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Newspaper

Miniota Herald

Location

Miniota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 03, 1949

Page

4

Origins of Saint Valentine’s Day Across Centuries

Story surveys theories on Valentine’s Day origin from medieval European bird mating lore to clerical rewrites of gift customs. It notes mispronunciation from galatin to valentine, the name confusion of Saint Valentine, and the shift from name drawings to Valentines and gifts shared by sweethearts in many places.

Europe Chaucer Cupid Valentine

Embroidery Pattern 7476 for Framed Picture

Advertisement for a single stitch embroidery pattern 7476 to transfer a 15 by 19 inch design. Includes improved visuals and complete directions. Send 25 cents in coins to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Union, 175 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg Manitoba, with name address and pattern number.

A .Ure Household Arts Department Winnipeg Union McDermot Avenue Man

The Silver Teapot Riddle and Curious Creature Fact

A quirky riddle about a silver teapot used by ladies at tea time and a always helpful listener that answers “Please” and refills. The text also notes a creature with the remarkable ability to regrow a lost limb or tail when damaged.

Early Care Reduces Later Dental Costs

The article argues that starting dental care at ages 2 to 3 with regular visits can cut a child's future dental costs by two thirds, compared to delaying until age 13. It emphasizes home hygiene and diet, warns about sugar and refined flour, and notes fluoride treatments at ages 3 7 10 and 13 can reduce decay by up to 40 percent, with safety cautions.

Gems and thoughts from famed writers

A compact meditation on the power of thought. Notable lines extoll inner insight shaping action and character. Quotes from Emerson Eddy Macdonald Jefferson Saxe Godfrey Saxe and Barrie highlight the value of original thinking and generous thoughts.

Beauty tips and home remedies for everyday fixes

A collection of quick beauty and DIY tips includes using colorless nail polish to reset a loose earring stone, lemon juice in hot water as a morning beauty aid, and lemon water for skin improvements. It advises thorough washing, and using linseed oil on new paint brushes to prevent bristle imbedding.

Smile of the Week Lovemaking Through the Ages

A compact note surveys sexual lore across history noting that passions and affection persist from ancient Times to modern days. It references Greek maidens listening to a lyre while evenings unfold, illustrating timeless human desire.

How Individual Trophy Winners Are Selected

As the 1948-49 NHL season nears its end, readers learn how trophy winners are chosen. A panel of 18 sportswriters and sportscasters ranked candidates for Hart, Lady Byng, Calder Memorial, Vezina, and Art Ross trophies, with three prizes decided by weighted votes and automatic awards for Vezina and Art Ross.

NHL David A. Hart Lady Byng Vezina Art Ross N.H.S Lady Byng and Calder Memorial Buddy O'Connor New York Rangers Eddie Shore Boston Bruins Yesteryear National Hockey League Frank Boucher Jimmy McFadden Detroit Red Wings Turk Broda Toronto Maple Leafs Thompson Boston Bill Durnan Montreal Canadiens Durnan

Experimental Farm Head To Lacombe

J G Stothart formerly of Ottawa Central Experimental Farm transfers to Dominion Experimental Station Lacombe Alta as Assistant Superintendent in charge of livestock His specialty is swine breeding He is Macdonald College graduate 1932 with MSc 1936 and served overseas with the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders retiring as Major and awarded the DSO He belongs to the Agricultural Institute of Canada and the Canadian Society of Animal Production.

J. G. Stothart Central Experimental Farm Ottawa Dominion Experimental Station Lacombe Alta Macdonald College Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders The Agricultural Institute of Canada Canadian Society of Animal Production

Patchwork repair for toaster elements saves buying new parts

A long ago technique shows salvaging broken ribbon and round toaster elements by crimping small sheets of 22 gauge iron over the ends. The patch is lapped and clamped to hold contact, extending life for months to over a year with occasional re patches.

Linamen

Sun care costs rise with lotions, remedies and sunglasses

A report estimates annual spending on sun related products includes 2 million dollars for suntan lotions 7 million for burn remedies and 15 million for sunglasses. The figures highlight consumer reliance on sun protection and fashion items.

Women own a sizable share of U S homes and wealth

Women own 40 percent of United States homes nearly half the railroads and two thirds of private wealth. This claim highlights the significant economic influence of women in property and finance across the nation.

United States

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St. Valentine Himself Saint Valentine Rome Terni Sydney Vancouver Diana Lewis Systeom Ciin Dan Emerson Mary Baker Eddy George Macdonald Thomas Jefferson Learning John Godfrey Saxe J. M. Barrie N.H.L Elmer Lach Pliny British Royal Agricultural Society Patrick Bell
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