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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
4
Poultry raisers must wage constant parasite control using liquid fume and powder insecticides. Clean the houses, expose to sun, dry, and fumigate with sulphur or tobacco, then dust with lime and insect powder. Maintain regular sprays and quarantine birds during deep cleaning to combat lice and red mite threats.
The article argues brains and head size vary by gender and age. It notes men’s heads are wider than boys’, with growth from ages seven to fifteen, and cites famous figures like Lord Byron Captain Cook and George Washington as geniuses. It recalls a heavy brain weighing seventy ounces belonged to a murderer hanged.
A family scene shows a couple debating consent and marriage with the man agreeing to wed but urging the other to seek the father's approval. A separate note mentions a lightning bug photographed on a photo plate. Historic customs note masks in Greek and Roman funeral processions. A quirky fact notes the whale’s large tongue but limited sense of taste.
Over seven years rotted manure fed in spring before plow produced the highest average yields up to 76 bushels per acre, eight bushels above plots with no manure. Fresh manure in winter caused weed seed growth and soil fouling, while rotted manure reduced weed seeds though some loss in fermentation. Green crops under fallow lowered yields, and rotted barnyard manure edged best plots by 4 bushels and 13 pounds. Peas and vetches were used as green crops in an eight year test.
The gift of a Santa Maria model recalls that an English crew member named Tallarte de Lajes appears in the ship’s company. Sir Clements Markham links Tallarte to the Alard family of Winchelsea, while another crewman is listed as William of Galway.
The Dominion Fruit Branch reports a bumper crop for nearly all cherries plums peaches and pears with plum crop up nearly 300 percent over 1921 and Ontario peaches among the heaviest on record. Apples fell in most provinces, Quebec up 75000 barrels, while New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Ontario suffered a 227778 barrel deficit. British Columbia short 172449 boxes, Ontario strong in small fruits except raspberries, winter injury hit berries. wholesale prices remained low due to abundance. Wintering generally favorable for trees and plants.
Los Angeles Times notes that nearly 15,806 people died and 500 million dollars worth of property was destroyed by fires last year. It argues that at least 50 percent were preventable due to carelessness or faulty construction, contrasted with older European buildings built to resist flame.
In Paris a clash of views on Einstein’s relativity emerges. Former Premier Painleve claims the earth never turned, while Langevin defends the theory with ardor. Other scientists weigh in as observers refuse to commit amid the debate.
The new 32 000 ton North German Lloyd liner Columbus will sail from Bremen to America on October 11 in its first trip. It is the largest passenger ship built for a German line since the war and was launched recently with President Ebert attending the ceremonies.
The tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, with about 11 000 inhabitants, has joined a customs union with Switzerland along with Vorarlberg. Once linked to Austria, Liechtenstein remained neutral during the war and now blends postal services and currency into Swiss systems, adopting the Swiss franc.
English and Canadian fishermen adopt wireless sets on trawlers to coordinate with shore and fellow vessels. Reported North Sea fish shortages push about thirty steam trawlers to install radio gear. The system enables faster large hauls, price updates, and coordinated unloading when catches are heavy.
The piece describes a stout woman in an unstylish costume amid sharp social jabs from onlookers. It notes J G Robertson, Saskatchewan livestock commissioner, traveling to Great Britain to purchase pure bred boars, rams, and ewes for provincial associations.
An engaging piece extols the tongue as the busiest human organ detailing its roles in speech taste swallowing and chewing. It cautions that tooth decay and broken roots threaten tongue function and urges proper dental care to maintain overall oral health.
The breeding of beef cattle gains momentum after the British embargo removal. Selecting a proper sire is essential, aiming for beef type, strong constitution, and masculinity. Herefords and Galloways suit open lot and winter feeding, Aberdeen Angus for feeding and finishing, Shorthorns for size and utility.
British manufacturers of hosiery have developed knitted cloths by knitting rather than weaving. Advanced machinery and improved finishing yield cloths that look attractive and are highly durable. Garments from the new material now compete seriously with woven cloth, signaling pride in keeping the trade up to date.
Construction of a 2,500,000 dollar floating dry dock progresses toward two months of work with 600 workers planned. The 15,000 ton capacity dock will measure 500 feet by 132 feet, offering ample facilities for the largest Pacific vessels.
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