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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1941
Page
2
Howard E. Nichol of Pease Saskatchewan reports relief from constipation after using Kellogg's All-Bran daily. The ad says bulk in the diet helps digestion without harsh purgatives, recommends daily cereal with water, and notes two package sizes and restaurant servings.
The article argues postwar policy must focus on demobilization and living standards for veterans and workers. It envisions rehabilitating agriculture to absorb returning soldiers, expanding eastern industry, and developing Canada’s natural resources to fuel growth. It stresses concrete plans, leadership, and a new social order to ensure employment and higher living standards.
Principal R C Wallace of Queen’s University in Kingston told reporters in Winnipeg that eastern Canadians today grasp the nation’s agricultural economic difficulties. He cited a common war effort purpose uniting Canadians and noted a broader awareness of agricultural issues across the Dominion, not just on the prairies.
Mrs. C. L. Fortier, credited as the world’s first typist, died at her Milwaukee home on her 84th birthday. She was the daughter of C. Latham Sholes, co creator of the first successful typewriter with Carlos Glidden. At age 16 around 1873 she learned the keyboard on a perfected machine.
In two of five fatal traffic accidents, the victims are pedestrians. The report notes higher risk for walkers and urges caution for drivers and pedestrians alike.
The Montreal plant of Canadian Vickers will build six additional freighters at over 10 million dollars as part of Wartime Merchant Shipping. Orders also go to Davie and Marine Industries plus 13 other ships to two shipyards in Quebec. Rumors mention a new 1 million plant for boilers and Allied equipment to support national shipbuilding.
The chief engineer scowls at a pale-faced young man with an oil can aboard a liner. The stammering helper claims expertise in watch repairing and offers to assist on a smaller scale.
Colonel Cenek Hutnik and Wing Commander Jan Ambrus head the Czechoslovak Military Mission as they report from Bataws Ontario that Czechoslovak subjects in North America volunteered in large numbers to join the Czechoslovak Army in England. Many bring military training, while others labor in munitions production. enlistment awaits Canadian government approval, but they aim to fight Hitler alongside British forces.
Fire Chief D A Boulden will depart Winnipeg for Britain to command the first organized expeditionary force of firefighters. Born in Kent England he joined the Winnipeg brigade in 1912 and resigned in 1915 to serve with the 79th Battalion Glen Campbell Scouts.
Mayo Foundation researchers Dr. Walter Boothby and Dr. A H Bulbulian warn US military planes may reach 42,000 feet next year requiring preflight decompression for pilots to prevent bends. They compare constant flow oxygen systems with demand methods and favor constant flow beyond 30,000 feet for reliability.
In a late night New York club a party of English men claimed they had bombed Berlin the previous night. An American learned of one guest’s claim and confirmed the tale after the others laughed. The men then flew from London to New York via Newfoundland, arriving in the city within a day of the raid.
The Windsor Star praises ferry pilots who fly bombing planes from North America to Britain. Their secret work leaves many uncredited names, yet they risk their lives daily in service to the Empire with several fatalities during take-offs and landings, not at sea.
Indian reserves in northern Canada see lower relief costs as women using needles and hand powered sewing machines transform discarded military gear into garments. Greatcoats jackets trousers shirts underwear puttees socks and gloves no longer serviceable to forces are shipped to reserves with armed forces cooperation.
A humorous dialogue shows a man asking about insanity in the family on an insurance form. The woman answers plainly and a joking reference to an uncle in an asylum claims he is Napoleon. The exchange highlights local color and wit.
The article explains that frost does not cause leaf color change. Chlorophyll fades as plastids form and carotinoids react to light and cooler temps. Sugar trapped in leaves on prep for winter also shifts colors, producing yellows reds and purples.
The origin of the saying before candlesticks became common arose toward the end of Edward VI's reign. Candles were carried by youths chosen for the role to ensure steadiness and tact. A candidate was judged by whether he was fit to hold a candle to the employer, and rejection implied lack of fitness for the position.
During the Middle Ages animals faced formal trials for crimes such as murder and robbery across various European regions. Courts, often church or royal, assessed guilt and penalties, reflecting era beliefs in animistic agency and social order.
Lord Haw-Haw cited the Manchester Guardian accusing Britain of calling for a continental invasion. The Guardian states this contradicts its own position urging cautious aid to Russia and warns against reckless expansion of the war. The paper labels German propaganda as mendacious.
Dutch defense reports indicate German airfield commanders in the Netherlands night remove aircraft propellors and place them under heavy guard to prevent Dutch from seizing planes and fleeing to Britain.
The German Flying Spindle, a long range bomber and successor to the Flying Pencil, is noted for its extreme maneuverability enabling hedge hopping.
A historical note states the British Empire controls about one fourth of Earth's land area, highlighting its vast territorial reach and global influence in the era.
The statement notes growing reliance of Axis control on the execution of punitive measures, framing governance through coercive force and consolidation of power symbols embodied by the symbol of the axe.
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