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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1924
Page
7
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company reports a 23 percent decline in diabetes mortality among white policyholders and 17 percent among colored policyholders in early 1924. The March 1924 death rate stood at 16.5 per 100000 versus 22.3 in March 1923, with insulin use cited as a key factor.
Peevish pale and sickly children suffer from worms and owe their condition to them. A product named Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is advertised to relieve worm ailments and restore health.
In the Canadian Expeditionary Forces Ralph Conner of Winnipeg received 14678 dollars for captain and chaplain duties and 2962 dollars for his dependent, totaling 17640 dollars. Dr Gordon served four years three months and twenty eight days and spoke at patriotic meetings across Canada and the United States. The details were provided in the House of Commons in response to William Duff's question.
Manitoba dairy commissioner estimates butter production increased about fifteen percent in 1923 compared with 1922. He also notes the quality this year is distinctly ahead of last year.
A study identifies the wolf as the most dangerous wild animal in the United States and Canada based on observed threats and encounters. Researchers note the species' predatory behavior and history of attacks in multiple regions.
The piece notes postwar malaria outbreaks in Russia, tracing how typhus cholera and smallpox declined while malaria surged with tropical virulence even far north. It cites medical history linking malaria to declines of ancient Greece and Rome and suggests Greeks spread it to Rome, highlighting lack of immunity in populations newly exposed to the disease.
A Quebec mother reports her baby benefited from Baby's Own Tablets for constipation and indigestion. The ad claims the laxative tablets are safe for newborns and growing children, available for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. in Breckville Ontario.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports show a notable employment rise at the start of May with about 20,500 workers added across 6,008 firms. Payroll reached 760,700 persons while 740,162 were employed on April 1, with construction manufacturing mining and transportation leading the gains.
Hon George Lawrence former minister of agriculture and immigration in the Roblin Government of Manitoba died in San Francisco on May 25. Seven families arriving in the Dominion set a record with 11 adults and 54 children. Chong Sam Bow, tried for murder in Vancouver, gains leave to appeal to the Victoria Court of Appeal. Dr Coleman and Mrs F W Jarman depart Toronto for James Bay district service by aeroplane from Cochrane to Moose Factory. Premier Stanley M Bruce outlines a scheme to accelerate British immigrant settlement in Australia with free passages for under 12 and half fares for 12 to 16. Lt Gov W C Nichol hails Canada’s exhibits as the most striking in the British Empire Exhibition after Europe tour.
An advertisement-style claim touts miraculous neuralgia relief once a product is applied. The text emphasizes dramatic cures and instant, magical outcomes without scientific support.
Former Guide newspaper staffer W. T. Greenway endorses Nerviline praising its rapid relief from pain ear ache toothache cramps and upset stomach. He urges use everywhere and notes a price of 35 cents at all dealers.
An advertisement touts Palmolive Soap as a gentle cleansing routine for a schoolgirl complexion. It warns against harsh methods, instructs washing and rinsing, and suggests cold cream if dry. The ad claims Palmolive blends rare palm and olive oils, offers mild cleansing, and is inexpensive.
The eight mile from Hope BC lost Eureka mine, found after fifty years, will resume work guided by General J W Stewart and associates. Prospectors long chased the site. a 19th century Silver bonanza is now to be developed with Foley Welch and Stewart backing.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 1923 motor vehicle production in Canada totaled 147,582 valued at 97,629,714, up from 101,007 in 1922 and 94,144 in 1920. Employment rose to 9,305 with salaries totaling 14,998,267. capital employed expanded to 60,146,195 despite fewer firms.
Clark's Beans with Pork are fully cooked and prepared for heating. The family size contains two pounds net weight and aims to reduce labor and fuel while ensuring perfectly cooked beans. Let Clark Kitchens help you.
Alberta ranks second in Canada for golf clubs with 56 clubs, Ontario leading with 116 clubs according to compiled figures. The data highlights Alberta as a major golf region within the country.
The London Westminster Gazette reports that upon program completion Britain will field 600 modern first line aircraft and maintain a matching number of reserve planes dedicated to defence.
An odd claim states coins disappear after contact with Holloway’s Corn Remover, yet no lasting scar remains. The anecdote presents a curious household cure myth without verified medical backing.
A Saxonia passenger docking at Halifax arrives with a small Noahs ark containing two geese two ducks two owls eight other cage birds in pairs and a pair of white mice in his luggage.
Miss Eva Roddick describes personal remedy experiences with Cuthura for treating eczema. The account presents her observations on relief, application, and results within a private household setting.
Sunday school lesson explains Ezekiel 34 and Psalm 137, contrasting selfish Israelite rulers with Jehovah’s promised care. It highlights God gathering the scattered exiles, healing the wounded, and restoring the flock, likening this to the good shepherd role shown by Jesus.
A London studio displays a machine that translates wave patterns from a sitter’s face, captured by side cameras and a lantern, into a relief carving. The drill follows the traced lines to produce faithful portraits in bronze or plaques, enabling miniature statues and scientific models without removing originals.
Trade returns show Canada’s imports from Germany totaling 5,379,737 dollars for the year ending March 1924, up 2,811,328 from the prior year, while exports to Germany reached 16,153,673 dollars, rising 6,202,796.
The Toronto Globe notes April saw contracts let in many regions for 37 factories, totaling 3,641,000 dollars. Each project costs roughly 100,000 dollars, reflecting continued business activity in Canada.
The president of the Dominion Land Surveyors proclaims Canada has the most surveyed land of any nation, underscoring the country’s expansive territorial development.
An 1855 tremor in Tokio, Japan, leveled about 50,000 homes and caused approximately 6,700 fatalities, marking a devastating disaster in the city.
A historic note explains that in reckoning a horse's height the hand is four inches high. The system defines one hand as a quarter foot, standardizing measurements across horse assessments.
Dr T F Wall of Sheffield University announces a death ray patent for transmitting electrical energy without wires. He says the device could destroy life stop aircraft in flight and halt motor cars though large scale tests have not yet occurred.
The advertisement extols Dr J D Kellogge's asthma remedy as distinctly different from other options. It claims a long history of relief and a stellar reputation built by thousands who have benefited, asserting Kellogg's as the foremost remedy.
A brief dialogue shows a reporter and a convict in a tense exchange. The convict warns the reporter to be careful as a guard named Jim is nearby.
Arabia covers about 1,250,000 square miles but has no true rivers. The statement notes the arid landscape and absence of major freshwater courses shaping settlement and travel patterns.
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