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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 25, 1939
Page
5
A New York Times report says a hundred million million meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere daily. Most are tiny grains that burn up fast, though a few larger bodies explode, scattering fragments across the countryside.
A New York Herald Tribune article traces Danzig history from 997 to present, noting repeated shifts between Polish, Prussian, and German rule. It argues German propaganda may mirror earlier arguments used to justify annexation and warns today’s stance echoes past maneuvers.
Frank Siddall, a Yorkshire promoter, gathers recipes from stars and royals to raise funds for the London hospital with Queen Mary as honorary chairman. The project includes Deanna Durbin's promised concert proceeds and a cook book by the Marchioness of Cambridge to support rebuilding efforts.
Notice explains a two cent rate for postcards bearing a written message to Canada and the United States. It warns that when mail is not fully prepaid the addressee is charged double the deficiency and urges that mail be fully prepaid to avoid embarrassment to friends.
The Sault Ste. Marie Star notes census figures from 1801 showing England and Wales at 9,187,176 and compares to Canada’s current eleven million. It cites earlier estimates of 5.5 million and observes growth to roughly 40 million in modern times, attributing it to industrial expansion and science. It argues Canada should see population growth as its resources are developed.
The piece notes Canada’s national parks as among the country’s greatest tourist attractions. It describes scenic regions set aside by statute for public use and enjoyment, totaling more than 12 000 square miles.
Researchers report the Borneos glass catfish exhibits extreme transparency with internal organs visible through its body. The finding notes the fish's delicate skeleton and vascular system, highlighting its suitability for biological studies.
A joint Regina meeting of prairie province wheat pool directors approved the formation of voluntary pools for coarse grains and wheat deliveries above 5 000 bushels. The 70 cent minimum price applies to crops up to that amount, with federal legislation limiting pools to voluntary actions. Attendees included leaders and solicitors from Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba pools and pool elevators.
E S Brand of the Royal Navy arrives in Ottawa to assume the post of director of naval intelligence for the Royal Canadian Navy. He takes over from Commander H A C Lane, who will return to England after an exchange service.
Miss Agnes Tolmie is Canada's oldest weatherman. For 64 years she sent weather reports from Southampton to the Meteorological Bureau at Toronto, a record of service unsurpassed in this field.
Pattern 6411 explains knitting 10 inch squares with two strands for beginners. Keep a square handy for spare moments and soon have enough to join into a bedspread or scarf. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 1 Ave E Winnipeg for the pattern.
An instructional piece by T. L. Shepherd explains how much rain is needed for crops, how to measure rainfall with gauges, and the roles of soil depth and irrigation. It discusses that five inches of rain is typically needed for average crops, the impact of weed growth, and how two irrigations can yield a good crop in dry years. It also covers snow moisture, cycles of drought and plenty, and advice to store food in good years.
Technicians grind and shape the 200 inch Palomar mirror weighing about 20 tons to become the eye that may look further into space than any existing telescope. The shaping began three years ago with careful measures to avoid contamination and mistakes in Palomar Observatory’s new venture.
A restaurant in Milwaukee hosts two groups of four who discover they are connected by travel plans. A woman in the second group recognizes Grace from the first group, revealing a mutual visit between Minneapolis and Detroit parties. The note ends with a quip about neighbors buying many things.
The Calgary Herald notes strong crops and abundant hay, with elevator capacity planned to grow after a recent increase. It cites fluctuating prices and influences from Australia, Argentina, pests, and war fears, but asserts the province remains fertile and capable of supplying food for both people and livestock.
England has begun the fifth million of new houses in a postwar slum clearance program funded by government and municipal grants totaling 3,000,000,000. About 1,000 houses are built weekly alongside modernization of old premises, with the 4,000,000th home already completed amid celebration.
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