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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1928
Page
6
English traveler Morley Roberts argues in On the Old Trail that a northern nation could someday push south from Canada to join the United States due to economic pressure. The piece treats annexation as a mock scarecrow and laughs at the idea, urging readers to see the notion as impractical.
Richmond report of Miss Baldwin an 83 year old who died alone in England. She kept buying furniture and hats, leaving no room for a bed. Neighbors recall multiple hat changes daily. She never slept in bed and sources of funds remained a mystery.
Canada produced 18 672 766 pounds of wool in 1927, up 662 870 from 1926. Provinces show Prince Edward Island 513 882. Nova Scotia 1 480 541. New Brunswick 873 724. Quebec 4 056 418. Ontario 5 326 651. Manitoba 765 609. Saskatchewan 987 458. Alberta 3 033 181. British Columbia 717 892. Indian Reserves 17 410. A postal card mailed by Pauline Frier from Boston to Helen Sharp in McLeansboro took 20 years to arrive, after traveling 40 miles, dated February 3, 1908.
A rough sea captain asserts his command aboard the vessel declaring himself skipper. A recruit jokes about a game of Ring around the rosy as a lighthearted exchange aboard the ship.
Explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson told Chicago executives that civilization will advance northward into upper Canada and Alaska. He cited Winnipeg's wheat output, undeveloped Arctic oil and gold, vast grazing lands, and brief Arctic winters as enabling a global northward crossroads from Chicago London and New York to the Orient via the North Pole.
King Albert of Belgium travels by motorcycle to his Brussels office and is stopped at a toll gate for lacking a license and identity papers. He presents a personal letter, which, upon reading the address, exposes him and allows him to continue.
Premier John Bracken announced a new Manitoba department of mines and natural resources with Prof. R C Wallace of Manitoba University as commissioner. The unit will handle mining grants assays prospectors courses exhibits publications and development plus power site work and natural resources. Bracken will leave the telephones portfolio, likely handing it to Hon. W R Clubb.
To keep books on shelves or in cases in good condition, sprinkle them occasionally with powdered camphor. The guidance notes camphor repels insects and helps prevent mold when used in small quantities and kept away from direct contact with the pages.
Denis M. Rooke, former RAF pilot, completed a solo 7000 mile flight from England to India. He is in Canada seeking new challenges and will attempt a Vancouver to Halifax hop, then test a new engine in a Waco Ten in New York before aiming for a non stop coast to coast flight to San Francisco and onward to Vancouver.
Four University of Arkansas freshmen mistook Charles A. Lindbergh for a Swedish prime minister from the fifteenth century, a World War German general, Bolshevik leader, and a WWI battlefield line. Wilted flowers can be revived with aspirin solution. The U.S. minted one cent pieces yearly from 1787 to present except 1815 and 1823.
Wm Hollis of Birmingham England reviews Gin Pills after they eased his back pain from deranged kidneys. He recommends them to others in England and Scotland and cites a friend with rheumatism relief after taking twelve pills. The advert urges kidney health and lists 50 cents per box from National Drug & Chemical Co of Canada Toronto.
The lesson notes Jesus rests after teaching and urges believers to learn to relax after work. It contrasts his human fatigue with a sudden Sea of Galilee storm and links this to trusting God amid worries, even as figures about Earth's weight are discussed to calm anxious minds.
Pattern No 1499 offers a tunic with vestee V front collar and patch pocket in a two piece suit for ages 2 4 and 6. Yardage details for size 4 require 1 discs yards of 96 inch 54 inch and 36 inch fabric along with 22 cent price. The Fashion Book promotes unique style with a 10 cent copy.
Instructions for ordering sewing patterns from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 McDermott Ave Winnipeg. Includes size range details and ordering steps.
Premier J E Brownlee says Peace River country holds at least 12 million acres of prime wheat soil capable of 180 million bushels. He notes this year 9 million bushels were produced from 300000 acres with an unusually heavy yield.
Mrs Louise Raglin of Golden Lake Ontario describes severe nervousness and breathlessness causing sleepless nights and dizziness. After trying many medicines she improved after using two boxes of a drug from The I Milburn Co Limited Toronto priced 50 cents a box at druggists or by mail.
The Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park British Columbia rises more than twice Niagara Falls in height. Located in the Yoho Valley the falls are a landmark of the region and attract visitors seeking dramatic scenery.
Purported endorsement of Fletcher's Castoria highlighting its gentle vegetable formula to ease colic fever and upset stomachs in infants. Claims safe, effective relief with no bitter taste and includes a baby care book valued highly.
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