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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1931
Page
2
Premier Bennett described a national emergency from crop failures and unemployment, requesting a blank cheque for relief. The piece argues relief must be borrowed and carefully controlled, urging Canadians to avoid waste and extend aid only to those in true need.
Ottawa author Lawrence J. Burpee is awarded the Medaille de Vermeil by the French academy for his work on early Canadian history and editing La Verendryes journals. A new gasoline pump prototype integrates an adding device to verify purchase amount and cost.
Gandhi, dedicating a Hindu temple, calls himself a social reformer not a saint or politician. He urges all Hindu temples opened to India's 70 million untouchables and cites caste sins as hindering self government. He adds a rule that a man should marry a girl seven years younger than half his age.
National Tours announces the Cunard liner Mauretania will undertake five 17 day Mediterranean cruises next winter. The program aims at business travelers with first class service and shore excursions for a total near 2 million dollars. Ports include Cadiz Gibraltar Algiers Villefranche with two days at Villefranche and trips to Monte Carlo Nice and Cannes. Departs New York December 11 January 8 January 27 February 15 and March 6.
The notice touts Persian Balm as a universal family aid for skin care and beauty. It claims benefits for mothers and children and suggests it serves as a hair fixative and shaving lotion for fathers, praising its soothing effects and enhancing complexions.
A German test glider uses windmill like four blades mounted on a vertical post ahead of the cockpit. The wings are slightly shorter than a standard motorless plane. Reportedly the vanes allow flight in lighter winds than similar gliders.
An advertisement touts Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a fast absorbing liniment for lame backs. It claims immediate skin absorption, deep tissue penetration, and speedy relief with the pain fading as the oil sinks in, urging readers to try it and be convinced.
Popular Mechanics reports that cider and vinegar mills can reclaim millions of pounds of apple pomace to produce ur solic acid a yellow powder derived from apple peelings. The Department of Agriculture notes this chemical repels water and enhances gloss and water resistance in lacquers.
William Porter a Wakaw Saskatchewan farmer exported 55 head of cattle to England, netting about 1300 dollars above Winnipeg prices after expenses. Minister Weir notes market conditions favored higher British demand and American Argentine competition, with two top grades preferred.
Edward T. Payne, unable to hear or speak, completed an eight or so hour solo flight after roughly 11 hours of dual instruction at Walker airport in Windsor. He is believed to be the first handicapped person to fly a plane and will receive a private pilot license once he qualifies.
A mother warns Ralph not to stray while at sea as the father is far out and has life insurance. The dialogue centers on safety, concern, and financial protection in a perilous waterside scene.
Portland fire alarms are recorded on a dictagraph connected to the switchboard. When a caller blurts out a scrambled address during a fire alarm, the disk can be replayed slowly to distinguish the words and identify the location.
Promotes immediate readiness of Douglas Egyptian Liniment for horses and livestock. Describes its uses to remove proud flesh inflammation thrush hoof rot and teat infections in cattle.
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