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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1940
Page
2
The article discusses the common cold as Public Malady No 1, noting its prevalence, contagiousness, and limited ability of remedies to cure it. It cites medical opinions on causes, prevention, and the need for rest, proper nutrition, and hygiene to avoid complications such as pneumonia.
Ducks proved wiser than hunters at Las Cruces New Mexico when the mallard flight from the north dropped into the Rio Grande just after the duck season closed at 4 p.m. on a recent Friday.
The piece explains that Wisconsin natives are nicknamed Badgers from early lead miners living in burrows. It also defines caution as fear and cowardice as when the other person is afraid.
A comment from The Listener celebrates the cabbage as a beauty akin to a rose. It notes the half grown red cabbage resembles a giant red rose with a bloom on its petals, inviting readers to observe the plant’s form.
In 1936 India records show 1068 tigers killed by humans and 1033 humans killed by tigers. The figures highlight a deadly balance of predator and hunter during that year.
The piece notes that even with advanced auto driving gadgets, drivers must still steer when the road requires a turn. It reflects on reliance limits and the need for human oversight in modern vehicles.
A visit to a large factory shows Britain converting peacetime radio TV and phonograph output to war roles. Predictors use telescopes gears and mathematics to locate aircraft while sound locators link to searchlights. Workers adapt German-made components into fused shell cases prismatic compasses and training planes.
Gertrude Wepsala the reigning title holder departs Vancouver for Jasper to train for the Do minion ski championships with Art Coles and coach Peter Vajda. The squad practices on Maligne Lake slopes before returning to Jasper to work on Whistler mountain's new downhill course designed to FIS standards with a 3.5 mile run dropping 4500 feet from the summit.
In Alberta supreme court chambers Justice W C Ives distinguished rancher from farmer. When asked occupation an applicant for British naturalization replied rancher and ownership of forty cattle led the judge to declare him a farmer.
Officials say Canadians may mail limited food gifts to the United Kingdom without Bri tish food ministry control. Quantities under five pounds of butter sugar tea bacon or similar items pass as bona fide gifts. Larger consignments require ministry clearance as they fall under rationed commodities.
Postmaster-General Power declares free postage for Canadian soldiers and Allied forces serving in theatres of actual war. The policy also covers officers and men on His Majesty's and Allied warships afloat. Those not in war theatres with full mailing facilities are not included for now.
A simple mix of brown gravy minced turkey and chopped potatoes is spread in a hot greased pan. The browned mixture is folded like an omelet and served with cranberry sauce.
A simple candy recipe lists ingredients including light brown sugar corn syrup butter water coconut and walnuts. Cook the first four ingredients until a firm ball forms in cold water then add the remaining items and press into buttered pans. Cut into squares while warm and stir occasionally during boiling to avoid burning.
Prime Minister Mackenzie King said Lord Tweedsmuir will step down at the end of his term this year. The author John Buchan has served as governor general since 1935 and his term ends next summer. King noted Tweedsmuir’s health prevents an extension of his office.
The author notes young men harbor many new ideas but sees a core trend toward doing the least work for the greatest pay. The piece comments on attitudes toward labor and rewards in contemporary society.
This passage argues that the word transpire is often misused to mean occur. It notes that transpire literally means to breathe through the skin, with dictionaries warning it is misapplied for to occur. The Toronto Telegram cites this linguistic point.
The Toronto Star notes Lake Ladoga as Europe’s largest lake with about 7 000 square miles of area nearly matching Lake Ontario. It features a seven foot level variation due to atmospheric changes and receives water from seventy rivers. The region has seen Finnish and Russian conflict around the lake.
A Scottish inventor creates a bag pipe that responds to electrical current, sounding only when connected to a light socket and remaining silent otherwise. The quirky device blends traditional music with modern electricity.
The Star Deneb in the Cygnus constellation is identified as the north polar star of Mars. This scientific note places Deneb as a guiding celestial reference for the red planet.
Under the Ministry of Health London hospitals set up casualty clearing stations with colored baggage tags to signal treatment needs for air raid casualties. Red tag means emergency operation, green with red center for minor operation, pink with blue diagonal for direct ward dispatch, yellow with red cross for X-ray, blue for resuscitation. Two tags used if both resuscitation and emergency operation required. Tags must be tied to the patient to prevent separation.
A weather observer documents a tornado event in Illinois with a striking image showing a hard pine pole driven through an 18 inch poplar tree. The photograph captures the force and damage typical of fierce hail and windstorms.
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