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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 24, 1926
Page
2
A drifting schooner Mary Cornish is found in the Pacific with crew missing. The deck is orderly, a bloodstained Sydney Mail lies in the deck house, a dead parrot in its cage, and no life is aboard though boats are present. The fate of the crew remains an unsolved ocean mystery.
The article reviews wartime taxation in Canada, noting the rise in revenues and debt, and the ongoing need to fund pensions and disabled veterans. It contrasts Canada with the United States, highlights tax types like income tax and sales taxes, and discusses calls for broader tax relief and economical government. It cites national bodies urging balanced reform and notes recent reductions in war-related taxes and plans for future budget guidance.
A late reception request presses an eminent tenor to sing, the hostess claiming neighbors were already disturbed by a poison incident involving their dog last week. In another note, Saint Peter and Paul fortress in Leningrad, famed as a prison, will become a historical museum.
A cattle syndicate asserts a perpetual prerogative to water its herd at intervals as needed. The statement emphasizes the normal feeding and watering practice within livestock operations.
Dominion Fisheries Inspector K T Rodd reports a robust season at Lesser Slave Lake with over 650000 pounds of whitefish, 468011 pounds of pickerel, 310162 pounds of pike and smaller shares of other fish. The notice also touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as an effective vermicide that saved the lives of countless children.
The fragment shows a dialogue about Harold not returning home from the store. He explains he dropped a dime and a taxi parked on it, implying a mislaid coin and a taxi incident affecting his plans. The readable content is limited to this exchange with no named places or organizations.
Early teens, especially girls, may outgrow strength and risk anaemia during rapid growth. First signs include irritability, tiredness, headaches, pale face, breathlessness, and palpitations. Mothers should act at once. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as the cure with a testimonial from Miss Mary Venditti of Cata mount NB, and mail order available from Brockville Ontario.
W. T. Thau told the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers convention in New York that electric propulsion will give shipboard control as precise as on land vehicles. He predicted engines will allow bridge level command, reduce operating costs, and improve safety.
Salvage work on the scuttled German fleet at Scapa Flow progresses steadily. Messrs. Cox and Danks lifted the G10 recently, raising the destroyer count to sixteen. Sixty-three vessels have been raised overall, with three more destroyers of this type weighing 750 tons to be salved, and seven destroyers weighing 1,300 tons remaining.
The original garret where Dickens visualized Little Dorrit has been located and identified inside a London printer's shop now functioning as a printing establishment.
A Canadian study links non infectious wounds to blood poisoning and death when minor injuries are neglected. Zam-Buk claims to prevent infection, soothe pain, stop bleeding, and destroy germs. marketed as 60c per box through dealers.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle led an Arthur Hall service with eight thousand present as he urged those in touch with the dead to rise and testify. He prophesied many would rise within five years and spoke of spirit communication as real and near. Speakers included Miss Estelle Stead and the Rev. George Vale Owen.
A quip unfolds with Mr Greene asking if an alienist can address a cuckoo clock while Dr Graye asserts his profession. A separate note claims the Chinese learned papermaking by observing wasps building nests.
A movement in California aims to raise $1,000,000 to buy Luther Burbank’s Sebastopol farm north of Santa Rosa and turn it into a memorial. Stanford University administrators reportedly back the plan, aligning with Burbank’s wish that his experiments continue under the university’s oversight.
The piece argues that being misunderstood is common to great thinkers. It cites Pythagoras Socrates Jesus Luther Copernicus Galileo and Newton to support the claim that to be great is to be misunderstood. The tone presents a defense of misinterpretation as a sign of depth and insight.
Relieve catarrh and head noises by applying Geero Wormwood balm into the nostrils. No internal intake, no syringes, just a fragrant topical treatment sold by druggists at a trifling cost. Breathing eases and head noises diminish.
The Russian crown jewels valued at millions have been sold abroad while the Imperial crown of all the Russias crafted for Catherine the Great in 1762 remains in Moscow. The article notes foreign buyers have taken many pieces, but the most significant gem still sits in the capital.
The text argues Germany will not receive enthusiastic support for regaining territory as it would bolster resources for another world conflict. France is unlikely to approve any move that increases Germany’s military strength until permanent world peace nears.
Sir William Arbuthnot Lane notes that well formed legs are rare in English girls while several experts counter with a view that English girls legs are not ugly. Lane attributes bow legs and knock knees to poor feeding in youth, sparking a public discussion on health and growth.
Professor Frank Denny argues a chemical bath can start potato shoots immediately, eliminating the usual two month rest period after harvest and speeding up the time between crops.
A brief note suggests even a generous fighter can display tight-fisted habits in moments of need. The item hints at discipline or thrift within a public figure known for sport and charity.
An old radio listing promotes Minard's Liniment as a remedy for colds. The notice identifies W N U program number 1656, indicating a pharmacist or advertiser backing the product on air.
A terse reflection notes confidence remains rare but sadness often follows misgivings, suggesting inner resolve may persist while mood darkens. The line contrasts steadfast belief with melancholy over possible missteps or disappointments in judgment.
A look at famous figures who faced low marks or harsh judgments in school. Darwin, Goldsmith, and Edison were deemed dull or troublesome, yet their later achievements in science, literature, and invention show that early scholastic success does not determine ultimate distinction.
The text touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as the cheapest antiseptic remedy available to the public. It claims wide availability in Canadian drug stores and country merchants, emphasizes easy access and very moderate price, and urges readers not to be without a bottle.
Violet scented seaweed blooms along the Caspian Sea shore near the Manyishiak peninsula perfuming the air for miles. Local observers note the unusual fragrance extends across the lakefront attracting birds and travelers.
About 10,000 automobile camps operate in the United States with 66 percent located in or near cities or towns, reflecting high urban accessibility and regional distribution.
The Gutenberg Bible of St. Pauls Monastery in Carinthia was sold for 200000 dollars, marking a historic archival purchase. Bidders from private collections and institutions participated in the auction, which underscored the demand for rare religious texts.
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