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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1922
Page
7
Reports from Fort Norman in the far north show early winter has not halted drilling in the territory. The Imperial Oil company’s original Fort Norman well continues producing seventy barrels a day and the local community values the oil highly.
A collage of old advertisements extols catarrh remedies from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo and Thomas Eclectric Oil praised for affordability. It notes a gravity padlock patent and claims of worm powders sweeping pests from the intestines. The piece mentions a 17th century fashion patch and cites the first veterinary school founded in 1762 at Lyons.
Auctioneers reported a Swiss 4c Genesa 1849 stamp selling for 300 dollars at a recent London postage stamps sale. The lot highlighted collection interest and pricing for classic issues.
A quick acting remedy named Freezone stops corn pain and fits off with fingers. A tiny bottle costs a few cents and removes hard corns soft corns and those between toes without soreness. Patterson New Jersey is noted as a city founded by a cotton manufacturing society in 17 1.
Immigrants and officials noted as 3 925 Jewish entrants to Tealectine. Dr Jacques Bertillon dies at 71. Marquis of Crewe named ambassador to France succeeding Barom Hardinga. Crown Prince Abdul Medjid Effendi elected caliph by Turkey’s assembly. Bananas ripen in Zurich stores from Drutch Indies via Rotterdam. Paris London air express reaches 150 mph over 250 miles in 1 hr 40 min. Canada China money orders pact to start January 1. Two 20000 ton ore carriers under Bethlehem Steel for Chile United States route.
Bob Edwards editor of the Calgary Eye Opener died at his Calgary residence after heart trouble tied to influenza contracted during the Alberta Legislature session. Born September 12 1864 in Edinburgh Scotland he was educated at St Andrews Fife and Glasgow University. He came to Canada in 1893 and led weekly papers in Alberta before a decade as Eye Opener editor. He married Kate Penman four years ago and remained single until then. He was a Brethren and politically independent and was first elected to the Alberta Legislature in 1921.
Colorado overshadowing the Swiss Alps with 42 peaks above 14,090 feet compared with eight, and 36 mountains higher than Switzerland’s Mount Fuesternahorn. The ad notes Holloway's Corn Recover as effective when used as directed.
A North Country farmer Pendell Bush ripened 1000 pounds of top quality tomatoes in Peace River Country. At Fort Vermilion 100 miles south, tomatoes cucumbers pumpkins and melons matured alongside hard wheat and abundant hay. Over 1300 settlers have taken homesteads this year, continuing regional settlement.
The Vancouver Merchants' Exchange reports a large export of lumber from British Columbia totaling about 21,7000 feet. Additional shipments include 70,000 box shocks and 100,2000 bundles of shingles sent to Australia, New York and the United Kingdom. Lumber sent to Japan, China, Australia, South America, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe.
A brief snippet from a Boston Transcript item notes a dialogue about marriage and reform. It mentions Mabel considering marrying a man to reform him, reflecting a humorous or ironic tone from the era. Also cited is Minacci's Liniment advertised for garget in cows.
A new lamp by T. V. Johnson of Winnipeg promises brilliant white light with no odor smoke or noise. Tested by the U S government and 35 universities it claims to outshine ordinary lamps and offer free trials and potential earnings of 250 to 500 dollars monthly with local agency opportunities.
Fourteen thousand sheep arrive from R. C Harvey's Alberta ranch to Fort William to be fed over winter on elevator screenings and later sold in eastern markets. FE Mays and G Brooks lease 50 acres within city limits to winter feed 400 steers and several hogs in the same method.
A vintage ad urges readers to prevent hair loss and dandruff claiming Sanderine stops shedding hair and cleans dandruff, restoring vigor. It promotes Dandeline as non greasy and effective for men and women to grow thick, long hair and urges buying at drug stores now.
A Frenchman has designed and constructed a wireless alarm clock. The article notes 136 miles of towpaths along the River Thames in England, highlighting the era’s navigation and canal scenery.
Mrs. Elton Harding of 11 Erle St. W Windsor reports relief from weak lungs smothering spells and headaches after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. She also notes her daughter benefited from Favorite Prescription during expectancy. Free confidential advice offered by Dr Pierce.
Winnipeg Anti Tuberculosis Society reports local doctors and citizens unite to buy a herd of goats to provide tuberculosis free milk for babies. Meeting notes goats are practically immune to bovine tuberculosis. U S birth toll cited at four million annually with about one million infant deaths linked to bovine TB.
Advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for recurrent rheumatism by building up blood to expel poisons through bowels kidneys and skin. Cites Mrs J Hewitt of Beach P O Hamilton Ont as a five year attack free after use. Claims pills also help anemia and sells 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A tidbit on Bonar Law’s youth, citing an 11 acre Richibucto River farm near Rexton New Brunswick owned by the future prime minister though leased to Edward Hanney. It notes family moves to Edinburgh for schooling, Bonar and Jack Law’s engineering work ahead, and Bonar preserving the homestead amid offers.
Edw in O Connor of Sault Ste Marie recalls a terrible experience with asthma and catarrh. He credits Catarrhozone for relief, claiming its soothing healing action suited his case. The ad promotes two months treatment for one dollar with smaller sizes 25c and 6e available from The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
Canadian Pacific Railway announces winter excursions from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta to Vancouver Victoria and New Westminster with multiple sale dates starting December through February. Trains offer winter views of the Canadian Rockies in comfort with return limits. Ask your local agent for an illustrated leaflet and full information.
The largest warm-blooded creature is the whale. A specimen weighing about sixty tons reportedly towed a steamer of 120 horsepower for an entire day using full engine power.
Citizens of Simpson County Kentucky gathered for a day raising six thousand dollars and by nightfall completed seventy miles of road in good repair demonstrating strong community spirit.
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