Daylight saving dates set by Ottawa council
Ottawa city council fixes May 1 to September 25 as the daylight saving period this year. Leaders of the League of Nations council agree to postpone Germany elections until September.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1926
Page
6
Ottawa city council fixes May 1 to September 25 as the daylight saving period this year. Leaders of the League of Nations council agree to postpone Germany elections until September.
Government reports show that the prairie provinces Indians reaped more than one million bushels of grain in 1925 and maintained fifty thousand head of livestock on their farms. Cultivated land increased by 11,239 acres to a total of 104,495 acres, with 66,429 acres sown to grain.
Mrs I M Parks of Consecon Ontario writes of heart and nerve trouble causing shortness of breath and extreme nervousness. She could hardly do daily housework and feared being alone as every sound felt like a shock.
Colleen Moore stars in a film where a heroine battles cold to survive a harsh winter setting. The drama centers on resilience and grit as she navigates danger and social expectations in a survival tale from a classic era.
Manitoba stands as the top producer of barley and rye while Ontario leads in alfalfa output. Quebec records the highest hay and clover yields, and the country overall shows strong output in oats and flaxseed through its wheat and seed sectors.
A long list of crossword clues is presented with multiple entries and numeric labels. Clue topics span vocabulary, geography, biology, and objects, including several language and etymology hints. The page appears as a dense puzzle key with numerous cross references.
The era expands with Byrd’s polar radio range about 1000 miles and the first Irish Free State station near Dublin on 499 meters with call letters 2-RN. WHAS Louisville measures audience radio set variety, while Japan treats radio theft as a misdemeanor amid 16000 intruders. The Mexican government uses radio for education and Indian districts receive broadcasts.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a year round blood builder and nerve tonic. It claims improved red blood, energy, and mood, citing Mrs Emma Fraser of Thes salon Ontario who regained health after eight boxes. The pills cost 50 cents per box and are sold by medical dealers or by mail from Brockville Ontario.
Describes a figured crepe two piece frock with front joined bodice, inverted plaits for fullness, long sleeves, kimono shoulders, darker collar, patch pockets, and tie belt. No. 1288 sizes 34 to 42, size 36 needs 37 yards of 54 inch material, price 20 cents. Also notes a Fashion Book with practical home dressmaker designs priced 10 cents.
An ad recommends Mr. Thomas Eclectric Oil at early sore throat symptoms to quell irritation and prevent ulceration and swelling. It claims periodic quinsy sufferers can become immune to attacks by regular use with a little sugar for palatability.
A reader from Penmarsh Essex reports a cross bred silver spangled Hamburg hen died at the age of 1914. This claim highlights exceptional longevity for a hen in a local record.
Irish Republican leader Eamon de Valera resigns the Sinn Fein presidency after the Ard Fheis rejects his motion for Republican representation in the Dail and the Ulster Parliament. The 223 to 218 vote upheld abstention, with Mary MacSwiney and Father O Flanagan leading opposition. Observers warn the defeat may end De Valera influence within the movement.
Mrs. P. Alexander of Nickleton Ontario credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with easing long running back pain and poor blood. She took half a box then completed three boxes and reports relief showing the pills’ strong effect on kidney trouble.
A remark notes that many speakers mix polished phrasing with weaker logical support, risking diluted persuasion. It warns that eloquence without solid reasoning undermines credibility and undermines strong conclusions.
A historical note states elephants can detect a man's presence by scent from 1000 yards away, illustrating keen olfactory abilities noted in early zoological observations.
Instructions list patterns, address, and payment at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. Mentions pattern number, size, and sending 20c coin or stamps. Also notes caution about accident policy collection and cites a demand of 80 dollars for 15,000 New York union bricklayers.
A devotional note summarizes the Gospel of John with the golden text from John 20:31 and a devotional reading from John 17:1-8. It emphasizes belief in Jesus as Christ and Son of God to obtain life in His name.
Readers identify biblical or literary allusions in statements by Clow Longfellow Goethe Browning and others. The excerpt asks pupils to call out the allusion and the lesson context, noting lines like The night cometh and Jesus wept alongside references to Mary Magdalene and apostolic courage.
Alberta butter wins 20 of 60 prizes in the Winnipeg all Canada competition against rivals from other provinces showcasing dairy quality and provincial skill in the Dominion event.
The Lethbridge northern irrigation department reports 138 new settlers on the project through January 31 1926 and 377 farm units registered totaling 63 262 irrigable acres. Manager James Pike presents the annual report detailing an average of 141 irrigated acres per farm unit.
The article links common health issues to self poisoning from constipation. It explains modern living dulls natural secretions needed for regular elimination and promotes Nujol to soften waste and aid bowel clearance with a doctor’s note to look for Nujol on the label.
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