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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1932
Page
2
The piece argues that public mood swings from optimism to pessimism amid economic strain and debt. It urges balanced reform and warns against extremes, noting reforms occur amid changing conditions and that the democratic system must adapt without catastrophe.
Christie auctioneers sold the Nelson telescope, heirloom of naval history, for 1430 guineas about 5750 dollars. A silver watch given to Midshipman Pollard after the Nelson battle brought 135 guineas about 533 dollars. Separate note reports slow reconstruction in Shanghai's devastated Chapei district.
The Smithsonia Institution announced a January 15 expedition to five miles under the Atlantic. Traps with colored lights and varied intensities will lure deep sea creatures that dwell in perpetual darkness and may use flashing signals to communicate.
A proposed bill by Baltimore lawyer Reuben Oppenheimer aims to soften United States deportation laws by creating an Alien Appeals Board and allowing deportees to seek counsel. The plan would let individuals choose safe alternative destinations at their own expense, amid reports of harsh treatments and secret hearings.
Senator John Glendinning announces a Dublin event for a fast steamer and air transport project linking Europe and America via Galway and Halifax. A prospectus is to be issued, with $125000 set for initial preparations. The plan includes Galway and Halifax terminals and air routes to Britain, the Continent, and the United States, with backing from UK, Ireland, and Canada authorities.
A self shifting gear device sponsored by Vincent Bendix is demonstrated in a car. The driver never touches the gear lever or clutch. Invented by a young Marcus in Bendix’s firm, the secret remains guarded until patents are negotiated. Only one car exists, Bendix’s own, capable of starting in high and shifting automatically with a quiet gear change and automatic downshifts on hills.
As Britain weighs war debts, Parliament entertains a cap quarrel. Soldiers will wear a soft hat and plus fours, while letter carriers adopt a flat-topped cap once called a broderick. The fashion dispute reflects a shift toward military efficiency with civilian uniform dynamics.
A five dog team belonging to the provincial police sold at The Pas Manitoba for 75 dollars on the bid. Bought by the Western Trading Company for a Churchill trapper, the dogs mark a shift away from dog freight as railways and aircraft replace dog teams.
Low grain prices shift screenings from feeding stuffs to fuel. Refuse screenings, once sold for feed, now power plants in Northwestern Ontario, Manitoba, and as far west as Saskatchewan rely on them for fuel, easing disposal for elevators.
Father Louis Shebesta, an Austrian missionary, believes the pygmies of equatorial Africa will disappear. He estimates about 20 000 pure pygmies and 50 000 total including Batshwas across 333 tribes in a 100 000 square mile region. He warns of dependency, exploitation, alcohol, disease, and urges government or private action to halt the decline.
William B. and Joseph Sebastian born Lynchburg Tennessee brothers and long time Detroit auto workers were decorated with the Order of the Purple Heart for military merit after serving together in World War I. They enlisted in 1917 with Company E 119th Infantry 30th Division sailed to France on the same boat were wounded in the same battle and returned home on the same ship.
A dainty toilet requis ite praised as delightful to use with no stickiness. It is swiftly absorbed, leaves a delicate fragrance, and imparts velvety skin. Tones and soothes the complexion, banishes roughness from wind exposure, softens hands, and enhances feminine charm.
A student misinterprets a closing line "May heaven preserve you" as "And may heaven pickle you" after consulting a dictionary. The anecdote includes lighter remarks about miscommunications and a joke about chivalry involving a husband opening the door for his wife.
The passage notes that the largest ocean swells occur in the South Pacific where waves can reach lengths near 1,000 feet. This highlights extreme sea conditions and notable oceanic wave behavior across remote Pacific regions.
The fragment notes a forecast by Babson that a low mood will be worn out by 1934 and adds a brief personal vow that “So will we” with initials and an 1872 date fragment.
In a report to the Minister of agriculture A P MacVannel chief registration officer states that 89700 certificates for Canadian pure bred livestock were issued in the fiscal year ending March 31 1932. Breakdown includes cattle 33288 horses 1734 sheep 13330 swine 10139 foxes 21895 dogs 7380 poultry 1811 and goats 123.
The text extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as the cheapest preparation offered to the public. It claims availability in every drug store across Canada coast to coast and by all country merchants, urging everyone to have a bottle due to easy procurement and moderate price.
The report notes the average ant age as ten years and claims ants have a hereditary tendency to attend picnics uninvited. It also states that Grand Comoro Island coffee contains no caffeine.
Pictures show a 18 inch Egyptian mummy seated on its haunches. Croydon officials delay admission claiming proof of age over 100 years is needed for duty free entry. Cairo agent calls it the most perfect tomb specimen and at least two centuries old. experts may be needed to verify its age.
Parliament discusses perforating cheques to prevent forgers. Private bill aims to stop chemical removal of diagonal lines used to cash stolen cheques. Also noted are Miller's Worm Powders claimed to clear worms from children with a safe tasting formula and possible vomiting as a sign of effect.
Denmark prepares to construct what is believed to be Europe's largest bridge spanning Storstrømmen between Sjælland and Falster. The 10 827 foot long structure will carry rail and vehicle traffic, rise about 185 feet, cost roughly 6 723 000 dollars, and aim for completion in 1940 as the first link between Copenhagen and Hamburg.
Henri Petain, famed for Verdun, has accepted private rank on the staff of General W McK Evans, commander in chief of the department army of northern Virginia United Confederate Veterans.
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