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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1935
Page
2
Loyalists in the Irish Free State present a Jubilee gift to King George described as both nationally appropriate and highly acceptable. The piece is a beautiful antique silver potato ring, about a foot in diameter, historically used to hold potatoes at table. An older sixteenth century ring of fine design once sold at auction for well over $5,000.
The article explains how voters spoil ballots by extra marks or wrong naming, noting the cross must be made with a black pencil and that mis-markings lead to rejected ballots. It discusses bribery history, deputy officers, and rules to prevent influence and ensure valid votes.
A forward looking piece urges youth to start small ventures in backyards and kitchens. It cites Ford Firestone Heinz Coca Cola and other names to show humble beginnings can lead to big enterprises. It quotes Ford and Forbes noting that many future million dollar companies begin with little capital and an idea.
Marion Snyder of Harlan Indiana drove a truck with 109 800 eggs along a Pocono Mountain highway near Mt Carmel Pennsylvania. He swerved to avoid a train and the cargo exploded across the road in a sea of broken eggs.
The text explains that rainbows are complete circles, not semi circles, and notes that only from great altitude could observers see the entire circle. It emphasizes how viewing height changes geometric perception of rainbow shapes.
British laundries earn about 10 million dollars annually from handkerchiefs. Leprosy spread to the United States from both Europe and Africa, marking notable disease movements.
The British Secretary of Air receives a hangar for two airplanes on his Mount Stewart estate in Newtownards Northern Ireland. An existing airport on the estate covers 50 acres, reflecting a notable birthday present. The report also notes the deep sea fish Chiasmodon Niger renowned for its voracity.
Public Health Service records indicate October has the highest number of common cold cases, exceeding every other month. Officials note seasonal arrival of cold symptoms and urge awareness and preventive measures during autumn.
Before investing in a going concern, assess financial trajectory and management’s plan. Look for cash flow trends, debt obligations, and liquidity signals. Consider consistent revenue growth, credible solvency measures, and transparent disclosures from the company.
At St Pauls cathedral a Sunday service drew 700 deaf and dumb participants from 14 nations for the fourth international games for the deaf and mute in London. Chaplains and missionaries used sign language as they conducted prayers and hymns while the voiceless congregation followed with gestures and participation.
An advertisement promotes a blue and white dimity dress and white dimity apron set with suspender straps. Pattern No. 910 comes in multiple bust sizes and requires specific fabric yardage. Mail orders go to the Pattern Department, Winnipeg Newspaper Union, with a Summer Fashion Book offering additional vacation clothing.
A few dozen English eggs are creating history arriving in Sydney after London to Brisbane travel and a 500 mile rail leg while others reached Rio Grande do Sul after London to via Graf Zeppelin. Lord Greenway promotes the test and awaits letters on arrival. If hatched, it could solve global poultry stock renewal.
Three Maine youths from Richmond named Paul R. Dyer, Stanley Griffin, and Robert Cate constructed diving gear from a five gallon gasoline can two automobile tire pumps a corrugated can and cement to explore the Kennebec River bottom. Their first attempts succeeded and they plan deeper dives.
A historical note estimates that about 12 pounds of air are needed to burn one pound of coal, reflecting combustion requirements and ventilation considerations in industrial processes.
The article chronicles Wiley Post and Will Rogers flying around the world in eight days and a half in 1931 with Harold Gatty, Post's solo 1933 world loop, and his later high altitude tests in Bartlesville Oklahoma. It notes four failed stratosphere attempts from Burbank to New York ending June 1 and that he used the Winnie Mae on all missions.
Nelson Lash, once aboard the scalloper Virginia when she sank off Georges Banks, now sails with the Louis A. Thebaud. A recovered handkerchief bearing Lash’s initials was found in the scallop drag, nearly pristine after three years at 33 fathoms.
Archaeologists identify the olive as the oldest fruit known to humankind, tracing its cultivation and use to early Mediterranean societies. The finding highlights long standing human dependence on olives for food and trade.
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