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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
3
A New York Times piece notes menu cards bear more than meals they host. Waiters complain patrons scribble memoranda and solve problems on them, jot ideas and arrange social plans, with a playful aside about puzzles and plots on menu cards.
Quote from New York Times where Marjorie asserts knowing a man is a confirmed bachelor, while Madge questions the claim. The exchange centers on certainty and social labels.
Reading about ocean tramps, the article explains how these ships seek cargo and work across the world. Tramp vessels vary from six thousand tons to much larger, roaming from the Orient to South America in search of profitable freights.
Congressman F Cl Gray of Indiana cites Minard’s Liniment story in a Washington hotel lobby to illustrate that youngsters can be taught to guess well. He recounts a public school tale where a teacher asks who Cyclops was and Willie answers he was the feller who wrote the cyclopedia.
Joseph H Choate and Chauncey Depew attended a dinner where Tepew joked that to elicit a speech from Choate one need only drop in a dinner. Choate retorted that if you open your mouth and drop in Depew’s speech, your dinner will come up.
While visiting in New York Uncle Haseed and his nephew view a movie poster showing lions tigers and elephants. Uncle comments on leaving town Saturday afternoon and reads the poster aloud noting the phrase To be released.
A neighbor strolling by a west side dooryard overhears a sobbing boy who laments being mean and selfish. The passerby gently challenges the claim and notes the boy clings to a mead as jelly, crying that he won’t share with Willie.
A text-pitched medical ad urges early use of Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. It warns waiting worsens the disease and risks chronic attacks while promising prevention and relief from suffering.
A quip-filled exchange features Plodding Pete asking a lady for cold vittles and offering work in return, framed as a scientific inquiry into how she keeps them cold, in a Washington tar style vignette.
Witness recounts the first fire since arrival of the new engine. Hose was wrapped in wreaths used to decorate the street, preventing water from reaching the flames. Firefighters had to improvise to control the blaze.
A short, clipped exchange notes the hiring of Lena Stout as the new cook in a Boston transcript. The dialog shows a husband and wife discussing the staff choice and a pronunciation mix-up.
A married man faces harsh views on gambling as moral fault saying it angers his wife who disciplines winnings. The exchange frames gambling as a public and private failing within domestic life.
A light exchange hints at affection as a couple strolls past onlookers while one laments thirst. The phrase he is always dogging her steps appears in a playful regional snippet from newspapers. A momentary urban scene captures neighborly banter and curiosity.
The London Daily News and Leader argues fog cannot be prevented but disasters can be reduced by better nautical discipline and a tougher tradition. It notes captains may push on despite fog due to temptations from owners and other ships, urging possible international regulation to guide decisions and punish sternly when proved.
An advertisement urges pale thin youths to build blood and health with Dr Williams Pink Pills. It claims purified blood strengthens nerves and growth and cites a testimonial from Miss Anna Loseke of Grand Forks. Pills sold by dealers or mail from Brockville Ontario, 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
Deacon Skinner says the pastor received a call to a church in Oshkosh and will go there. Deacon Grabber notes the increase in his salary last year and his saved funds for railroad tickets.
A rural editor defends free press and loyal readers amid editorial disagreement. The piece mocks a subscriber complaint about cabbage delivery, insisting the paper remains in the same account despite disputes.
A World editorial quotes reformers and a politician debating graft in the city. The reformer wishes a city free of graft while the politician sees potential gold from corruption, reflecting public distrust and political tension.
In a mining camp exchange a doctor declares a man wounded after hearing his claim of shooting pains in the back. Piute Pete quips the diagnosis, prompting a judge to remark on the supposed injury as the dialogue unfolds.
Bank notes totaling £1,600 were discovered concealed in the cork leg of patient Harry C. Wise while he received treatment at a Dem ver hospital. Wise had reportedly used the artificial limb as a covert safe deposit in prior years.
Mr. Lloyd George distributes prizes at a school and hopes for a good record when he returns. The children rise in unison and reply with one voice, Same 'uv you sir.
Mrs. Twickem bury fears modern youths overindulge in sectarian Sunday entertainments, reflecting a conservative stance from the Christian Register.
An unattended ferro concrete tower at St Peter Port, the only tar in Hugo's The Toilers of the Sea, rises 46 feet on a rock base sunk with iron anchors. It houses electric motor gear, a duplicate system, and a horizontal siren with an acetylene light atop. The fog signal travels 30 miles to the French coast, powered and controlled from 1.25 miles away via a submarine cable weighing 45 tons per nautical mile, costing about 68 000 dollars.
A dog in England shows a strong passion for strawberries taking fruit from bowls and waiting for the season. The owner fears the pup will wander to a neighboring strawberry patch during walks and attempt to pick berries alone. The animal is currently under supervision due to table stealing and minor illness.
