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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1937
Page
2
Analyzes morale as a decisive factor in national welfare and argues that long term direct relief harms morale. Advocates rehabilitation through work programs, noting mixed efforts in the West and the need for productive employment to restore vitality and prevent dependency.
A New York theatrical manager's office boy, who boarded the Queen Mary to deliver a manuscript, faces detention in England as a stowaway unless his employer pays 185 dollars for his fare. The incident garners a metropolitan newspaper half a column, with likely English notices. Some plays have received less publicity even for 185 dollars.
Sir Edward Beatty, chairman and president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, urged the Dominion government to launch a broad colonization program in the Peace River country north of Edmonton. He spoke in Edmonton after a four day inspection tour of the Northern Alberta Railway lines where he also pressed for rail development. Beatty is this year president of the Northern Alberta Railway, jointly administered by Canadian Pacific and Canadian National.
A rare tree from China, the first so named dove tree, has reached Honolulu via Pan American Clipper. Researchers say the plant, featured in ancient Chinese literature, required three years of searching to locate a specimen in the Yangtze valley and was planted on Kauai where blossoms resemble a dove in form and hue.
The late Lord Moynihan cites early stage breast cancer survival of 90.1 percent versus 94.4 percent mortality if advanced, noting surgery as the primary treatment for 70 percent of cancers and radium or X rays as secondary. He warns against unproven serums vaccines or plasters and urges public education on early cancer signs to improve surgical outcomes. Next article says Treatment of Cancer No 2.
Editorial note invites readers to obtain the complete Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to the Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ontario.
The nutmeg tree grows in the East and West Indies and Brazil reaching about 30 feet. It has large evergreen leaves and pale yellow flowers. Pear shaped fruits reveal the nutmeg with mace surrounding it. The tree bears fruit from eight years old for about six decades and both spices are used in cooking and medicine as a stimulant and to mask bad tastes.
Cairo, with over a million residents and constant visitors, is described by the National Geographic Society as one of the most cosmopolitan cities. Its newsboys sell 38 newspapers including eight French dailies, seven Greek, three Italian, two English, and twelve Arabic editions.
About ten million milk bottles go missing annually in England as dairy firms warn of losses from misrouted deliveries and handling errors. Authorities urge better tracking and disposal of damaged containers to curb waste and ensure supply integrity.
Mr Arthur Ford notes curious wills stored at Somerset House including objects used as bequests such as egg shells doors coins and even cheese. Examples include a hundred thousand pounds tied to a mother’s portrait boardroom, four hundred pounds for a telephone in the house, and farthings given to two nephews. A man longs to be ten minutes late for his funeral and a tattooed will on a sailor’s back is mentioned along with a tiny three thousand letter testament on a battle casualty’s identity disc.
Dr. H. K. Benson reported at a Vancouver meeting that Canada and the United States waste 2,000,000 tons of sulphite waste liquor yearly. It serves as a dirt road binder and can outperform oil. In eastern Washington over 2,000 miles of roads have used unadulterated pulp mill liquor. The second note recalls the 1913 Universal mine disaster in Britain with 439 deaths.
A Toronto man cites swift benefits from Fruitatives after four days, noting swelling in hands and knees reduced and stairs becoming possible. The ad promotes this fruit juice herb tonic as a real remedy from a renowned Canadian doctor, urging readers to try it at druggists for 25 or 50 cents.
A New York Times opinion noting Europe has avoided general war as major powers refrain from conflict despite tension. The piece argues sparks remain but are unlikely to ignite, with deliberate Japanese actions replacing past incidents and harsh rhetoric failing to trigger real fighting.
The social questions committee considered women’s rights but took no action. Speakers argued the time was not ripe for an international conference. Colombia’s delegate cited reforms granting equality except suffrage, stating there was little demand for voting rights.
Anglers of Britain are expected to spend 50 million dollars on fishing in the current year. The forecast highlights strong consumer interest and growing demand for fishing gear and related services across the country.
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