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Newspaper

Miniota Herald

Location

Miniota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Nov 13, 1929

Page

5

League of Nations Society in Canada press campaign urged

The Fredericton Daily Mail notes the League of Nations Society of Canada does valuable work but lacks funds and staff. It urges broader press and public support, domestic interpretation of Geneva issues, and a perpetual endowment to sustain its campaigns.

Rameau MacDonald United States Canada League of Nations Geneva League League of Nations Society of Canada Press of Canada Fredericton Daily Mall

Canada's New Northwest Highlighted at Sherbrooke Dinner

John M. Imrie managing editor of the Edmonton Journal spoke at a joint Canadian Rotary dinner in Sherbrooke Quebec. He described "Canada's New Northwest" reaching northwest of Lake Superior and explained the drive from mineral wealth agricultural and forest development oil and gas discoveries new trade routes markets and decentralization of industry.

Sherbrooke, Que John M. Imrie Edmonton Journal Canada Northwest Dominion Lake Superior Mr. Imrie

Imperial Farmers Union moves toward Empire coordination

The National Farmers Union of Scotland and the Imperial Farmers Union of Federation aim to unite empire agriculture. The Saskatchewan executive noted potential national links, seeking a coordinating agency and advisory central executive to align provincial groups with Scottish efforts to stabilize prices and control surpluses.

National Farmers’ Union of Scotland Imperial Farmers’ Union of Federation United Farmers’ of Canada Saskatchewan Saskatoon Opi Nion Canada U.F.C Scottish Union Frank Eliason

Sugar in Cocoa Sparks Breakfast Quarrel

A morning scene shows Milford adding two heaping spoonfuls of sugar to his cocoa despite his sister’s belief that one would suffice. Milford retorts that it “ain’t” enough, hinting at a small domestic disagreement over sweetness.

Milford

Beetle in Soup Sparks Hushed Diner Panic

A distressed diner cries for the manager as a waiter jokes that the frightened boss is terrified of beetles, turning a simple meal into a comic scene in a busy eatery. The exchange captures a moment of light chaos over an insect in the soup.

Dietitian notes hash contains vitamins

A dietitian states hash provides vitamins and minerals. The comment suggests hash may naturally include other vitamin rich components and prompts consideration of foods sharing these nutrients.

Dietican

Western horses travel east to test New Brunswick market

A shipment of 18 horses from Moose Jaw to the Maritime Provinces seeks to test demand in New Brunswick. The Saskatch ewan Livestock Pool and the Department of Agriculture organize the consignment with federal and provincial support, arranging future larger shipments to follow.

Moose Jaw New Brunswick Maritime Saskatchewan Livestock Pool Department of Agriculture Livestock Pool

Canada Seen as Most Promising Country by League Council

Hon J C Elliott minister of Public Works said Canada is the most promising country in the world in the view of League of Nations deliberators. He noted Canada’s strong standing among delegates at Geneva this autumn and called the Canadian presence a first class introduction at any international gathering.

Canada League of Nations Council J. C. Elliott Ottawa Europe Elliott Geneva Japan Pacific Ocean Iyemasa Tokugawa K.C.V.O Dominion Vancouver Togo Fukuma Tokugawa Iyesato Tokugawa

Puppy Won't Let Tommy's Dog Pick Anger Mary

Tommy boasts of his new puppy as Mary, a thin child, arrives. The pup adores Mary and trails her everywhere. Mary claims the puppy likes her best, while Tommy jokes that the dog thinks she is a bone.

Tommy Mary

Reverence for the date palm in ancient Egypt

The date palm is described as sacred to Egyptian fellahs and African nomads as the tree of life and death. Its dates fed frugal peoples, its bark bore hieroglyphic writing, its wood made coffins for tombs, and its essences perfumed mummy wrappings.

Africa

Tooth enamel mirrors crystalline phosphate rock

The enamel of a tooth is practically the same composition as crystalline phosphate rock.

Miracle of wireless conductin g by Dr Erich Fisher unveiled

Swiss engineer Dr Erich Fisher has developed a wireless system to conduct orchestras across nations. An Zurich test will link London Paris Berlin and Milan to perform a new hymn for the tenth assembly of the League of Nations. Whales rely on hearing more than any sense to avoid predators.

Erich Fisher Zurich London Paris Berlin Milan Fisher League of Nations

Evidence Of Ancient Doll Offerings In Greece And Rome

The article notes girls near marriageable age offered dolls to Venus or Diana in ancient Greece and Rome. Dolls made from wood clay ivory or wax appear in tombs, suggesting a universal votive practice across the ancient world. It then switches to a science thought question about species adapting to adversity and lawn grass growth.

Greece Rome Venus Diana

Modish Siender and Distinctive House Dress Patterns

The notice lists patterns No 143 Modish Siender No 919 Distinguished Model No 498 Mourning or House Dress No 526 Grown Up Style No 965 Cunning Bloomer Dress Emb 11115 Luncheon Set. It specifies sizes, yardage of 40 inch material, contrasting fabric amounts, and prices. Patterns cost 25 cents in stamps or coin, coin preferred, with wrapping instructions.

Siender

Projected Trans Atlantic Air Service via Greenland

A planned Canada to England air link via Greenland is outlined by Warren Scholl, Chicago engineer, proposing daily Winnipeg to Croydon service with New York shuttle. The scheme envisions three national companies, amphibious all metal planes, radio beacon navigation, four foot blind landing accuracy, and up to 20 passengers per flight with deferred express rates. Seed oats for drought areas in Saskatchewan are bought. farmers urged to secure seeds early.

Canada England Greenland Department of Nations Defence Ottawa Winnipeg Baker Lake Cape Dyer Warren Scholl Chicago Scholl Croydon New York Westerniay Iceland Faroe Islands Ireland United States Great Britain

Grain mixtures for feed show little advantage over oats

Fredericton New Brunswick Experiment Station reports years of trials comparing grain mixtures with single varieties. Victory oats alone yielded up to 1,648 pounds per acre, slightly higher than several mixtures, barley and oats combinations, and individual wheat or barley crops. A mix of two parts oats and one part barley at three bushels per acre also produced top yields in another series.

Fredericton, N.B Department of Agriculture Ottawa Victory Charlottetown

Manitoba fishing industry contributes over two million annually

A clerk explains room rates, noting the 75-cent room includes a rat trap. The text then states Manitoba's fishing industry adds more than $2,000,000 each year to the province’s production figures.

Manitoba

Where the Rain Goes Three year USGS study sheds light

The Pomperaug Basin in Connecticut was intensely studied as a typical site. Of 44 inches of annual rainfall, 21 inches flow away via streams while 23 inches return to the atmosphere through soil evaporation surface water and leaf transpiration.

United States Geological Survey Pomperaug Connecticut Popular Science Monthly

Spoiled the Show Dramatic Society Beheads the Maid

A Dramatic Society member with a single line as headsman enters in black tights and mask and announces he has beheaded the maid. A fellow actor in the guise of the cruel king retorts that the performance is ruined, noting two acts too soon.

the Dramatic Society

Paper Guest Towel Shortage Sparks Market Talk

A brief item notes shoppers discuss a paper guest towel shortage affecting households and hospitality sectors. It mentions limited stock at local grocers and expected restock timelines, with emphasis on consumer impact and possible price shifts.

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