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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
2
An editorial urges farmers to remain vigilant against grasshoppers and noxious weeds, stressing individual responsibility, community action, and efficient farming practices. It warns that neglect by any farmer harms districts, raises costs, and wipes out yields, urging strict land cleaning and supportive laws.
A shipment of fifty cast iron lamp standards by John East Iron Works Saskatoon to Regina will grace the parliament building grounds. The nine foot high posts with a twenty inch base weigh about 420 pounds each, claimed as the first order of this nature west of Winnipeg.
The piece notes Britain avoids a general strike though coal labor disputes persist and the nation faces unresolved labor problems. It remarks that amid upheaval John Bull still keeps his shirt tucked in at the waist, a stance echoed by New York Life.
Canadian steers sold at 19 and 20 cents per pound live weight. Emma Goldswan deported to Russia pleads to come home to die in the U.S. Two sisters graduate from Athens high school after ten years without a miss. Tolmie declines to permit the Bort berry box again this season. A funeral trust in Chicago allegedly profits by high prices for funeral cars and hearses. Six Japanese submarines collide off Kiushin. one seriously damaged delaying a long distance cruise. Ventnor janitor to strike for higher pay after cigarette butts litter League meetings.
Parents urged to monitor blood supply and nervous strain in students as study habits and crowded rooms strain health. Advertisement cites Mrs Watson of Grand Falls NB endorsing Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy. pills sold for 50 cents a box, six boxes for 2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
A brief humorous miscommunication unfolds as a young wife asks her husband to bring home a mousetrap tomorrow. He reminds her one arrived yesterday, but she insists the previous trap has a mouse inside. The scene plays out in a tidy drawing room with a green overall figure.
A Canadian testimonial from Mrs. F. X. Gauthier of Tilbury Ontario praises Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills for relieving decades of heart palpitations after other medicines failed. She notes weight gain from under 100 to 117 pounds and renewed vigor at age 66. Sold at 50 cents a box or by mail from C Milburn Co Limited Toronto.
The Cattle Commission of Canada notes the British Royal Commission’s inquiry into admitting livestock into the United Kingdom for purposes beyond immediate slaughter. The reference asks whether such admissions would lower meat prices and by how much, while weighing disease risks to domestic livestock and postwar herd restoration. It lists members Viscount Finlay as chair, with Lord Askwith, Sir Algernon Firth, Sir Harry Peat, and Sir Arthur Shipley.
French artisans source fish scales from Baltic fisheries to coat glass beads, creating artificial pearls. The craft forms a sizable industry in France, supplying lustrous beads for jewelry.
A humorous exchange notes a florist’s slogan and quips that he includes a bunch of forget me nots with each bill to keep in touch. The line suggests a playful business method.
A note on the efficiency of wireless systems credits Japanese electricians as among the first to experiment with radio telegraphy, highlighting their early role in wireless innovation.
The Bureau of Public Health releases a bulletin on farm sewage treatment based on inspections of 72 farms. It includes conclusions from officials and diagrams showing systems suitable for varying conditions.
April records in Saskatchewan show 51 non fatal industrial accidents with 33 among railway workers on steam or electric lines and 18 in other trades. The month noted no fatalities.
A fragmented quote from the Atlantic Constitution suggests Lenine’s mental state may be deteriorating. The note also references Minard and a general request to gather or take measures related to others, though details are unclear.
A reader reports that persistent washing and sweeping strain leads to kidney issues. The message notes that the body shows symptoms of poisoning, with backaches rheumatism and rib pains as potential results.
A 1921 publication by Rea Proctor McGee presents a guide on dental care and oral health. It highlights practical tips, preventive practices, and the role of routine care in maintaining teeth health.
The passage argues personality is shaped by experience and memory and that appearance greatly affects self and others. It notes beauty and health influence heroes and villains in fiction and cites Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to illustrate how teeth alter perception. It emphasizes teeth and mouth comprise most facial expression.
Official information from Ottawa states H. Milton Martin is appointed Belgian consul for the entire Alberta district. The order, signed by the King, was sent to London for endorsement by King George through the Belgian ambassador.
An old advertisement touts Putnam’s Painless Corn Extractor for corn removal. It claims to remove corns including roots and stems with no trace left, priced at 25 cents and sold by all dealers.
A remarkably clever squirrel nests in George H Small's rafters in New Westminster and returns after release in Stanley Park. It has since been moved to West Vancouver with no plan to abandon its chosen home. Asthma remedy advertisement follows.
A Sydney News snippet records a light exchange where the landlady apologizes the coffee is exhausted and a boarder remarks the drink has been weak for a long time. The brief domestic quip highlights ordinary city life.
Northern British Columbia timber gains by Powell River Company with about 1 billion feet of prime spruce on Queen Charlotte Islands. The firm already controls large pulp acreage under provincial pulp lease provisions. The notice notes strong claims for Holloway's Corn Remover as an effective treatment with high success.
The earliest recorded reference to fountain pens appears in a publication from the year 1600. The mention marks a notable point in the history of writing instruments, indicating early interest and development of pen technology.
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