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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 21, 1940
Page
6
The 44th annual Western Stock Growers' Association convention will be held in Calgary on June 13 and 14. The event follows reports of other wartime measures and international actions affecting British, Canadian, and German spheres, including troop duties and casualty protocols.
A London press report calls the North Sea incident a great tribute to a nation at war. A raiding Nazi bomber attacked an unarmed trawler, was crippled by a British pursuit plane, and forced to land. The German airmen were rescued by the very trawler they had attacked and later interned after praising British rescue.
Major General Sir William Glasgow, Australian High Commissioner in Canada, visited Toronto and praised the Commonwealth Air Training Advisory Council. He predicted Cerada would boast one of the world’s great aerial transport systems after the war and expressed confidence in Allied air superiority over Germany.
War weary nations mark the 100th birthday of the Penny Black first used May 6 1840. Britain issues a four stamp commemorative set while Royal Philatelic Society exhibits in London. Canadian and U S collectors host meetings. El Salvador issued a special postal issue. The article traces Hill and Chandler claims to the postage stamp's origin and notes Britain still bears no country name on its stamps.
Brantford Expositor argues against romanticizing past literary and artistic high points. It notes Shakespeare was unique, compares modern writers and painters to historic masters, and cautions that time’s glamour may inflate fame while inspiring current talent.
William R. Watson a Scottish born author lawyer and musician travels Canada lecturing for service clubs. Living in Toronto he writes with his toes and discusses his 90 000 word last book longfoot and his rehabilitation ideas for war maimed soldiers.
The article advises creating lawn paths with flagstones sunk flush and edged to keep traffic away from flower beds. It explains soil work, humus, and drainage, plus using rotted leaves to loosen clay and weekly watering for window boxes. It also notes intensive planting in small spaces and guidance for plant selection and shelter until establishment.
Dissolve lemon Jell-O in hot water then add vinegar and salt. Chill until slightly thickened. Fold in shredded cabbage diced apples and chopped sweet pickles. Turn into molds and chill until firm. Unmold on crisp lettuce. Serves six.
Combine grated carrot and potato with bread crumbs raisins currants and corn syrup. Add brown sugar suet sour milk baking soda flour spices then mix. Steam in buttered dish for three hours for a larger portion or less time for smaller portions.
A witty exchange hints at a bold job applicant asking if a firm has an opening for a clever salesman and the response cautions not to slam the door on the way out, implying quick wit and resilience in job seeking.
Only about ten percent of the butter consumed in England is home produced, signaling a heavy dependence on imports for the nation’s dairy needs.
A historical note states nearly 15,000 miles of submarine cables connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The figure reflects expansive 20th century telecommunication networks linking distant regions and major coastal hubs.
Illusion of slenderness and easy grace in a soft afternoon dress pattern 4442 by Anne Adams. Full bodice with shoulder shirring or waist darts, slimming front panel, and optional contrasting bolero. Available in sizes 34 through 48, fabric needs 31½ yards at size 36. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
An ardent angler spent four hours battling a huge salmon before landing it. He carried the catch home in ecstasy and told his aunt of the triumph. She paused knitting and asked why he did not cut the string to get rid of the brute.
Geological note reports Niagara Falls advancing upstream by seven miles over the last twenty thousand years. The gradual shift reflects erosional processes shaping the falls and river gorge through long term geological activity.
The lesson centers on Jeremiah 31 31 34 and Luke 22 14 20, presenting the new covenant written on hearts instead of tablets. Jehovah remains faithful to a faithless nation, promising forgiveness and direct access to God for all, with Hebrews 8 10 and 8 6 13 cited to support the idea.
Since April 30 the Manitoba Division of the Red Cross forwarded 21 cases overseas containing 900 woollen scarves 300 seamen s scarves 250 seamen s pullovers 480 pairs wool socks 500 83 inch bandages 463 4 inch bandages 462 bed sheets 1992 pillow cases 4000 wipes and 1630 compresses Ontario aside Manitoba appears to lead in total cases sent.
The London inquest into a deadly fire and explosion concluded after seven months. The jury heard 1 674 000 words of evidence and was exempted from further duty for life as compensation for their service.
A London historian argues that propaganda is ancient, noting that in earlier wars messages were attached to arrows and fired at enemies, showing persistent use of persuasive messaging in conflict.
The piece notes Valenza Italy with 180 family workshops making artistic jewellery using gold platinum silver and stones. It describes daily material delivery, lack of a central vault, and long guild-like tradition with generational succession. It also shifts to skiing history and Library Valley petroglyphs near Phoenix, and then demographic birth order studies.
Surgeon General Thomas Parran says Americans are the healthiest people in the world with 1938 marking the lowest death rate ever at 106 per thousand. He warns smallpox cases in 1938 and 1939 are a national disgrace and stresses vaccination as essential to ending smallpox. The United States and Canada show similar health profiles, with preventable diseases remain key threats despite advances in medicine.
Readers may obtain the complete set of Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ontario.
Commissioner S T Wood notes Canada remains free of sabotage as RCMP and allied forces prevent enemy activity. He cites internment of enemy aliens and the limited scale of Canada’s war effort as reasons no Fifth Column has emerged. He warns against complacency through wartime vigilance.
Ra gini Devi, an Indian dancer, says the greatest compliment for a woman is walking like an elephant. In America people say clumsy 28 an elephant, but Indian women aim for majestic carriage and aristocratic glide of the pachyderm. There are no penguins in the wild State in the northern hemisphere.
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