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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1928
Page
2
The article notes Canada’s improving economy after postwar downturns with rising construction contracts from 1924 through 1927, surging steel production, higher rail car loadings, and growing bank clearings. Employment in January and February 1928 shows strong recovery, while the United States and Britain contend with higher unemployment and divergent postwar trends.
A Brus sels despatch reports a Belgian consular agent was sent to explore possibilities for expanded trade with Canada. Canada imported from Belgium $10,132,879 and exported $18,069,001 last year. The piece notes promising prospects for commerce between the two nations. The trembling aspen is mentioned as a tree reference.
Bank of France sues in federal court to recover twenty crimson casks containing five million two hundred one thousand dollars in Russian gold now held by Equitable Trust Co. and Chase National Bank. The metal, allegedly stolen from the Russian Empire vaults after the Bolshevik seizure, faces complex questions as US courts have ruled the Soviet is not a legal entity. The gold arrived in New York to aid US Russia trade and was refused by the treasury without banks guaranteeing title.
In the article the Canadian Rockies are described as covering more area than France Belgium and Switzerland together. A saying notes that a man pays less attention the more a woman talks. The hat dealer’s view adds that two heads are better than one.
D C Coleman of Western Lines reports a $Millions payroll for Canadian Pacific Railway expansion in 1928 with new stations and plants underway. A J McPhail describes rapid Western Canada wheat pool growth, noting 20 million bushels pooled last year and higher farmer prices. He denies plans to boost prices unduly and says the pool aims to stabilize agricultural economics with about $1,000,000 daily turnover.
The text claims anaemia symptoms are similar across cases and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder and nerve tonic. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. M. I. Patterson about recovery, and mentions distribution details. Also notes London clubmen illness after a pneumonia outbreak and praises Miller's Worm Powders as a gentle, effective vermifuge and tonic.
A new joint CP CN offer for Alberta owned E C and B C railway cites an improved value about 1.7 million higher than the former bid. The proposal covers 8.9 million in capital stock and properties from 1929 with interest from start, and maintains the 17.42 million basis though terms shift. Provincial valuation fixes the line at about 19 million.
In Chicago last month the Shorthorn pure bred cattle sale saw Canadian offerings top the auction with a young male at 1800 dollars and another at 1575 dollars. The average price for 110 head sold was 300 pounds.
A Nova Scotia reader reports relief from monthly pains and fatigue after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and praises its restorative effects. Another Ontario resident credits the product with reducing back pains and long postnatal weakness, recommending it to friends.
Askar Bey, in audience with the King of Egypt, says Canadian prairies horses suit Egypt. While in Canada as Egyptian delegate to the World Poultry Congress he notes Russia horse shipments and envisions a Canada Egypt trade. Egypt currently buys horses in South America.
A decree from the Tolish Labor Ministry and Foreign Office forbids emigration of those lacking assured work or means of sustenance in destination lands. It exempts Poles heading to countries where families await them and makes provisions for special cases. Also notes basswood used largely for food containers.
L. H. Nobles watched the heart beats reflected in a mirror during a delicate heart operation to remove pus around the heart after influenza. A three rib section was removed and local anaesthetics used. Nobles had been expected to recover. The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool invites tenders for building 50 country elevators at various points in the province.
Hon. James Malcolm, Minister of Trade and Commerce, announced at the Canadian Rubber Association banquet in Montreal that Canada now ranks fourth among rubber producing nations. The country exports manufactured rubber goods worth 30 million dollars annually, while the raw rubber is sourced from foreign suppliers.
Admiral Karl Jellicoe, flag officer of the British grand fleet during the early Great War, accepts presidency of the British Legion, succeeding the late Earl Haig. The remark on seeking advice suggests pursuing a medical or legal career and marketing it.
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