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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1932
Page
2
The article notes interest in a lethal death ray that can kill at a distance. Tests so far are described as harmless, with claims of progress by Kurt Schimkus, a Berlin chemist, who recently exploded a mine two hundred yards away.
A Canadian opinion piece argues amalgamating provinces is not needed to cut costs. It notes Saskatchewan bills trimming Legislative seats could save 20 000 to 25 000 yearly, but urges broader reforms to save millions through coordinated services and avoided duplications. It cites provincial federal policing arrangements as models for saving without sacrificing efficiency.
The new Victoria station will be the world largest motor coach hub handling 100 vehicles per hour. Buses will replace all street cars in Middlesborough England. Navy blue bowler hats for men are appearing in Paris and fashion is shifting.
An ad explains Kruschen Salts as six mineral salts that stimulate saliva, stomach secretions, and intestinal juices to aid digestion. It asserts the formulation tunes bodily functions scientifically, encouraging appetite and absorption. Prove it for yourself.
A pyramid dating to about 2200 B C was found in the Gizeh sands with a 5000 square yard base, placing it among Egypt’s great pyramids. Only the base remains as the rest seems carried away for reuse, while ancient builders are noted for rebuilding anew.
Advertisement-style note urging immediate use of Dr. I. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. Claims swift relief for air passages and relief from exhausting asthma symptoms, advising every home with asthma to possess the product.
A field marshal’s sword, sheath of solid gold with four diamond studded hilts, was sold to the London Bullion Company by parties seeking profit from gold disposal amid the current monetary climate. The blade, presented to Sir John French after the Boer War by Kimberley citizens in 1901, honors his cavalry charges to lift the siege. The buyers do not plan to melt it and may offer it to Kimberley residents.
Spring brings brighter prospects in Canada as per a Department of Trade and Commerce review. World statistics show a hopeful wheat export outlook, early spring cattle shipments to Britain are strong, lumber exports rise, nickel shipments to the UK increase, and domestic production of gold petroleum and natural gas improves.
The Border Cities Star notes a native Indian argues against British rule in a Philadelphia debate with a pro British Englishman. It laments Americans entertaining such Indian voices and claims it is inappropriate for the country to flood the talk with native Indian critics of Britain.
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as essential for home medicine chests. It claims broad usefulness in relieving rheumatic and sciatic pains treating sore throats and chests coughs burns scalds cuts bruises and sprains and asserts thousands across the land rely on it.
The first Lipton shop in Glasgow founded by Sir Thomas Lipton on his 21st birthday has closed after sixty years of operation. Lipton ran it personally and slept under the counter at night before transferring the business to other Lipton branches. The snippet also notes ancient Roman interest in dwarfs and mentions artificial dwarfing.
Product notice urges use on sore necks galls distemper callouses and spavins. Claims to remove proud flesh hoof rot and stop bleeding instantly.
An orchardist and canner, after stepping on a cherry stone and noting a greasy floor mark, now uses both fruit and pits. Oil from kernels yields cosmetics, press cake sells as fertilizer, and shells power fuel.
Mrs S Dragoman of Midland Ontario describes years of heart trouble with rapid beating headaches and fainting spells. After using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Fills she reports strong improvement and says she would not be without them in the house.
T C Main a consulting engineer for the Saskatchewan drought commission urged creation of a Buffalo Lake reservoir by damming the Qu Appelle River 20 miles from Moose Jaw. The 25 mile long three quarter mile wide lake would conserve water, oppose a northern river diversion plan, and rely on rainfall patterns in Saskatchewan.
An ornate advertisement touts Persian Balm as a universal beauty product for women. It claims cooling healing effects, reduces roughness, softens hands, whitens skin, and enhances youth and refinement, urging all women to use it.
A playful exchange interprets a bureau as a matrimonial item with six drawers of women's belongings and a single necktie for the man, highlighting humorous gender roles and domestic storage.
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