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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1928
Page
4
The Toronto Globe notes the Western wheat harvest is nearing a possible record, with an acreage rise of 3,000,000 and an expected crop of about 1,060,000 bushels more than last year. The harvest promises economic vitality across farmers, tradesmen, and manufacturers as new wealth flows through the Dominion.
A Paris rue de la Paix dealer known for antiques received a China offer for the longest fingernails in history. The left hand’s final two nails reach 74 cm, about 52 inches, with a plan to sell for 300 dollars to a potential buyer such as an American museum.
The article notes many successes by immigrants who arrived young. It also mentions cases where boys from the old country suffer mistreatment by farmers, but asserts most are well treated and protections for immigrants grow stronger.
More than 2,000 acres of California forest were burned by a fire started by sparks from a horse’s hoofs, according to Popular Mechanics. The incident marks the first verified case of this kind though similar fires have been reported.
Edward Wentworth Beatty, born 1876 in Thorold Ontario, rose to become President of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1918. A Toronto educated lawyer, he joined CPR in 1901 and advanced from assistant solicitor to chief counsel before succeeding Lord Shaughnessy. He was Chancellor of McGill and a notable supporter of Canadian education and public causes.
Lord Lovat criticizes the practice of spoon feeding youths after eighteen. He argues twenty to twenty four year olds should not be called just boys and warns pampering delays developing responsible citizens. He blames women for fostering irre sponsibilities and fears such attitudes hinder national progress.
The text argues that modern living standards and mechanization demand capital and updated farming methods. It notes newcomers cannot rely on old bow and arrow techniques and face tougher conditions without modern appliances. It ends with a series of aphorisms on luck and cynicism.
A reader reports cashing a ten dollar check that was returned marked stale date. The check dated May 28 1927 prompted advice to always verify date validity and deposit promptly to avoid loss of value from stale-dated checks.
An American woman on Long Island plans to obtain cannibal mosquitoes from a French scientist to combat local biting mosquitoes. The idea envisions releasing bloodthirsty insects that eat other mosquitoes, sparking mixed commentary on neighborly envy and curiosity about the unusual method.
With the Hudson Strait aerial patrol back in Ottawa, officials confirm navigability from Hudson Bay to the Atlantic for at least five months yearly, up from three. The Montcalm cruiser tracks the strait until freeze up while plans to build permanent navigation improves proceed for ship readiness with the Finnson Bay railway completion.
The government advances an aviation plans bill to build two aerodromes near Cairo and Alexandria costing £90 000 and £400 000 respectively. The ministry of communications considers buying three aircraft to start an aerial merchant fleet. All married men are prolific in ventors of excuses.
Safe storage requires a cool dark dry place and clean jars labeled with product and date. Avoid heat light and dampness by wrapping if needed and check jar rubbers for mould. boil canned vegetables briefly after opening for best quality.
The 1927 value of brass and copper products produced in Canada totaled 24054657 dollars, the highest ever recorded for the industry. The note adds a playful aside about children prompting questions when pride swells.
Pilgrims from Canada will see Anemone Pulsatilla, a prairie flower, bloom on graves in France and Flanders as the Imperial War Graves Commission distributes seeds at the request of W. L. Ramsay of Bladworth. J. S. Parker of the commission thanks Ramsay and notes many graves may be decorated by the spring bloom.
Experiments at Buffalo Park Wainwright Canada study crosses between yak and buffalo and yak with domestic cattle. Progress in breeding may shape future herds combining beef breeds with bison and yak blood to boost hardiness and winter forage in the northern Western Canadian beef industry.
H. P. Kennedy of Toronto proposes distributing 1000 head of young cattle among farmers' sons in northern Saskatchewan districts. The plan follows successful boys' and girls' cattle feeding contests and aims to boost winter feeding on western farms and develop a local livestock market.
A speaker notes that no sensible pursuer of happiness has measured the total cost of his car over a year, implying happiness does not come from calculating expenses. The remark contrasts pursuit of joy with financial accounting.
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