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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1926
Page
2
The article argues that in addition to tangible trade, Canada can prosper from invisible imports like British shipping income and especially tourism. It urges developing travel infrastructure, clean towns, good roads, hotels, and resorts to attract auto tourists and keep spending domestic, boosting local pride and long term growth.
The Bermuda House of Assembly passes an act requiring every flag to be flown with the British flag. Officials note the U S flag was used to attract visitors, not due to the occupants being American.
At least forty-five people died and twenty-eight were injured in dust explosions across the United States over the past year. Damage totaled around three million dollars, with incidents centered in wood and aluminum ware factories along with starch, feed, cocoa, spices, and sugar plants.
Report notes at nineteen thousand feet explorers lose taste and flavor in foods like onions and peppermint. The account cites a curious high altitude effect observed by climbers reaching the Everest summit. Police in New York could not classify fingerprints of two prisoners due to worn ridge patterns from bricklaying work.
The line cites a humorous view that man naturally avoids worms and spinach as innocent, harmless things.
Norman Woolworth, heir to the Woolworth five and ten cent empire, works in the F W Woolworth store in Flushing Long Island. He earns reportedly thirty five hundred dollars daily and to learn the business from the bottom up wears overalls in the cellar and is titled head of stock. The six p m gang and a chauffeur-driven Lincoln mark his daily routine as he visits a show place in Flushing where he lives.
A Canadian reader from Coldwater Ontario praises Dodd's Kidney Pills claiming a miracle cure for kidney pain backache and weakness after six boxes. He states weight gain and lasting relief with continued use and notes pills are obtainable from druggists or The Dodd's Medicine Co Toronto.
The Russian government reintroduces 40 degree vodka amid rising loafing in factories. Economic Life and The Moscow Worker lead a campaign against loafing as absenteeism increases after paydays. A Moscow steel worker cites a 25 percent jump in unexcused absences linked to drunkenness, challenging theories about unqualified migrants causing accidents.
Eight British workingmen travel to the United States for four weeks at the invitation of London Daily Mail to study working conditions wages and industrial methods. The paper covers travel and wives wages, provides spending money and a five thousand dollar life and accident policy.
The Church of England opens a boral hostel for boys at Edmonton the first of its kind in Alberta. The first group will arrive this month under church auspices. A Montreal hostel has operated for some time with success placing boys on farms in Quebec and Ontario.
An item notes Minard's Liniment advertised for burns with reference to the W N U number 1632. The brief entry centers on a patent medicine claim and a case example or sale notice typical of early 20th century ads. It mentions the product and the organizing entity behind the listing.
Hon W R Motherwell, Canada’s minister of agriculture, told the House of Commons the government favors a brick for brick tariff reduction with the United States on cattle. He said every U S duty cut on Canadian cattle would be met by a corresponding Canadian cut, and noted an order-in-council empowering the finance minister to act if the U S lowers duties.
A Victorian era health notice touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as the sure swift treatment for fatigue anemia and weakness in girls and women. It cites a testimonial from Clara Fraser of Thessalon Ontario describing recovery after bed rest and pills. The ad urges purchase at 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Madame Lenin widow of the Bolshevik leader has applied to settle in England, per Dispatch to the London Times. Russian authorities oppose her move, fearing she will write a damaging expose of the Red movement. commentators compare her to Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, noting the clash of ideals with hard realities.
Advertising copy touts Nerviline as a powerful remedy for rheumatic conditions and muscle or joint stiffness. It claims deep penetration and five times the strength of ordinary preparations, urging readers to buy a 35 cent bottle from their dealer.
In villages along the Liberian frontier cannibalism is practiced by a secret society of witch doctors. Arrests followed a woman’s confession detailing the murder and eating of two children. Society rules required seven doctors to kill victims, preferably from their own families.
A children friendly dessert recipe describes caramel pudding made from Eagle Brand condensed milk. Simmer unopened can in boiling water for two and a half hours, cool, then remove top and serve with broken nut meats and whipped cream or plain unsweetened cream.
Acreage in sugar beets across Southern Alberta irrigated districts will reach 7,000 acres this season, up 1,000 acres from last season’s contracted area.
When Holloway's Corn Remover is applied to a corn it kills the roots and the callosity comes out without injury to the flesh.
British Columbia's mineral reputation grew in 1925 as tin joined the province's valuable minerals list, boosting production and placing BC among leading global producing areas.
Twelve thousand feverish gold seekers work on a remote Siberian field on the Aldan River described as a new Klondyke. Soviet estimates claim one ton of gold per 6000 square miles, with Russians compelled to sell dust and nuggets to the Soviet at £3 16s 3d per ounce. Food drops by aeroplane while Japanese and Koreans are removed from the district. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as an effective vermifuge for children. The ad stresses the product acts without purgatives and fully satisfies household needs.
Princess Elizabeth daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York was christened in the private family chapel beneath Buckingham Palace. Water from the River Jordan was used in the baptism and the sponsors were the King and Queen the Prince of Wales and Lady Elphinstone.
A Canadian government note says twelve Hebrides families totaling 69 people were brought for settlement last year. One family, including one adult and five children, was deported for becoming a public charge. In Parliament it was disclosed Father MacDonnell, who oversees assisted immigration, received a $1,741 salary and $2,177 expenses.
A humorous exchange opens with a gentleman claiming renewed vitality after a cold shower. Billy retorts with a playful jab about fleas, creating a lighthearted, old timey mood.
A fragment notes that in certain gulfs and bays the tile rises as high as 50 feet indicating a coastal feature or structure. The text is incomplete but suggests measurements of height relative to sea level. Further context would clarify the exact location and purpose of the tile.
The statement notes that the claimant has not reduced the size of the claim against the estate to file it, leaving the matter unresolved and pending judicial action or administrative review.
Mrs J D McClintock of Charlotte Town P E L writes of a year long battle with a troubled heart and insomnia. She could not sleep, was greatly nervous, and feared leaving the room without light until reading of your remedy.
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