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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 07, 1931
Page
4
An article notes that early long distance television between the United States and Australia produced blurred images with faint secondary ghosts. The echoes likely originate from space and Lunar reflections, with Morse signals returning after up to thirty seconds, suggesting moon-based echoes and other wireless phenomena.
The article notes paper may rely more on waste industrial byproducts such as cornstalks grass and sugar cane for cheaper pulp. It mentions cellophane derived from cellulose used to wrap goods and cites Professor A S Le Souef describing a large marsupial rumored in Queensland. Glasgow plans 11000 houses amid a fragmented travelogue closing with a confrontational line and stray place names.
Poultrymen should provide heated drinking fountains during cold weather to prevent ice and water loss. Heating costs are low and can boost eggs by a dozen per hen, with labor savings from less frequent refilling. A 14 quart galvanized pail with a heater and proper protection keeps water available and easy for birds to drink. Also ensure a good egg mash to maximize production.
The world's fastest racing snail, Halictis or Ear Sheil, is said to travel six yards a minute near a quarter of a mile per hour. Its home is in the Channel Islands, with one specimen at the London Zoo. The feature notes other curiosities from Boulenger's Animals in the Wild and in Captivity including an ostrich post mortem and zoo expenses such as fodder and fish, and mentions walrus costs at the Zological Society.
The National Council of the Native Sons of Canada urges Interior Minister Honne G. Murphy to keep Canadian archaeological finds within the Dominion. It cites last August’s removal of Indian chief remains from La Cloche Island to the Warren Foundation in Michigan and asks the government to prohibit future exports.
In Manchester a prosecution is planned for not attending church on Sunday to illustrate the persistence of ancient laws. The case targets unseen absurdities approved by King Charles and includes summons for city workers who labored on Sunday and for corporation chiefs accused of aiding and abetting.
Learn to laugh and tell a helpful story to lift spirits. A smile can ease burdens for both giver and receiver. Keep troubles private as the world is busy. Greet friends with a bright smile to lighten their heavy hearts.
A journalist notes a comment about women centenarians outnumbering men and adds that women typically reach a hundred later in life than men. The passage reflects gendered aging observations in a restrained, period voice.
Travelers on a Germany bound rail route heard a waiter chant in odd words while walking the platform. A passerby spotted an armband reading English spoken and noted the waiter offered hot dogs sandwiches seltzer lemonade cigars and a German pastry called Saltbwedeler Baumkuchen translated as tree cake.
Dr. J. Biggar of the Canadian Red Cross says agencies want four to five times more clothing than the government can spare after an order allowing the defence department to donate 250000 dollars worth of clothing to needy families. He notes a nationwide need and aims for a fair coast to coast distribution, with Saskatchewan cited as severely affected.
Mary Lou Spencer models a sun back costume with red and silver dots and a green top. The ensemble uses shantung silk and bright new fabrics like linen crash and shantung. Cross stripes echo southern French fashion and reflect the sunshine theme.
Canadian government engineers at Fort McMurray, Alberta uncover preserved wood in tar sands dating 15 to 20 million years. S. C. Elis and Dr. I. W. Bailey study growth rings and insects trapped in airtight remains. Findings support theory of past land link between North America and Asia.
A police officer at the door of a children’s fancy dress event refuses entry to an excited mother claiming her child is inside as a butterfly. The officer insists orders prevent adults from entering though the child is a caterpillar.
A Douglas fir in Canada reaches a reported height of 250 feet, potentially the tallest tree in the country. The discovery highlights the exceptional size of this conifer and prompts note of other tall specimens in Canadian forests.
A season reports black rust affecting wheat crops across several Argentine regions. Farmers and agronomists note significant disease pressure in fields, prompting emphasis on resistant varieties and timely fungicide applications to protect yields.
The Biltmore Hotel in New York creates a meditation chapel with an altar and flowers, carrying the inscription Come unto Me and I will give you rest. No services are held. it is a quiet space for personal prayer amid the hotel’s bustle.
Esquella of Barcelona quotes a robber who told the escaped victim that two more robbers would have forced compliance later. The remark frames the encounter as a warning about greater danger ahead. The account centers on the criminal threat and the victim’s narrow avoidance.
The article explains artificial immunity to scarlet fever by injecting graded doses of sterile toxin from the germ, prompting the body to produce anti-toxin. It notes that adults are often immune, that not all children should be immunized, and that a skin test using a diluted toxin shows susceptibility with a pink spot that fades later.
A professor from Ohio State University argues that merely storing facts does not educate or constitute science. He cites modern educational philosophies and quotes Henry Adams to illustrate a dislike of facts, preferring laws and principles over mere data.
Figures from France show that incomes over $40 000 yield 7 500 000 to the treasury while those earning under $800 annually contribute 60 000 000, suggesting the poor man pays a larger share.
John W. Thomson, 72, retires as editorial branch chief of the Board of Railway Commissioners after 26 years of service. He entered civil service in 1900 and spent four years at the census bureau before moving to the railway commission.
The Ottawa Citizen reports the federal government may take over the provincial old age pensions system, assume most costs, and pay about half to all of the outlay. A new bill is being considered to create a federal administration of pensions under the BNA act framework.
In Smyrna Turkey St Nicholas born as Bishop Hergm is barely honored by Christians on December 25 while millions of Moslems see no holiday. Outside Smyrna the village of Dembre holds ruins of St Nicholas church and his marble tomb, later moved to Italy by Italian traders about two centuries after his death in 352 A.D.
The town of Auch plans a statue to D Artagnan, the Gascon hero of Dumas, as residents raise funds. A contest for the best drama about D Artagnan will be performed by players from the Comedie Francaise.
After expenses, Oberammergau year production profits were split among players. Alois Lang and Hugo Ruiz each received 1375 dollars for Christus and Caiaphas. Anni Ruiz and Mary as Magdalene and Hansi Preisinger earned 875 dollars each. Even child actors got 75 dollars. No Nazarenes or Galileans remain in the village. most return to wood carving trades. I paid sixpence for this egg and got a chicken.
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