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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1940
Page
6
Ontario sets up a Civilian Protection Committee to guard civilians from air raids and sabotage. Canada ships fifty thousand anti tetanus serum kits to Britain from wartime stock to prevent lockjaw.
London corre spondent notes Australians are genial sports despite lax salutes and quirky army ideas. Interviews reveal a tough, good-humored corps. one private barely 50 inches tall fights a German tank and many soldiers have lost loved ones. others joke about jay-walking fines and London life.
The Christian Science Monitor reflects on the 1918 creation of Great Romania, its rapid expansion, internal divisions, and external pressures. It argues the state lacked unity and leadership, leading to collapse within two decades as neighbors disputed territory and foreign factions challenged Rumanians.
The Toronto Telegram notes Hitler admits his five year conquest timetable is abandoned and his blockade rhetoric reveals weaknesses. The piece argues the Nazi idol has feet of clay and predicts renewed hope for freedom along the route of the aggressors.
The bite of a human is more serious than bites from a dog, cat, or horse due to the mouth harboring a wider variety and greater quantity of dangerous bacteria.
The fragment notes that private bankers were first heard of in Babylon during Nebuchadnezzar's reign in 6 BC. This brief mention places early financial service activity in the ancient Mesopotamian capital.
A cable from B E Astbury, chairman of London's relief forces, thanks Canada for supplies sent during England’s air raids. Canadian soldiers helped deliver truckloads of food clothing and blankets to London, with civilians showing deep emotion at the generosity. A homeless father and a nightclad child receiving aid are highlighted as vivid proof of the gifts' impact.
An editorial urges proper nutrition to combat malnutrition across nations, stressing correct eating, budget planning, and reliance on government inspected foods. It highlights vitamins, balanced meals, and the dangers of neglecting child health, urging readers to provide milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and proper meats.
Devotional lesson on laying up treasures in heaven through generosity. Notes emphasize generosity enriches the giver, while hoarding wealth harms both soul and household. Cites Proverbs 11 and Luke 16 with commentary from Matthew Henry and J Stuart Holden on practical charity, divine justice, and prudent management.
A compact listing explaining vitamin benefits including health maintenance growth eye disease pellagra polyneurites scurvy and bone teeth health. It notes sources such as milk butter eggs vegetables liver fish liver oils meats whole grains fruits sun exposure and eggs as key providers.
In Britain the spirit of sacrifice is noted as a London hospital sells its clock works from 1757. In Liverpool a man who kept a jubilee sovereign for 53 years donates it to a worthy cause valued at five dollars.
In Trafalgar Square pigeons react to air raid sirens by taking flight at the first note and returning only after the all clear. Observers note repeated raid-conscious behavior during alarms.
Henry Charles Rendall of Bridgend Wales lit matches on a road at midnight to find his false teeth. He was fined for the disturbance but recovered his teeth afterward.
An estimate shows Japan’s annual rice consumption needs reaching about 23.18 billion pounds. The figure reflects broad demand across households and industries for the year.
A philosophical musing contrasts past stewardship with present opportunity. The speaker asserts immortality comes from loving life and facing it bravely cheerful and faithful, urging deliberate, courageous living.
A Montana rider Ted Terry earned fame by bull riding 3000 miles to New York for the World Fair. He traveled summers at five to six miles daily, with a dog and a 15 year old mare carrying supplies. The tale mirrors the era of self made fame and daring feats.
A Canadian Pacific Railway monthly notes Canada leads in raw fur supply. Ontario tops production with $2.53 million, Quebec $2.23 million, and other provinces plus territories showing sizable pelts value. Prince Edward Island is cited as the fur farm origin.
The Niagara Falls Review notes a national registration form item asking if a person can milk a cow. The writer finds the question odd and humorous, contrasting it with other tasks like driving a vehicle and typing, and questions why it provokes laughter. The dairy industry's importance is acknowledged.
Britain’s Freemasons, numbering over 4000 lodges, were invited to surrender their gold and silver regalia to support the war effort, with the appeal framed as a patriotic act of sacrifice for national defense.
An editorial note invites readers to obtain a free set of Dr McCullough's cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at Avenue Road Toronto Ontario. Include a plain printed name and address and say Please send me Dr McCullough's articles on Cancer.
The leading lady frock and bolero pattern 4442 by Anne Adams offers a two piece outfit for autumn wear. Includes a tailored long sleeved bolero and dress with balanced lines, size range 34 to 48, fabric needs listed, and order details to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
A plan to limit charitable appeals to two annual drives war and civilian welfare is reviewed by Ottawa’s voluntary services branch. Minister J G Gardiner says groups consider fixing a single date for campaigns, while the public is advised on worrying about matters beyond their business.
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