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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 24, 1936
Page
6
Local druggists offer a free trial of Vicks Plan for Better Control of Colds with Va-tro-nol and VapoRub. Va-tro-nol claims to prevent many colds by applying in the nose, while VapoRub eases symptoms with medicated vapors and a three minute massage. Cough drops are also offered for throat relief, in a convenient lozenge form.
A man’s glasses fell half a mile overboard from an aeroplane at Oakdale California. He retrieved them the next day unscathed. Pilot Ed Dorrance, 40, previously of San Francisco, died at Dawson from injuries after his plane broke 100 feet during takeoff at Jack Wade Alaska.
A promotional note urges readers to claim free trial packages of Vicks preparations. It claims a law for Better Control of Colds reduces sickness in clinic tests among 17,353 people and promises details inside the package on its claimed benefits for families.
Sunday school lesson explores Paul’s letter to Philemon, urging forgiveness and reconciliation of Onesimus. It reflects Christian unity beyond master slave roles, with quotes from Galatians 3 28 and insights from Coffin and Godet about mutual respect and acceptance in the household of faith.
Crochet pattern notes describe lengthwise gloves with gusseted wrist flare and contrasting yarn. Directions and materials are in pattern 5676, with an illustration and stitch guide. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the pattern.
Italy leads in European mountain safety by installing radio phonics between alpine huts and valley towns. The Italian Alpine Committee plans 40 plus chalet installations with over 200 eventual sites, boosting climber safety. The note adds a historical line on the submarine’s origin, tracing it to England in 1620 with a wooden leather covered shell and 12 rowers.
The Edmonton Journal notes Canadians hold a high share of life insurance, second only to the United States. It states Canada’s in force is nearly double Germany’s, four times Australia’s, and five times France’s, with the UK ahead in population but only 70 percent more insurance than Canada.
The Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League reports a halving of TB death rates over 15 years and the province claiming the world's lowest TB death rate. Public education, early diagnosis, and free clinic access underpin progress, with 54 573 examinations in eight years and 14 403 last year. sanatoria care is tax funded, while education and preventive work rely on voluntary contributions.
The piece argues tuberculosis is treatable if found early and notes Saskatchewan has 4000 treated in sanatoria with two-thirds returning to work. It urges buying Christmas Seals to fund educational and preventive work, claiming participation strengthens health forces against a powerful enemy.
Official circles quote a denial of rumors that Italy plans to abolish law courts. The report argues that such misinterpretation would imply restricted trial freedom. Citizens retain rights before the courts equal to those in other nations.
Senator Guglielmo Marconi, father of wireless, says transatlantic television will soon span the Atlantic as sound radio does. He spoke aboard his yacht in Genoa to celebrate RCA’s 10th anniversary, addressing David Sarnoff.
Silk serves diverse roles from surgical sutures to climbing gear and parachutes. It also strengthens suspension cords for harnesses, fishing lines, and acts as powder casing for artillery in historical contexts.
A sheep farmer travels with camels across the Simpson Desert to survey previously unex plored state boundaries in Australia.
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