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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1938
Page
5
A crowd of about 60 000 at the international plowing match in Simcoe County heard Lord Tweedsmuir speak of the joy and compensation found in country life. The Canadian governor general said peace, nature, and the simple act of plowing offer a meaningful balance to his many duties.
Hosiery manufacturers warn Japan could lose its silk market as Celanese plans a 10 million plant for synthetic yarn and DuPont 7 million for a textile yarn. The new fibers may displace raw silk largely used in hosiery, with US imports at roughly 100 million dollars annually from Japan. Production not expected for about a year.
A small dry goods store owner coached a new clerk to stretch the truth with customers. The clerk resigned rather than lie and the shop later failed, yet the former employee rose to prominence as Marshall Field, a famed American merchant.
Philadelphia aviation expert Ivan Eremeeff states his experiments with a small model show potential speeds of 650 mph at 1000 feet and 900 to 1000 mph in the stratosphere where conditions favor flight. He projects practical builds could reach these speeds with proper design.
A brief statistic notes that roughly three percent of airline passengers in France are native French, indicating a heavy foreign presence among travelers.
A short note states that only galmon pike and goldfish do not sleep. The line ends with an incomplete word Po, leaving the rest unread.
A Hungarian book by Istvan Gal exposes widespread false beliefs such as rabbits craving cabbage, lions in deserts, frogs foretelling weather, and sunflowers turning to the sun. It debunks these so called truths, noting many errors persist in textbooks and everyday talk.
The article credits France with leading automobile development. M. Levassor of Panhard & Levassor secured Daimler engine patent rights and mounted the engine in front of a carriage as early as 1887. Britannica and Turning Wheel affirm France’s pivotal role in clutch gearbox and transmission design.
The family lawyer reports a plan to inform the daughter and actor about disapproval instead of cutting off the heir. The exchange centers on William, the eldest son, who is determined to marry the actress.
A design for a Mt. Gretna prison near Harrisburg features secret observation tiers, or cat walks, spanning cell ranges to keep inmates under constant unseen guard surveillance. Architect Major Henry Hornboster says the system is unprecedented in prisons and likens it to post office anti robbery catwalks. The facility will have circular interconnected walls enclosing cell blocks, recreation grounds, and workshops with no angular exterior surfaces.
A quotation attributed to Samuel Johnson asserts that true content arises from within and that seeking happiness by altering external factors only wastes life and increases sorrow.
Randolph Bruce Canadian minister at Tokio paid a farewell visit to Premier Fumimaro Konoye who is acting foreign minister. Bruce sailed for home from Yokohama.
Robert J. Watt, American delegate to the ILO, talked with King George and Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. Watt said the King asked about unemployment and the Queen about Roosevelt, with Watt noting the Queen’s intelligence and beauty. Delegates varied in attire, some wearing tailcoats, others in plain clothes.
A British estimate states that an average adult consumes around 0.75 tons of food annually. The figure highlights high per person dietary intake and potential implications for nutrition and waste.
Vancouver visit by Dr. Charles Drummond Ellis recalls being sent to a German concentration camp in 1914 and meeting Dr. James Chadwick. He credits crude lab work for Chadwick, later describes Beta ray work under Rutherford at Cambridge and notes ongoing questions about energy conservation during electron decay. He mentions heavy water and a secret royal marriage of George IV.
The Canadian Century of Art show at Tate Gallery draws elite attendance and rave reviews from major papers. The Manchester Guardian and Daily Telegraph laud its vigor and independence, while The Times highlights works by Tom Thomson and G D Pepper. Tate trustees see interchange boosting cross national art ties.
The Toronto Telegram argues unity of dominions with Britain will ease Hitler fears. Premier Chamberlain aims to strengthen Britain not for war but to deter conflict through diplomacy and freedom, warning that lack of support could lead to disaster or a hopeful era for the empire.
In a Sheffield pea canning plant opened last autumn one hundred girls in the sorting department now work to radio programs or records. Output has markedly improved. The idea of music at work is not new in Sheffield as singing was encouraged over 50 years ago in burnishing rooms of silver and electro plate factories with similarly good results.
Canadian flora mostly relies on soil for nitrogen but three plant families capture animal bodies for nutrition. Sundews, butterworts and bladderworts, and pitcher plants form this carnivorous group known as side saddle flowers in local discourse.
The Louisiana board of vital statistics lists among registered newborns in 1938 names such as Minus Two-Hits Castor Oil Gee-Whizz Hardtimes Loveless Trouble and Evil. The list highlights the era's quirky naming trends compared with traditional choices.
A boy known for crying to obtain favors shifts to honking as a new tactic. Readers may recall his past use of tears to influence outcomes, but this piece notes his current approach focuses on honks to gain attention or requests.
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