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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1928
Page
2
The Canadian Red Cross magazine warns the common cold is a menace causing lost work and possible serious after effects. It attributes most colds to close contact with others, urges prompt action at first symptoms, and stresses prevention through health and vigor.
Dominion cerealist L. H. Newman reports rust resistant wheat could be available within three years. He is touring the Dominion Rust Research Laboratory at Manitoba Agricultural College and western experimental farms to inspect work and visit farms producing rust resistant grains for experiments.
An order in council announced that privately owned aircraft in Canada will undergo the same airworthiness inspections as commercial planes. The rise in private aircraft on public aerodromes necessitates testing of all machines.
A Regina directory census records 55 000 residents, up 4 000 in twelve months. Saskatoon shows a 5 000 rise in the past year, now at 45 000.
Saskatoon implement firms report a stronger year with sales 25 to 100 percent above last year. Cash deposits are higher, and demand for combine harvesters is active. Purchases focus on tractor equipment with plows discs and related implements.
Several Saskatchewan associations including the Postmasters Pharmaceutical Merchants Teachers and Educational groups announce 1929 conventions to be held in Moose Jaw as part of a growing regional gathering pattern.
Officials from Bell Telephone Co Canadian Pacific Railway and Manitoba Government connected across 1605 miles of copper to inaugurate a direct Winnipeg to Montreal line. The system includes nine repeatering amplifying stations and a total line weight of 350 tons.
Mrs Lawrence Kennedy of St. Joseph New Brunswick describes deep fatigue backache and poor appetite after years of stenography. She credit Pink Pills with restored strength appetite and health and notes she now has two healthy children and no backache. The letter urges others to try the blood-building tonic and lists Brockville Ontario mail order price 50 cents per box.
A. F. Sproule, director of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, told Shaunavon residents that Orient demand for Canadian wheat, already higher last year than in any of the previous three, is likely to rise further. He cited the Pool’s 925 country and terminal elevators with 26,000,000 bushels capacity and a new 6,000,000 bushel elevator under construction.
Vicious dog fish of the Pacific Coast is finding an economic niche as Vancouver begins a new industry. Dog fish oil serves as the base for a preparation that keeps away mosquitoes black flies and other insect pests that trouble people and animals. Several barrels daily are used in its manufacture.
The article touts Miller's Worm Powders as effective yet gentle in removing intestinal worms. It claims no stomach disturbances or pain, with quiet, thorough relief from the first dose and a cessation of internal trouble manifestations.
Vancouver writer J Butterfield notes a modern family’s many rolling assets in one household including one auto two bicycles one express wagon four roller skates two scooters a kiddie car and a baby carriage plus a lawn mower. He contrasts with forty years earlier when a family held only a baby carriage and hoops. The Regina Leader quotes his observations on urban change.
Mix slightly beaten eggs with milk and seasonings. Melt butter, pour in egg mixture and cook over low heat. Keep stirring until thickened but not solid. Remove from heat and serve at once. Use asbestos mat to protect surface.
A simple home method to make cake flour by replacing 2 tablespoons of every cup of sifted flour with 2 tablespoons of corn starch and then sifting twice for a finer texture.
A recipe for a steamed cheese souffle. It lists butter flour milk salt speck cayenne grated cheese eggs and egg whites. Make a cream sauce from the first five ingredients then mix in cheese yolks and stiffly beaten whites. Cook in a buttered double boiler until firm.
Dr. Thom as' Eclectric Oil is described as having a subtle power and wide range of uses. The text touts it as the most valuable liniment for both humans and animals and a long prized leader in its category.
The pulp and paper sector ranks first in 1926 for gross and net value of manufactured products as well as for wages and salaries distribution. It trails only electric utilities in total capital and is second to saw mills in total employment.
Senator Wheeler of Montana noted in the US Senate that Montana wheat farmers paid about 8 million dollars more in freight rates in 1927 than they would have if they lived in Canada. He framed the comparison to argue for policy relief.
The passage comments on how for a typical healthy boy, maintaining cleanliness is extremely difficult rather than merely desirable, suggesting practical challenges in daily hygiene.
City council hears from Manitoba Rolling Mills of Winnipeg that reconstruction plans include an open hearth furnace. The firm is also weighing electricity over steam to operate the plant in Medicine Hat.
Under development and publicity policy, the national parks serve Canadians and broaden knowledge of Canada abroad. They attract thousands of visitors from around the world to the Dominion each year.
Condensed milk production has risen significantly in recent years. The first milk condensing plant opened at Truro, Nova Scotia in 1883, and Canada now operates 26 plants producing condensed and evaporated milk and milk powder.
A Canadian British immigration experiment brings 10 000 English harvest workers to Canada to test whether British born settlers remain desirable in the west. Success or failure could reshape Canadian prestige and credit in Britain and determine winter work for the migrants. Farmers can fund winter wages to retain labor, with spring placement aiding productivity and national opportunity.
An order in council approves a series of five readers and three language instruction texts for use in Saskatchewan schools. The books, published by Librarie Armand Colin of Paris, were scrutinized by the department of education and the educational council under the Saskatchewan school act.
The crowning property of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is that it can be used internally for many complaints as well as externally. For sore throat croup whooping cough pains in the chest colic and many kindred ailments it has qualities that are unsurpassed. A bottle costs little and there is no loss in always having it at hand.
William H Rankin, advertising expert, testified before the International Advertising Association that newspapers are supreme for trade news. He asserted advertising succeeds because good ads are news and news is expected in newspapers as supported by business experience.
Banff Alberta gains as a year round destination with summer outdoor recreation and a winter carnival attracting growing numbers of visitors. The article predicts Banff will become a world famous winter resort.
Charlie claims no living man could forge his signature to a cheque and cash it. George counters that, while he isn’t claiming forgery skills, Charlie has no money in the bank.
Mrs. Theodore Rivett of Anthony Ontario recounts a severe summer complaint that left her daughter very thin with no appetite and unable to walk across the room. Her mother advised obtaining a bottle of the remedy referenced in the notice.
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