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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1935
Page
4
Officials report an overwhelming majority against serving liquor with 15 000 replies and ballots versus 2 000 in favor. The company will maintain its no liquor policy, citing passenger safety and the difficulty of limiting intoxication aboard flights.
Bermuda struggles to preserve silver and copper coinage as tourists from the United States seek keepsakes. English money is requested in government buildings, but shops accept English, American, or Canadian money at face value. Half a million dollars in coins have vanished, prompting consideration of new note issues less appealing as souvenirs.
Dr William Allen of the University of Saskatchewan reports a nationwide survey across several districts shows extensive machinery replacements will be needed on prairie farms in the coming years. The study highlights aging equipment and the need for modernization to sustain production.
The article notes that China originally cultivated cotton not for fiber but as a decorative plant used in Buddhist images and ceremonial drapings.
In Perth a novel pro hat campaign targets stimulating trade, with no hats yet made locally. Advertisements from manufacturers and several foreign branches push a no hat no job line to re employ Australian workers. Window displays and mechanical signs back the effort, while some shopkeepers claim affordable hats can be obtained from existing stock.
Dr R C S Reed of the University of Illinois reports successful arthritis treatment using very high doses of vitamin D. Doses up to 3,000,000 units daily were given with gratifying results including a 47 year old woman who could remove a ring after three weeks of 200,000 units daily.
A retired colonel jokes about whisky and longevity after a doctor warns him to quit drinking. He recalls surviving 24 hours without a drink six months earlier, claiming it felt like the longest day of his life.
In 1929 Edwin Dickinson's The Fossil Hunters earned $500 second prize at the National Academy in New York City, though the painting has been displayed upside down. Also notes Mozart conceived The Magic Flute score in sleep and regional school counts in Manchuria reach about 4,500 pupils.
John van Guilder explains how to take vivid indoor group photos at home using a tripod, floor lamps with reflectors, Photoflash or Photoflood bulbs, and super sensitive film. He details lighting setups, camera settings, and practical tips to capture night portraits and everyday family moments.
A public health message on eye care explains sight as the dominant sense and outlines how vision diminishes with age. It warns of overuse in low light, cites data on youth vision, and advises proper lighting and regular eye examinations to prevent strain.
In Moscow’s Tiflis Park of Culture and Rest five hundred children will build a railway tunnel 3000 feet long and a complete station in their spare time. The project extends the park’s Children’s Railway, which these child operators opened three months ago with two stations and 1200 feet of track. Since opening, 65 000 passengers have ridden on the tiny train supervised by engineers of the Transcaucasian Railway.
Ethel Wah, eldest child of Mr and Mrs Jim Wah long time Swift Current residents, returns to the city from Canton China after nearly 17 years with relatives. She had spent part of her childhood in a local school but forgot most of her basic English and is now starting to learn the language again.
Honduras shipped nearly 1.509 million bunches of bananas in a single month, reflecting strong export activity and market demand. The shipment highlights continued agricultural output and international trade by the country.
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