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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1931
Page
2
A narrator recalls a grandfather clock and a small alarm clock to urge taking life one task at a time. Citing the Canadian Pacific Railway’s construction as a model, the piece argues steady, incremental effort builds strength, health, happiness, and achievement over time.
Western Canada grain samples, used to set British and European price baselines, reach Montreal from Winnipeg and ship directly to major grain exchanges in Germany, Holland, Italy, Belgium, France, England, Ireland, and Scotland. Prepared by the western grain standards committee, the samples reflect prairie districts and include grade specimens. Before shipment, Dr. F J Birchard, chief chemist, approves each sample at the Board of Grain Commissioners Research Laboratory.
Nellie McClung delayed publication of Flow ers For the Living after a typographical error altered the title. The recall version quoted the opening line Between the tall tapers. The note mentions the partridge as a widely distributed upland bird in Canada.
Royal Air Force officers Squadron Leader Oswald R. Gayford and Flight Lieutenant Bett prepare a Fairey monoplane for a 6,000 mile non stop attempt from England to Cape Town. They aim to surpass the 5,011 mile record set by US pilots Boardman and Polando aboard Cape Cod with gyro stabilized robot piloting and an onboard sleeper option.
Miller's Worm Powders work so effectively that no traces of worms can be found. The pests pass away in the stools without being perceptible. They make an entire and clean sweep of the intestines, and nothing in the shape of a worm can find lodgement there when these powders are in operation. Nothing could be more thorough or desirable than their action.
In a historical drama an old king paces and asks which son should inherit the crown. A gallery voice offers a humorous twist proposing half a crown each, provoking a moment of levity.
Inspector W A Cunning will retire after forty five years of service with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the R N W M P at Regina headquarters after a six month leave. He joined in 1885 from Toronto and rose through non commissioned ranks to his long held rank. He was district paymaster and quartermaster and in charge of Regina weather bureau. His wife Mrs Cunning is a pioneer arriving from England 49 years ago. Five of their sons served in the world war with three wounded and one prisoner of war for three years.
Mrs. F. L. P. reports relief from sciatica and kidney trouble after a month of Kruschen. She loses fat from 185 to 168 pounds over three months, claiming improved health, energy, and well being as the remedy helps organs purge wastage and poisons daily.
The British Industries Fair 1932 will open in London and Birmingham on February 22 with expanded textile sections at White City and a first cycle and motorcycle display at Castle Bromwich. Lighter industries stay at Olympia while heavy industries expand in the Birmingham fair buildings. Overseas buyers receive improved access with civic hospitality and invitation access via The Office of H. M. Trade Commissioner in Winnipeg.
Letter from S B G of Quebec praising Diamond Dyes for renewing faded clothing. They claim economy and reliable results with no spotting or running. Dyes supposedly preserve fabric feel and color, described as the world’s finest dyes.
Canada replaces the United States as Britain’s main supplier of canned salmon in the first nine months of the year. Canada shipped 102000 cwt to the UK, doubling last year, while U S exports reached 96000 cwt, with Britain buying 262000 cwt in all of 1930.
An advertisement touts Dr. J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a safe, dependable treatment. It claims the preparation will always perform as promised and urges readers to obtain it today to verify its effectiveness.
Northwest Grain Dealers Association forecasts place western provinces wheat crop at 240,970,800 bushels based on early season acreage and threshing returns. Net acreage tallies 16,601,050 acres vs 23,178,000 in government data. Japan farmland shows most families farm under 2.5 acres per family.
A brief aphoristic note on training horses and human temperament. It contrasts breaking a horse with stubborn or simple minds, implying that simpler minds require more effort to shape and that sane, reasonable approaches are favored by many.
The University of the Philippines plans to establish a school of fine arts a conservatory of music and a school of hygiene and public health as part of its expansion.
A quoted remark on collective mood notes that every nation can suffer from internal strain and loneliness, urging self awareness and responsibility to address societal ills. It emphasizes shared vulnerability and the need for communal effort.
Researchers claim restored experiments show apes perceive colors, contrasting with many animals that see only gray shades. The finding suggests color vision in apes may be more extensive than previously thought.
A man who first proposed selling cement for use in concrete roads faced ridicule and was called a fool, reflecting early skepticism toward new paving materials and methods.
The British Broadcasting Corporation will build a short wave station at Daventry to reach listeners across the Empire. Financing delays were resolved after Imperial Conference discussions. The plan aims to maximize receivers with multiple wavelengths and timing based on experiments.
The British consider non violent methods to subdue north western Indian tribes. An aeroplane will carry a loud speaker broadcasting amplified tones believed to be the voice of their god to urge restraint. The hope is to deter fighting and prevent further casualties.
The governor of Rome announced that the ten families in Italy with the most children will receive five room bungalows starting at Christmas 1932. Similar prizes will be awarded each year for five years. Each house may not be sold leased or mortgaged for 30 years.
A United States Department analysis breaks tourist expenditure by category. It shows 10 percent at stations, 12 percent elsewhere, 25 percent at hotels or retailers, 10 percent on amusements, and 6 percent for theater and related goods.
Though not born in Canada, Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil originated there and gained fame as its home. From Canada the compound’s name spread across Central and South America, the West Indies, Australia and New Zealand where it remains on sale and in demand.
The department of agriculture reminds sheep owners to include salt and quality feed in a winter diet. The circular letter emphasizes care and proper nutrition to keep flocks healthy during cold weather.
The electric refrigerating industry reaches about fifteen years since its inception, marking a maturing phase in its development and integration into manufacturing and consumer markets.
Trustees announce grants to 6 researchers from Manitoba Toronto Dalhousie Toronto McGill and Queen's Universities. The foundation now funds 14 workers across Canada from Halifax to Edmonton with medical faculties. The Banting Foundation was established in 1927 after insulin’s discovery by Dr. Banting.
The observation states male eels never leave salt water, so only female eels are captured in freshwater streams. This implies distinct migratory or habitat behaviors between sexes affecting capture locations.
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