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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1929
Page
2
A 1930s style warning cites about 8 000 drug addicts in Canada and a daily drug spend of around 000 000. It lists opium morphine cocaine and heroin as the four main drugs, traces their origins, notes heroin’s rapid habit formation, and describes how dealers recruit youths to expand the narcotics trade.
The piece argues letting people air grievances relieves irritation and aids growth. Repression poisons inner ugliness, while open discussion supports wiser handling of emotions and heart,” reflecting a democratic value on expression.
D. G. Sinclair of the Ontario Department of Mines says miners’ helmets have saved many lives. Several mining companies are providing miners with iron derbies free of charge.
The United States ships chewing gum to more than seventy five nations, expanding global trade and market reach for confectionery producers.
The Prince of Wales has secured his pilot certificate and is described as an ace pilot before his eventual ascension to the throne.
An advertisement touts tasteless alkalion water that neutralizes acid instantly and promises quick relief. It urges readers to avoid crude methods and to obtain Phillips Milk of Magnesia, marketed as a physician prescribed remedy for 56 years.
The Forest Service adopts miners carbide lamps mounted on rangers caps to illuminate night firefighting. The lamps are placed above the forehead, freeing hands for travel and extinguishing work when fires are active after dark.
Medical claim that most ailments in growing girls and women come from poor or deficient blood. Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as fixing anemia and restoring energy. Testimony from Mrs Napoleon Gallant of Tignish, P E I, says six to seven boxes restored health. Pills available via medicine dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
T C Bridges notes that super sonic high frequency waves can instantly kill living creatures by shattering blood cells. He cites demonstrations extinguishing flame with sound and a violin bow extinguishing a gas jet. He warns sound can damage buildings and even light up aircraft on approach. Newark NJ example.
Germany preserves its historic windmills and converts many into rest houses and youth lodging. The windmills offer walking tour guests a low cost overnight stay, supporting conservation and tourism.
Canada exports electricity only with a license from the Electricity and Gas Inspection Service of the Department of Trade and Commerce. The same branch also has jurisdiction over the export duty imposed since April 1, 1925.
A curious note comparing Burns favorite sheep with Rosetti liking for ward woodchucks wombats armadillos kangaroos and chameleons. It also mentions Minard's Liniment with a slogan Feet Sore.
Premier Mackenzie King told newspapermen that Canada’s economic conditions remain sound despite stocks slide. He cited foreign investor confidence as a stabilizing factor and emphasized stable laws and sound business as essential for growth in primary and secondary industries with ample capital for investment.
The centenary of Dr Will am Fraser Tolmie's ascent of Mount Rainier will be marked in 1933 with his son, BC premier, as guest of honor. He will head the ceremony after accepting Rainier National Park advisory board invitation to take a leading role in the event.
Mrs. Norman Bishop of Salisbury New Brunswick writes she suffered faint and dizzy spells with smothering when lying down and slept propped up until taking a heart tonic. She says one box allowed sleep like a child. Price 50c a box at druggists or mailed from The T Milburn Co Toronto.
An irate passenger yells at a porter as the train moves off, insisting his baggage was not loaded as instructed. The porter retorts that the passenger is on the wrong train and mocks the complaint, highlighting confusion about the luggage placement.
Announcement by Sir Henry Thornton and E. W. Beatty outlines a 1930 start for Northern Alberta railways branch lines. Plans include 50 miles Hythe to Rolla and 15 miles from Fairview west, plus exploration of extensions from Spirit River and Grimshaw to serve Battle River District amid Peace River development.
A white pine aging 40 to 50 years on Norman Reid’s Coulogne Lake farm in the North Bay district yielded 17 cords of wood after being cut. The tree measured 145 feet long with a five foot ten inch diameter at the base and only six inches less at twenty feet higher. The first branch measured three feet in diameter and the second two feet six inches. The stump shows it was felled long ago but remained well preserved through the seasons.
In August the world marked the diamond jubilee of the Suez Canal opening the moment when the Mediterranean and Red Sea waters first met in 1869 though traffic began in November. The piece notes Jules Verne's underground tunnel idea and Captain Nemo guiding a submarine beneath the isthmus.
A wandering actor, long a tax avoider, was found by authorities who sent him a return. He kept it only briefly and replied with a note saying he did not wish to join the affair.
Experiments reveal an expert violinist can perform about 600 separate finger movements in a single day of playing. The study highlights precision and dexterity in skilled string performance.
Nearly twenty delegates from across Canada attended the Fort William convention to form the Canadian Flying Club Association as the official spokesman for aviation clubs. J A Sully of the Winnipeg Flying Club chaired the meeting and delegates will elect a board of governors and regional officers across six districts. A second note warns worms threaten children and cites Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy.
The Prince of Wales reportedly sold his hunting horses this year not for personal safety but to avoid political entanglement as Parliament is poised to ban fox hunting. The heir to the throne sought to prevent any royal involvement in a contentious issue.
An old Derbyshire custom decorates beehives before a wedding. The practice ties local nuptial celebrations to beekeeping tradition, reflecting community ties and ceremonial symbolism surrounding marriage ceremonies.
The figure estimates daily public speaking activity with about fifteen thousand speeches delivered each day across the year, reflecting the broad occurrence of public oratory in various venues and occasions.
A humorous remark notes a man’s credit is so thin he cannot borrow trouble, illustrating a light take on financially strained mood and skepticism about risky ventures.
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