This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1943
Page
1
An old gardening note warns that aphids invade many vegetables including cabbage cauliflower kale radishes Brussels sprouts turnips peas and tomatoes. It recommends a spray of Black Leaf 40 one quarter teaspoon per gallon of water with enough laundry soap to form suds, to improve coverage.
An instructional piece on aphid infestation in gardens warns that aphids multiply rapidly and hide under curled leaves. Spraying must wet the insects to kill them, especially before the seed crop multiplies, illustrating the adage a stitch in time saves nine.
Cpl Charles Armitage CJ Rivers was home on leave last week. A 1943 Manitoba licence plate found at Willen awaits its owner. Wheat cutting may start soon with favorable weather. Rain improved fields though storms caused damage in some areas. Vocational training for teenage boys in Western Canada aims to supply electricians and other trades. Saskatoon hosts the school with age and education requirements. The Chinese War Relief Fund appeals to Canadians for medical supplies food and relief for refugees, with bank managers and other agents collecting donations. even one dollar helps save a life.
An unsigned feature extols China’s wartime sacrifice against Japan, praising Chinese endurance and comparing China’s defense of the Allies to protecting Canada today amid seven years of conflict. It emphasizes China’s heavy casualties and the alliance with Allied nations.
The Aug 12 14 lineup includes Thur Fri Sat screenings featuring Five Graves to Cairo directed by Baxter and Rom mel Talks with Two Lovers. Campaign fate discussed in previews and program notes.
Flying Officer Wilbert John Bieber of Pym Sask died on Saturday at Brantford Ontario during wartime service. Born June 8, 1921, he served two years in the Air Force rising from AC to Pilot Officer then Flying Officer, training men for warfare. Funeral is set for Wednesday in Miniota United Church with burial in Miniota cemetery.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.