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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1930
Page
2
Government and municipal spending on highways totals tens of millions to attract tourism. The piece urges preserving scenic beauty, limiting billboards, and ensuring towns are welcoming with clean facilities and clear highway access. It emphasizes individual and community cooperation to maximize the benefits for residents.
The Partridge Island light and fog station at St. John New Brunswick plans to switch to semi-Diesel engines, potentially becoming the first steam operated fog alarm in Canada. Its light dates from 1791 and the fog signal from 1859, with other stations using oil engines and gasoline starters.
In 1929 the Peace River territory shipped to Edmonton 5350 cattle 28160 hogs 1445 sheep and 780 horses plus sundry products including sacked seed. Nearly 11000 homesteads were filed in the last two years and over 160000 acres were broken during 1929.
In a brief exchange the worker confirms that after discussion with the boss the salary remains unchanged. The parties decided to keep current terms as they stand.
The narrative extols air mail pilots such as Robert P. Hopkins who landed a cargo plane in a Chicago to Cleveland fog by spotting a lakefront park and landing on a small lawn after circling for over an hour. It calls air mail fliers aristocrats of the air. An unrelated medical ad for Miller's Worm Powders is included, noting quick relief for worm infections in children.
Mrs. M. C. Wilcox of Larchmont N Y is the Atlantic crossing record holder with 30 crossings on the White Star liner Baltic She began service more than 25 years ago and arrived in Halifax on her 30th voyage Her first trip was the Baltic maiden eastbound voyage The article notes the origin of the name April from Latin meaning to open
Canada recorded its most peaceful year for labor since 1902 with 12 924 workers affected and 153 936 days lost as 1929 saw fewer strikes. Toronto played a role in minor actions including painters plumbers and plasterers strikes totaling about 1 500 workers and thousands of lost days.
A Montreal mother testifies her eleven year old daughter recovered from St Vitus Dance after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She notes initial hospital and doctor treatments failed but weeks of the pills brought complete relief and urges others to try. Pills sold widely or by mail from Brockville Ontario at 50 cents a box.
Brigadier General Charles Hamilton Mitch ell addressed the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in Washington, stressing Canada's need for land water and air transport, hydro electric progress, and mechanization of farming. He warned a young nation will require engineers' aid for economic and social advancement.
J B Beamer of Reading reports three years of bronchial cough with nightly throat irritation eased by Catarrhozone Inhaler. He used the product at bedtime and relief followed. The ad promises a complete $1.00 outfit with a 50 cent small size, available at dealers nationwide.
P F Clardy former president of the American Baby Chick Producers Association urges avoiding losses by starting with vigorous healthy chicks, hatchery care and feed, clean living quarters and protection from weather vermin and disease. He says ongoing good care keeps chicks thriving and profitable.
Mrs T W Roth of Kelowna British Columbia describes more than a year of severe breathlessness and inability to walk short distances due to smothering spells before a friend advised a remedy.
Prof Norman MacKenzie of the University of Toronto told the House of Commons committee on industrial and international relations that no Canadian university has a library equipped for intensive international law and relation study. He supported Miss Agnes MacPhail's push for chairs and scholarships and suggested government grants. He also urged greater opportunities for professors and students to observe international business operations.
A testimonial notes rapid personal improvement after using the product. The speaker says they felt much better in a short time and endorses it to others. Price listed as 50c a box, available at druggists and dealers or mailed direct by The T. Milburn Co. Limited, Toronto Ontario.
Mothers testify to the usefulness of Mother Graves Worm Ex Terminator, citing practical experience with pest control and household maintenance.
Medical labs in Vienna report synthetic bee venom created by Polyclinic hospital professors. They claim chemical analysis duplicating and improving the stinging compound and say it cures rheumatism.
An advertisement extols Persian Balm as a true elixir of youth that refreshes and rejuvenates the complexion. It claims to soften, beautify the skin, whiten hands, soothe dry skin, and provide a delicate fragrance, describing it as indispensable and flattering to discerning women.
In New Lanark Scotland the model community founded by Robert Owen had no lawyers or magistrates and imposed no legal punishments for nearly three decades, reflecting a unique social experiment in governance and justice.
Premier Brownlee announced in the Alberta legislature that preserving the historic 135 year old Old Fort Edmonton inside an 18 foot stockade may proceed. The plan centers on a two storey log fur-house replica dating to 1825 1854 with interest in a miniature layout of the fort.
The Physical Testing Laboratory of the Topographical Survey in the Department of the Interior tests thousands of clinical thermometers annually. A certificate is issued with each thermometer that passes the required tests for government use or public sale.
Robert Miller of Hamilton Ontario was convicted of animal cruelty after driving over a Boston bulldog. He received a suspended sentence and must restore the $60 value of the deceased dog. Magistrate Burbidge stated dogs deserve street consideration equal to pedestrians.
Canadian agriculture shows eighteen soybean varieties can be grown across the country under similar conditions to corn. In 1929 imports of soybean oil and related products approached two million dollars, signaling rising demand. Experimental work by the Dominion Department of Agriculture indicates adaptable yields and broad geographic potential for soybean crops nationwide. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is reported to have strong demand with quick supply restocks, advertised as portable and durable for travel.
A wolf once roaming the doorway now lounges in the parlor beside the radio. It sits near an iceless refrigerator, the vacuum cleaner, and other domestic necessities, signaling a surprising domestic turn.
Diamond Dyes claim top quality anilines for easy use with no spotting or streaking. They promise clear even colors that hold through wear and washing and never re dyed look. Sold everywhere at all drug stores.
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