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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1940
Page
2
Dr J S Thomson of the University of Saskatchewan urges rural municipal leaders to consider postwar problems and democratic safeguards. He warns against rushing judgments and warns that mass hysteria could yield dictatorship, calling for patient, rational public review and local responsibility to build a strong, enduring democracy.
Careful records of temperature rainfall sunshine and other meteorological conditions are kept on all the Dominion Experimental Farms. These records supply valuable information regarding the effect of climatic conditions on crop growth in the districts throughout Canada.
The Titan beetle in Brazil reaches sizes as large as a human hand. Specimens have never been captured alive. The text urges trying to live on one’s income, arguing that impossibility should not prevent effort.
Santoria residents fear for their volcanic island after several nearby islets vanish beneath the sea. The disappeared rocks were formed from lava about ten years ago, part of a volatile cluster of volcanic isles between Crete and Athens.
Farmers in Germany are urged to increase fertilizer use to boost the nation's food supply. Officials emphasize crop yield gains and national food security amid agricultural policy discussions.
In Brigden Ontario, William and Alvin Blacklock convert a 145 foot natural gas well into a spouting water source. The 75 barrel a day supply ends water shortages for 40 head of stock on their 100 acre farm, using a three eighths inch pipe and gas pressure to lift water to the surface. The method, once used for home lighting, now serves livestock needs on their Moore township property.
The Kansas City Star extols bold sea exploits from World War II era. It recalls German ransom ship rescues and the Altmark incident in a Norwegian fjord, praising British naval daring and resilience alongside historic figures Drake and Nelson.
Royal Navy and Royal Marines allow wives to receive telegrams urging join-in. upon surrendering the telegrams and presenting marriage allowance books at railway booking offices, wives can obtain discounted tickets. Telegrams must not reveal the ship’s name.
In a cabin beside a warm fire Uncle Abner, busy with a pencil and paper, suddenly exclaims his own achievement. Aunt Mel lissa rushes over as she sees his scribbles and marvels at his writing, but he admits he cannot read it yet.
A Royal Artillery gunner, 30 year old Herbert Norbury, has the smallest feet in the British Army and wears a 314 size boot, a custom fire boot padded with cotton wool. A Persian cigarette factory operates at 12,000,000 cigarettes rolled daily.
In Mongolian dining tradition the eye of a sheep is presented as a special delicacy to honored guests. The custom highlights hospitality and cultural symbolism within traditional banquets.
A 25 cent monthly levy is levied on Japan’s domestic radio listeners as part of a new taxation plan.
The NSW will left £150000 to winners of physical and mental tests, plus £5000 a year to Mitchell’s widow now remarried. Tests required knowledge of listed authors, under 30, unmarried, British subjects in Australia, no hereditary taints, good riders and shooters, cheerfulness, and Empire knowledge with housekeeping and child care skills.
Grocers and housewives are urged to buy Grape-Nuts at a new low price. The cereal is advertised as already cooked and a favorite for energy, taste, and breakfast satisfaction. The note adds a side detail that about 50 percent of tire wear happens in the four warmest months.
A 6 822 mile trekker, a burly Alaskan sourdough, marched with 99 999 Irish in Newark New Jersey St Patrick’s Day parade. Peter A Brady from County Cavan led the O Hara Association unit after returning to Newark at Frank O Hara’s invitation. Brady, famed for gold field travels, warned he dislikes silk hats but will wear one.
An intimate friend reveals Queen Mary has revived a wartime photo collection showing Royal Family activities in various directions. The project is growing and will aid future historians, notably including shots of the late King with his troops on the Western Front.
Hard pressed for labor the German high command called for volunteers to work in torpedo and gun manufacturing and training in naval communications. Berlin also disclosed recruits as young as 17 years old to meet manpower needs for military forces.
In Providence Rhode Island thieves ripped through a steel and concrete safe at the Universal Textile company office. Police report the safe held no money and had not been locked for ten years. Treasurer Leonard White laughed when informed of the break in.
A historical report notes giant bees in India constructing combs six to seven feet high, illustrating extraordinary insects' nesting behavior and remarkable hive architecture observed by naturalists.
Secre tary J. H. Vatcher cites inability to feed animals as reason for the Hollywood Zoo closure. Olga Celeste, longtime trainer and widow of Col. W. N. Selig, led a dwindling menagerie until she mortgaged her furniture to buy five leopards and three lions for a hoped for circus act.
Marble mantels from the W. K. Vanderbilt house, found by Mr. Johnson at 49 East Fifty second Street as CBS builds an annex, are priced at 200 to 250 dollars each. Johnson notes losses from 3000 to 5000 dollars per mantel and expects wide sale to Fifth Avenue, Park and Madison, Texas, California, and country estates. Some pieces came from houses wrecked sixty years ago preserved by C. H. Southard, an early New York wrecking pioneer. Johnson bought the business from the Southard heirs eight years back.
The report notes a gauge reading exceeding 90 pounds per square inch at a depth of 230 feet beneath the surface. The detail highlights the significant hydrostatic pressure encountered in deep underwater environments.
Scientists traced Halley's comet to a record dating 240 B.C., using ancient observations and celestial calculations to confirm the early appearance and periodicity of the famous comet.
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