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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
6
Canada reports buckwheat production to be one of the best in recent years, easing fears of shortage. The U S food administration says the crop will aid wheat conservation by supplying a sturdy substitute for meals and flour.
A tall young Irish applicant for a lifeguard post at the municipal baths was given an application blank. The chief lifeguard asked if he could swim. The applicant replied he could not swim but could wade like blazes, according to Jottings.
A witty Boston Transcript quip asserts Grump is only a member of the human race and not in good standing with that affiliation.
The Manufacturers' Record argues that the German people bear responsibility for Prussian militarism and the war, rejecting sympathy for Germany and comparing the crimes to cold blooded murder and rape. The New York Tribune quote emphasizes collective guilt of Germany.
Impurities in the blood arise from liver defects, showing as pimples and blotches on the skin. The ad claims Parmelee's Vegetable Wills are the most effective inward treatment, acting on the liver to restore healthy processes and purge impurities from the blood.
Lt Col George McLaren Brown European manager of the CPR urges a wide land settlement plan for returned soldiers. He supports large scale open lands, 320 acre assisted farms in selected colonies, 20 year terms, and prefers settlers with prospects of success over workhouse entrants, urging vigorous reconstruction in Canada.
Dairying in Alberta centers on Edmonton where the Edmonton City Dairy operates a large creamery. Last year butter output reached three million pounds, about one third of the province’s total. cheese production ran to about 000 pounds as the new branch grows. The creamery serves local demand, with surplus shipped to British Columbia, and it supplies much of Edmonton’s milk.
A humorous exchange about a gas bill ends with a clerk correcting a 20 cent charge to 4 50 as a husband says he has been home alone writing to his wife. The quip centers on misunderstandings and a light domestic twist.
The article notes Kelowna and Toronto Scouts receiving Silver Crosses and Gilt Medals of Merit for rescues on ice and water on March 2, 1917. It covers statements by His Excellency the Chief Scout and a message from Lloyd George praising the Boy Scout movement and urging continued service.
A Canadian Scot argues that Canada’s vast melting pot creates Scots and other nationalities who blend into local cultures. Gaelic remains spoken in Ontario districts like Glen garry, while Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island retain Scots speech patterns. Between Quebec City and the Gulf, families named Macdonald, Macpherson, Macke Gordons persist, often speaking Habitat French, descendants of a Highland regiment disbanded in 1763.
Warts on the hands are a common disfigurement that troubles many ladies. Holloway's Corn Cure promises removal of blemishes without pain.
Polly admits disappointment as her attempt to reform her husband backfires. She notes she believed in him but now questions the outcome and her own belief in the plan.
An ad copy proclaims Minard's Liniment as a cure for burns and related ailments. The piece uses bold claims and a dollar price motif to grab attention and imply broad efficacy.
The report details French discovery that northern France canals and rivers were stripped of eatable fish after German destruction of bridges locks and embankments. Barriers sealed ends to trap all fish while explosives stunned others. Prior to invasion France stocked waters and enforced laws to sustain river fisheries. The Germans aimed to prevent quick restocking after evacuation.
The swerve system governs the body and nervous disturbances cause distress. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to build strong blood improving appetite digestion and sleep, offering relief from nerve disorder symptoms. Available through medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont priced 0.5 cents per box or six for $2.50.
An accidental discovery on a Brooklyn pier halted 300 cases of wire nails bound for Sweden after a truck damaged a case exposed lead caps. Authorities question whether the lead was a subterfuge to ship war material or for a legitimate purpose.
A local endorsement notes MINARD'S LINIMENT as the best option with signatories Mathias Foley of Oil City Ontario Joseph Snow of Norway Maine Charles Wheoten and R Armstrong of Mulgrave Nova Scotia Pierre Landers of Pokemouche and others listed in support.
The report describes Britain’s army arriving in northwestern France after years of struggle with unpreparedness and muddle. It lauds the force as manly, machine like in purpose yet efficient through morale and individual initiative, contrasting with German efficiency and praising Britain’s imperturbable resolve to endure and prevail.
The originator of Dr Thomas Electric Oil claims its subtle qualities defy description. He was surprised by the medicine's powers and states many believers praise it as a benefactor of humanity. It is widely esteemed as a household remedy.
The passage portrays an aging figure described as a grandfather and an old man whose blood-lust fades as he becomes a danger. It likens him to a man-eating tiger, suggesting a transformation from vulnerability to predatory behavior within the jungle setting.
A wanderer asks a gentleman for a few pence to buy bread and says he would like to open a bank if he could only get the tools. The reply questions him about choosing a more profitable line of work.
Official German admission notes bread spoilage in hot weather caused by hay and potato bacteria. Wrapping bread in linen is advised. Harvest prospects dim as early produce and fruit remain scarce. Schools close to free children for field work. heavy labor shifts to women. livestock shortages hinder farming.
Special interest notes the shipment of Canadian fish to British troops enjoying relief from meat rations. The frozen fish supplies overseen by H Green are to send various samples and varieties to His Majesty at Windsor Castle following a western storm.
Canada may start lignite testing as government hesitates to fund a full plant. Commission on scientific and industrial research hopes to secure money this year to rent needed apparatus for experiments. Western plains deposits show promise if treatment removes excess water, improving fuel viability and reactor feasibility with provincial support from Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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