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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 24, 1921
Page
7
Aleck G. Manro of Regina Saskatchewan recounts severe indigestion, bloating, and breath difficulty before Tanlac improved his sleep, appetite, energy, and daily work. He urges others with similar symptoms to try Tanlac, noting widespread availability through druggists and merchants.
A collage of brief items from across North America and beyond. Topics include a planned Indian village for Stanley Park in Vancouver, a women only hotel in Washington DC, and the sale of Morden Mine in Nanaimo with a 250000 dollar reserve. Census data on U.S. housing appears, plus a Bronx Zoo employee survives a cobra attack. Other items note a Toronto man lost in Algoma forests, a wedding feast in Steelen Pennsylvania, and road spending in British Columbia. A Chicago mishap ends in a boy's hanging on a curious accident.
An Indian traveller notes coolies routinely bear heavy loads along rough Himalayan paths where no wheeled transport exists. He cites daily carries of up to 200 pounds, and tea chests weighing 150 pounds over six miles with climbs totaling over 3 000 feet, illustrating remarkable endurance.
A pithy proverb notes the danger of trusting claims by someone who believes they own the world. It cautions against being swayed by grandiose property ambitions and warns of ulterior motives behind such brokered deals.
Mrs. W Beesley of Mille Roche Ontario says she would not be without Baby's Own Tablets after eight months use. The tablets aid indigestion and teething by gently regulating bowels and sweetening the stomach. Sold at 25 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario. Prosperity smiles on the few and gives the many the horse laugh. Many have been relieved of corns by Holloway's Corn Remover.
In a classroom reading exercise Tommy describes silence as what you do not hear when you listen. The teacher asks for a definition and Tommy eagerly answers with his insight about quietness and perception.
The piece compares laughter by region and class, noting that Chinese mirth tends to be fitter than hearty, Arab laughter is rare, Persian laughter seen as effeminate, and freedom varying by gender. It cites stereotypes of Turks, Egyptians, Italians, Germans, French, English, Scots, and Irish as reflecting broad national traits and social contexts.
Harsh calomel is not preferred for headaches stomach upset or liver trouble. Dr Hamilton's Pills offer a vegetable remedy that cleanses impurities and wastes and are said to ease constipation. Suitable for all ages and recommended for home use at 25 cents through The Catarrhozone Co Montreal.
Canadian Pacific Railway announces daily sales from December 1 to January 15 with reduced return tickets to Eastern Canada. Tickets include final return within three months and Tourist Sleeping cars at berth rates. Through Tourist Sleepers operate on the Imperial for Montreal and the Toronto Express for Toronto with direct Eastern connections.
An advertisement claims Putnam’s Painless Corn Exactor quickly removes corns. It contrasts swearing as provocation with the idea that using the product is a superior remedy. The ad price is listed as 25 cents nationwide.
The oath quoted as one of Britain’s survivals swears to uphold Isle of Man laws impartially between the Sovereign and subjects and between parties. It invokes creation miracles and concludes with the equality of justice as the herring’s backbone lies in the middle.
A Munich mechanic invented a device for public fire alarms that grips the caller until firemen arrive. The item is described alongside a joke about mills and factories in a Boston Transcript excerpt.
John Stuart Mill began to learn Greek at a young age and could read Latin and Greek easily by age eight. A medical man urges dried milk for health, and London Punch notes a demand for a truly good waterproof milk.
After lengthy talks Sidney Rettir for Imperial and Foreign Corporation of London signs a contract with the Czecho-Slovak Government granting a monopoly on radium output. The mines stay state property but are farmed to the London group for several years. Radium valued at about £35,000 per gram.
Near Alt-Aussee in Austria the 6000 foot Sandling has begun to wander, likely due to floods undercutting its base. The movement has formed a 100 yard wide river and driven two square miles of cultivated land from local inhabitants.
A Department of Highways summary shows nearly 2,000,000 spent this season in Saskatchewan on highway construction, bridge work, and drainage schemes. The notice mentions Halifax and includes a testimonial for Minard's Liniment from Alfred Blain of 184 Agricola Street praising its effectiveness after an accident.
In recent days dogs are credited with saving a store from robbery and aiding a man escape a fatal fire, while some dogs have died after consuming poisoned milk intended for families. The Hamilton Spectator notes the lack of paid publicity for these faithful animals.
A commentator notes that many Oriental language alphabets include at least fifty distinct letters. The remark highlights the complexity and variety of scripts used across the region.
An advertisement touts Dr. J. D. Kennogg's Asthma Remedy claiming relief for stubborn asthma cases. It promises comfort of body and peace of mind, with nights of sound sleep returning after use and urges readers to ask their druggist for supply.
Daylight saving in England reduced coal consumption by 2 million dollars and more in the previous year, with the economy cited at 2,506,000. The report notes the impact across industry and households as energy use shifted with the time change.
A health column notes many women suffer from a weak heart shattered nerves and exhausted systems due to disease or constitutional disturbance, detailing the impact on vitality and overall well being.
Mrs W W Pearse of Toronto reports weak heart and exhausted nerves after the flu improved after using Milburn's Heart and Nerves pills. She gained relief after one box and full recovery after six, with price 50 cents per box. The remedy is sold by T Milburn Co Limited Toronto or by mail.
The dress uses heavy black crepe with black chiffon velvet for a long waist, snug bodice, and elaborately jet embroidered trim. A crepe neck outline and deep loose cuffs echo along the skirt edges for a refined, dark elegance.
Miller's Worm Powders are a pleasant medicine for worm infestations in children and will be accepted without objection. Proper use is said not to injure delicate children and to quickly remove worms, restoring vitality damaged by internal pests.
A brief Life excerpt shows a visitor urging caution about an early train. The chauffeur vows survival of the job if the miss occurs, citing an instruction from the missus. The exchange highlights tension between punctual travel and domestic oversight.
An old circular claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh. It is described as a liquid taken internally that works through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation and support natural restoration. Distributed by J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A Kingston Whig piece notes a joke about a bachelor with no one to blame for everything when he harbors a grouch. The coldest mixture cited is three pounds of lime putty and one pound of snow.
A stenographer notes an evening ad promising $25 a week for stenography, while replying that she already earns that amount. The exchange reflects casual attitudes to job ads in the Farm Life column.
The advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil sold in small portable bottles at a low price. It claims concentrated power and versatile uses, calling the product the poor man's friend and noting dealers should stock it.
Dr A H Warner of New York tells the Allied Medical Association of America that longevity rests on psychology and good living, not medicine. He argues life can reach 150 years with a sound constitution and clean record, noting the Bible sets life at seventy.
A farm house bottle of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is touted as essential for家庭 colds. It claims use for children with cold and croap and for adults with pains. Directions reportedly include use on sick cattle. The piece urges keeping a bottle handy and notes value of learning from errors.
Russ Farmer notes that many Russian farmers cultivate crops with tools similar to those used in the United States in 1830, reflecting agricultural practices that lean on early mechanical basics and manual labor.
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