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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
7
After the busy season ends, come east to spend three months in one of our schools. Business education helps you win out and costs little. Write W. H. Shaw, President, Shaws Schools, Toronto, Canada for Curriculum and guidance.
A London reader recalls graft and blackmail in New York police. He describes police demanding money from criminals, a detective taking a cut, and the widespread belief that many officers profit from bribes. He notes the contrast with English policing and hints at high earnings among ranks.
Khan in the Toronto Star notes the beaver’s unique place as Canada’s national symbol and its economic symbolism. He contrasts it with other nations’ emblems such as the eagle, praising the beaver for its industrious and geography shaping influence across two millennia.
Mr Comrox asks if the pictured item is one of the coveted gold masters. The art dealer confirms its authenticity, saying he would buy it. He notes owning three similar pieces and hints at a chance to find the original among others in a hidden cache.
In a case tied to a garage keeper's remark and a line about rental cars, the grand jury acquitted Bilkins on the plea of justifiable homicide. The testimony references Excelsior cars and a series of dialogue exchanges as part of the proceedings.
A man was nabbed inside the Prince Albert jewelry store in a suspicious entrance incident. Authorities questioned him about a possible motive tied to obtaining a marriage license.
Patient endured years of itching and burning as three doctors declared the case incurable. Relief came after a successful treatment, ending the long struggle with psorias is symptoms subsiding and health restored.
The notice touts Dr Chase's Ointment as a remedy for chronic eczema also called psoriasis. A testimonial from Mrs Nettie Massey of Consecon Ontario claims lasting relief after eight boxes, with price and distributor details. The text then shares a village cricket match anecdote about an umpire mishearing a batsman ask for legs and replying about shoulders left.
Two young ladies visit a cricket match and wonder about the wickets. One asks what those sticks are for and the other replies they are the cricket fix tures in a light neighborhood quip.
A terse exchange unfolds as a child pleads for a doctor while a servant explains the physician is out. The boy identifies the household, recalling a recent birth, hinting at a domestic scene in progress.
The tale recounts Mrs. Casey accusing Mr. Casey of lying about a cat incident while a London shopping misadventure ends with a village shock. Bill Sprague's delivery arrives in a giant packing case labeled Bill inside, causing Mrs. Sprague to faint in disbelief.
Mina cci notes Limmert cures distemper as Mrs Exe and his wife feud over a dinner snub. Tommy Jones’s exam prompts a teacher’s pride then deflates after she discovers seven of ten questions elicit polite apologies for lack of information.
A local vignette features a speaker asking Maggie to hold a bag of peanuts for a moment while a poor relation arrives, capturing a humorous domestic moment in period speech.
In a crowded hotel scene the Traveller asks for the bill while the Landlord checks the charge. The Traveller insists no room was used and states he slept on a billiard table. The Landlord settles the matter with two shillings.
The article surveys Monte Carlo's rise from a vineyarded coast to a Riviera highlight with its grand casino. It notes the casino’s openness, the roulette game rules and payouts, and mentions large profits and losses including the tale of Monte Carlo Wells with 300,000 at the tables alongside a historic American winner of about 106,000.
A playful guide to predicting rain from simple daily signs at home. Coffee bubbles, breakfast cues, and a dry walking stick are described as home weather indicators, with practical tips to grab an umbrella if moisture returns after rubbing.
A vintage advertisement touts Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as safe for children and effective, claiming it works quickly and reliably with appealing taste. The label emphasizes suitability for family use and prompt results.
In a playful exchange Mrs. Gigthorn questions smoking at home while Mrs. Leeder responds that the habit appears only during amateur theatricals and jestingly cites society drama as a reason for its use.
A playful exchange about cooking and a looming theater season reveals how some see a favorite play as a home run. Subtexts hint at romantic tension and backstage timing amid festival hopes.
Abe at a party ignores a duchess to ponder an abstruse point. He nudges his dog sentence and orders a bone to be given to the duchess in mock dog fashion. An accompanying ad boasts Kelloge’s asthma remedy as universally successful and relief bringing.
A terse exchange notes that the couple separated after marriage and then briefly walked back together, reflecting on the abrupt turnaround of their relationship.
Mary Ann Murphy faced two suitors, grocer Mr O Flaherty and publican Mr Fegan. She chose Fegan against her parents wishes and later displayed a gold watch from him. Her mother quips that with their devices her pocket would hold an eight day clock instead of a gold watch.
A patient with severe gastritis improved by eating Grape-Nuts under a discerning doctor's guidance, gaining weight, strength, and color over a year. The letter from Windsor Ontario notes the recovery and promotes reading The Road to Wellville with the slogan There’s a reason.
A reflective verse fragment critiques aged preachers and oceans of ink shed without teaching people to think, urging intellectual independence without explicit guidance or a clear resolution.
A courtroom exchange pits a litigant who blasts fees as outrageous against a lawyer who insists skill and learning justify the charge. The litigant retorts that he supplied the case, while the lawyer quips that anyone can fall into a coal hole.
A humorous dialogue sketches domestic life and racing references with characters Mrs Fidgit Mr Fidgit and Sportsman. The elderly bachelor Henpeck contrasts youth and marriage while a curate recalls house-hunting at marriage. The exchange ends with a quip on whether a young man is ready to wed.
In a playful exchange, The Mistress accuses the General of under delivering walnuts. The General blames the enormous size of the remaining nuts for not fitting in his mouth, prompting humorous denial.
A newcomer to the business is in charge as conductor. He speaks clearly naming streets so listeners understand him every time. The piece highlights his fresh approach and steady communication.
A lighthearted note envisions British suffragettes joining local activities, suggesting snowballs could replace stones as missiles. The writer hints at seasonal mischief and playful competition without serious intent.
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