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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1936
Page
5
The Bank of Nova Scotia notes July 1935 as a turning point with Canadian mining leading revival. Metals output reached a record 222 million dollars with gold driving more than half the metal value while base metals lagged behind peak prices.
Grain growers ship weed seeds and other foreign matter with harvest to terminal elevators. In eight months ending March 31, 1936, 94762 tons were shipped from terminals, 53848 tons billed for export. No. 1 Feed Screenings mainly include broken wheat and wild buckwheat.
The Tinkle of the radiophone marked a first when the Provost of Kirkwall Orkney Islands telephoned a congratulatory message to Shetland via a new radio beacon at Sandsburgh Shetland, received from Kirkcaldy station.
In Victoria Embankment gardens London sparrows are heirs to a trust of Mrs. Alexander Angus widow of a New Jersey businessman. A yearly reward funds two hotel waiters who feed birds daily during Mrs. Angus's London visits. The season ends in August.
Acorns from the Royal Oak in Christchurch Botanic Gardens are collected by the Australian Forestry League for planting at Gladsville Domestic Science School Huntley Point and other grounds. The Albert Edward Oak, planted in July 1863 for Prince of Wales marriage, stands about 75 feet tall with a 96 foot branch spread. Seeds also come from trees planted by royal visitors leading statesmen and prominent citizens.
Sir Francis Younghusband, aged 73, secured the opening of Lhassa to British influence and secured Everest expedition facilities. Lamas initially opposed, fearing religious attack, but his diplomacy overcame resistance and turned them into firm friends.
London shows a film at the British Film Institute depicting life in the Rajah of Aundh's palace and schools. The ritual Surya Namaskar is claimed to banish age pain and disease. The 70 year old ruler and a 60 year old mother of ten feature in the film. The Rajah says the practice keeps vitality and beauty at advanced ages. The motionless starting position to ten poses, five minute cycle, and no equipment are described.
Rev Herbert S Cobb from Weyburn Sask addressed Brantford Rotary on westward problems. He cited climate and immigration group issues, urged Canadian unity to solve national concerns, called fodder conservation for good and lean years, and urged reduced administrative overhead and restructuring of governments with closer federal links.
Alister J. Clark, serving life at Goulburn Prison near Sydney for the murder of his wife, is composing an opera. He was educated in music there, has passed examinations, and studies from phonograph records by playing a dummy keyboard in his cell.
The division of bacteriology in Canada's Dominion Department of Agriculture advances microbiological research for dairying soil fertility silage beekeeping and rural sanitation while offering direct farmer services through sample analysis inocula distribution and expert advice. Analysis of over 1 600 samples shows 35 percent satisfactory 32 percent polluted and 33 percent doubtful, highlighting well construction and sanitation needs.
A Virginia farm owned by J. W. Hughes becomes a model of electrification with appliance rich facilities. Cows are protected by charged screens reducing flies and automatic milking with air cooled bosses. The kitchen overflows with electric devices and a cow nose-activated drinking fountain. The chicken coop gains water warmers and ultraviolet lamps to boost eggs. A Madrid radio station was fined $30 for excess advertising on broadcasts.
The pattern teaches embroidery initials with satin, seed and cutwork stitches for linens and garments. Pattern 5568 includes three complete alphabets in sizes 2 inches 1 4 inches and 1 inch, placement guides, stitch illustrations, and material requirements. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
Dr Philip Spence an amiable osteopath displayed in New York a five toed glove like shoe made for fifty dollars He demonstrated its flexibility by wiggling toes pirouetting and planning long hikes proving comfort and versatility for active wear.
King Edward VIII via Lord Wigram grants the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada patronage. Dr Warren S Lyman, secretary of the college, announces the move, noting the king follows King George V in supporting the college at his death.
A reflective column questions modern housing needs as birth, marriage, and death occur in different venues. It notes how urbanization and social shifts influence where people live and seek lasting homes, urging practical housing options aligned with life events.
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