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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
3
A Yonkers Statesman gag reel appears in the Hamiota Herald with quips about marriage rail fares and a boarding house joke. A boarding house mistress jokes a new boarder devours dinner and a railroad clerk cites half fare to New York, delivering light satire on urban life.
A reader from Mahone Bay reports relief from rheumatism after using Minard's Liniment. Another account from Bridgewater credits Minard's Liniment with curing a severely sprained leg. Separate notes mention cures for bronchitis and asthma without dates.
A wealthily exclusive passenger from Wheteboro sought urgent eastbound travel and insisted on a stateroom or a sleeping car section. With no stateroom available, an employee provided two berths marked upper S and upper 8, risking dismissal as the boss reviewed the tickets.
Albert Fisher of Granby Quebec a respected local accountant recounts his months of back pain and severe illness. After trying many remedies a friend urged Dr Williams Pink Pills and he reports rapid relief after six more boxes, praising the medicine for rebuilding blood and strengthening nerves.
A rough weekly roundup reports on Escat affairs and global events. It mentions advances, shipwrecks, technology, governors general visiting Vienna, stock losses, European salmon markets, New York fires, and various political and social notes from Canada and India. It notes fisheries clashes, relief efforts in Africa, strikes in Montrel area, and arbitration starts.
Fragmentary text lists currencies and prices with scattered words like Austrian Gulden Holland Guilders Francs Russian Roubles Finnish Markkaa. Mentions 862 Main Street and a name Alloway & Cobampiona but key details are illegible.
The article portrays the toad as a helpful garden resident despite its awkward appearance. It explains how a toad ambushes and consumes numerous insects, protecting crops, and urges readers not to harm toads but to welcome them in gardens.
Chicago's J Nelson reportedly set 11 world bridge records as rail and military movements unfold. Stone resigns from Canadian artillery command while Hugh Sherwood is replaced at Souris cafe, and a new daily rail service links Portage la Prairie to Minnedosa. Lord Minto departs Ottawa around the 20th for a western tour, reaching Daweon City. Canadian Pacific quotes reduced rates to Winnipeg exhibition. C P R engineering shops in Montreal close and Gowen loses employment.
The report notes two deaths from smallpox in Montreal and 12 heat deaths in Chicago last Friday. It cites 11 Americans killed in Philippine fighting, a Toronto athlete winning an all round championship, sailormakers striking in Montreal, and 200 leaving wars in Winnipeg. Allan Lockhart injured in a collision with the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg. Police censured by a grand jury over St. Louis strike troubles. Chris Smarth in Winnipeg sentenced to two years and 20 lashes for indecent assault. About 100 Canadian field force members withdrawn from Lucken have reached Vancouver. Mrs. Lafernie’s funeral at Oak Lake was halted amid suspected death by poisoning. Fall River factories closed as strikes and unrest spread. Combat continues outside Panama with rebels capturing two cities. Canadian actor Franklin McLeay dies in London. US delegates welcomed at Havre, France amid pro US demonstrations in France signaling closer ties. Wheat totals and inspections noted in Manitoba. Howe honored at Henley for Diamond Seals, nearly drowned in upset. Detectives guard Welland canal dynamiters amid rumors of an release attempt. British Lords defeat on Irish landlord claims. Oxford Cambridge cricket match begins with record scores.
Manager Walker ensures comfort for visitors during the Boston Lyric Opera Co run at Winnipeg Theatre. A new electric fan system and cold storage plant have been installed to please out of town patrons during Exhibition week.
The report notes the Manitoba legislature was prorogued yesterday and cites other items including Kumasele evacuation by or Hodgson, large June immigrant arrivals in Winnipeg, July casualties figures, Henley Grand Challenge prospects for the Leanders, Howell named to Diamond Sculls, Col Biggar naming a successor to Canadian Ned Cross affairs in South Africa, the Tacoma trolley accident death of Herbert Gregory, and a confidential correspondence release by Lt Governor Melones about British Columbia affairs.
Doulas Liberal was elected in a bye election in Queen's County, Prince Edward Island. The report notes political shifts and local impact as the constituency selects its representative.
A historical overview notes the first printed newspaper in Germany in 1957 and the oldest extant title from 1354, mentions early American papers including Publick Occurrences and the Boston News Letter, and lists global newspaper counts and milestones from the 17th to 19th centuries.
A long list of current farm and commodity prices appears for wheat Manitoba No 1 hard Fort William forty pounds per basic price Ogivies Hungarian patent goods. It lists oats flaxseed butter eggs vegetables dressed meats and livestock prices with per unit measures and delivery notes. The figures include wheat 84 9c per lb hard red oats 39-42c per lb potatoes 10c per lb and beef 6-7c per lb among others.
