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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1925
Page
2
A reflective piece contrasts modern youth with earlier generations noting that today’s era comforts breed entitlement. It recalls a couple’s 25 year postponed honeymoon by a cow drawn wagon and urges starting small, working hard, and enduring effort to gain real success. It argues that true achievement comes from self-reliance and shared effort rather than parental provision.
French and Belgian troops relinquished control of the Ruhr after four years of occupation. No disturbances occurred as the allied army marched out, bands played, and emotional partings with German sweethearts followed. 1,500 security police prepared to assume policing duties.
Deng Inge argues the threat to white civilizations will come not from black or red races but from yellow and brown peoples including Japanese Chinese and Indians. He predicts the danger will be economic rather than military for a long time and questions how European and American workers will cope with cheap Asiatic labor backed by white capital.
Weasel and lynx fur fetched good prices at the Winnipeg auction with fox demand lagging. Silver fox skins were not of the best quality though better grades sold fairly well. About 75 buyers attended, including several from the United States.
A new rapid fire gun derived from the Lewis design vanished while in transit to a proving ground in France. The weapon, made by Tulle arms workers, was destined for parliamentary inquiry as it failed to arrive. Traced to Brive la Gallarde, the crate was opened and parts scattered. Cause unknown whether theft or railway mishap.
The ad claims Nerviline provides immediate relief for upset stomach belching and nausea when taken in water. It says the remedy has been used for nearly half a century and is a household necessity, sold in 35 cent bottles everywhere.
An orphanage in London trials a new approach by treating each boy as an individual with a separate timetable. Class work is abolished and each boy is guided to specialize in the vocational area best suited to him, aiming to prepare them for life beyond the institution.
A health note promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a stomach tonic that aids digestion and relieves gases affecting heart and lungs. Mrs Chas Ladner of Ellerslie testifies the pills cured years of stomach trouble after a couple of months use. Pills available from local dealers or by mail for 50 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A pair of about 56 year old twins near Warsaw exhibited synchronized thoughts and desires, with one’s unspoken idea instantly shared by the other. Once wealthy, they fell into poverty and chose to end their lives together by starving in a chicken coop. The article notes Dr. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a cited relief for asthma, urging readers to seek the genuine product from local druggists.
An angler reports to John P. Babcock that long necked rough skinned beings dwell in the depths of Okanagan Lake. Babcock plans to hunt the creatures with a rifle and bring one ashore, disputing talk of serpents.
A London radio report from the coal division of the department of commerce notes British coal exports dipped in the first seven months, but Canada received 319000 tons, signaling a notable gain as the industry slowly resumes after the labor crisis.
Near Portage la Prairie, farmer Mr. Jack Prout expands from a small trial to a larger scale growing peanuts and almonds. He reports good results from last year and expects a satisfactory crop this season, hoping the venture proves a remunerative investment.
A German textile expert Dr Gminder invents a hemp weaving method that may halve cotton imports by replacing part of the fibers with hemp. Germany has about 5 060 000 acres of moorland suitable for hemp cultivation and Finland’s national parliament counts twenty women as members.
A symbol called the monomark has been patented to distinguish Smiths in England. There are about 530000 Smiths in business, including 204000 J Smith, 41000 John Smith, 30000 John W Smith, and 5000 John William Smith.
Sermon notes describe Paul and companions traveling from Philippi via Amphipolis and Apollonia to Thessalonica where he preaches in the synagogue for three Sabbaths explaining Jesus as the fulfilled prophecies. The piece uses a metaphor of a nut shell to depict breaking open the truth for listeners. It also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a powerful liniment with wide uses.
Sir Oliver Lodge in England declares the earth may last 100 million years, but man will live forever. He argues the spirit of man is the lasting element amid change and that only material things perish. He cites unknown powers in space and a constant energizing force persisting beyond Earth's destruction.
The Canadian Government sold 70,000,000 of one year four per cent treasury gold notes to Chase Securities Corporation and Blair and Company Inc New York. Proceeds will retire 90,000,000 of notes maturing September 15, 1925. Balance 20,000,000 to be paid from cash. Redeemable at government option March 1926 and thereafter at par with accrued interest on 30 days public notice.
The 622 pounds of contestant Dollie Marie Jemsen, 22, of Jersey City won first prize in the annual fat women contest at Coney Island New York beating 187 rivals. On the way to the event she broke two taxicab springs and became stuck in a third door for 20 minutes before extraction.
Miller's Worm Powders claim to relieve intestinal worms without causing stomach pain or cramps. The pills work quietly and thoroughly, showing improvement from the first dose and a rapid reduction in internal trouble symptoms.
A Swedish couple married midair after an altar was set up in the cabin at 1500 feet. A Swedish clergyman conducted the ceremony with a lawyer and his wife as witnesses. Guests toasted with champagne. The clergyman and lawyer exited at Hamburg, the couple continued to Amsterdam.
A historical note describes the compass needle aligning toward the south, illustrating traditional magnetism principles. The observation focuses on the perception of direction in early Chinese navigational instruments and their use in maritime contexts.
A brief, aphoristic remark states that marriage marks the end of a man’s troubles, presenting a humorous or reflective take on matrimony within a period voice. The line underscores social attitudes toward marriage as a closing of personal worries.
A new liquid motor fuel named car bonan, invented by Makhanin a Russian, reportedly achieved ten to fifteen percent higher efficiency than the engine during tests conducted by the French navy.
Buenos Aires wakes to a crossword puzzle craze unknown to the public weeks ago and spreading rapidly into the interior as residents solve clues and share the trend.
Two gold fish captivate audiences in Birmingham England performing a variety of tricks in a large bowl. The act has completed 156 performances with strong audience reception and repeated bookings.
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