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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
4
Public notice fragment lists Behe Publishing Co. address, subscription price $1.50 per year in advance, domestic and USA rates, and advertising rates per word or column inch with renewal terms. Includes generic classified terms and instruction about insertion charges.
An article outlines the long history of influenza from ancient times to the 19th century with symptoms, and recommends prevention by avoiding the sick, strong daily routines, fresh air, and disinfection. It discusses quinine as a preventive and antiseptic gargle, and notes oil of eucalyptus and thymol as preventatives. Rest and medical care are advised when infected, with no specific cure available.
The readable text outlines old medical guidance on fever management and diet. It mentions fevers, antiseptic or restorative measures, and a progression from liquid intake to solid foods. It also notes egg based and chicken dishes prepared with water or "egg water" as part of care under physician oversight.
The text discusses feeding ill animals during fever and illness. It notes that even light foods may be rejected in some cases and emphasizes using soothing, common sense to tailor diet to each case.
Readers learn that Harold Shier is improving after a serious bout with the flu and his wife Mrs Shier is also recovering. Authorities report no new cases, and the previously mentioned cases remain the only ones in the municipality.
The YMCA Boys Work secretary thanks local supporters through the press for Earn and Give pledges. Names include Willie Andrew and Russell Beamish among several donors with sums of 10.00 each, totaling 255.00 which represents 75 percent of the Hamiota pledges. Appreciation extended to Dr Reid for handling the campaign.
Chilly days spur house cleaning and a local listing of wants and sales. Read through the column to find items and requests including citron, stockings for a child, a Wolf Hound, barrel tank, goose down, two beets, Poultry, plants, kittens, radishes, a Victory Uniform, walks boots, a brown comforter, a cot sized chamois lined overcoat, and a 12 year old boy’s coat. Contact Mrs McNaueh or Mrs W Stevens for details.
Sir Thomas White opened the second Victory loan drive in Winnipeg with a mass meeting, announcing subscriptions accepted for three weeks from issue at month end. He stressed the loan as essential to fund ongoing war effort, Canada’s prosperity, and the postwar economy.
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