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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
2
The article argues that inflation of finished goods stems from waste in rail travel and labor practices after McAdoo era rules. It cites classified work limits, multi craft crews, and pay for idle time driving up rates and prices, harming consumers through inefficiency and dishonesty.
Freh Government faces a liquidation of the two largest Selach army camps as boots valued at over 0,000 go unclaimed for odd sizes. The sturdy footwear, yet unusable due to size constraints, remains unsold despite their quality.
The article notes that offers for a vermicide were too small and the item was sold by weight. It promotes Mother Graves' Worm Ex terminator as an excellent preparation that has saved many children's lives.
A clever device captures vibrations from speech enabling recording of sound waves. It translates spoken words into measurable signals for later playback. The breakthrough promises new methods for audio storage and analysis across communications research.
A famous German echo near Bingen is said to repeat a sound seventy times, astonishing visitors and shaping local lore about sound and place.
The piece contrasts US and British responses to officials speaking for their nations. It notes Rear Admiral Sims faced censure by Denby, while British authorities did not discipline officials who spoke without authorization, citing Cuba’s consul and Captain Chichester in Manila Bay as examples of unpunished acts.
When stooping or lifting hurts rub Nerviline. A couple of applications bring relief for muscular rheumatic or sciatica pains. Widely used for cramps colic dysentery and external muscular pains. Large 35 cent bottles sold everywhere.
Professor William L. Woodburn of Northwestern University reports three year experiments yielding an ear of corn with red, white and blue kernels. He aims to refine the technique so rows show solid colored bands, achieved by crossing red and white ears to make blue ears and then grafting all three varieties.
Dr J D Kellogg's asthma remedy is pitched as a lifesaving aid offering relief and renewed hope for sufferers. The advertisement claims immediate benefit and widespread success among users seeking relief from asthma symptoms.
Experts say if all atmospheric water fell as rain the Earth's surface would be covered to a depth of only about five inches.
Cholera infantum is a fatal childhood illness that strikes suddenly in summer. Baby's Own Tablets regulate the bowels and soothe the stomach to prevent summer complaints. Mrs Fred Rose of South Bayzont says the tablets saved her baby's life. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Corporal David Mills of London a former British airman was awarded a medal by the Foundation Carnegie in Paris. In 1918 near Fraloig he saw a woman fall 19 feet into a 50 foot deep water-filled well and single handedly rescued her despite directions that entering the shaft would mean certain death.
The Mines Branch reports zinc production more than quadrupled from 1916 to 1919. Output reached 11,005 tons in 1919, up from 2,665 tons in 1916.
For the first time on record Iceland endures an ice famine as a mild winter and insufficient manufacturing capacity disrupt ice production. Fishermen and traders report scarce supplies while authorities urge conservation and explore imports from neighboring markets.
In nearly half of the country’s gas plants, gas is manufactured from oil. The statement highlights a widespread practice in fuel production across multiple facilities.
The article offers pie crust methods to avoid soggy bottoms using glass or earthenware dishes with a top crust. It provides crust ratios, fat options, and chilling tips, plus several reader requested fillings including lemon custard, rhubarb, and berry pies with meringue finishes.
William Lorenz of Regina says Tanlac transformed his health after influenza left him weak. He credits his wife’s advice, says the medicine restored his appetite, cured stomach upset, relieved kidney and back pains, added fifteen pounds, and inspired others to use Tanlac. Sold by leading druggists.
D C Coleman western vice president states the CPR summer program concentrates on the Acme-Drumheller project and part of the Weyburn-Lethbridge line. He aims to finish Acme-Drumheller by fall and complete 18 more miles of Weyburn-Lethbridge west of Altawan.
A Yorkshire labourer displays extraordinary memory storing 31 000 items of general information. He can recall dates figures and obscure trivia upon request, showcasing a remarkable mental catalog.
Seventy periodicals in the Esperanto language are now published, reflecting growing interest in the universal language. The expansion signals broader readership and distribution across communities embracing Esperanto literature and communication.
Australian Lieut. P. J. Parer plans a trans-Pacific attempt after an exhibition flight around Australia to raise fifteen thousand pounds. He previously flew from England to Sydney. The route would trace islands part way across, then a long landless stretch on the Canadian side.
A cartoon joke shows Rastus after a doctor visit saying the doctor made him swallow two cartridges of powder and tell him not to smoke. His wife questions the irony, and Rastus jokes about Ali in a punchy caption.
Dr Ells of the Dominion Geological Department reports fossilized remains found in the Pasquai Hills foothills near The Pas. The bones, though scattered, align to 42 feet in length. The doctor will ship 80 pounds of bones to Ottawa as a potentially significant scientific find.
A century ago English butchers reportedly wrapped customer meat in large vegetable leaves for clarity and perhaps quality. This vivid image reflects trades practices of the era and local market customs.
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