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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
2
A commentary on rising automobile fatalities across North America. The article argues that highway design and driver behavior both contribute to the death toll, urging safer roads and more responsible driving to curb future losses. It notes Ontario road accidents rising sharply and warns war-time travel may amplify the danger.
The London Daily Sketch reports that Nothing Is Wasted Wartime has created full-time unravellers in England. They untie knots and disentangle thousands of yards of string. Rope and string, once discarded in peace, are now saved as supplies run about a third of prewar levels.
Canadian troops in England show a preference for home brewed concerts with Canadians as performers over professional entertainers. Although professional acts receive enthusiastic welcomes, troops favor performances from members of their own regiments for morale boosting.
The passage notes flax flowers vary by variety, appearing blue pink or white in color. It highlights color diversity among flax cultivars.
The State Fish and Game Commissioner ordered cats killed for preying on game birds but faced a swift public backlash from farmers women groups and cat clubs leading to the order being rescinded. Farmers warned sportsmen against hunting cats posted No hunting signs and the game department offered 200 pheasants to the county that killed the most cats and crows.
Thieves stole two complete pages from an open guest book at St Mary Redcliffe, removing the signatures of the Queen Mother and the Duchess of Beaufort. Church authorities reported the loss and are investigating the burglary.
German dentists are being educated in the use of artificial resin to replace gold and other metals in dental work. This shift aims to modernize restorative techniques and expand treatment options for patients.
A dictionary of occupational titles lists 17452 jobs underscoring a shift toward specialist training. Employers seek experts who can efficiently perform specific tasks, as ads increasingly demand designer engineer and motor design experience. Competency in a single class of work boosts employment chances across industry and commerce.
France urged urgent help for refugees reaching Toronto and the west. Canadians asked to donate wool blankets, new or used, labeled as such, with depots opened to receive gifts. Storehouses prepared moth proof storage as givers rush to supply, aiming to stockpile blankets for summer relief.
Gelatine soaks in cold water then boils with vinegar salt and Christies Soda Wafers Crumbled. Heat mayonnaise fold in tuna onion and celery pour into mould chill until firm Unmold on lettuce Garnish with mayonnaise yields six portions Preparation ten minutes
The Boston Post argues progressive education grants excessive freedom, producing brash youths lacking discipline. It contrasts this with childhood discipline shaped by strict standards, asserting those who learned self control endure adverse temptations and leave lasting positive marks on society.
A nurse questions Ellen about punishment as Ellen admits she punished Rover for eating her dolly slippers. Ellen says she visited his kennel and drank his milk. Separately the BBC received eight bone discs from Cocos Island with a letter claiming a year’s overseas program subscription.
The Severn valley in England houses the world’s first cast iron bridge still serving today. It was cast in 1779 and remains a landmark example of early industrial engineering.
A London zoo earns up to 100 dollars on Saturdays by offering rides for children atop animals. The practice drew attention as a local entertainment revenue source and sparked debate over animal welfare and ethics.
Kelloggs All-Bran bread with shortening and honey mixed with egg and orange rind. Fold in flour with baking powder soda and salt alternately with orange juice. Stir in All-Bran, pour into greased loaf pan and bake at 325 degrees for about one hour and ten minutes. Yield one loaf.
Five siblings begin girlhood as their health and wealth are secure. Parents and guardians provide careful rearing as they start school, stepping into scholastic and cultural training that will shape their future careers. The quints’ adult paths remain unsure but likely to be active. North Bay Nugget reports this optimistic outlook.
General Henri Bodet of the French medical corps was sentenced to six months in prison by the Paris military tribunal for leaving his post in the Sedan sector during the night of May 15 as German forces broke the Meuse front and advanced toward the coast.
Scientists report the moon is slowly moving away from Earth, expanding its orbit over time. The trend has implications for tides and Earth's rotation, with researchers advising continued measurements and study.
University of Chicago study finds girls read quicker than boys due to better letter discrimination not higher intelligence. Best starting age for reading reported as six years. An expert notes urban fowl can be kept in nine out of ten back gardens with the tenth belonging to the owner.
Stylists predict future school uniforms will omit pockets from boys trousers. The claim cites evolving fashion and the desire for streamlined garments. No pockets would change how students carry items and influence school attire standards.
England hosts pigeon races drawing up to 50,000 homing pigeons. The event features a vast flock competing across long distances, showcasing racing skills and endurance in a traditional avian sports spectacle.
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