This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1929
Page
2
An appeal argues that car use harms health more than accidents and urges parks and recreational walking to replace excessive driving. It praises national hikes in Europe, urges Canada to adopt a yearly hiking week, and links physical culture to national well being and prosperity.
Canada recorded fire losses in 1928 totaling 102,697,819 dollars as per a Dominion Fire Prevention Association session and Associated Fire Marshals convention honored by Dominion Fire Commissioner E Grove Smith. Insurance premiums exceeding losses paid reached 29,367,337 dollars with Ontario sustaining substantial losses.
The report details total fire losses of $12,169,897 with a per capita loss of $3.80. Alberta records the highest at $5.74 per person while Saskatchewan is lowest at $3.37. President Henry Brace of Edmonton delivered an address.
A house hunter at a station asks a boy how far Mr Johnson's new semi detached houses are. The boy replies about twenty minutes on foot, noting the advertisement claimed five. Simkins dismisses the mismatch and the boy adds he is not selling a house.
Dialogue notes a twenty year old woman and a forty year old man. Mr Slim remarks on the large age difference as they joke about future ages reaching fifty and one hundred. The exchange emphasizes the social perception of age gaps.
Regina Daily Post reflects on Bramwell Booth's life and character noting his lack of personal wealth while praising his leadership of a global humanitarian movement. It asserts true greatness lies in capacity service and sacrifice and views his penniless death as a tribute to his work.
An early 20th century style testimonial promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for anaemia described as weak blood. Mrs Eliza beth Evans of Amherst Nova Scotia credits the pills with restoring strength after failing other medicines and notes the pills helped her son’s St Vitus Dance. Pills available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
The Bank of Japan plans a new five story building about three times larger than the current structure at a cost of 25 000 000 yen. Construction starts soon and will take seven years. The existing building remains as an annex. Water from a Tokyo canal will surround the vaults to protect against fire and can be released immediately.
Castoria is billed as a safe vegetable remedy that soothes fretful infants and eases upset stomachs without harsh purgatives. It is said to work quickly and is endorsed by the medical profession, with the Chas. H. Fletcher signature marking genuine Castoria.
The Italian tabloid Willing To Oblige The Corriere D'America enlarges its format following a reader in Trenton New Jersey who said the previous size was too small to wrap a lunch. The change is explained in an editorial attributing the note to a reader complaint about the paper’s size.
CN earnings for January to May 21 show gross up to 104.95 million from 101.18 million in 1928. Net earnings reach 18.45 million versus 7.06 million last year, with improved operating ratio 82.42 percent. May gross 22.53 million and net 3.15 million. expenses rise due to earlier maintenance program.
Sir Assheton Pownall questioned Miss Margaret Bondfield, Labour minister and first woman cabinet member and privy councillor, marking the Commons reference to the Right Honorable Lady replacing the masculine form.
The ad touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a reliable home remedy for inflammatory pains and minor injuries. It promotes keeping the product in the family medicine chest to save time when a doctor is unavailable.
A new English aircraft, described as the costliest plane ever built, features a ceiling hand decorated at a price of 5000 dollars. It seats eight passengers and offers a lounge, bridge tables, an electric kitchen and an electric refrigerator. The total expenditure for the project reached 150000 dollars.
A German artist wrote a 10000 word story on a single ordinary postcard about Colonel Lindberghs historic transatlantic flight. The tale took three months to complete and was penned with a hard pencil without magnification aid.
An advertisement touts a simple but strong remedy from Mother Graves Worm Exterminator to prevent suffering from worms, claiming rapid relief for children. The copy emphasizes effectiveness and immediacy.
A humorous exchange features a professor emphasizing keeping focus on the ball while a novice jokes about joining a new club. The light dialogue plays on golf terms to explore learning and attention.
A pithy commentary argues that geographic remoteness cannot dim the allure of wealth and material gain, asserting money remains a powerful influence across societies. The piece frames prosperity as a universal draw, shaping choices and values regardless of distance.
A London writer notes luck can surprise, recounting a roundabout shipped to Thursday Island near Australia. With idle time, the proprietor built a makeshift ride that became a local hit, ridden constantly by all ages. Fare collectors ran in relays as repairs mounted. After three years the venture earned far more than expected.
The advertisement claims Miller's Worm Powders are sweet and palatable to children and will end worm troubles. It describes the product as a strengthening medicine that corrects digestion disorders caused by worms and imparts a healthy tone beneficial to development.
United States consul Emil Sauer in Toronto says at least half of those who once sought U S entry and joined consulate waiting lists now remain in Canada. While waiting their turns they found jobs, and improved business conditions mean many do not pursue migration when notified their place on the quota opens.
The University of Manitoba outlines programs through its faculties including Arts and Science offering B A M L A and B Sc with majors. Engineering and Architecture offering B Sc C E, B E, M Sc and B Arch. Medicine offering M D and C N. Agriculture and Home Economics offering B S A and B Sc H E. and Manitoba Law School offering L L B. For admission terms and course details, apply to the university.
At about 3 30 on a Sunday morning a bandit invaded the Unitah Telephone Company office in Vernal Utah and bound and gagged night operator Hazel Hackler. She reached the switchboard to call the night marshal and triggered the fire siren with her foot. The disturbance frightened the robber into escaping with the cash box.
Advert shows Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as essential in home medicine chests. It claims relief for rheumatic and sciatic pains sore throats chests coughs burns scalds cuts bruises and sprains and references wide consumer familiarity.
Experiments in Cleveland indicate electricity as the cause of life. The remark frames life as a series of current events and suggests a scientific shift in understanding living processes.
A call to keep Medinary Minard's oiniment in the medicine chest and to support the community by buying locally. The message urges residents to assist those who help them by shopping in their hometown.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.