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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1932
Page
2
A reflective essay argues taxes are inevitable for public services but the taxpayers shape the burden. It outlines three duties of voters: create governments, avoid excessive borrowing, and resist unwise demands. It urges careful budgeting and restraint to prevent heavy taxes, stressing accountability for collective choices and future fixes.
An enterprising investigator finds England’s Post Office permits telegrams calling a man a chump or a blockhead but bars using the term fathead. The discovery highlights quirky censorship rules affecting public communication.
The King and Queen and most royals carry cameras on holidays and enjoy developing films. The Duke of York is the leading royal photographer with an album of images featuring the Duchess and the two Princesses.
A resident of old Fort Erie recounts rescuing a man from drowning at Point Abino. He swam out after hearing a cry, turned the drowning man over to check for danger, and towed him ashore.
The 1931 Canadian silk sector shows continued expansion with production at 18,187,492 dollars, up 2.1 percent from 1930, and over sixfold growth since 1917. Most output comes from Quebec and Ontario, with real silk and artificial varieties dominating yardages and weights. Sir Alfred Ewing warned of mechanization’s human costs at the 101st AAAS meeting, lamenting job loss and overproduction while praising electrical communication.
Dr. G S Carter reports at a British Association for the Advancement of Science meeting that thyroxin the iodine containing secretion of the thyroid gland controls sleep. He notes sleep rises when thyroxin in blood falls and that winter hibernation in animals may be governed by thyroxin as well. Experiments on frogs showed added thyroxin raised their temperature and pulse to summer levels.
Those familiar with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil note its sterling properties for treating many ailments and regard it as a true household medicine. It is inexpensive and effective for ordinary complaints, so keep it on hand for unexpected calls.
Prince of Wales leads winners at the Canada Pacific Exhibition in Vancouver taking grand championship bull and female prizes. E.P. ranch Pekisko Alberta animals win 21 further awards in Shorthorn classes across varying ages. Douglas Egyptian Liniment advertised as stock leg wash and injury aid. A child quips about a drum birthday gift and a weekly allowance for not playing it.
The copy extols Persian Balm as irresistible and cool like mountain spring. It claims it softens and whitens hands and gives a youthful texture. Women use it as a powder base, men as a hair fixative or shaving lotion, and children benefit from its soothing skin protection.
Decreasing revenues in Quebec led to a deficit of 584 708.61 dollars in the province's latest financial statement. Ordinary revenue totaled 36 941 020.36 dollars while expenditures reached 37 525 728.97 dollars. The revenue drop compared with the prior year was 4 589 600.20 dollars, partly offset by departmental economies totaling 3 912 824.23 dollars.
Do not put off buying Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Remedy to overcome asthma. A trial will prove its effectiveness and drive away doubt. The advertisement promises sure relief and urges purchase from dealers everywhere.
A man visiting a service club lunch introduces himself at the door. Members joke about meeting before in business. The visitor says, I’m with a detective agency, prompting the crowd to laugh and the member to move through the crowd.
A mother asks how the boy hurt his thumb and he replies with a blunt joke about a hammer. He adds the injury happened “just a little while ago” and implies the hammering occurred while he was out.
A 70 year old user reports nine years of Kruschen Salts aid enabling daily housework without sickness or headaches. She notes reduced doctor visits, improved energy, mood, and overall health with a third teaspoon in hot water daily.
The Thiepval and Arras monuments unveiled by the Prince of Wales and Lord Trenchard honor every empire soldier listed by name. Thiepval bears 73,367 names of men with no known graves, while Arras records 35,000 names. In 1804 New Jersey legislature abolished slavery.
Canapar Cookery Parchment seals odors while preserving flavor and value. It can line steamers and pans for vegetables fish and meat and even serves as a lint free dish cloth. The Green Box PARASANI makers offer a coupon for a bonus recipe book.
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