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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 31, 1924
Page
7
Miss Myrule A. Westover of Centre Quebec reports severe pimples that burned and ached at night. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum her skin cleared, and she could sleep without pain.
Died in London December 20 was Sir George William Buchanan former British ambassador to Rome and Petrograd. British Columbia legislature approved an anti Oriental resolution. Germany likely arming despite peace treaty. Seven women law students to be called to the English Bar. total 41. Molsons Bank sale ratified to Bank of Montreal. Two thousand shoe workers press for higher import tariff. German English invent wireless ticker for secret messages. Jugo Slav frontier closed over Albanian unrest. French ambassador Jules Jesserand warns costs of military. Dolly the leopard causes theatre scare in London. The orchestra lied to a man.
The U S government signals a push for cordial ties with Japan and formally welcomes T Matsudaira as the new Japanese ambassador to the United States. Secretary Hughes notes the appointment as a step toward stronger friendship between Tokio and Washington.
The British Empire Exhibition at Wembley will stay open for another year as backers seek to recoup losses by continuing eligible exhibits. The deficit stands at 1,700,000 pounds.
At Scott Field the army dirigible TC-3 and a Sperry Messenger small plane performed a first time feat. A metal hook on the plane caught a trapeze under the airship while both were in flight and released, with the event witnessed at an altitude of 1,500 feet.
The British air ministry plans a steel airship named B-101 to be completed by late 1926 at Cardington Bedfordshire. It will be the first steel airship with stainless steel structure and steel propellers. Cubic capacity about five million cubic feet, carrying 106 passengers.
The final report of the Royal Grain Enquiry Commission is nearly complete and will be revised, printed, and presented to the Federal Government. It is expected to run about five hundred pages or roughly 150,900 words, surveying all aspects of grain marketing. It will likely be tabled in the House of Commons when Parliament convenes.
Mrs Geo E Bowman of Morrisburg Ontario writes after two years of heart and nerve troubles. She describes heart flutter on exertion and extreme breathlessness from stairs before starting Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills and continues the account of her experience.
A testimonial praises Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills for heart ailments. The product is sold at drug and general stores and is manufactured by The T. Milburn Co. Ltd of Toronto Ontario.
Mount Lassen near Westwood California began smoke and gas emission, residents say it is the largest eruption since 1915. The article also promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil for catarrh with testimonials from users.
Deaths from cancer in 1923 rose to 86 754 in a Census region holding 7.6 percent of the population, up 5 816 from 1922. The area recorded a 89.4 per 190 000 rate while tuberculosis deaths fell to 90 732 with a 93.6 per 100 000 rate, down from 97.2.
A proposed airborne debate by McGill University via CHUC Montreal could involve United States colleges. Negotiations are reported to be underway with New England institutions as part of the plan.
Astronomers estimate the observable universe contains between seventy five million and one point six billion galaxies, each housing countless stars. The range reflects uncertainties in detection methods and definitions of what counts as a galaxy.
Saskatchewan and western provinces saw favorable hail underwriting results in 1924. A. E. Fisher notes Saskatchewan losses were 46 cents per premium dollar. Alberta losses were 60 cents. Manitoba roughly 3 cents. Total losses for 53 Saskatchewan companies reached 1,123,913 on premiums of 2,397,007, with overall business volume lower than 1923 due to CPR line disruptions.
A London National Review excerpt argues New York is controlled by Jews across retail, press, real estate, estate agents, and daily life. The piece contends financial power and the so called Jewish problem shape the city’s character, contrasting social acceptance of wealth in America.
H. L. Timmins of Montreal, vice president of Hollinger Gold Mining, says the mine will double daily ore output to 9,000 tons as mill and water supplies enable full operation. He notes $85 million already produced and urges capital and selective immigration policy for Canada's gold future.
Aero Dynama’s windmill powered electric machine, dubbed the aero dynamo, is bought by a leading British company. It claims the aeroplane is moved by wind suction above, not buoyancy. If realized, it could transform rural life and relieve Germany’s coal shortage.
