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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
2
The article explains how sailors determine position at sea using dead reckoning and celestial observations. It details noon sun measurements for latitude, and sun chronometer methods for longitude, with how a chart dot marks the ship’s position.
The Heald marks a change in ownership as M Norman W Dingle sells to Mr KR G R Mackenzie who now manages The Paper. The policy remains unchanged and readers are urged to support the new chief. An official notice of the change of ownership is published for those concerned. The Paper will be issued from Mackenzie’s office with stock and plant moved there.
The piece warns that Alaska seed wheat is advertised as yielding 200 bushels per acre, but Department of Agriculture inquiries show about 25 bushels per acre and inferior quality. It cites Brandon Times extracts and Ottawa correspondence from 1908 noting widespread misinformation about wheat quality.
A young man muses on why a man's hat invites jokes while other clothes receive sympathy. The piece contrasts reactions to hats in church and theaters with the playful chase of a hat in windy streets and notes how different hat styles invite varying jokes.
A collage of humorous clippings and banter from old newspapers. Jests about temperance, juries, political tricksters, medical dissection price talk, and tender moments between Sandy and Maggie frame light social satire from a bygone era.
The passage notes soldiers confess shouting and noise help nerves, cowards briefly appear before regaining resolve, and drums and bugles lift spirits in campaigns. It also includes a dialogue about quarrels and manners as a light aside.
The Marquis de Lafayette lauds General Washington and the Continental Army calling them “men of men” as they press the Redcoats, highlighting the fierce effort of the American forces in the war.
Dr Rche the Conservative candidate addresses meetings in Ceandall Miniota McAuley Ewuilah and others on Oct 21 22 and Oct 2. Liberal candidate Mr M B Jackson to speak in McAuky Miniota Beulah Orendal from Oct 12 to Oct 15.
Church directory lists services at 11 a.m. 3 30 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Rev T Y Williams preaches. Alternate Sundays feature 3 30 and 7 30 p.m. services. Next Sunday 7 30 p.m. sharp. another entry notes 4 30 and 7 30 p.m. times. All are welcome.
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