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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1935
Page
4
A Du Pont Company report from Wilmington introduces nitro-ammonia or nitra men as a new peace time explosive. It is 20 percent stronger than TNT yet does not detonate under test shots. Engineers claim it could be fired from a gun without exploding. The base is nitrate of ammonia with a carbon mixture delaying detonation.
American entomologists report that European pavement ants dominate US habitats, replacing native species. First settlers arrived recently, likely aboard ships with soil or vegetation cargo. Ants multiply rapidly, are more aggressive, and may outcompete natives, though Canada has no payment ants yet.
The article surveys flag colors from red white and blue as most common to yellow green and black less used. It notes orange rare purple brown unused and describes symbols such as stars suns moons crescents crosses hammer and sickle and national emblems like the Southern Cross in Brazil Australia and New Zealand and others including Afghanistan mosque Cambodia cedar and the Papal State.
A visitor notes a town’s dramatic change from smoke and grime to bright, clean paint as residents credit a new invention that makes chimneys consume their own smoke. The remark on anger and petty criticism closes with a hopeful moral.
A list outlines more than 75 diseases that can transfer from animals to people. Included are cows dogs pigs cats horses sheep goats wild rabbits squirrels rats parrots clams fish oysters and other species.
The passage extols a life well lived emphasizing laughter love and kindness. It lauds appreciation of nature respect from intelligent people affection from children and dedication to one’s duty. It frames success as virtue and lasting memory as a benediction.
Scouts and guides of southern Alberta plan a pageant in April to show what international scouting and guiding do to inculcate peace and brotherhood among youths of 97 nations.
Dr. W Hepner reports from tests on 1000 subjects that women confess 20 percent more than men to using half truths to evade difficulties. He notes masculine deceit is blunt and direct while women lie more artistically and subtly.
Hon. F. S. Grisdale, minister of agriculture, said that moving 10600 head from growth areas to Alberta markets last fall under the government's cattle disposal policy produced a net saving of $100,000 to the province.
A novel manufacturing method produces a fabric closely resembling Persian lamb skin. The creators claim only careful inspection reveals the difference, offering a convincing imitation with similar texture and appearance.
Brooke Hereford laments the fixation on bygone times. He argues that clinging to the past drains joy, erodes heroism, and makes seasons seem dull compared to present mercies.
Barbara Greene, 23, accompanies cousin Graham Greene to Liberia and Sierra Leone to explore uncharted jungle regions and document slavery and tribal conditions. They plan a monthlong trek through fever zones with few facilities, guided by caution from Sir John Harris of the Anti-Slavery Society.
The radio branch of the marine department announced the grant of amateur radio certificates to J. Stevenson Sonka Alta E Brindley Edmonton C M Wilson Port Alberni BC J A Crossi Vancouver W J Gillespie Fort William Ont N Whitaker Maymont Sask W J Sharp Regina and J A Spark Saskatoon Saskatchewan.
Disputes over Norway's maritime boundary have strained ties with Britain. An 1882 convention set waters where foreign fishing was prohibited, but Norway refused to join and defined its own limits. Growing friction prompts calls for a fisheries treaty to preserve cordial relations.
The philatelic agency of the post office department shows revenue of 54 815 and costs of 9 528 last fiscal year. Postmaster General Arthur Sauve told Col. W. P Mulock that used stamps are not sold as a general practice. Occasional salvage of small quantities to individuals occurred via official channels.
London will build a vast new market at Spitalfields costing 10 million dollars. The market will be three times larger than Covent Garden and described as the biggest vegetable market in the world.
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