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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1929
Page
6
Advertisement promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the best remedy for excess stomach acid. It claims immediate results with tasteless dosage, notes its 50 year standard status with physicians, and advises genuine Phillips products prescribed by doctors available at any drugstore.
World happenings brief notes Western Canada's visible wheat supply on November 15 shows an increase of over twenty five million bushels from last year. The US accepts January 21 as the first London naval conference date. Dr Isai Sylvestre dies in Sorel at 83 after practicing since 1867.
The article notes that Boy Scouts and Girl Guides use the word totem but may overlook its origin and meaning. It explains that many native tribes use totem poles as monuments or grave markers, while among Alaskan Indians the totem represents the animal ancestor of the tribe and ties to religious and social beliefs.
Swiss engineer Jules Jaeger suggests a vast double dam across the English Channel between Deal and Calais. The structure would carry two railway tracks, a road, and a ship canal as an alternative to an underground tunnel.
A bold printed silk tweed model expresses the new vogue for semi tailored sports wear. It features a slim hip silhouette with inverted center front plait, inverted tuck shoulders, and smart open neckline with rever collar. Sizes 16 to 42 bust. Pattern price 25 cents.
As the federal commission investigates surplus Turner Valley natural gas, hints point to exporting to United States points in Montana. If the report favors exports, Saskatchewan residents fear loss of local gas supply while Roth interests plan a Cypress Hills pipeline toward Swift Current Moose Jaw and Regina to link with Alberta’s system.
Reports say Dominion Explorers Ltd. has struck a major mineral deposit in northern Saskatchewan. The find resembles Sherritt Gordon in size and extent, but contains copper and nickel versus copper and zinc. Samples show a rich surface gossan, with potential holdings of 10 to 20 square miles.
Pilchard oil exports from the west coast of Vancouver Island grow yearly with a vessel carrying 650 tons in bulk to Europe where margarine remains common. Occasionally whale oil substitutes appear in margarine production. The 1920 census notes fewer than 1 in 2000 Americans are blind. Deer Park near Copenhagen spans 4200 acres as the world’s largest park. Perfumes began in religious services. If love is blind jealousy opens the eyes.
A notice of incorporation announces the erection of a Medical Arts Building in the Alberta capital with an estimated cost of about $125000. A Peterborough Ontario violin crafted instrument is 4 inches long weighs a quarter ounce and comprises ninety nine parts.
The Canadian Wheat Pool, five years in operation, controls 55 percent of prairie crop production in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It owns 1 435 country elevators of 5 042 and holds large stakes in terminal elevators at Fort William Port Arthur Vancouver Prince Rupert and other ports. It has promoted Canadian grain export to China Japan and other nations and handles grain in more than 60 European ports.
A weekly recipe list outlines making a pumpkin pie filling with pumpkin ginger cloves cinnamon and eggs mixed with condensed milk and water poured into an unbaked crust and baked first at 450F then at 350F until set.
A Vancouver Sun excerpt discusses a Nebraska fox farm where a mail plane roared over and 56 foxes died. Owners sue the aeroplane company for damages, as residents warn that airplane noise may cause nervous injuries and health effects, urging action on civilization’s noise problem.
The Alberta Bronze Turkey Association reports higher turkey weights after its recent Calgary meeting. Average weights rose from 10 pounds prior to the association to about 12 pounds now.
Australian naturalist Captain Jenkins discusses a species he calls estimating frogs. He claims these animals sense upcoming droughts and prepare by drinking water to endure the dry season.
The report notes Sweden’s surface is dotted with lakes, and that lakes span nearly one eighth of the land area. The figure highlights Sweden’s water abundance and geographic scope.
Sunday lesson outlines Jesus youth from infancy to twelve, noting growth in wisdom. It recounts the Passover trip to Jerusalem, Joseph and Mary seeking Him, and Jesus in the temple. Mary contemplates Jesus' divine sonship and keeps the sayings in her heart.
The Ringer mystery thriller comes to Grand Theatre Regina on December 2 for a two night engagement. London cast led by Gordon McLeod and Lilian Christine features The Crooked Billet on the Wednesday matinee and night as part of the season.
The report notes an increase of 8000 last year and 67000 from 1921 to 1929, placing the province's population at 591000. This highlights a decade of growth and demographic shifts in British Columbia.
Christmas seals funded seventeen free clinics in Manitoba with 2 104 contacts and suspects examined, 240 tuberculous cases found, 142 new. Many other diseases detected. Call for a children's sanatorium and plans for broader health outreach. One hundred bells and letters promote health across Manitoba for one dollar.
Paris announced plan to keep the singer’s remains in flawless dress by opening the casket every three years and changing clothing. Tito Chipa, noted tenor, revealed the scheme. Caruso died in 1921 and lies in a crypt at Canessa tomb for public viewing.
A description of snow as a protective barrier notes a six feet thick bank stopping bullets at fifty yards but failing at greater range. The piece claims bullets penetrate solid embankments yet are absorbed by soft snow, quoting dramatic observations on its calming effect.
A new radio picture balloon will take photographs from about 12 miles for the international meteorologists polar expedition planned for 1932 and 1933. Images will be taken automatically and immediately visible on Earth.
The Richfield Oil Company unveils a new propeller designed to prevent nosing over during landing and reduce ground loop risk. The device weighs 30 pounds more than a standard propeller and represents a significant development in aircraft stabilization.
In a curious note a pelican’s pouch is described as a scoop for fishing. A domestic tip suggests taking a she to dinner to craft a peach cordial as the best method.
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