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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1937
Page
2
The article argues culture originates in rural Western Canada and the farm or small town, not in cities. It notes country residents study nature, develop independent thinking, and influence provincial arts while city dwellers adopt others’ conclusions in public policy due to diversified interests.
Count Kocho Otani, living Buddha and head of a major Buddhist sect with 13 million followers, weds a 15 year old poetess in Kyoto in a ceremony attended by 20,000. He funds poverty relief with 1.5 million yen, while the bride distributes 1.5 million classical fans. The bride wears multiple layered kimonos as perfumed butter appears in Parisian dining.
Montreal homeowners emerged as the largest borrowers under the home improvement plan, with total loans reaching 2 405 350 dollars by the end of March after about five months of operation. Toronto showed broader use of the program according to detailed figures released by acting finance minister Hon J L Isley.
Italian sailor-scientist Captain Sorrentino plans a global voyage aboard a scientifically equipped ketch with an auxiliary motor, laboratories, a library, and room for still and cinema cameras. He aims to prove one navigator can traverse stormy oceans and provide valuable data to Italy in oceanography astronomy and other sciences.
Ramsgate, England unveils a new municipal coat of arms with a shield framed by a lifeboatman and a coastguard, a crown above the shield, and a lighthouse prominent atop the design.
In 1876 Alexander Graham Bell patented an apparatus that transmitted two or more telegraphical signals simultaneously on a single wire. The device marked a milestone in early telecommunication development.
London wire reports that Wiltshire rumors claim an invisible ray used by British authorities to counter air threats caused cars to stall near Salisbury Plain. In each case a police sergeant advised waiting ten minutes, after which the engines restarted, confirming nothing was wrong with the vehicles.
University of Toronto researchers announce zinc protamine insulin a new preparation offering improved diabetes treatment Dr H J Cody president speaking at an alumni dinner in Winnipeg noted the Connaught laboratories have produced it commercially for two months and early results show longer immunity from symptoms and fewer infections Suntory?
A Daily Sketch writer notes even long serving MPs struggle with House of Commons procedure. Lady Astor, 18 years in, asked Minister Morrison a question and was told No, sir. She replied I am not a sir, forgetting Morrison’s sir was to the Speaker. Tramcar loudspeakers debut in Melbourne for next stop announcements. Maple sap is reduced 30 to 40 times to make maple syrup.
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