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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1935
Page
4
Britain plans a forest camp near London for 17 to 25 year old social rebels to learn harmony and skills. Officials say it targets youths not inherently vicious and aims to reduce social waste through friendly discipline, crafts, printing, cooking and work.
A Thornback ray marked by the Maine Biological Association staff near Plymouth, England, was caught by trawlers five times in 14 months, with three captures by the same boat in 12 months. Fishermen worry the fish teaches it pays to be found by science and rewarded with a medal.
About 90 000 of school children's thrift savings in St Louis were locked in two banks now in liquidation. Courts blocked placing these deposits in the preferred class, leaving depositors likely to recover about 60 percent. Brandon Sun reports the setback for hundreds of young savers.
The U S bureau of standards reports the development of a non staining lubricating oil designed to reduce residue on metal parts. The invention aims to improve performance in precision instruments and machinery with less maintenance.
Federal funds approved for preliminary work on a 30 million dollar world’s fair rising from San Francisco Bay. The plan features an international air port for land and sea planes on a 400 acre mid day shoals site raised above water. The project centers near the metropolitan area’s center and marks completion of two giant bridges.
A Lisbon effort to recruit synthetic criminals for a city festival promises 75 cents a day plus food and no work. Real prisoners have offered services, but the government rejects them due to the fake jail's flimsy lath and plaster walls as part of a capital reconstruction reflecting 300 years of history.
Prof. F R Scott of McGill University toured the Soviet Union for three weeks and reported that capitalism is not necessary for production and distribution. He noted improving economic conditions and falling prices but said years of hard work are needed for common comforts. He described hopes for democracy and a classless society while acknowledging wage gaps as part of building Socialism.
The city has a larger black population but shows lower unemployment than many big cities while carrying the nation’s highest living costs. Rents average about one third higher than elsewhere.
The University of Iowa will host a pilot cabin reproduction on the campus as a gift from the class of 1935. The cabin mirrors Twain described in his cub-pilot Mississippi days and will overlook the Iowa river. The description includes a glass temple, red and gold curtains, a large sofa, leather cushions, a tall high-back bench, oilcloth floor, a large winter stove, a wheel tall as a head, inlaid brass knobs, and a wire tiller rope.
Lanesboro Minnesota Leader notes that a progressive community is reflected in its newspaper through business and professional coverage. If missing, the paper bears responsibility to keep the town connected and active. The column argues newspapers and business interests should mutually support a vibrant community.
A column stresses personal habits and fire safety citing real incidents where careless smoking and matches caused fatal blazes. It urges consideration for others, proper handling of gas and lighters, and keeping safety matches away from children to prevent tragedy.
Miss Marion Logan of London Ontario reports Scottish discipline in schools where belting is common for minor offences. She notes lack of corridors in Helensburgh classrooms and describes Scottish dancing as a key part of physical training, with well trained partners and active social shows.
Very old device date of invention unknown but sand glasses were used in ancient Athens. Athenians carried these instruments about with them as watches are carried today.
A provocative adage declares the man who fears thinking for himself is useless highlighting self reliance and critical judgment as essential traits for personal agency and progress.
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