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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1930
Page
2
An editorial argues the Golden Rule yields real profit beyond dollars and cents. It links ethical living to successful co operation in Western Canada and stresses acting from righteousness rather than greed, with honesty as a universal standard for all relations.
Professor James L. Boyle of Cornell University says modern desire for slimness has cut bread consumption by 20 percent and reduced world wheat sales. Doctors nurses schools and beauty parlors helped drive the change as meat intake drops and vitamins are sought in fruits and vegetables.
A historical note traces the progression from horse transport to the car era and the rise of famous collectors who preserved early automotive history. The quote signals transition from equine to motorized culture and collecting as a cultural shift.
Twenty Chinese officers and cadets travel to Great Britain at the invitation of the government to study how Britain runs a large navy. They will enter Greenwich Naval Academy for tactics training while cadets first observe ships to learn British practice. The group plans a two year sojourn.
The Public Record Office of England houses pipe rolls, records of royal income and expenditure dating from 1131 to 1833, sunlight on medieval and early modern finances.
An insurer chides Mr. Finkelstein for a third accident in a month while he quips about luck, highlighting a comic exchange over mishaps and fate.
Archaeologists report that basket-makers in the southwest 2000 years ago wore stockings woven from human hair. The finding sheds light on ancient textile and adornment practices among indigenous communities in the region.
After fifteen years of seed planting the Dominion Department of Agriculture has developed sixteen apple tree varieties suited to the Prairie Provinces climate. Two are graded very good and four good. Experts say several more generations are needed to evolve the ideal species. Prairie farmers are invited to obtain seed from the Experimental Station at Morden, Manitoba, for planting in their gardens.
A historical ad claims indigestion comes from poor blood and promotes Dr Williams' Pink Pills as the cure. It cites Mrs. Wm Thompson of Brussels Ontario, describing relief from dizziness headaches and improved appetite after use. Available from medicine dealers or mail order for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
A. Bajkov of Manitoba University announces a new whitefish species named Coregonus Odonoghues from Clear Lake. The fish is abundant there, dwelling deep in summer and surfacing only to spawn. The article also notes intestinal worms in children and promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy to expel and repair damage.
Walter E. Davidson, a rural route carrier from Westville Indiana, retires on pension after 25 years of service. He wore out seven autos nine horses two wagons and two sleighs and traveled about 223000 miles nearly nine world circumnavigations.
An opinion notes Ontario and Quebec will build new prisons as world models. It recalls a Brantford grand jury report years ago describing the local jail as among the most desirable places of residence in the city.
The Empire announces a new Imperial agricultural conference to begin in 1932 in South Africa and meet every two years. A New Zealand farmers tour prompted the decision, with Lord Bledisloe lauding the move as a landmark in empire unity. Discussions will cover propaganda networks, empire preferences, and future market expansion.
Delighting discerning women Persian Balm is praised as cooling and fragrant. It is described as imparting youthful charm to the complexion, softening hands to a flawless whiteness, and stimulating the skin. The product is also touted for family use, protecting tender child skin and serving as a hair fixative and cooling shaving lotion for men.
Erastus Finn, 95, longtime Civil War veteran and childhood friend of Samuel Clemens, Hank Huck Finn, and Tom Sawyer, died in Seattle of pneumonia. His death marks the passing of Twain’s famed boyhood circle once in Hannibal Missouri.
Advertisement touts six essential oils concentrated in every bottle. It claims broad pain relief and health benefits from the liniment, noting its value exceeds its low price and that many testify to its effectiveness.
Times note that the new automobile model attracts more attention than a grand champion at an international exhibition, signaling tougher public scrutiny and higher expectations for the vehicle.
Jed asks how Ted found his wife at home last night. Ted replies with a playful line, calling her “as nice as pie” and adds “short and crispy” to win the moment. The banter finds humor in domestic life.
Mr. Stewart Young of Saskatchewan’s Town Planning Department argues that street appearance hinges on orderly planning. He favors underground utility lines, curb pump bans, boulevards with a 4.5 ft sidewalk, a 24 ft roadway, and trees every 20 ft for residential streets to improve aesthetics and curb pest issues.
The Salada Tea Company sent several hundred pounds of tea by air to Pelee Island due to Lake Erie freezing. Tea now travels by plane to replenish a local grocer's stock, a shift from the previous ox cart shipment in Ceylon.
In Fraser Valley British Columbia about twenty veterinarians conduct the annual bovine tuberculosis retest. The region holds over half of the province's dairy cows, about 55,000, and last test results show only three quarters of one percent positive.
Winnipeg and St Boniface discuss a new inter municipal bridge to replace the Norwood bridge. The project seeks a cooperative solution between the two communities, aligning transportation needs and regional connectivity.
An essay ponders why households keep guest towels though they rarely, if ever, get used by family or guests. It notes the ritual of separate towels near the tub and the unwritten rule that hosts and visitors alike avoid using them, thinking what is good for the host is good enough for guests.
Government specialists report rayon is unsuitable for paper production after tests. Findings challenge rayon’s viability for newsprint and other paper grades, suggesting alternative fibers be pursued by mills and researchers.
Diamond Dyes claim easy to use smooth application with no re dyed look. They promise true, even colors that endure hard wear and washing due to pure anilines, cost more to make but priced at 15 cents at all drug stores.
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