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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1933
Page
4
Harvard chemist Dr. Arthur B. Lamb argues future energy lies in solar, wind, tides, and ocean heat. He notes world annual energy use is immense and existing fuels could last millennia, yet untapped sources and solar energy offer vastly larger potential for mankind.
The article argues that endless height growth in Manhattan has worsened living conditions. Ten story offices are overshadowed by taller structures, cutting light and air for lower buildings. Traffic, crowded sidewalks, and subway delays reflect a city overwhelmed by skyscraper excess.
The article notes newer ships add spacious sport decks and measured promenades but enclose most of the vessel to shield passengers from Atlantic winds. Movable glass screens are placed at forward promenade ends, allowing one to traverse the ship without exposure to fresh air, as seen on the Europa and Bremen.
After returning from their honeymoon the bride and groom joke about roles in a society. The bride says she wants no top job, preferring a subordinate post, and asks if the groom is president or vice president. She then declares she will be treasurer.
A kitten faces a much larger dog with calm courage and sharp awareness. She stays steady as the dog circles, then bolts past, leaving the puzzled pursuer behind as she escapes over a high fence. The tale highlights the cat’s courage and strategic restraint.
Smithsonian botanist C V Morton reports a giant seven leaf clover found on sagebrush slopes near Seattle by J W Thompson. The perennial herb stands nearly two feet tall with thick stems and a two inch flower head. seven leaves extend from an eight inch leaf stem, leaves slender and finger like.
A concise reflection notes that mean words can be as harmful as harmful deeds. It observes that intent and impact both matter in moral judgment.
H G Wells envisions a century spanning 1913 to 2116 and a future war in Europe of 1940 that triggers collapse and plague. A rebuilt world follows with no rent, interest, or profit and a system rewarding direct need over wealth acquisition.
Ontario forestry branch firefighters built a quick aqueduct to divert water from a distant lake. Dry weather left streams dry, so they dammed a dry creek bed and pumped water through a mile of hose to reach the blaze two miles away. The water reached the dam and was directed to the fire, ending the threat after several days.
In Geevagh County Sligo locals await the return of Lough Na Sail a 45 acre lake 30 feet deep that disappeared with 52 million cubic feet of water before daybreak. The lake known as the Lake of the Evil Eye left stranded fish and a 20 by 18 foot cavity shaped like an eye.
In a Week End Garden Maude Stewart Delch traces lettuce through history noting its spread from Persian kings to American tables. She links ancient use to modern salads and highlights early cultivation traditions and tastes.
British troops aid Halimzai tribe facing attacks from Upper Mohmands on the frontier between British India and Afghanistan. At the center stands 12 year old Galam Nabi proclaimed by the Mad Fakir as a hereditary ruler. The boy is guarded in a silk tent watched by four men as thousands of followers chant and revere him. The Mad Fakir, called Be-Aki Senanai, is alleged to manipulate the youth to guide the militant group.
Variety notes the Italian Line flagship Rex breaks speed records across the Atlantic and arrives amid publicity columns and flags. Passengers report the trip caused vibrations and seasickness with amenities like the Lido Deck closed to reduce water weight.
Canada’s veteran speed skater Joseph Arsenault, now ninety, shows a new passion for aviation. A New York plane landed near his home bringing relatives, and he soon heads to Shediac to meet General Italo Balbo’s famed air armada.
More than 200 industries are applying air conditioning to profitable uses, expanding cooling technology from comfort to productivity. The trend highlights broader adoption across manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial sectors, boosting efficiency and market demand.
Canada operates the largest flour mill in the British Empire, a landmark facility noted for its scale and production capacity. The article highlights its significance in supplying bread, flour, and related goods across colonies and markets.
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