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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1923
Page
5
G M Hutton argues Agricultural opportunities in Western Canada are strong. He defines success as stable farm families, warns about overexpansion during war years, and urges price realignment with production costs. He cites soil fertility, climate, and farmer energy as keys to future prosperity and market expansion.
A French scientist describes an aerovol device with paired wings a tail and front steering gear. A man lies on the apparatus moves wings with his arms legs control the tail and head steers. He claims a 2 to 3 hp motor aids fatigue and aims for a bicycle price level for mass use and notes taxation costs for Britain.
The article lists presidents who died in office: Harrison, Taylor, Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and the succession by vice presidents. It notes Harrison’s brief 1841 term, Taylor’s 1845 election year, Lincoln’s 1865 assassination, Garfield’s 1881 murder, McKinley’s 1901 shooting, and Roosevelt’s continuation after McKinley’s death. It mentions succession by Johnson, Arthur, and Roosevelt.
Brig Gen Charles G Bruce and Henry Fairbanks Montaghier depart Champers to trial a new oxygen apparatus in Valais Canton Alps. The venture aims to refine equipment for a Mount Everest ascent next year. Professor History questions Elizabeth's age as Jones contemplates youth.
The Dominion Livestock Branch reports declines in calves and sheep year over year, with 137,359 calves vs 173,721 last year and 97,792 sheep vs 101,227. Cattle slaughterings rise by 22,694 and hogs by 152,259 to 222,689 and 1,092,544 respectively. Public stockyards show higher cattle by about 50,000 and hogs by roughly 106,000 in six months versus last year. Calves drop by over 11,900 and sheep and lambs by about 12,000. The note ends with a historical aside on the Latin origin of candidate and toga candida.
The Canada Western Cordage Company of New Westminster, started in 1920, reports its largest month with 225,000 pounds of rope shipped. Production this month was four times higher than the same period last year, signaling strong expansion in the cordage industry.
The Times Singapore correspondent outlines how Singapore’s harbor, a blend of East and West, supports vast trade and a cosmopolitan community. He notes the diverse population, street life, and football matches, suggesting Singapore’s future as a Malayan nation within the Commonwealth.
A group of American tourists, registered at Calgary Auto Camp, has purchased farms in Alberta. Twelve travellers recently arranged farm purchases in the province, including one man who acquired four farms for himself and his sons. Over 4,600 tourists have registered, many of them touring the Banff Windermere highway and enjoying Canadiana Rockies scenery.
Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice former Chief of Military Operations argues in an article that limits on air armament should be seriously considered. He notes Britain’s doubling of air power risks an armaments race and favors a framework like the Washington naval talks. He warns France could threaten an air attack within ten years and says Britain must raise its air strength to match France while the navy’s role shifts to secondary defense.
Japan announces the discharge of 1371 officers including four generals seventeen lieutenant generals and thirty three major generals. Many of the retired officers have entered the Department of Economics at the Imperial University to pursue civilian occupations.
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