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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1938
Page
2
Britain awaits Wilfred Pootle a new light inexpensive cycle with top speeds near 30 mph and 40 mpg. The U K cycle trade forecasts 25 000 sales before mid summer and potential export to North America or licensing for Canadian manufacture expanding its international reach.
A wide discussion contrasts secession anxieties with calls for national solidarity. The piece urges a spiritual and moral renewal through education to strengthen individual responsibility, democracy, and loyalty to Dominion heritage amid fears of divisive “isms” and potential dictatorship.
The Russian foreign office disclosed a serious dispute with Japan over fishing rights as leases for fisheries expired on December 1. Moscow refused to renew the leases until Japan fulfills a defaulted railroad payment, despite Japanese demands.
An observation on animal behavior contrasts with political tensions as dogs pursue prey with silent footwork while humans, including Mussolini, elicit cool reactions from allies. The text hints at Ethiopia’s conquest and a stern reaction toward Popeye and Mickey Mouse.
A local lady urges attention to birds in winter saying scattering crumbs on snow or ice costs nothing and helps the hungry flock. Without adequate food, many birds may die from the cold season.
The article notes Van Gogh sold only two paintings in his lifetime, one for five dollars and another for one hundred dollars. It adds that a single outstanding work now commands around fifty thousand dollars.
In 1827, Charles B. Herschel reportedly devised contact lenses cast from a gelatin 2286 negative. The breakthrough linked to eyeglass innovation marks an early step in wearable vision aids.
Minister Norman Rogers reports a drop in farm employment under the government plan with 9,467 placements to Dec 1. Western provinces show Saskatchewan 5,036 Manitoba 2,223 Alberta 2,058 and British Columbia 150, compared with 22,461 placements last year.
The Amhersburg Echo, founded November 1874, has had only one ownership change and one shift of publication premises. It reports expansion from four to up to fourteen pages, with increased editorial staff and broader coverage reflecting modern times.
A Hollywood actor is reported to own two libraries, each containing a single book. The unusual arrangement has drawn attention from fans and literary observers.
A historical note explains that snow blindness can affect both people and animals, caused by excessive exposure to bright reflected light. It underscores precautions and awareness of high altitude or snowy environments.
Providence Journal quotes a columnist noting four new books offer sleep theories but argues a simple mindset may relieve worry: tell yourself you need not sleep and avoid counting sheep. The piece combines literary allusions to Shakespeare and Sancho Panza to mock sleep regimens.
W L Clark notes that early streamlining added fake plates to engines to look faster but did not improve speed. He cites that old locomotives could reach near 100 mph without such plates, while diesels favor streamlining yet ordinary engines pull most trains. Railways value utility and long-range reliability over cosmetic changes.
The recipe uses canned or fresh tomatoes and Crown Brand Corn Syrup to make a tomato gelatin salad. It includes gelatine dissolved in water with vinegar and onion juice, then strained and set in oiled moulds, served with lettuce and Jiffy Mayonnaise. Six servings.
Boil potatoes until tender then combine with sauteed onion butter and corn. Stir in scalded milk season to taste and add Christie’s oyster crackers. Bring to a boil, simmer two minutes and serve in six portions. An easy savory side dish with a creamy texture.
The Colon weather station on the Isthmus of Panama records fewer 90 degree temperatures than many Alaskan stations, suggesting cooler daily highs in the tropics compared with the far north.
At the Bank of Montreal’s 121st annual meeting Sir Charles Gordon urged Canadians to abandon parochial squabbles and unite to meet a world crisis. He praised U S relations, warned against East West grievances, and called for national unity to steady Canada’s path amid European turmoil.
The St Catharines Standard notes that sixteen foreign correspondents have been expelled from dictatorship countries in recent years. It argues that nations cannot hide internal events and that truth will out despite censorship. It cites Nazi Germany’s cruelties as evidence that global awareness persists.
A 72 page reference lists players managers and coaches in the NHL with past records. The volume is endorsed by managers from seven NHL teams and can be ordered from St Lawrence Starch Co Port Credit Ontario. Pauson noted as earliest cartoonist in record with satire link to Aristotle debate.
The Michigan State Police tout a successful test of equipment to send and receive printed messages by radio. The system promises secrecy speed and simplicity with automatic reception at central transmitters and patrol cars, enabling typed messages at about 50 words a minute and instant access across stations.
Theo Feilden, newspaperman and imperialist, launches the Empire Unity League to defend the Empire and counter propaganda about its decadence. The drive seeks £100,000 for unity, defence, and anti-propaganda, with Feilden as director general of the league.
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