and mythic ships in memory of flight
Fragmentary OCR hints at aviation themes with references to wings and flying machinery. The text appears incomplete describing machines or devices capable of flight and investment in aerial technology, suggesting a historical note on early aviation ideas.
Seasonal Lightning Safety Advice From Historic Expert
An old guide explains thunderstorm safety for open areas and isolated buildings. It warns against standing near tall structures and umbrella use, advises lying flat if caught in the open, and describes how lightning discharges occur and how proper lightning rods redirect current to prevent violent strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Small Boy and the Motor Horn
A satirical note questions a motor car maker’s concealment of a horn button to deprive boys of sounding it. It argues the horn’s presence spurs invention and moral vigor in boys, urging the inventor to keep the device limited and accessible to every boy who encounters a machine.
Immutability of the Lair Ore Reveals a Liars Truth
A critical reflection profiles the liar's stubborn immutability and deceptive rhetoric. It argues that even public duty rhetoric cannot mask truth, as the liar’s evasions persist and render honesty an endangered trait.
Entry into exclusive set questioned by officials
Report notes confusion over eligibility as officials question how many entrants gained access to the exclusive set. The article cites an estimate around ten thousand as a possible figure and seeks clarification from organizers and governing bodies.
Indians Free In Oklahoma Pondered Inhabitant Parity
The Atlantic notes that the free Indians in the old Cherokee nation area now in Oklahoma resemble Vermonters in wealth and mobility with many pianos and cars. It cites about 200 Seminoles in Florida’s big cypress swamps as remaining truly independent, not citizens or wards of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Vermont
Delaware
Florida
Big Cypress Morass
Ponce de Leon
de Soto
Atlantic
United States
Mississippi
Manleigh's Narrow Fire Escape Replaced by Wider Exit
A building inspector mandated replacement of Manleigh's narrow fire escape with a wider exit after the narrow passage was deemed unsafe. The action highlights safety compliance in older structures and the impact on occupants.
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Manleigh
Bui Cing
Dr Williams Pink Pills advertised as health tonic for women
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for weakness, pallor, headaches, and skin dullness, claiming the pills restore red blood and vitality. A testimonial from Mrs. William Jones of Crow Lake Ontario describes dramatic personal recovery and urges readers to order by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
William Jones
Crow Lake
Ont
Dr. Williams
Traitor Drummed Out of Suffragette Ranks
A suffragette faction expelled a member after questioning her dedication. Officials concluded she left the group to shed weight and not from genuine zeal for the cause.
Henry Shows Off New Kittens to Visitors
Henry proudly paraded his new kittens for guests. His mother warned of the noise as the procession neared, calling not to hurt the kittens. I am carrying them very carefully to the stairs.
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Henry
Steis
Sermon Praised For Timely Delivery At Service
After a Sunday sermon, Deacon Bosworth and a friend praised the pastor for a well timed address. Nearly half the congregation had their watches out, noting the punctual sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryder
Deacon Bosworth
Debonair Rupert of Hentzau Admired by Mrs Twickembury
Mrs Twickembury remarks that Rupert of Hentzau has a debonair air and has long been admired for his charm in a fragment of dialogue from a historical piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert of
What About Sister
Mat yearns for many items from a long list including a mandolin pistol razor false moustache bull pup magic lantern detective badge motorcycle mud turtle fiddle printing press stamp album toolchest goat telescope tame rat camera squirt gun baseball suit and roller skates.
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Mat
Teacher Seeks Singular Pronoun Lesson in Grammar Class
In a grammar class, a teacher asks Johnny to identify a singular pronoun. The discussion centers on the pronoun that refers to one person who is not married yet.
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Johnny
Marine Eye Remedy Marketed for Irritated Eyes
An advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy from the Marine Eye Remedy Co. of Chicane. It claims to help red or weak watery eyes and annulated eyelids while noting it does not smart eye pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Eye Remedy
Wein Duane Maad
Marine Eye Remedy Co
The Spy Problem and Boys Organizations
The Edmonton Journal notes that youth groups such as Scouts YMCA and Salvation Army guide gang activity toward positive ends. It argues that with proper direction these gangs can yield moral development and better self discipline for boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scouts
Y.M.C.A
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Edmonton Journal
Mount Desert Bans Autos Within City Limits
Mount Desert Maine reaffirmed its ban on automobile use inside corporate limits. Promoter John D Rockefeller Jr cited that he brought his family there to avoid cars, illustrating support for the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Island
Mount Desert
Maine
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Worth That Much Anyway
The exchange questions the value of a picture shown at an exhibition with remarks on the frame’s worth. Mr Dauber and Mrs Exe-How discuss admission price and accelerator opinions.
Irishm Mike Flannery Receives Reward After Finding Package
Hugh Hume from Portland recounts Mike Flannery discovering a valuable package belonging to a local capitalist. Flannery delivers it to the house and is rewarded, then meets a friend who asks about his take. Flannery replies that the sum was less than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Hume
Portland
Ore
Mike Flannery
Mike
Flannery
Substantial Confederate Note Declines at Downtown Eatery
A man entered a downtown restaurant at noon and ordered lunch. He paid with a fine Confederate bank note, which the cashier rejected with scorn. He declared it no good and offered to keep the change before departing.
Newty of Time Papa Sundae Request
A reader asks for an ice cream sundae and mentions a reminder request with garbled text and dates. The fragment suggests a casual dessert wish and a prompt to recall an order or memory. The unclear notes include phrases about time and a potential date reference.
No Claim to Distinction in a Roaring Speech
A fervid orator declares, I belong to the toiling masses as a milkman by origin. A rough audience member interrupts, noting that many share the same humble start in life.
Appearances Deceptive in a Witty Exchange
A sharp aunt chides a niece for flirting with boys and mocks Thorpe’s looks. The niece retorts that his face isn’t as smooth as it appears, underscoring a playful family exchange about appearances.
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Young Thorpe
Miller's Worm Powders Endorsed as Superior Vermifuge
Mothers seek Miller's Worm Powders at first signs of worms in children noting its excellence and trustworthiness. The preparation is praised for immediate and lasting relief, with few rivals mentioned in the era.
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Miller
Vagrant Charge Sparks Farce as Witness Tries Visible Support
In a courtroom exchange, Sambo quarrels with the judge over what counts as visible means of support. The jurist and defendant debate until the man suggests summoning his wife to prove support, joking that she weighs only thirty pounds.
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Sambo
Lawdy
Mindful of facts sparks a sea water puzzle
One evening Mr Ives muses on a claim that pumping the sea dry at a thousand gallons per second would take twelve millions of years. Mrs Ives considers the practical detail and asks where the water would be stored.
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Mr. Ives
Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills Household Remedy Claim
Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills are said to use a century old Indian formula learned by Dr Morse. The pills are promoted as a universal remedy for constipation and kidney and liver troubles, noted for prompt action and system cleansing.
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Morse
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