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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
3
A courtroom exchange centers on defining preponderance of evidence. The lawyer probes a witness and the judge urges clear answers. The witness offers a quip filled exchange about knowledge and understanding. The dialogue highlights confusion over legal standards.
In Bay of Islands J M Campbell reports cure from acute bronchitis. In Springhill M Daniels says facial neuralgia was cured. George Tingley of Albert Co NB reports cure from chronic rheumatism by Minard's Liniment.
A critic notes how realism can heighten drama while the writer objects. The scene shifts as a wiry figure departs with comments about common sense and bald villains. The page then promotes Bickie's Anti Consumptive Syrup as a safe vegetable cough remedy suitable for children at affordable prices.
The town credits Mr Holdover with intellect based on his speeches and presumed understanding of every word, leading to his nomination to Congress. A period advertisement extols Parmalee's Vegetable Pills as a liver and kidney remedy cleansing blood and curing eruptions and blotches.
A brief political quip from a beginner and Senator Lotsman about convention work is paired with a testimonial from Samuel Bryan of Thesford. He suffered chronic leg ulcers for nine years, spent over $100 on physicians, and after eight bottles of Thomas Electric Oil both internally and externally, he claims a complete cure and recommends the remedy.
Mrs. Mary E Bryan cites a changing view of unmarried women in the current era. She notes twenty somethings pursue business, arts, or professions with active, busy lives and less time for gossip, while culture broadens their character and widens charity.
A fragmented page item shows a playful dialogue about a painting hung upside down and a legal affidavit text. The document contains classic 19th century style notes including a sworn statement by Frank J. Cheney and a claim about Hall's Catarrh Cure. It references Toledo and a notary public, with terse legal phrasing and testimonials.
July 14 dispatch from Pekin via Che Foo reports American and Russian flags raised on the east wall of the city. Chinese forces shelled legations for two days as Imperial city defense collapsed. thousands of bullets and dozens dead or wounded across forces, with Japanese and British suffering modest injuries.
Pretoria dispatch reports De Wet pulling back from Pyramid hills north of Pretoria before a strong British force. London reports Mansion House war fund surpassing one million pounds as England’s largest volunteer drive.
Two prisoners Henderson and Taylor escaped from Portage la Prairie jail while workers gardened outside. They fled toward bush with a posse pursuing aided by Taornkey Thompson and P A Prout. Taylor known locally and Henderson described as tall and fair.
Fire damages property valued at 656 000 in Braddock Pa and multiple cities report events. Notables include Rev C H Emerson accepting a Mount Forest call, W A Duffield dies, Arthur McTaire commits self harm, and Fresci’s request for trial delay.
The CPR machinists seek settlement with Mr. Crosa as talks continue in Winnipeg. In Michigan a severe electric storm damages crops, barns burned, one death reported in Detroit with losses around 50000 dollars. In Cardiff two thousand Taf Vale railroad workers strike halting traffic and triggering clashes with plantation workers.
Quoted by Alloway and Champion at 362 Main Street lines show currencies Austrian Gulden Holland Guilders Frames with Lussian Rout jew Finnish Markkaa exchange details.
The notice lists Manitoba market prices for grains, flour, oats, hay, butter, cheese, eggs, vegetables, and meats with multiple regional sources. it also includes a long paragraph on a New York millionaire who pays workers daily to limit post pay responsibility and hires former intemperance cases for low salaries.
Canadian Pacific Railway lines list daily and intermediate routes from Montreal to New York and east with all rail options. It lists stops at Portage la Prairie Brandon Regina Moose Jaw and other points with days of service and connections at Gretna St Paul Chirseo Nor. Ry points and Edmonton Prince Albert and other towns. The notice names James Oborne as general agent.
A roundup of brief biographical notes and curiosities: Thomas Bain contemplates retirement from the Canadian house of commons. Lord Rayleigh to chair a British gunpowder committee. General Woodruff heads to the Philippines as chief commissary subsystem. Henry Chang to be educated in Philadelphia. Wash Wilkins of Kansas tall tale and weight. Walter J. Raley named Kent postmaster at age 23. Sir Robert Peel in police court for libel. Major General Baden-Powell promoted after Mafeking. General Miles prescribes his own uniform. Barney Morris ages to 108, still working in New York's Prospect Park. and a note on ancient European cookery attributed to Apicius with two recipes.
A Haitian debtor seeks forgiveness from a trader after due payments prompt a remission. The magistrate demands contempt of court for the prisoner who had remitted, and the Haitian ends up jailed while a consul notes the injustice. A humor vignette follows about overzealous policing and a man who prepaid a fine.
In a travel dialogue Mr Comrox recalls a Paris trip with Mrs C and the girls. They visited many sights during one week, joking about learning to pronounce numerous place names. The exchange hints at a promotional claim for Minard's Liniment.
In this historical note a question posed asks how many grains equal one scruple and how many to form one doubt. The brief discusses apothecaries measures and their chain of small units.
A fragment advertises MINARD'S LINIMENT for sale nationwide and mentions a vacation indulgence. The text references a man encouraging his wife to attend national federation conventions and notes he sits on the front prize without coat or vest.
The article outlines earnings potential for a sleeping car from New York to Chicago. It notes 3 cents per mile paid by roads for hauling, a 24 hour limited to Chicago, and daily revenue around 125 dollars with berths and services. After wages, wear, tear, and upkeep, annual earnings exceed 60 000 dollars, with some earning more.
A brief exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the dreadful state of affairs in China and humorously questions whether it will make tea cheaper, reflecting satirical commentary.
An advising note urges self reliance in illness and promotes Marmvice's Vegetable Pills as a specific remedy for indigestion and digestive ailments. The piece emphasizes avoiding doctors and experiment with the product as a preferred course.
A weary doctor admits failure to cure a patient while endorsing Holloway's Corn Cure as a last remedy. The patient questions why the truth wasn’t shared earlier, noting the waste of time and money on ineffective treatments. The scene highlights reliance on advertised remedies despite medical skepticism.
A Glasgow lawyer famed for setting trap money schemes for workers left a half crown to tempt them. A workman found the coin and drilled it, screwing it to the floor with a nail, thwarting future traps. The cunning plan led to the lawyer ceasing such devices.
Dialogic snippet shows guests at Hotel Balmoral in Pviso N discussing a fearless, witty Englishwoman. A friend praises frankness and openness while noting servants also quote lines. The tone reflects casual量 chatter about literature and social charm.
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