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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1939
Page
6
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a time proven remedy to increase red blood cells and oxygen transport. It claims pills improve energy and vitality, urging purchase at druggists and promising quick health benefits.
Britain plans a 1939 navy program worth about 1 5 3 6 6 6 8 1 pounds the largest peace time shipbuilding drive. North America discusses war risks while Britain grows its fleet. British officials report on Ethiopia and Dutch East Indies population moves.
Douglas Malcolm of the American Express Travel Service says the eight thousand dollar diamond set in a floor room of the Cuban Capitol is heavily guarded. No guards in the room, but a hollow iron tube beneath amplifies any sound, drawing guards quickly. Distances in Cuba are measured from the diamond.
University of Cincinnati researchers Dr. Clarence A. Mills and Dr. Laurence B. Chenoweth report that rising global temperatures appear to slow the historical rise in height and weight among college students. Their experiments suggest the trend toward shorter stature continues as temperatures climb.
New method describes growing a skin patch thicker by forming a rolled strap that thickens as it heals, enabling a one layer repair for burns and auto injuries. Developed from pedicle tube concepts, the process was refined at Beth David Hospital, led by Dr Maxwell Maitz, with roots in Sir Harold Gillies wartime work.
The Anne Adams shirtwaist pattern 4037 offers a spring dress in misses and women sizes 12 through 42. It features a high waist, flared skirt, optional puff or long sleeves, and fabric choices silk rayon or wool. Send 20 cents to Winnipeg Newspaper Union with size name address and style number.
English towns restrict dancing to midnight as councils curb nightlife. Latvia sees revival of horse breeding with increased stabling and training programs to boost rural equestrian activity.
An old advertisement promotes Moore's Ecerand claiming it soothes fiery itching of toes and feet eczema. The copy asserts rapid action with penetrating effect and safety across listed skin ailments including rough skin and sores.
The Christian Science Monitor argues Denmark is the best farming nation as crops and stock yield top production. It notes 85 percent of Danish exports are agricultural, with butter bacon and eggs a major share, and credits farmer leadership for the rise in output despite poor soil.
A frugal guide to starting a garden with seed catalog seeds a rake and a spade. Use an informal layout with a grass center and edge beds of perennials and shrubs for color. Larger yards can feature screened hedges and secluded corners for a swing or trellis.
A brief note labels procrastination as the top enemy of public efficiency and reports that the problem remains unresolved. It emphasizes ongoing struggle to curb delays and improve productivity.
The Japan Times Weekly reports a fibre framed bicycle with a paper mud guard and saddle named kokusaku go. It may revolutionize bike making as an iron steel shortage spurs new materials. Initial price set at 60 yen, likely lower with mass production.
Joseph F. Wend rose from a three cent start with a hay rack and five children to a $42 122 estate. In 43 years he built wealth in Ontario while never learning to read or write. His will, read to him, leaves a lifetime share for his widow and divides the remainder among ten children, with three predeceasing him.
Selected recipes describe preparing salt codfish with shredded wheat biscuits. Soak cod, boil, flake, then make a thick white pepper milk sauce with butter and flour. Combine fish into sauce, cook briefly, and fold into beaten egg yolk. Serve on heated Shredded Wheat Biscuits garnished with egg slices and paprika. Serves six.
A coconut cream pie filling and meringue topping are detailed with measures for flour sugar salt milk eggs vanilla and coconut. Instructions describe cooking in a double boiler cooling folding in coconut and baking the meringue topped pie in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. The page also shares brief anecdotes about a boy and his sheep dog in Essex a French proclamation on balloons and the first friction ignition match of 1816.
Sunday school lesson on Acts 12 5 17 recounts Herod Agrippa I persecuting believers executing James and imprisoning Peter during Passover. Earnest prayer by the church accompanies Peter’s miraculous deliverance by an angel and his subsequent arrival at Mary’s house amid surprised prayers and rejoicing.
The article recalls J E A Dubac of Chicoutimi who served since 1925 without a single Commons speech and cites James Pollock Brown of Chateauguay who, despite 22 years in the House, spoke only once then. Brown’s late address came during the 1913 naval debate as Liberals blockaded and many MPs slept. Laurier praised Brown's usefulness despite limited speaking.
A historical note reports that ten British industries maintain formal or de facto bans on women workers. The piece outlines sectors affected and context around gender employment norms in the era.
The bulletin reports a 10 plus decline in overall American accident losses for 1938, with motor vehicle deaths down from about 40 000 in 1937 to 31 000 to 32 000 in 1938. Home accidents remain high, and Canada’s figures not yet available.
Editorial note invites readers to obtain the full series of Dr. Metal lough cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont.
A new Cambrai housing estate sits atop 80 tons of shells from a forgotten dump. A railwayman recalled being forced to unload a bombed ammo train in August 1945 as German forces held the city. Sap teams recovered 20 tons of three inch and eight inch gas shells. no detonator or fuse was found.
During the fall grape harvest the Marino town pump dispenses wine instead of water. Residents may fill containers at no charge, a historic quirk that draws locals and visitors to the historic center.
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