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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
3
Revive the jaded condition with Parmelee's Vegetable Pills said to regulate a deranged stomach and liver. Useful when business cares and general debusion affect energy, the pills are advertised as simple and effective with drug store availability.
In a staged classroom exchange the teacher questions Willie about his punishment, and he explains his father’s whips would hurt him more due to rheumatism in both arms, dismissing the idea as nonsense.
A querulous speaker declares you cannot have their daughter amid a sharp social gulf. The parent belittles the other, comparing them to a mere germ and the daughter to a bacillus of neurasthenia.
John Butts Sr states his estate should pass one tenth to his younger son John Butts and nine tenths to his elder son Royal Chesterfield Chauncey De Peyster Butts. A family lawyer questions fairness while Butts defends the arrangement and mentions reparations to Royal for his long name.
A brief drama contrasts a man pursuing passion for pastime and a woman’s drive to win, shaping a pair’s romantic games of chance and choice.
Winnipeg Manitoba woman recounts a tumor diagnosis at Victoria Hospital Montreal that doctors said could not be removed. After two years on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she credits the remedy with saving her life and urges others to seek guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co confidentially.
An obituary note discusses claimed ages of 149 years for a Chinaman in New York and lists purported centuries as 207 for Thomas Cain 168 for William Edwards and 169 for Her Jenkins. It notes doubt and suggests future insurance tables may provide reliable data for extreme ages.
Judge Gary notes how welcome ministers are in certain quarters. A pastor’s expected visit to a good brother’s home is celebrated by Willie at the gate. The boy jokes that without the preacher there would be no chicken for dinner, prompting a warm exchange.
The tale centers on Thomas Lord Lyttelton who dreamt of a bird that became a woman in white and warned of his death within three days. He spoke of the warning at breakfast, remained well until three days later, and died just before midnight on the third day, ending the family legend.
A playful reflection notes that on the wedding day a man imagines his wife winning a prize, but in truth he is often treated as little more than a consolation prize among guests and expectations.
A fragmented dialogue mentions electricity generated in Sweden being delivered in Copenhagen and a praise for a parcel pose system. The text also references cheese and a cheeky remark about lacking such cheese at the house.
The narrator asks about visiting Venice and notes eight pages in the guide book. They conclude that Venice must be worth a stop based on the guide’s coverage.
In warm weather Pat shaves on the back porch while Mrs Casey watches from across the street. She calls to him and he replies in a joking exchange about his shaving outdoors and how far he has progressed.
Germany with over 65 million people in a compact area relies on about 20,000 farm hands annually from Russia and Austria-Hungary to harvest crops as labor remains scarce. City dwellers face difficulty proving strict honesty to acquaintances.
Terrific artefacts from Captain Scott and his party shown in London reveal a cooking pot with scraped interior, an empty provision bag, a tent lining used as a pall, a sledging shovel, and models of the igloo. The Terra Nova collection includes a theodolite, camera, thermometers, and skis.
During a recent storm in Elgin Michigan the newspaper lost power to print. A motor cyclist lent his machine and connected the engine to the press by belt allowing the paper to run off without trouble.
A 1871 German law guards France’s $30,000,900 indemnity paid to Prussia in the Tower of July Span dau near Berlin. Gold stored on two fortress floors in 1200 chests of $25,000 each, with triple doors and key-held locks, calibrated clamps, and weight-logged sacks to prevent tampering.
Women driving taxi cabs or public hire are common in west London with many being young and attractive. They are thorough trained and expert drivers, handling dense traffic confidently. Many also know car mechanics and perform minor repairs. Several firms now provide lady chauffeurs on request.
A brief dialogue reveals a child’s wish to see in the dark. The mother asks how this is to happen and the child recalls a moment in the parlor where a remark about shaving was heard during an evening with Mr Staylace.
In a scene a young maid accepts a marriage proposal, while the caption reads Said. Murenci Arizona has no streets only steep trails over rocks and mountains. The town lacks automobiles and relies on ponies mules and burros to pack supplies. funerals are attended by train.
Marine Eye Remedy offers a liquid formula for sore eyes and eye pain. The product line includes Marine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes and a mail order Eye Books Seco catalog. Murine Eye Remedy Co Chicago markets these items for eyes needing care.
A dialogue between a writer of songs and a senator touches on influence over laws and the crafting of amendments and bills, highlighting tensions between creative input and legislative drafting. The exchange suggests questions about who shapes national policy and who controls lawmaking processes.
