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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
4
The article discusses how sound travels differently across air water and ice with examples from war and exploration. It notes that rays of light and sound have observable yet unseen phenomena and that animals hear better than humans with silence being rare even in still rooms.
A FEudmentan Bulletin report states 270 million bushels of wheat passed Fort William and Port Arthur last year, more than through U S ports on the Great Lakes. The article notes Western Canadian crops primarily move through the lakes spout, with some going by rail to Atlantic ports or to Pacific and Gulf destinations via western states.
A 5,000 foot instructional film on breeding hogs for bacon will be issued by Alberta’s Provincial Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Federal department. The film will cover best breeding practices and be ready in time for winter conferences on hog bacon production.
The greenfinch is noted as the earliest riser among the bird family, often starting to sing at 1 o'clock on a summer morning.
National Safety Council data show preventable diseases and industrial accidents cost the United States billions annually. The report notes 73 percent of industrial accidents could be prevented and highlights safety programs in large and small plants, with substantial wage and death losses in 1920.
The Felletah women stain their teeth blue yellow and purple as a tribal sign. They also color fingers toes and hair to appear more dressed. In war or trouble these tooth marks identify individuals and reveal spies. Dental work begins in youth and lasts a lifetime.
Dr J M Aldrich of the United States National Museum reports from an Alaskan expedition that two new mosquito species were found while houseflies were absent. He noted that houseflies are tropical in origin and cannot endure cold weather, despite searching grocery stores restaurants canneries and dumps.
A floor manager in a western city department store loses his job for constant wit at customers expense. A distressed fat woman, chasing her missing husband in the store, asks for a small man with one eye. The manager quips that if the man is very small she may need to rise both eyes.
Arctic voyage ends in disappointment as Captain Joseph Bernard returns to Nome with his schooner Teddy Bear after failing to reach Wrangel Island. Ice and storms hindered progress. nearby vessels Polar Bear EagleAmy and others wrecked or frozen. rescue party led by Allan R. Crawford faced 25 year ice conditions. Captain Larson warns against further attempts.
The article explains that tall office buildings show only slight movement in gusts, bending rather than swaying. It compares structures to natural growths like grass and trees, noting steel frameworks bend under heavy side pressure, with elasticity causing gradual deformation.
The piece argues moving pictures can educate across disciplines not only science but history. It envisions students seeing dry pages inflamed with life and the Odyssey becoming a vivid tale, claiming cinema awakens interest and drives learning.
Customs and excise revenue received in September shows an increase of 4,172,216.46 dollars over the same month last year. September 1922 total reached 24,010,405.54 dollars versus 19,298,149.08 dollars in September 1921. For the six months ending September 30, 1922, total collections were 131,256,560.26 dollars, up from 115,626,186.34 dollars in the prior six months.
Large summer crowds fill Moscow open air markets where diamonds and food draw most attention. Vendors display gems beside abundant vegetables and meats while international relief aid feeds millions. crowds admire bright stones amid a backdrop of postwar hardship.
A turtle said to be over 200 years old arrived at a London hotel from the West Indies. It covers about four by five and a half feet and can bear three tons on its back. Named Lightning for its speed, it moves slowly and feeds mostly on meat with some lettuce. It has a vice it acquired from a chef’s experiment, enjoying champagne and asking for more like Oliver Twist.
Henry Ford told the Wall Street Journal he would use his vast wealth to expand industry and create thousands of jobs while boosting national wealth. He opposed the distributive methods of Rockefeller and Carnegie, saying he did not believe in that approach.
A new Paris based Radio Society plans to air at least three daily news bulletins in French. A special communique will be issued at 5 p.m. aimed at American tourists visiting the city.
The Federal Bureau of Statistics states Canada’s exports to the United States totaled 24.6 million dollars for the year ending in July while exports to Great Britain and Ireland were about 3.07 million dollars, making the UK a stronger customer.
A quirky account notes Romans feasting during a holiday with potted plants and exotic gifts. The description blends playful imagery of heels, camels, and a festive atmosphere in ancient times.
The Montreal Witness argues immigration limits cannot outrun nature and stresses recognizing the country as an agricultural base. It urges filling the land to sustain towns and industries rather than draining the land’s vitality.
The Lady Mayoress opens a Holland Park exhibition showing English dress design. Skirts may be longer this year and bodices higher while veils with oriental origins gain appeal. Fashions, old or new, will look lovely this year, and clothing does not define the woman.
The Toronto Globe reports that the rebirth of Turkish military power in Asia Minor leads to Greek expulsion and renewed Christian persecution. It claims Kemal Pasha and fanatical forces aim to end Christian minority presence by massacre deportation arson and enslavement of Christian youths.
An authority on flight finds flying fish wings four to five times more efficient for soaring than bird wings. The fin rays create ridges that form a sheltered air pocket behind each ray, acting as a forward driving force during gliding.
A playful exchange asks how people stayed on Earth before gravity laws. The Detroit Free Press notes the question and answers that gravity has always governed objects, keeping people and things from falling, regardless of orientation.
Authorities cautioned that those who seek trouble will face strict penalties and scrutiny. Citizens were urged to avoid confrontations as law enforcement steps up patrols and community meetings to deter violence.
The statement notes a paradox where simpler tasks seem harder to secure, illustrating life’s perversity. It argues effort and reward diverge, challenging assumptions about ease and opportunity.
Dominion Experimental Farms report on lamb finishing diets. It classifies feeds into roughages succulent roughages grains and mill feed and argues alfalfa and clover hay with roots or green oats offer greatest profits. It warns against excess grain and notes turnips can risk kidneys in wethers and rams.
The Weimar Board sets tuition at Triptis and Marksuhl in rye rather than money as the mark depreciates. Auma power company accepts eggs flour or potatoes instead of cash for kilowatt hours. Rural patients to pay for medical care in produce at prewar costs. 1914 calls cost five marks, bread 10 loaves per call, butter three pounds. Prices rise to 100 marks per loaf of bread and 260 marks per pound of butter.
The Federal Bureau of Statistics bulletin shows 35 Canadian plants in rubber goods manufacture, with Ontario accounting for 24 and Quebec 11. Annual rubber goods production totals 55,122,857 dollars and footwear 25,594,451. Capital investment reaches 42,249,456 dollars in goods factories and 16,120,582 in footwear plants.
The heavy armor of the fourteenth century caused deformation and permanent disability among young soldiers due to its extreme weight and restrictive design.
A historical report notes that Australia has more places of public worship relative to its population than any other country. The observation highlights the proliferation of churches and religious buildings as a defining feature of Australian society.
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