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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
8
The Central Business College and The Central Telegraph-Schou welcome correspondence about training for business pursuits. The annual curriculum is mailed free upon request to W Shaw, president, Toronto, Ont.
In California John P. Irish spoke against woman suffrage. After a meeting in Sacramento a militant suffragette challenged him with harsh words. Irish replied that he would not believe a word she uttered and then called her a perfect lady in a sharp exchange.
A detailed warning about letter head swindlers who forge reputable firm papers to defraud tradesmen. They copy letterheads, order goods on fake pretenses, use hired carts with fake branding, and exploit believable handwriting to coerce quick payment. The scam relies on authority and urgency to bypass verification.
A tired Master of the Galway Hunt sleeps on a makeshift couch in a Galway inn when beds are booked. Morning reveals an apologetic innkeeper offering rashers from the bacon to accompany breakfast, claiming pillows are in short supply.
A boy watches a man with pointed shoes in his father's store then shouts about the odd sight. A parent recalls giving a shampoo to a child who jokes rain on his face. The note ends with a fact about Denmark exporting most of its butter to the United Kingdom.
In a railway coach a lively scene unfolds as a stout elder reads his paper while fellow passengers try to engage him. A persistent traveler asks what he travels in and the stout man grins, noting the carriage is filled with samples and the company remains resistant.
Smith, a skilled cyclist, tries hunting with a horse at his sporting uncle’s invitation. The horse bolts after a rabbit and throws him forward. The uncle jokes asking what the rider is doing as he searches for an invisible brake.
A country weekly editor reports a neighborhood stir caused by a farmer’s plowing tale. The regular reader voices demand for real news as the editor grapples with the uproar and seeks substantive coverage.
A father of several unmarried daughters confides to a guest that weddings are solemn for parents when daughters marry and leave home. The guest replies that the burden is even heavier when they stay unwed.
A historical ad claims readers can now work with ease and comfort, promising old pains and aches fading into memory. The piece extols wonderful benefits and a new vitality for readers seeking relief.
A Newfoundland man, Mr. Stone of West Point, narrates relief from congested liver and kidney ailments after using Dr. Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills. He reports improved health, credits the medicine for curing indigestion and constipation, and says he shared pills with friends. Sold at Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited Toronto.
Two Irishmen venture hunting for sport on their first shoot. Catey aims at a bird but Pat stops him for mercy. Casey insists the bird won’t wait and contends he must fire. The exchange ends with the comic tension over loading and shooting.
An anecdote from a western university chapel recalls a visiting clergyman asking the president about sermon length. The president quips there is no limit on time you may preach but notes a tradition that most souls are saved in the first twenty five minutes.
Government plans in Delhi to erect new capital offices at a cost of two million dollars. The note mentions the project as a significant expenditure tied to the city’s capital status and future administrative needs.
In a dim room the Star boarder asks the landlady to marry him. She冷faces him with calm reasoning and refuses, noting four years of flawless service, punctual payments, and kindness.
A long time Scottish railway builder moves to the American plains and disputes a local project to route a line through flat country. He challenges feasibility while a broader exchange about costs and geography unfolds amid a mix of humorous anecdotes and child observations.
A playful exchange likens a theatre to its crowded audience, highlighting the vibe of demand and excitement as spectators flock to a popular show.
A physician testifies that caffeine in coffee harmed his heart and that stopping coffee and using Postum restored his health. He notes better flavor when prepared properly and plans to prescribe Postum to patients, citing his own case as proof. Windsor Ontario based Canadian Postum Co. ad copy wraps up with a prompt to read The Road to Wellville.
A young suitor pledges endless devotion to a fair maid. She gently asks him to remove his knee from her foot, revealing the playful twist that he sits on her favorite corn. The scene blends romance with light humor as he complies.
Early illness in heat demands Baby's Own Tablets to prevent and cure summer complaints. The product, praised by Mrs Chas Lapierre of Quebec, is sold by dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario. A town fly can harbor hundreds of thousands of bacteria, more in crowded areas, fewer in suburbs.
A man asks where a road goes after tracing it to Chicago. The farmer replies he cannot tell the road’s full path beyond Chicago, noting he only knows it reaches that city. The exchange centers on uncertain direction and unknown continuation from Chicago.
The manager asks what the young pitcher can do and the applicant boasts he can throw his voice. The umpire would call a ball on him for each attempt, ending the bid with a blunt rejection.
An advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogg’s asthma remedy as a smoke or vapor inhalation that soothes bronchial passages, relieves restriction, and restores easy breathing. It claims thousands of grateful users endorse the product and urges immediate try.
Maud-Beatrix loses twenty pounds and gains new gowns as her sweetheart proposes. Her rich uncle dies leaving a million, and she must attend his funeral today, trying to appear sorrowful.
A playful exchange unfolds with Mina d's Limmert claiming a cure for distemper while wagering against Gibbs. The pair volley jokes about counting hairs and dollars, culminating in a humorous standoff over head hair totals and wagers.
In a humorous exchange a husband and wife quip about marriage and money. He remarks on extravagance and death, she jokes about others' poverty, and a romantic aside about stars follows. She checks her hat while they converse in a light, stagey tone.
A playful claim compares babies dreaming of angels to musical comedy stars who also smile in sleep. The remark blends child wonder with performer whimsy to suggest universal smiles in dreams.
In recent years the cost of raw farm produce in the United States rose by about 36 percent, reflecting broader inflation and supply chain pressures. The figure highlights growing concerns over farming costs and consumer prices.
A merchant and a clerk debate wage offers, with the clerk arguing that lack of experience should not bar higher pay while the merchant contends the opposite, highlighting a tension over compensation and expertise.
An anxious caller questions a quick return while a office boy reassures that he will be back shortly. The boy notes the man lacks funds for a longer outing, implying a brief absence and imminent return.
A pupil asks the schoolmaster to craft any report with great care as the pupil notes that the parents suffer severely from nerves. The exchange emphasizes sensitivity to family stress in school communications.
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