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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
3
Italy’s military divisions the Bersaglieri Alpini Carabinieri and cavalry shown as highly capable. Alpini trained for mountain tactics Bersaglieri mobile light infantry revered for their costumes and quick marches Carabinieri noted as finest school of noncommissioned officers with distinctive training.
An ad touts Putnam's Corn Extractor claiming painless removal without cutting or pressure. It promises no pain and a scarless result and urges purchase of a 25 cent bottle today.
The article surveys European measures on alcohol sales since 1914, noting Austria Hungary limited hours and Sunday closures, Denmark restricting sales to soldiers in many districts, France measures on spirits, Germany curbs on breweries and a proposed prohibition bill, Holland early closures, Norway restricting grain use and limiting spirits, Russia amid mobilization closing wine shops, and Petrograd rules on hotel sale hours with Sunday bans.
A Moscow meeting in early June inaugurated a league to strengthen Russia England ties prompted by Duma member M Novikov and led by mayor Schelnokov. Speakers, including Kovalevsky Bunin and Roditchev, urged overcoming past misunderstandings and highlighted English culture and the mutual benefits of trade and capital investment.
The London Chronicle notes Italy has many patriotic songs but no official national anthem yet. It compares Italy's situation to Turkey after its revolution, where the Young Turks offered a prize for a national anthem but no poet claimed it.
London Daily Telegraph notes that naval blockades fail to curb imports and that future global disruption will trigger unprecedented competition for neutral country produce, leading to higher prices beyond government control.
On the final school day at Peters school prizes were given out. A visitor asked a boy named Peter if he received a prize. He replied that he did not win one but earned a horrible mention, prompting amused reactions at home.
A Montreal Family Herald reader recalls Ernie, an Ontario farmer who retired to manage a family homestead. By strict farm accounting he shifted from Clydesdales to dairy, clover, corn, and alfalfa, doubling income in five years.
The sailor, the soldier, the fisherman, the lumberman and all exposed to injury and the elements will benefit from Dr Thomas Electric Oil. It eases pain relieves colds dresses wounds and overcomes rheumatism making it a faithful home medicine for travels and daily use.
In a terse exchange Hall asks if a wife grieves over leaving a wealthy husband to marry him. The other man recounts a sharp reply noting he matched her grief, ending with a humorous claim of outgrieving her.
A man choked to death when a piece of ice became lodged in his throat. Observers note the incident as a fatal consequence of hard drinking.
Beverly Dawn offers private lessons in facial expressions screen makeup and camera acting techniques. No prior stage experience required. Film producers seek trained new faces and we provide instruction. Write for particulars Photo-Players Studios 8 Heintzman Bdg Toronto.
The Rev. H. Kimura, a Moody Institute graduate and Church of Christ minister in Japan, visited Billy Sunday in Denver and Des Moines, then brought a "Sundayized" program home. He pitched a large tent near the Tokyo parliament house and has drawn growing interest for a three year national evangelistic effort.
A hotel keeper from St. Phillippe Quebec reports buying a horse advertised as incurably ringbone for 30 dollars. After healing the animal with one dollar of Minard's Liniment, he sold the horse for 85 dollars, claiming a clean profit.
A Canadian government project at Port Nelson on Hudson Bay requires lumber for piers and locks. The Duriey Chine sails from Vancouver June 30, routing around North America to deliver Douglas fir. A fleet at St John’s prepares for construction work and fur shippings along Labrador and Hudson Bay coasts.
A home method uses a clean funnel with wire netting and a thin cotton layer to filter a quart of milk into a jar. The dried cotton is checked for dirt to flag careless handling and prompt local health authorities if needed.
Guido Fei, a young Florentine chemist, presented to an Italian military commission a new powder that burns without flame or smoke and does not flare on detonation. It promises safety for flameless airship guns and may aid artillery and infantry by not betraying the firing line.
A humorous anecdote from Youth is Companion about an Irishman named Pat who can write with either hand. While signing a slip on board, he switches from right to left and completes the signature. When questioned by an officer, he cites his father’s advice about learning to cut nails with the left hand in case the right hand is lost.
A summary of liquor legislation across Canada's provinces in 1916. Prince Edward Island enforces a prohibitory law. Nova Scotia bans liquor outside Halifax with deputy inspectors enforcing the law. New Brunswick maintains licenses in cities with local option in some areas. Quebec uses a pre Confederation local option law and a government license system. Ontario features local option under the Canada Temperance Act. about 290 municipalities still wet. Manitoba reports over 50 local option municipalities, fewer than 70 with licenses. Saskatchewan ends private liquor trade with government takeover and a possible referendum after the war. Alberta enacts prohibition effective July 1, 1916. British Columbia maintains a provincial license law. Northwest Territories regulate sale under Dominion law.
Luna Park management reviews plans for a colossal umbrella covering over an acre. A 140 foot steel shaft with ten 120 foot ribs would lift to create a 240 foot diameter shade area, lit at night by thousands of bulbs. Proposals include a revolving searchlight or beacon for ships up to 30 miles at sea.
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County affidavit by Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. pledges one hundred dollars for each Catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, 1886. Advertisement notes internal medicine, testimonials, and sales by druggists at 75 cents, plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The novelist George Meredith, speaking months before his 1909 death, warns that despite optimism for humanity, Europe faces a coming catastrophe. He condemns German militarism as dangerous and predicts war driven by national obsession, urging Britain to rally for a moral revival.
A tattered applicant asks a benevolent woman for old clothes for a war victim. He explains his wife sent all his clothes to the Belgians. The exchange reveals neighborly aid amid wartime scarcity.
The speaker requests a salary increase citing recent marriage. The manager declines stating the company is not responsible for off duty accidents.
An inter view in The Petit Parisian details the capture of Prince von K a German Hussar officer deemed an exceptional soldier. He speaks fluent French and shows dignity despite wounds and exhaustion noting his poor eye protection after battle. He offers gentle replies and reveals his noble lineage.
The article describes ancient Chinese “flying money” notes from 2697 B.C. and a preserved example 3,100 years old in Petrograd. It outlines features such as bank name, issue date, value, signature, and a pictorial aid, plus anti counterfeiting warnings and an exhortation to economy.
The piece argues thrift is essential during wartime as incomes shift. It warns against luxuries, urges all nonmilitary workers to aid munitions and essential industries, and stresses disciplined spending to sustain the nation's war effort.
A southern village physician known for risky car use is asked by a woman if he plans to drive that afternoon. He replies he has little time, while she reveals she needs thread for her daughter. The exchange ends with uncertainty about his plans.
Jones taunts Brown after boastful travels noting he and his wife dined with both in Paris. The exchange hints at recent theater of war zones and social tall tales among travelers.
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