On Chevreul's hundredth birthday a public dinner featured his son from the justice department. The elder chemist gave a speech and, after an anecdote misstep, his son corrected him. Chevreul replied sharply, telling the youngster to hush while he spoke.
Silas laments a stolen full cord of wood, recalling the incident after attempting to forget. A friend teases him, and at church the choir unexpectedly sings The Lost Chord, prompting Silas to leave. The brief vignette mixes mischief with a moment of humor in a small town setting.
The two women converse in a charged pause. The bachelor girl admits she wanted the other to stay and wonders what to do next. Both acknowledge their own urge to cling and the shared uncertainty about future actions.
The Red Sea's name is linked to ancient Edom on its eastern shore. Edom meaning red is tied to a biblical figure who asked for red pottage, linking the region's identity to its people rather than sandstone hues. The coral reefs and sea bed are noted as well.
A solar physics laboratory is planned for construction in Nelson New Zealand. The site is expected to lie on a summit called the Fringe, standing about 2 500 feet above sea level.
A Road Board official says foreign governments and municipalities copy England's road practices. He notes inquiries from America and tropical nations, with boabay and dust-preventers cited as examples. France shows interest in maintaining its famed roads and sent a Paris deputation to London to study traffic systems.
A Persian story frame contrasts abundance with soil wear. A visitor notes rich grain and a farmer replies that while luck favors harvests, such bumper crops strain the land and morale alike, underscoring agrarian concerns about sustainability.
A letter advocates Dr Chase's Nerve Food as a cure for aging weakness. Stephen J. Leard of North Tryon recounts heart irregularity and fatigue improving after use, stating at 81 he has renewed energy. Price: 50 cents per vial, six for $2.50, sold by dealers.
A Warren third grade teacher introduces the word veil to students with a quick explaination about ladies wearing it. A pupil confesses the term lonely by asking for paper, showing classroom humor and curiosity.
A clipped Louis ville Courier-Journal excerpt shows a tense dining moment with a damp plate and whispered remarks about soup, highlighting the snubbed portions of a controversial event.
Dr Thomas selectric Oil has stood market for over thirty years and proved a blessing to thousands. It enjoys high favor across Canada and its excellence has spread beyond the seas. It has no equal among liniments and would be costly if priced higher.
A young woman from another city shows her school endearment for her native town as she and a companion reach a square featuring a statue of the local Civil War hero. The young narrator remarks on modest local art but emphasizes the square as a common meeting spot.
In a plan to curb fraud, several French artists agree to sign future works with thumb prints. The measure aims to confirm origin and authenticity for buyers, raising questions about how a painting will be identified as a French scene without the home context.
Two off duty Pullman porters from different railroads argued over which road was better. They traded claims and figures as the heated dispute escalated. The tall porter ended the quarrel with the remark Go on, man we kis mo more people den you fellahs vote.
The Hostess greets the Professor and notes his visit to Wassenmeisen baths. The exchange hints at a pleasant change of scene and a short sketch unfolds.
A newly rich young man called a guest at a friend’s home in Tuxedo and rode a blooded horse. The experience proved novel and disagreeable, yet he kept up bravado until the setting place. He quipped about Willie’s Warbles, joking the boy could barely win a duel.
Abraham Lincoln Carter faced the Law of Justice in Staunton Virginia on charges of stealing seven dollars and fifty cents. A young lawyer, appointed to defend him, delivered a strong defense and Carter was acquitted. Outside the courthouse they joked over paying the attorney with work rather than money.
Young Arthur in a school anatomy class shows interest as he eats treacle and molasses. He asks his mother in earnest where his bacon is, noting he knows where his liver is, but wonders where bacon lies.
On a train two suburban mothers discuss potatoes cut for Lyonnaise or mashing versus serving whole. They also compare daughters schooling with a surprising exam question about events long past, revealing the talk’s light, humorous tone.
A humorous church chat captures parishioners and ministers saying goodbye with playful banter. Mr Foodie and Mrs Toudis exchange quips about finding a better man next time, while Mr Poodle fades from departure.
In a fragmentary exchange, Mr. Chugwater and Josiah debate whether women fear a cold fate as maids. The dialogue hints at social anxieties and gender roles, with Josiah silent as Chugwater muses on dread and escape from discomfort.
A set of exam questions presents rough definitions and misspellings such as "trangi e" and "s'de" showing erroneous ideas. The examples include phrases about the subjunctive mood and excommunication, with errors like "Rapids are pieces of water" and "don' ta'k about" illustrating student handwriting.
A Western couple credits Postum with a health turnaround after coffee caused sleeplessness and irritability. They claim replacing coffee with Postum eased cravings, improved skin and temper, and reduced coffee desire over months. Canadian Postum Co. promotes Regular and Instant Postum, noting similar per cup cost and grocer availability.
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