In response to dictionary demand and crossword puzzle craze the Los Angeles Public Library enforces a five minute per person use limit. If disputes arise in the queue patrons are told to settle differences at the librarian’s desk.
In Old Madrid, famed teacher Roderiquez Madera refuses to teach under electric lights. He says glare harms pupils eyes and distracts attention. He demands candle light be restored in his classrooms.
A historical report notes Canada poultry production reaching an estimated value of 50 million dollars last year. The figure reflects growth in the sector and is cited alongside overall agricultural output for the period.
A philosophical saying notes that when a wise person buries hostility they lose track of where it was planted. The idea emphasizes letting go of grudges to avoid future trouble.
Four British warships plus a British vice-admiral are set to visit the United States early next year. The Calcutta with the commander-in-chief of the North American and West India Station will go to New Orleans January 5 to 10, joining Capetown. Curlew and Constance will visit Key West December 31 to January 9. Governors of Louisiana and Florida asked to extend usual courtesies.
U S department of agriculture reports a 440 million bushel drop in world wheat production from last year, totaling 3.3 billion. Major declines hit Canada 200 million and Argentina 60.6 million, with Europe except Russia about 189.9 million below prior year. Canadian winter wheat area reaches 832 thousand acres, up 60 thousand from 1923.
A Canadian conference on medical services endorses a minimum five-year program for medical students. Three years would focus mainly on clinical work, while the remainder covers other studies. A 30 week year was tentatively suggested to define yearly study.
A Geneva opium conference sub committee drafted a provisional report on cocaine and coca leaves. They found coca can grow wild so cultivation cannot be limited, but urged governments to strictly control traffic with export and import certificates.
The radio branch of the department of marine and fisheries reports 69 058 radio licensees issued from April 1 to November 30 1924, up 50 848 from the prior year. The figure marks a large year to date increase in licenses granted. Time has Tested Dr Thomas Electric Oil has been trusted in Canada for over fifty years and enjoys wide esteem abroad. It is considered a valuable liniment even at higher prices.
Prince Yamhito son of the Japanese emperor sails for Europe on May 11 to study at Oxford for two years with possible four year stay in England. He will focus on social problems as his principal area of study.
Guidance on two harvests per season with timing to maximize leaf retention and feed value. Early cutting preserves leaves and protein. late cutting produces stemmy hay and reduces digestibility. Curing methods adapt to crop growth, ground, and weather conditions to minimize losses.
Soft corns are hard to eradicate yet Holloway's Corn Remover claims to draw them out painlessly, offering a simple solution for relief from pressure and discomfort.
Andre Nault, a supporter of Louis Riel during Red River settlement tensions, died in Winnipeg on December 17 at age 95. Born in 1829 at Point Douglas, he recalled the 1870 land survey dispute that sparked conflict with authorities, though he said it was not a rebellion but a fight for justice and colonial governance consultation.
Turkish officials establish hundreds of small forest reserves as rapid deforestation continues. Violations of the reserves may be punished by life imprisonment.
D Buckles K C was elected president of the Law Society of Saskatchewan at the annual convocation in Regina. Current leadership and swift action mark the society’s new term.
Sir William Ingram, son of the Illustrated London News founder, died in London recently.
The article notes that hollow rings filled with poison were among the most common methods used by criminals in the middle ages, highlighting their concealment and lethality. It discusses how such devices reflected the era’s ingenuity in stealthy harm and the era’s limited evidence trails for investigators.
Sunday school lesson notes focus on Jesus sending disciples to fetch a colt near Jerusalem. The account frames material possessions as instruments for divine purpose and urges yielding farms mines stores and transport to services of human well being as taught by Dr. C. R. Brown through Luke 19 29 35.
Saskatchewan Livestock Board with Mfarse Cattle Sheep Swine Poultry Breeders and provincial breed clubs arranged six livestock judging contests for youths aged ten to seventeen during the livestock convention in Regina.
United States Bureau of Standards tests color signals for motorists find red stands out most under daylight, followed by green, yellow and blue.
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