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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1934
Page
2
The passage reflects cautious optimism for 1934 amid war fears and disarmament setbacks. It emphasizes improved global mood, rising employment, and greater cooperation, urging individuals to shape their destiny through unselfishness, reform, and personal effort to pursue peace and happiness.
An elderly sportsman fed up with illness visits a doctor who prescribes carrot. A month later he feels cured and asks how to continue. The doctor repeats carrot, but the patient mishears claret and admits drinking three bottles daily for four weeks.
In Montreal an estimate values Canada’s economic loss at 11 million dollars in nominal terms and about 9 million in purchasing power after living-cost adjustments. The projection assumes post 1928 progress could have matched population growth of about 11 percent annually under normal conditions.
Ottawa Journal notes contrasts between laws on raffles in Britain and Canada. It cites the Duke of Atholl fined for a sweepstake and argues hypocrisy in enforcing anti lottery laws, comparing church raffles and hospital fund drives to government funds and noting inconsistent punishments for prize claims among family.
Mrs B. Gently reports rapid weight loss and relief from ankle rheumatism after using Kruschen Salts. She claims she reduced 19 pounds in three weeks while continuing to eat what she likes and feeling notably different overall.
The Department of Justice reports that during 1920 to 1933 enforcement costs were 128 810 291 dollars while fines from violators reached 80 337 012 dollars and property seized was valued at 219 302 464 dollars. It notes 92 officers were killed in clashes with racketeers and 178 suspects were killed by agents.
Judge F. X. Lacoursiere of Three Rivers Quebec dismissed charges against Raoul Loranger for failing to settle a debt after a creditor accepted cheques signed by the debtor as payment though the cheques were returned for insufficient funds. The ruling states that acceptance of such cheques constitutes settlement of the debt.
A sweeping landslide in Graz Austria involved a nine square mile mountainside slipping toward the village of Wienen on Lake Grundi. Authorities warned the village faced doom as thaw and rain started.
The New York Sun critic blasts the new novel as dull and poorly written with no realism or intelligence. The Border Cities Star adds that bankruptcies in Egypt are at their lowest in years, hinting at broader economic stability.
Lord Ritchie opens extensive new cattle docks and yards at Tilbury Docks London highlighting revived Canada Britain cattle trade. W A Wilson cites a steamer carrying 550 to 600 head en route. Officials say facilities boost Canadian Irish cattle, meat trade and port activity.
The Overseas Mail notes London shows regal splendor at a Londonderry House reception on the eve of Parliament. It portrays Arabian Nights style gems and pomp, seen as in the era of Victoria and Edward VII. The piece contrasts royal pageantry with a nod to coal costs in England, including labor and royalty charges.
An old advertisement touts Buckley’s Mixture as a fast remedy for coughs and colds. It claims quick relief, affordable cost, and compares Buckley’s favorably to substitutes amid a persuasive testimonial tone.
Rt. Rev. A L Fleming, new Anglican bishop of the Arctic mission, calls Aklavik the trading centre of the western Arctic and a gateway to remote Yukon and Alaska outposts. He recalls Lindberghs stopping there in 1932 and notes aeroplanes link the 50-person settlement to civilization in winter.
An advertisement urges women to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to ease nervous strain from noise and burdens. It claims 98 of 100 women report benefit and promises new energy and life’s value returning.
England and Wales show a large rise in wheat area and output in the 1933 preliminary agricultural returns. Wheat acreage reaches 1,666,000 acres, up 29 percent from 1932, with production around 1,476,000 hundredweights, up 42 percent. Barley acreage falls by 209,000 acres and barley production drops to 12,624,000 hundredweights, down 2,718,000 from 1932.
An MP expresses admiration for London fogs and suggests that the haze reveals unseen aspects of the city. He argues the fog softens outlines, muffles noise, and highlights light’s play across streets and landmarks.
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