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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
3
Marshal Foch secured from the supreme council a quarterly tallying body for German army strength. He requested adding this body to inter allied control missions, and the council approved the inclusion.
A Cincinnati authority says corns of all types can be lifted out with the fingers by applying a few drops of freezone. The drug, sold for a small cost, dries on contact and does not irritate surrounding tissue, potentially aiding women wearing high heels.
Paul Demer former minister of state recommends to the military committee a peace time army of 350000 with a one year term. He outlines 200000 conscripts plus 150000 voluntary recruits annually producing a 4 million man force with 1300000 active 700000 reserves and 2000000 territorials.
Leo Stevens, balloon instructor at Fort Omaha, announced that David Todd will attempt to communicate with Mars this fall using a balloon to be built and piloted by Stevens. The balloon will ascend 50,000 feet, be the largest ever made, with capacity for 140,000 feet and a two compartment design using hydrogen in the upper chamber and fresh air below.
In Sweden every girl not born to wealth is taught a trade of some kind.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe child laxative with a fruity taste. It urges mothers to look for the word California on the bottle and promises full dosing instructions and harmless relief for the stomach liver and bowels.
Stefansson, the explorer, has interviewed Manitoba authorities about establishing large reindeer ranches on arable lands in the northeast near Hudson's Bay. No decision or promise was made by the government at this time.
George Rupp of Lampman Saskatchewan swept the Belgian class at the Great Dairy Congress and Belgian Horse Show in Waterloo Iowa. He won first in his class senior and grand championship for Belgian stallions with Paramont Flashwood foaled June 5 1917, plus seconds and top placements in related classes. The show was billed as the greatest breed event in the United States with twenty plus entries in each class.
An OCR fragment notes oversupply in optics fusions affecting market behavior. It mentions producers adjusting output and consumers reacting to changes in availability and pricing, with vague references to market misalignment and efforts to balance supply and demand.
Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty was feted in Portsmouth with 42 admirals and 300 lower deckmen at a town hall banquet. Twenty thousand townspeople gathered as his auto was pulled through the streets and a silver cigar box was presented as a token of loyalty and affection from all ratings in the navy.
A historical advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It asserts the medicine purifies the blood and acts on mucous surfaces, offering testimonials and pricing, with F. J. Cheney & Co. listed as proprietors in Toledo Ohio.
The naval department reports an $225,882 rise in sea fish value at landing for August compared with last year. Total fish valued at $4,485,722 landed on both coasts. Pacific halibut catches rose by about 8,000 cwts from August 1918 while salmon landings fell 87,000 cwts. Southern and Vancouver Island districts show an overall 20,000 cwts increase.
A brief remark notes that a woman sometimes stops to think and gives her tongue a rest. The line suggests mindful speech and pauses in conversation without further context or details.
Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry is recommended to curb Summer Complaint with profuse diarrhoea and vomiting. Mrs L J Alteen of Amherst testifies her children improved after use. product sold 35c a bottle by The T Milburn Co Toronto, Ont for 74 years.
Nine soldiers of the American Expeditionary Force were hanged and one shot during the conflict, reflecting harsh penalties imposed in wartime discipline.
The text touts Miller's Worm Powders as superior protection against worms. It claims the product consumes worms, heals inflamed surfaces in the stomach and intestines, restores strength in children weakened by infestation, and is entirely health-giving.
Dr Simon Flexner told a tale about a surgeon who remained calm during a fire across the street. He refused to alarm his patient, ordering blinds lowered so the patient would not think the operation failed as flames grew outside.
The Belgian Embassy in London denies a Berlin report claiming Belgian Minister is recalled from The Hague and Dutch Minister from Brussels. It states Carton De Wiart and Van Vollenhoven merely return coincidentally, with De Wiart resigning from diplomatic work for politics and a Dutch minister taking the place of Van Vollenhoven as charge d affaires.
Medical experts warn la grippe will return in autumn and winter in Canada. The ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builders and nerve strengthener to prevent illness and aid recovery, claiming rich blood fights lingering influenza effects and offers mail order sales from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
General von Falkenhayn asserts in an upcoming book that Berlin rejected his 1915 peace negotiation plan with Russia and delayed submarine warfare. He contends these choices deprived Germans of a sure and effective weapon and prolonged the war.
A line suggests some men expect a chance to drive up and seize a thrill ride at the door, reflecting concerns about sudden loitering and possible criminal activity in local streets.
Faultless in Preparation unlike other stomach regulators ParmeLee's Vegetable Pills arise from years of study of vegetable compounds to stimulate stomachic functions and keep them normal. Their faultless character and long established reputation position them at the head of standard preparations.
Ontario minister of education Dr Cody informs teachers in continuation schools high schools and colleges to ease up on the heavy homework load previously assigned to students. He urges simplification and a lighter practice to reduce student strain.
Alberta Provincial Sheep and Swine Breeders Association plans the October 22 23 sale with an innovation. Registration certificates for livestock bought will be sent to Ottawa for free transfer to the new owner. W J Stark notes strong demand for high quality animals to improve flocks and herds.
An advertisement promotes J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy claiming it safeguards users and penetrates the smallest bronchial passages to heal. It alleges relief with continued use and even a permanent cure, stating it is effective whether inhaled as smoke or vapor.
Adelina Patti the prima donna has died at Craig-y-Nos castle in Penycae South Wales. She reportedly left an estate valued at more than 3 million dollars.
It is as needless as it is dangerous to take violent cathartics. Nature provides no shock absorbers for the liver and bowels against calomel or harsh pills. Cascarets give quick relief without injury from constipation, biliousness, indigestion, gases and sick headache. They work while you sleep by removing toxins and waste without griping. Cascarets strengthen bowel muscles and cost little.
Entire Aberdeen fishing fleet in port after a dispute and lockout. No settlement in sight. An estimated 15 000 workers will be affected by the stoppage.
A common infant complaint is worms and Mother Graves presents the Worm Exterminator as the most effective remedy, emphasizing its use for young children and promising relief from parasitic issues.
Great Northwest Natural Gas Company secures Moose Jaw franchise and negotiates with Regina. Drilling has begun on a gas well 28 miles northwest of Herbert along the CPR main line.
The article praises Russian women as the finest needleworkers globally, highlighting skill and craftsmanship that set a high standard in textile arts. It notes the cultural tradition and meticulous technique passing through generations.
An Elizabethan Buckingham town manor features a "twisted chimney" noted by auctioneers as unique except for a less perfect example at Hampton Court. The article hints the method of construction is lost and reflects on youthful follies becoming later vices and disgrace.
A curious science note states that 27 600 spiders would be required to produce a single pound of spider web. The fact highlights the remarkable silk production capacity of these arachnids and offers a glimpse into the biology of web making.
A Bear Island note from August 26 1903 by W A Hagerman commends Minard's Liniment Co Limited traveler and the product as the best available. The writer states 13 years in business and that only Minard's Liniment remains in use while others must be pushed.
The remark suggests the photographer’s spouse seldom appears cheerful in studio sittings, shaping an image of restrained mood behind the camera and in private moments.
A quirky note proclaims Minard’s Liniment cures dandruff and hints at counterintuitive beliefs about trains of thought. The line blends a product claim with a mock philosophical jab, reflecting a tongue in cheek style.
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