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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1923
Page
7
Weather and rains have saturated the prairie provinces and boosted crops. Wheat fields stretch green as warm days spur growth, with trees blooming and gardens thriving in towns. Prominent farmers with decades of experience say prospects are the best for this season on the prairies.
Prince Edward Island to vote July 26 in provincial elections. The Marquis de MacMahon, Franco-American Society figure and Royalist, died in Paris at age 63. British subsidized planes carried 11 450 passengers last year with only one injured and none killed. Saskatoon officials elected to two University of Saskatchewan senate seats. Cattle shipments for the King gathered from Lethbridge to Kentville. Twenty one women passed the British bar exams, raising qualified barristers to 27. Bulgaria’s Zantoff government pledges loyalty to Versailles. Lyons Restaurant in Piccadilly opens as the world’s largest, serving 2 500 at once. Eight rescued captives from the Shanghai–Peking express hold-up. Royal Mall Packet Co proposes extending its England–Vancouver route via the Panama Canal.
The Saskatchewan Corn Growers' Association forms stirring interest as Maple Creek prepares for the first provincial corn show next November with a substantial prize list. The article also notes the origin of the word longshoreman from along shore man.
An old advertisement proclaims Putnam's Corn Extractor removes corn roots and stems completely with no trace left. It claims effectiveness on all corns and markets the product for 25e at dealers, urging to refuse substitutes.
The British Guiana one cent stamp of 1856 was found by a schoolboy in British Guiana and sold for six shillings after not fitting his album. It later reached Scotland and was acquired by Philip von Ferrary. Last year Arthur Hind of Utica bought it for £7242, a record price.
A Napanee Ontario woman details how Dr Williams Pink Pills restored her energy, appetite, sleep, and spirits after nervous fatigue. She credits six boxes with improved mood and sleep and notes benefits while nursing. The ad promotes purchasing at 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville.
The passage extols the virtue of punctual routines for children, arguing that being on time and following a daily schedule fosters poise, self mastery, fearlessness, and reflective thinking, making work pleasant and instilling discipline.
A Toledo Blade note recalls the saying the prudent man looketh well to his going. It also mentions milk as a stain remover for cloth when applied immediately, reflecting old household wisdom.
An up to the minute fashion note presents a sand colored can ton crepe three piece suit. The box coat features a paisley pattern with a matching fringed scarf for a refined look.
An advertisement claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Ointment heals persistent sores. It promises to stop sloughing shed skin draw out pus and prepare a clean surface for new skin. It asserts many people certify its effectiveness when properly applied.
The Canadian Pacific Railway added a Woman's Department at its London office where a traveling woman inspector reviews applicants for domestic service, checks references and requirements on both sides, and sends accepted domestics to Canada in conducted parties.
For sprains and contusions there is nothing better than Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. It reduces swelling cools inflamed flesh and draws out pain. It relieves bruise ache by concentrating inflammation. A trial will convince any doubter of its power. Rub spirits of turpentine on paint stained clothing immediately and reapply after drying.
Catarrh is described as a local disease shaped by constitution. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is presented as an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. The text promises nature restores normal conditions and directs readers to seek circulars from Druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
To prevent sticking grease tins with lard and dust lightly with flour. Use butter-free fat and avoid coarse sugar as it can make cakes heavy.
A period ad claims many people suffer from corns and can end the pain quickly with Holloway's Corn Remover, presenting the product as an easy remedy.
Two of the top germ hunters in federal service are Miss Ida C. Bengston and Miss Alice C. Evans. They are engaged in research work in the Hygienic Laboratory of the United States Health Service.
A Hungarian mechanic invents a gramophone no larger than a watch called the Mikifones. It winds like a watch, fits ten records for twenty selections, and uses a speed regulator. Placing it on a champagne glass amplifies sound for a ballroom.
A replica of an old Hudson Bay fort will be built at the Calgary Exhibition Grounds from July 9 to 14 as part of the Stampede. Special arrangements will create a large camping area for Old-Timers with authentic chuck wagons and cowboy gear.
No other remedy acts as quickly on tired women as Dr Hamilton's Pills. They cleanse regulate and tone the system. Appetite sharpens up headaches disappear strength and buoyant spirits return. To feel good to be your own self again use Dr Hamilton's Pills frequently. 25c at all dealers.
Western wheat, grown in Western Canada, has seen rising demand in the United States and the Old World. A Winnipeg seed company recently received an order for 500000 bushels of seed wheat from the Argentine Republic.
Miller's Worm Powders remove worms from the system and repair digestion damage. They invigorate the constitution so the body quickly recovers from the disorders caused by parasitic intruders. Uses thoroughly strengthen and restore vitality.
The Canadian Pacific Circle Tours offer two deluxe scenic itineraries through Calgary Banff Lake Louise Glacier and across the Crow's Nest Line with optional reversal. Travel to September 30 sale dates with return by October 21, featuring stops at Arrow Lakes Kootenay Lake and Okanagan Lake Penticton.
A teacher asks what a skeleton is and a student finally replies that a skeleton is a man without any meat on him. The line showcases a blunt, humorous classroom moment from the past.
Telegrams from Regina report a two day conference finalizing a plan to connect Manitoba and Alberta by direct telephone service via Saskatchewan. Brandon will receive repeating apparatus within two weeks linking the three provinces into a single network, though inter provincial rates await Saskatchewan approval.
A humorous exchange in the Boston Transcript features a customer doubting the stand’s $3 price and a salesman claiming the first umbrella stored there could be worth more. The quip captures light commercial banter in a period newspaper.
A writer contrasts Constantinople as both the most beautiful and the most sordid of great cities. He argues corruption stems from geography and Levantine pressures, not solely from ancient Greek legacy, noting the ancient masonry remains a stubborn anchor amid decay.
Canada’s mining sector produced an appraised wealth of two billion dollars in twelve years. Securities linked to Canadian mining ventures total about $774.7 million, with over half of shares held domestically. Investors in mine development received dividends totaling $210 million in the same period.
New statistics show Calgary Alberta with a population around 64 000 has the highest telephone density on the American continent. There is one telephone for every 4.10 residents and Calgary telephones are automatic.
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