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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1932
Page
3
The article urges using lime sparingly on acid soil to curb weeds like dandelions, promotes rich soil, good drainage, and sunlight. It covers fertilizer use, pulverized sheep manure, sourcing plants locally, handling arrivals, seed quality, and mushroom safety and cultivation.
An examination of a Parliament return shows Canada paid 65,636,268 in pensions last year, with war pensions at over 46 million annually. Old Age Pensions and retired officials also add to the total, illustrating why cutting spending is difficult without repealing statutes. The piece argues readers should study public accounts to temper criticism of government expenditure.
Broadway wonders why a 23 day engagement at Madison Square Garden grossed near 700000, a record in boom years, while the nation remains in a low mood. Debates if stronger shows or star absences explain demand and if audiences seek nostalgia or distraction from hard times.
Unemployed men use forced leisure to perfect devices and push patent activity higher than any comparable period. Museum workers assembling a saber-toothed tiger replica created monel metal teeth to enhance realism.
An elastic strap invention lies flat against the car side when not in use to secure uneven packages on a running board. This design aims to simplify fastening and prevent protruding items while driving.
The Soviet Union reportedly intends to construct the world’s largest copper producing plant in eastern Siberia, signaling a major expansion of its metallurgical capacity and resource extraction efforts.
The circus notes its star elephant Goliath the Second weighs 6000 pounds. Trainers cite strength and longevity for the animal’s act. Public fascination grows as performances continue across the circuit.
The milkman is an international figure varying in methods and appearance across lands. In Canada he uses a spotless wagon, in Holland a two wheeled cart drawn by dogs, in southern Europe goats are milked at doorsteps, in Costa Rica he rides a horse with milk cans aboard. San Jose milkmen often shield the milk with umbrellas against tropical sun.
A nameless Mexican laborer unable to work in Mexico City slept inside a bakery for warmth and was found dead from starvation. Police investigation led to bakery owner Victor Teller who testified no bread or cake was missing.
Tests at the United States Bureau of Standards show sole leather cut from over the kidneys of a steer wears better than leather from any other portion of a hide.
After lengthy agitation Redcar authorities announce that Sunday games will be allowed in local parks. The move follows public pressure from residents and aligns with broader relaxation of weekend recreation rules.
A Naval Commission report from the disarmament conference reveals divergent opinions on offensive weapons. Britain and the United States favor defensive classification for battleships and aircraft carriers, while smaller nations label them offensive. Japan supports submarines but rejects aircraft carriers, and Argentina aligns with Britain and the U S on carriers while deeming battleships offensive.
Holland Michigan hosts its annual Tulip Festival in May with over two million tulips in bloom. The event began in 1930 and attracts thousands from the Midwest. Dutch-descended girls in period costumes scrub Main Street, echoing Netherlands scenes. Centennial Park holds 300,000 plus blooms. Tulip Lane spans four miles across four streets displaying varied colors.
A Great Western Railway official launches a cheap mystery excursion from Paddington on Good Friday. Passengers ride to an unrevealed Upper Thames beauty spot, appealing to curiosity and a gambler’s instinct while countering fixed rail routes.
Baron Kirkley warned at a Newcastle conference that the Buy British slogan risks economic nationalism and dependency on imports. He argued self sufficiency fuels the world depression and could undermine trade during normal times.
There is a silver lining in hard times as B P Alley of the Canadian Bank of Commerce offers a fresh epigram about rising above mood. The steam launch Jhelum marks 82 years of service on the River Indus with no engine screw replaced.
A historical note reflects a change in marriage dynamics where a woman previously promised to endure in marriage now seeks material or personal gains, signaling evolving expectations within domestic life.
Heavy floods in Paris cause widespread damage as the Seine and other rivers rise. Officials warn of continuing high water levels and widespread property and infrastructure impact across the city.
Rev. Dr. Henry Howard of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian urges strong action to purge the underworld he calls a threat to the republic. He cites the Lindbergh baby murder, condemns lax law enforcement, and warns of possible military reinforcements to root out criminals, urging citizens to vote and act.
A Toronto physician announces a quick method to identify pneumonia types at Connaught laboratories enabling serum tailored to each case. The Canadian Public Health Association hails it as a major advance in fighting the disease. Dr M M Brown presented the find at the annual health officials meeting. Dr D T Fraser reports a serum for whooping cough development and prevention.
Boston statistician Roger W. Babson argues the current downturn stems from deficient character in business men, debt, and lack of saving. He prescribes religious education, Sunday observance by businessmen, anti borrowing limits, and enforced savings. He pins responsibility on Calvin Coolidge, not Hoover, saying Coolidge set business men on a ladder that was later knocked down.
A brief exchange quotes Ike: I would like to engage you, but I have no work for you. The reply, So much the better, appears in Nagels Lustige Welt from Berlin, reflecting a sardonic wartime mood.
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