The Tribune reports Independence Day celebrations with firearms and firecrackers caused extensive injuries and many deaths across 125 cities. Incidents include a fatal electric car crash near Harrion California and a balloon ascent accident in New York.
The text presents scattered wartime notes mentioning mining tunnels, casualty deaths, seed payments, Afghan-Afghans clashes, and royalty or government actions. It references Afridis night attack, British exports, and imperial trade discussions, all in fragmented form with unclear dates and attributions.
The Free Press of Winnipeg announces a unique subscription deal for readers taking the Weekly Free Press from now until the end of 1900. The paper claims the offer is the most liberal yet made by a Canadian publisher.
A collage of quotations attributed to Browning Longfellow and Brooks with attributions to Aurora Leigh Golden Legend and sermons. Notes include phrases about heaven in a bush a future from past and imagery of light and renewal.
An official close to the secretary said Congress may be asked for a standing army of at least 75,000 to cope with the Philippines situation. Other notes report a Bayonne oil works fire, Stevenson chosen as vice president on the Democratic ticket, a fatal mine explosion in Italy Minnesota, and a Dominion finance report showing revenue of 49,064,597 for the year ending June 31.
The Manitoba Free Press promotes a painting by A. H. Hitler depicting the surrender of Commandant Botha to the Canadian Mounted Infantry. Reproductions 14x24 inches in 15 colors, with a 50 cent premium, include a free 1900 year-end issue and a South Africa map for initial buyers. Canada’s war valor is celebrated and the deal emphasizes limited supply and rapid delivery.
The Table Rock promontory near Niagara Falls offers a premier front view of the falls. An 1850 rock slide 200 feet long and 100 feet thick toppled, taking an omnibus into the chasm. Dickens praised Table Rock’s near spiritual impact and Niagara’s enduring majesty.
A humorous exchange about wealth and fear of servants. Cobwigger recalls a woman with a $25,000 dinnerware collection who washed the dishes herself to avoid breakage. The anecdote highlights ironic pride in riches.
Fuller’s earth is a soft clay once heavily restricted in England. It is essential in packing houses for refining lards and butter, and in wool processing it serves as a powerful absorber of oils and impurities. A new application noted is washing older wool to remove oils and refuse matter.
A Philadelphia man identifies a passing stranger as a money waker figure, Iowa-like speculation dismissed as the man is said to be employed in the mint. The Chicago Post notes the encounter as a recognized rout. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are praised for digestive relief and restoring normal stomach action.
In a Reader item Sabin of Eglington says he removed ten corns from his feet with Holo way's Corn Cure. The quotation notes a skeptical reply about an old grandfather clock and a moral stance on using such remedies.
A tongue in cheek quip questions cat diets while a Washington Star quote mocks pedantry. An advertisement for Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator touts unbeatable worm destruction for children and adults, warning buyers to seek genuine product.
A Walworth lad Thomas Ward earned an attendance medal after 11 years with perfect school presence despite recurring illnesses like measles and whooping cough. The mother explained the absences occurred only during holidays, prompting praise from the local London school board member.
The dialogue pits Uncle Sam against a Turkish figure as a vivid exchange about paying money. The Sultan underscores his refusal, calling himself the unspeakable Turk, in a sharp, modern newspaper tone.
Local animal clinic reports unusual response to Minard's liniment used on dairy cows. Farmers note improved appetite and steadier milk yield after treatment, though veterinary staff urge careful dosage and monitoring.
Humorous clipped note from Chicago Must remarks on a claimed cure for distemper by Millard's Liniment. The item playfully questions nerve and mentions a persistent courtship that has not progressed.
A short notice reports Minard's Liniment expands its marketing claim while noting the product remains compact in size. The item emphasizes its versatility for cold symptoms and general aches.
An English physician argues diet studies will reduce medical and surgical needs. New Zealand seeks proposals to light Wellington by electricity from Kartrari Falls, with water power used for a cordite factory near the falls, combining the two schemes.
Port Perry man S E Crandell details severe winter deafness in both ears. After trying remedies and few doctors with no relief he used Thomas Electric Oil, warming it and applying a little in the ear. Within half a bottle his hearing was completely restored and he cites other cures.
A Washington Star quote shows Mr. Biykins admitting a career turning point after being named as a potential candidate for a prominent office. He foresees suspense, public visits, and the risk that politics could distract him from business and even erase his name from the directory.
In a comic exchange from the Chicago Tribune, Tommy refuses the health claim while Auntie offers a new dish. The retort, playful and concise, highlights the humorous clash over dietary trends.
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