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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1931
Page
5
Half of Canada’s 1 300 000 cattle hides last year showed warble fly grub damage reducing leather value by at least 700 000 dollars. Open grub holes appeared in 15 percent of hides. losses extend to milk and beef production. Local control urged. advising seek authorities for treatment.
The Warble fly larvae create holes in hides used for leather, with up to 45 to 50 percent of hides deemed grubby in April and May 1930. Western range stock show higher grubby rates, and Danish and British markets reflect lower values for warbled hides. Eradication efforts are urged nationwide, with data on grubby hides forthcoming after the season.
Pattern ordering guide from the Winnipeg Union at 175 McDermot Ave lists pattern names by number and size. It presents an address, pattern numbers, and corresponding sizes for ordering.
The pattern features a dotted crepe silk blouse in white with skipper blue dots, wearable with a suit or a contrasting skirt. Fabrics suggested include net eyelet batistes, lace, handkerchief linen, and satin. Style No. 356 offered in sizes 16 through 42 with a 36 inch size needing 2 yards of 39 inch material. Price 25 cents.
The Audubon Park Commission in New Orleans offered 3 dollars for each minute aloft to entice balloon jumpers at 1,500 feet. The advertisement drew 121 applicants amid unemployment fears and public interest in air feats.
The census shows Great Britain with a record population of 44,790,485 on census day and England and Wales at 39,947,931, but births fell to 6,930,000 from 8,281,000, indicating the lowest birth rate in decades. Despite solid marriage rates, the overall births are 1,250,000 fewer than the prewar period, while deaths are down by more than 500,000 from earlier ten-year periods.
Dominion laboratories at Lethbridge warn cutworm damage will be heavier in 1932 unless heavy rains occur. Areas lightly affected now may face greater losses next year. Farmers should work weed patches to destroy eggs between July 25 and September 7. avoid disturbing clean land during those dates. England has eight autogyros.
A novel seven story trade emporium will open in Shanghai this year on Nanking Road. Built by the Continental Bank of Shanghai the block sized complex includes a hotel restaurants offices and shops with four elevators. A T shaped internal lane will permit auto access to all parts of the building.
A physiologist warns idleness harms both sane and insane minds. Hard work may aid recovery for some, while enforced leisure can unsettle brooding minds. The piece notes ancient Greek marble was painted and observes Siam building orange roads through jungles.
Quoting a line about Miss Mimi, the snippet features a playful aside from Lustige Koelmer Zeitung in Cologne. The brief remark hints at fatigue or affection, reflecting lighthearted entertainment tone from the period.
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