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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1923
Page
2
The League of Nations faces criticism yet remains a vital tool to prevent world catastrophes. Canada’s public opinion and active support can strengthen the League, promote arbitration over force, and extend its influence in building international understanding and peace.
The London Daily Express argues that a future war will be fought in the air. It says Britain must maintain a strong, modern air force and aircraft industry ready for immediate military conversion. The piece warns the Channel could shrink to even smaller dimensions in the next conflict.
The Tor Board of Education nears approval to abolish the penny bank system in the public schools. They argue thrift teaching is costly and disrupts regular classroom work, prompting the proposed removal of the school banking program.
It is estimated that total gold production in 1922 exceeded one million ounces, marking the largest output since 1902 and highlighting renewed mining activity and economic significance.
Springtime advice urges Dr Williams Pink Pills to renew blood. The ad claims winter blood is thin and pale people need pills to restore appetite, energy, and color. A testimonial from J P Gresebuk supports its efficacy. Pills sold locally or by mail for 40 cents a box from Brockville Ont.
Engineers show a ship can be steered against the wind using a turbine driven by wind and connected to a pro pelle. An internal remedy, Dr. Komas Eelectric Oil, claims to open pores and relieve throat irritation and bronchial cough. External rubbing offers quick relief.
The excerpt critiques the idea that greater strength reduces temptation to attack and notes the hypocrisy in demanding others accept limits we reject. It argues against tolerating rival powers so strong they render us diplomatically inferior and limit free movement globally.
An Omaha World Herald investigation finds Canadian railroads charge about half the rate for moving wheat to lakes ports than American lines. It cites Sweetgrass Montana to Coutts Alberta and Fort William to Chicago routes, showing Canadian farmers paying 27.7 cents per 100 pounds versus 15.0 cents for similar U S routes, and 69.1 cents at Chicago compared with 27.1 cents for Coutts to Chicago.
A Guardian style editorial warns that human progress brings great capacity for good or harm. It argues civilization must choose morality over destructive science and notes wireless communication will reveal messages but not ethics. An advertisement for Holloway's Corn Remover ends the page.
A vase, a silver plate and several pieces of jewelry allegedly dating from Roman occupation were uncovered on Major William Gordon Ross's estate at Chinnor, indicating potential antiquities from Britain's Roman era.
Minard's Liniment for Coughs and Colds advertised by W. N. OU. listing product use for cough relief and as a popular patent medicine. The notice presents an aged, compact catalog line typical of late 19th century pharmaceutical advertising.
More than 500000 people appear on the U S Government payroll with 102101 released in the two years ending March 4 1923. Among those discharged 111000 came from War and Navy Offices 20000 from the Treasury and 5000 from the Shipping Board. In England the Bank of England notes are often cut in half and mailed separately to reduce loss risk while preserving value when joined.
The piece notes a new income tax on monthly salaries above a threshold, with rates from six to a higher percent, and no allowances for wives or children. It cites February salaries for officials like Lenin and Trotsky. It also advertises Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a trusted household remedy.
A. Ozaki, a Japanese inventor, perfected a turbine claimed to convert 50 percent of wind force into power, versus the 20 percent of ordinary windmills. The device includes a storage battery to store excess power for uninterrupted service during calm periods.
In a claim that catarrh worsens with poor health, Hall's Catarrh Medicine is advertised as a tonic acting on the blood to reduce inflammation of mucous surfaces and aid natural restoration. Circulars free from K. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Senry Phipps linked with Andrew Carnegie for five decades in the steel business and rose from nothing to a fortune of 50 million dollars. A friend details his ascent with a parable about a man starting a chicken farm after borrowing a hen and eggs, then borrowing 25 cents to advertise and later 800 dollars to join a partnership that made him rich.
A mother urges care for children by using Mother Graves Worm Exterminator to prevent worm infestations and promote sound health. The plea emphasizes children's well being through effective treatment.
An old advertisement for Minard's Liniment promotes its use on burns and scalds. The copy highlights quick relief wording and claims of healing effects, typical of late 19th to early 20th century patent medicine notices.
Application is filed with the marine department to license a wireless station at St Margaret's Bay near Halifax by the American Publishers' Committee on Cable and Radio Communication. C F Crandall of British United Press signs for an enterprise linking Time Tribune World Herald Tribune and others. An experimental link between London and Halifax has operated for a year and would feed major American cities.
A Farmers' Sun editorial argues that anyone who furnishes a Minnesota newspaper with a false statement commits an offense punishable by law. It claims the law is sound and should be widely copied, while noting newspapers rely on the honesty of their sources for accuracy.
The contricted air passages and breath struggle of asthma are urged as familiar, yet Dr J D Kellogg’s remedy is touted as proven and effective under severe conditions. It is described as a longstanding, trusted treatment available from nearby sellers.
Mrs. Stanton of Enelston England presented a first class shire horse to Canada for breeding. The animal joins King s gifts and will be shown at principal Canadian fairs this fall.
The advertisement features testimonials from women in Port Mann and Keene claiming renewed strength, energy, and relief from fatigue and various ailments after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Mrs Greaves and Mrs Hammond describe improved health and willingness to recommend the product for women’s ailments.
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