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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 01, 1929
Page
6
World happenings report notes Prince Henry of Prussia, brother of the former Kaiser, died recently from pneumonia. Also covered are Geza Ledowsky's 75 hour 55 minute piano feat and Clemenceau's view on German reparations signaling risk of conflict.
The Federal Reserve Board reports end of 1928 gold holdings at 37.6 percent of world total, worth about 9.981 billion dollars. The year's net increase of 466 million dollars exceeded annual gold minted by 61 million, amid 80 million absorbed by Britain and unspecified industrial use.
A historical note states that the bones of an average man weigh twenty five pounds. The claim presents a rough estimate of skeletal mass used in period discussions of anatomy.
Italy shows off its Franco Tosi submarine at Taran docks with two 3 000 horsepower diesel engines and two 1 000 horsepower electric motors. Surface speed reaches 19 miles per hour and underwater speed 10 miles per hour. Armament includes an anti aircraft gun and several machine guns. A seaplane is carried in a large tube adjacent to the turret, an innovation in submarine design. The periscope tube withstands over 200 foot water pressure.
Be mindful of a baby's diet during teething and avoid overfeeding. Check for indigestion gas or constipation and use Fletchers Castoria a few drops to soothe. Castoria has helped millions of babies for over thirty years and is a pure vegetable remedy that calms wakeful infants and aids sleep. The genuine bottle bears the Fletcher signature.
Major-General A. D. McRae will address parliament to promote colonizing prospects in the Peace River district. His visit last year backs his claim that 2,000,000 people could settle 400,000 farms of 240 acres. He will urge railways, land preparation, and a ten year national settlement policy.
Alberta is renowned for its large coal resources and rapid oil and gas development. It also has extensive bituminous sands deposits unique to the region. The description highlights the province's rich energy resources and their impact on growth.
The barque Constance, built in 1723, is described as the world’s oldest steamship and is currently used as a training ship in Copenhagen.
A report notes that one freight car in every six in Canada carries forest products. The statistic highlights the significance of forestry shipments and national trade in timber goods.
When pain signals indigestion, excess stomach acid causes souring. Phillips Milk of Magnesia offers fast neutralization and quick symptom relief with a tasteless alkali. trusted by physicians for over 50 years. Get the genuine product with full directions at any drugstore.
A Commons report states 31 360 soldiers have been settled on farm lands with or without loans under the Soldiers' Settlement Act. At least 6 652 settled without government aid. More than 6 000 600 acres were bought or homesteaded at an average price of 10 dollars per acre.
The golden text emphasizes thy word as a guiding light. Lesson focuses on 2 Chronicles 34 detailing Josiah’s reforms, with devotional reading drawn from Psalm 19 highlighting the law’s clarity and wisdom.
The account describes Josiah at age twenty six directing temple repairs in Jerusalem aided by the governor, secretary, and historian. Hilkiah the high priest discovers the Book of the Law, read aloud to Josiah, who rends his garments and fears divine wrath for past disobedience.
The passage urges reading Deuteronomy chapters 22 to 26 with Josiah’s era in mind. It warns that national doom follows disobedience and neglect of warnings across generations. It stresses not just reading but heeding Bible messages through diligent practice and penitence.
The article advises careful book maintenance at home. Regular dusting with a light wool duster, yearly conditioning of leather bindings with pure neatsfoot oil, and keeping books out of direct sunlight help preserve glue, stitching, and covers. Upright shelving and gentle handling extend their life.
A reader snatches a book from a shelf and rips it open with force, risking permanent damage to pages and binding. The incident highlights fragility of printed works and the need for careful handling.
The article explains that the first priming coat on wood or plaster should be thin to reduce suction and allow uniform gloss or flatness. A thick coat wastes oil, fails to bind, and undermines the film, while metal surfaces need less porous priming. It argues that penetration and integration with the surface are key goals.
The text advises advancing from the covering or hiding viewpoint as a fix for a painting blunder. A thin priming coat can remedy flaws, while too thick a coat will fail, leading to peeling after several layers. If unsure, apply thin priming coats.
The article critiques farming education and agricultural literature urging farmers to heed expert guidance. It argues some producers ignore useful advice while continuing with poor seeds, scrub stock, weak hogs, and unprofitable poultry runs, reflecting frustration with outreach efforts.
Tallest Canadian building expected to rise 18 storeys at Burrard and Hastings in Vancouver. The note mentions a ceremonial start and references a campus style exchange about identity and a lawyerly invitation to sign a dotted line, with a paraphrase urging faith in fellow man.
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