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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 09, 1922
Page
4
A historic look at heart massage where a surgeon manually compresses the heart to maintain circulation after stoppage. It notes demonstrations in the past, London cases of revival, and wartime heart surgeries removing bullets with several hundred lives saved. It emphasizes the heart as a strong organ with substantial reserve and potential for recovery after brief fatal-appearing events.
United States Consul H. L. Baker notes lavish natural wealth in the Orinoco basin with wild honey fruits and nuts, abundant fish and bird life, turtles and alligators, wild game, wild cotton and tobacco, pigs, limited coffee, and sugar. Natives farm little land, mainly corn and cassava.
The Minnesota Education Association plans a campaign to prevent banning evolution in public schools. Dr. Charles P. Sigerfoos of the University of Minnesota argues that no respected educational institution should limit evolution teaching.
The Windsor Border Cities Star notes that courtesy is an early outcome of education yet many avoid broader study seeking quick wealth. It warns people may remain uneducated by limiting learning to practical tricks rather than deeper knowledge.
Brig general William Mitchell predicts rapid transatlantic hops for businessmen from New York to London and other European cities. He envisions a 500 mph airliner carrying six passengers, needing oxygen in a pressurized cabin to operate at about 55 000 feet where the air is dry and thinner. A Washington built plane with an enclosed cabin and oxygen tanks is tested but results remain undisclosed.
Hon. George Hoadley cites legislative changes eliminating cream buying stations and forcing direct shipments as boosting butter quality. A dairy commission report covers five summer months with 43 creameries grading 23,630,146 pounds of cream containing 7,985,503 pounds of butter fat an average 29.6 percent.
Asbestos production in Thetford region Quebec will exceed 160 million dollars, growing since 1878 to become the province’s top mineral by value. Canada holds a near monopoly in asbestos and nickel, with processing of raw material into finished products a recent development.
Early next year marks 100 years since the Covent Garden Opera House hosted the first public performance of the famed song Home Sweet Home. The event commemorates a milestone in music history and the song’s enduring popularity across generations.
Hon. Geo. Hoadley Alberta Agriculture Minister refutes a Toronto paper’s claim of a wholesale farmers exit from Southern Alberta. He cites 1921 census figures showing 83,421 farmers in Alberta with 18,491 in the area in question and only 114 seeking removal to other locations.
The Toronto Globe argues newspapers are unfairly blamed for errors while correcting many false reports. Investigative reporting prevents sensational spread by verifying facts, and minor missteps are outweighed by their role in debunking myths.
Yukon farmers push Canada's cereal frontier as flour from Yukon grown wheat goes on sale in Dawson. James Parr, superintendent at the Dominion Experimental Farm near Dawson, reports a fine wheat crop milled into high grade whole wheat flour this season.
During a forthcoming visit to the United States Georges Clemenceau the former French premier known as the father of victory will refuse all invitations to dinners and luncheons and will not accept any honorary degrees from colleges or universities.
Margaret Naylor, a British diver, has earned fame for undersea treasure recovery near Mull Scotland. She navigated wreckage of the Spanish galleon Admirante de Florencia in ten fathoms off Tobermory and survived harrowing escapes while collecting undersea specimens on a separate English coast trip.
Shortly after becoming a peer, Lord Magheramorne announced himself to a friend’s servant as Lord Magheramorne. The shocked butler struggled with the name, and the visitor entered the drawing room before the crowd, when he finally proclaimed, The late Sir James Hogg.
Manitoba honey production reaches two million pounds this year and is expected to double the number of beekeepers next year. Provincial apiarist T Floyd notes rapid growth as the industry generates about 400000 dollars in revenue.
Scavengers served as officials who collected scavage a tax levied on goods displayed for sale within town boundaries reflecting medieval urban revenue practices and regulatory roles.
A physician advises that ill fitting or extreme clothing harms health. Mindful dress choices prevent headaches throat trouble and nervous strain, with loose hats collars and boots promoting circulation. Avoid tight lacing and overly tight garments. dress for comfort and function rather than fashion alone.
Public analyst Mr Arnold R Tankard of Hull says British agricultural chemists are developing methods to increase soil moisture retention to help crops endure prolonged droughts. He notes much progress has already been made.
A village doctor, former Sunday school superintendent, asks Willie how to reach heaven. Willie replies we must die, then adds that before the doctor dies we must get sick and send for him. The exchange appears in the Kennebec Journal.
Rats destroy palm seeds that take four years to ripen hindering palm cultivation in Australia. The rodent damage delays progress for growers and the industry faces prolonged setup time and losses.
An article by Horace Drever argues electricity could outperform coal for steam in many plants. It compares costs and labor, showing electric generation could need far fewer workers and lower annual operating costs. The piece suggests a future where coal may be produced as electric power at the mine mouth.
Reckless tree cutting removes forest cover on hills and mountains, breaking the sponge effect of living roots and mosses. Rain then torrents off, floods streams in winter and dries them in summer, washing away soil and turning verdant hillsides into barren deserts, harming valley and prairie farmers.
A young woman inspects stock at a local shop and asks about a model. The polite salesman names the Belvedere, sparking a chilly silence as she then asks for a recommendation of the Belva.
An irritated customer confronts a photographer over a portrait. The customer accuses the likeness of a squint and a prize fighter. The photographer scans the print and replies that the answer lies in the negative.
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