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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1924
Page
7
Roald Amundsen mailed a letter from the Arctic four years ago to a Minneapolis friend. Eskimo carriers and dog teams perished from cold and hunger while the mail pouch was kept by ice and snow until last summer when Russians found it. The letter reached Amundsen’s home in Norway and was sent to Minneapolis.
A fragmentary testimonial advertises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as relief for female weakness. Messages claim strength return after use and mention multiple locations including Hemford Nova Scotia and Glen Allen Alabama with references to doctors and testimonials.
The Imperial Press Conference is to be held in Australia in 1924 Betar. Italy reportedly seeks Egypt over Tripolitan nationalist leaders sheltered there. MacMillan polar expedition crew aboard Bedwein sent a radio to President Coolidge. A B Hudson K C retained to appear in Manitoba Supreme Court. U S policy of non recognition of Soviet Russia supported in Senate by Senator Lodge. First hearing of Belgium deportation damages against Germany began before a mixed arbitration tribunal. Sir Robert Borden praises American peace plan. Canadian Good Roads Association seeks renewal of 20 million dollars federal road grant to provinces.
Diamond Dyes promises successful at home dyeing for beginners with guaranteed results. Druggists carry all colors and each package includes directions for use.
A 1920 census comparison shows the United States with about 55 million people of British exclusive origin, surpassing roughly 38 million in England, Scotland and Wales. The article notes that Americans often consider themselves as pure Anglo Saxon, challenging the idea that Britain holds the most British blood.
Cambridge University prepares an abridged Bible for school use. Passages deemed unsuitable for children will be omitted, resulting in a text about two thirds the size of the authorized Scriptures.
A Markdale Ontario woman describes four years of nerve troubles headaches and poor appetite ending after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She says her blood improved her weight returned and nerves steadied. Available from medicine dealers or by mail 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
From September 1 to December 12 the CPR reported the heaviest grain marketing since the road began. Cars loaded reached a season high of 116,232, and total grain movement topped the 200,000,000 bushel mark.
Miss Jessie Peterson of Zealandia Sask says after three years of weak heart and nervousness she found relief using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She notes improvement after two boxes and full relief after five. Pills cost 50 cents per box, available through dealers or The T Milburn Co Toronto Ont by mail.
The Department of Agriculture argues high bread prices and wartime saving reduce flour consumption. 1914 flour sold for 4.43 a barrel, now 6.89, yet bread from a barrel rises from 10.40 to 18.80. The farmer earns under three dollars per barrel of wheat, while a restaurant customer pays five cents for two bread slices, effectively valuing flour at 75 dollars per barrel.
Lincoln argues that intent to work matters more than place. He says those who do not intend to work cannot get along anywhere, and moving around wastes effort. The quote emphasizes perseverance and purpose as keys to progress.
A woman confesses sentiment in contrast to a man’s practicality. She asks for guidance to fix a broken heart and he proposes splicing as a method, indicating a blend of emotion and pragmatic problem solving.
United States trade with the British colonies protectorate and dependencies has more than doubled since the war began, signaling a rapid shift in economic ties and wartime commerce.
Although mummified apes of ancient Egym show evidence of rickets no definite evidence of this disease has yet been found in the many human remains examined from ancient graves in that land.
A sharp rebuke targets criticizing a man’s business methods and family while avoiding any critique of his driving. The remark implies opposite priorities and exposes a bias in judgment when he is behind the wheel.
Golden Text from Hebrews 11.24-25 highlights Moses choosing to share the life of God’s people over fleeting sin. The lesson covers Exodus 1.1 and following, guiding devotion through faithful example and scripture. Psalm reading referenced for reflective meditation.
The text follows Moses as a shepherd for forty years with Jethro in Midian, showing how solitude builds inner strength for a higher mission. It cites Horeb as the mountain of God and discusses attention to divine presence, quoting Basil King, Peake, Bishop Hall, Mrs. Browning, and Gillie to frame initiation and awakening.
The affordable Mother Graves Worm Exterminator is within easy reach of all shoppers and is available at any druggist.
The Ottawa Journal argues that military training in Ontario schools is excellent, promoting discipline and self control in boys, improving health through exercise, and preparing them to aid the public interest in emergencies when police may be inadequate.
A classroom joke unfolds as a teacher asks a boy why he does not wash his face. The boy replies with a quip about yesterday's breakfast, turning the moment into a humorous exchange likely captured in a local humor column.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is recommended for croup reducing inflammation and loosening phlegm giving speed relief to children. It is also reliable for sore throat chest earache rheumatic pains cuts bruises sprains and is regarded by thousands as indispensable in the family medicine chest.
A short aphorism notes that smugness and satisfaction with current conditions hinder social progress and timely reforms. It frames internal attitude as a primary obstacle to improvement and collective action.
The bachelor notes that a man who resolves never to marry is a notable cowardly type. The remark reflects a cautious stance toward lifelong commitment and social expectations.
The Royal Bank of Canada forwards a fiscal year ending November 30 with a $50,000,000 rise in deposits and liquid assets near 50 percent of liabilities. Total assets reach $538,358,554 and current loans total $264,722,967 while earnings stay strong at $3,909,316 with distributions of dividends and pensions totaling $2,856,000 plus other allocations.
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a powerful medicine with six essential oils concentrated in each bottle. It claims broad pain relief and health benefits backed by testimonials while noting a modest price.
A Maine newspaper notes a man killed after being struck by a railroad train and recalls a similar accident a year earlier. The piece hopes the habit will not become chronic.
A magistrate asks the burglar if he has anything to say before sentencing. The defendant replies with a defiant remark about being identified by a man whose head was hidden under bedclothes.
About 60,000,000 feet of lumber have been booked for January and February by British Columbia saw mills for the Japanese trade, with around 7,000,000 feet for Australia. Cedar, fir and hemlock logs are in high demand in Japan, and most outbound Oriental ships carry deck loads of logs.
Some people grow restless when faced with difficulty and push beyond cautious limits. They abandon hesitation and proceed to take decisive action, pursuing progress by any means necessary.
The remark notes ongoing challenges in collecting money owed, reflecting tension between lenders and debtors. It underscores the difficulty of securing repayment and hints at the social friction surrounding owed sums.
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