Progress in mixed farming and dairying is outlined northwest of Prince Albert Sask where Shellbrooke Creamery has produced 6000 pounds more butter to date than last year. The Creamery placed second in the provincial competition this year. A classroom joke followed as a teacher quizzed a student on foreign money value in America.
The item notes Dunn's retirement from business. it credits voluntary choice as the cause and mentions he ceased advertising as part of the change.
Local note quotes W S Pineo of Woodlands Middleton N S praising MINARD S Liniment for family use and for horse flesh calling it the best liniment on the market with signed endorsement in a historical notice.
A young man on a New York bound ferry endures an awkward seating clash as a fatigued woman drops a heavy valise on his toes. At the slip she misplaces her bag and apologizes with a German accented exclamation, mistaking his foot for hers.
A person buys a second-hand fire escape today and wonders what use it might have. They express a wish to save funds to someday repair or build a house to accommodate the purchase.
In a country shop an eager young woman asks for glasses with extra magnifying power. A salesman confirms a very strong pair. She explains a painful blunder made while traveling, then recalls mistaking three bumblebees for a blackberry.
The London Daily Citizen reports a gas coronium one sixteenth the weight of hydrogen, tentatively found in the sun and possibly producible on Earth. Leading scientists such as Sir William Ramsay are optimistic about locating or creating it, with revolutionary implications for serostatics and future space habitation.
Lord Strathcona, at his desk on his ninety second birthday, says he will mark his centenary by continuing to work. The Canadian High Commissioner, surrounded by papers, praises Canada’s rise while stressing lifelong ties to Britain. He attributes longevity to steady work and patience, not thoughts of age.
A historical note explains that pale sickly peevish babies often suffer worms and that Miller's Worm Powders destroy the parasites to correct digestion and restore healthy organ function.
A young woman from the east converses with a Kentuckian about tobacco and tobacco raising. She is described as very pretty and engaging, capturing his interest until she shocks him by saying she would love to see a tobacco field when it is just plugging out.
Magistrate questions a prisoner about breaking a mantel ornament during a domestic incident. The prisoner admits intent to strike his wife but says the ornament was broken in the resulting accident. The magistrate presses for clarification of intent and responsibility.
A description of the water vine growing on celba and mahogany trees in Guatemala. Its leafless black stems carry a quart of water per foot, spurting a refreshing stream when cut, with moisture drawn from soil and filtered through pores.
A bachelor questions why people argue with spouses. The married man admits quarrels are pointless but says he allows his wife a little pleasure now and then, delivering a wry, humorous verdict on domestic life.
The text describes Christian Hruecker born in Lubeck in 1721 as a child prodigy who spoke at 10 months and learned vast portions of the Bible by 12 months. By age three he spoke French and Latin, studied religion and church history, and impressed the King of Denmark before dying just before age five.
A boy explains he waited for a reply to a letter, but was told the man would not be home until next spring, delaying the answer.
A local pastor's sermon on marriage last Sunday warned against engagements and led to two engagements ending. The solemn sermon conveyed numerous cautions and sparked effect on couples planning marriage.
A Toronto reader reports long term use of Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills curing her husband’s kidney trouble after doctors failed. The pills are sold at 25 cents per box with availability through all dealers and Edmanson Bates Co Limited Toronto.
At a Futurist showing in Chicago a Springfield cousin criticizes the new art, while a youth from Springfield grumbles that two aunts can knit better pictures, and spectators react with mild indifference.
A Viennese composer has crafted an operetta intended for cinema use only. The characters will be seen on screen while an orchestra performs the music to illustrate their story.
Bismarck was pressed by an American official to recommend his son for a diploma place. The proud father called him remarkable and multilingual. Bismarck, praising linguistic gifts, quipped about him as a fine head waiter.
A playful exchange reveals admiration for Mr Vacuum, credited as the inventor of the vacuum cleaner. The speaker notes not all great inventors are front and center, hinting at a desire to meet the famed inventor.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Newed asking about earning a new frock from her husband after one refusal. Mrs Wiley quips that persistence pays off, echoing the proverb if at first you don’t succeed try again.
A lighthearted exchange prompts the question about a spouse’s age. The response suggests asking the person directly, inviting others to pose the same question to the partner if desired.
A cautious recount of a suitor pressing for an immediate marriage and a woman's firm refusal until he proves he can provide enough for two, revealing a tale of cautious romance and practical concerns.
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