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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1938
Page
2
A lecture argues democracies like Britain, the US, and Canada have advanced materially while warning against sugar coated isms such as fascism and communism. It urges active, informed electorate participation to prevent corruption and preserve self government.
In Newspaper World London observers debate proper adjectives for Ireland in coverage of the Anglo Irish Conference. Editors wrestle with terms like Irish, Eire, Trish, and Angl o Eire as usage diverges across papers. Debate continues about the authoritative form.
General Foods Limited will substantially expand advertising in newspapers and magazines in 1938. R. K. McIntosh, vice-president, cites the proven value of print media for promoting Maxwell House Swans Down Calumet Jell-O Postum Grape-Nuts Sanka and related brands.
The Ottawa Journal notes with pride that in 15 months Lady Tweedsmuir has collected and sent 11,000 volumes for free distribution to Canadians in remote Prairie regions and drought areas. The effort is described as a dis net national value enterprise.
A major English housing program reports completion of 520,298 houses across its development plan. The tally reflects sustained construction activity and broad housing output efforts within the project framework.
The Christian Science Monitor notes that scientists have found residue from burning soft coal can be used as a smokeless steady long burning fuel, suggesting progress in reducing smoke while increasing heat output.
A humorous dialogue features Goldstein claiming Jews are the leading people worldwide, MacGregor countering with the North Pole, and Goldstein replying that bergs are not Scottish names, highlighting ethnic name stereotypes.
Imported confectionery alone for the year ending Oct 31 1937 cost 888917 dollars. The note references a Canadian girl with a sweet tooth as the context for the data.
Sir Josiah Stamp, director of the Bank of England, told a Los Angeles interview that the United States should join European events. He argued Germany’s demand is not a simple matter of returning colonies and that every Versailles signatory must be consulted before any land changes hands. He added that neighboring states to disputed colonies should be consulted as well.
Charles H. Snow, a blind western novelist from Napa California, is finishing his 99th book and has already planned a 100th. His works are in high demand in England with a publisher contracting for all he can write.
A hotel near Maidenhead Bridge in England has a nail driven into the centre of its counter marking the boundary between Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. The makeshift boundary marker highlights the historic county line where the two regions meet.
Myer Salt Wrecking Co salvaged scrap iron from Niagara's damaged honey moon bridge and sent the first shipment to Steel Company of Canada in Hamilton. The melted material will be rolled into strips stamped with the old bridge die and sold as souvenirs with certification of origin. Company declines offers from Japanese agents.
A Cleveland shoe dealer claims women’s feet have advanced two and a half sizes over the past ten years as they step into traditionally male footwear roles. The remark frames women’s fashion changes as a market-driven shift in shoe sizing and demand.
Gracie Fields, newly named Commander of the Order of the British Empire, discusses age in humorous fashion. She asserts she is 40, born January 9, 1898, and notes her feelings vary between 16 and 60, mostly 16, expressing no special pressure about turning forty.
A playful line describes a person accusing another of weaving a beard into a stocking as a joke about timing and impractical sewing. The quip implies a lighthearted domestic scene with humorous conflicts.
George F. Benson is elected chairman of the board of The Canada Starch Co Limited Montreal after 44 years as president. He is succeeded by his son Major George F. Benson Jr who was assistant general manager and president of Canada Starch Sales Company.
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