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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1930
Page
3
Canadian bacon exports to Great Britain show no net gain over 27 years, while domestic hog production grows but fails to meet both export and home demand. The piece notes a long-term chart of bacon exports, wartime spikes, and persistent lack of coordinated expansion by Canadian producers.
The Duke of Connaught addressing Wellington College declares there have been no greater openings for young men ready to work. He notes a huge demand for engineers and chemists and says Britain must keep supplying trained personnel to the dominions to serve the Empire.
Busy New York residents fill the city with births weddings and daily movements. A newborn arrives about every four minutes while nine million people seek subway seats. The city averages 23 buildings up daily and six torn down each day. The egg consumption and theatre scene are also highlighted.
The article notes exports around 20 million pounds in 1929 nearly matched by imports from the United States, leaving Canadian hog producers serving only the domestic market. It traces hog numbers rising from 1.73 million in 1893 to 4.38 million in 1929 and discusses per capita pork consumption and Britain’s bacon market share, emphasizing Canada’s small British trade despite rising imports.
An array of charms gathered by Mr. E. Lovett of the Folk Lore Society is shown in London at the Southwark Museum. Items include a cat skin carried by a Belgian refugee to ward off colds, pockets of potatoes believed to stave rheumatism, and war era beads kept for protection from air raids. One visitor wore two acorns on a ribbon tied to pain spots.
It is estimated that one out of every 34 automobiles in the United States has an accident at some time during the year. This statistic underscores the need for heightened road safety awareness and preventive measures.
Official papers show that in London during the first quarter three people were killed and 127 injured each day. Last year totals for London were 1,383 killed and 56,321 injured. For Great Britain the figures were 6,696 killed and 190,817 injured. Over the South African war period Britain may expect 16,740 street deaths.
Sir Arthur Yapp of the National Y.M.C.A. Council presents a recipe for boyhood traits. Mischief and pride account for 5 percent each, courage and love of truth 10 percent, fear of others’ judgment 10 percent, selfishness self-will and self-indulgence 25 percent, and push and go 25 percent.
The Dominion Department of Agriculture will conduct an economic survey of sheep ranching in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia this summer. Dr. J Grisdale announces the study will visit 150 to 200 ranches to gather data on profitability and operating conditions.
The World's Grain Exhibition executive calls for pre planning with other bodies to avoid conflicts in 1932. Dominion cerealist L H Newman proposes five corn exhibit groups replacing four, with Dent and Flint types split by early, intermediate, and late maturing categories. Total prize money remains $19,000 across all classes.
The agricultural research center at the State College in St. Paul Minnesota testifies that the hogs grow five times faster under civilized husbandry. Swine specialist FE Ferrin states that in natural conditions hogs mature slowly, while modern care accelerates growth and feeds use.
Dr. E H Roemer of the University of Alberta announced a new method that hydrogenates tar from Alberta tar sands to produce light oils usable for gasoline. Boomer and Clark, also of Alberta, lead the work with a semi commercial plant already in operation.
The piece notes Sitka Alaska records show a century low of four degrees below zero and New York at six below. It highlights that in 1927 Sitka had only ten days above freezing while the year’s low was 12 degrees. It argues readers should rethink assumptions about Alaska weather.
Pattern No. 3376 offers a daffodil yellow and white printed dimity dress with a white organdie capelet collar and yellow ribbon tie. It features a full gathered skirt, scalloped hem, and a basque bodice with sizes 2 4 and 6 years. Pattern price 25 cents. material and notions listed. address Pat thern Department.
Government of India tightens railway procurements and curtails pending orders across railways. Officials cite budget constraints and project prioritization while operations continue under revised schedules and oversight.
A lighthearted line characterizes a pedestrian as a man whose son has come home from college, framing the term with a familial detail.
A Winnipeg Union notice directs readers to order sewing patterns. The ad cites 175 McDermot Ave and explains how to place orders and obtain patterns through the paper.
Under the Migratory Bird Treaty with the United States, several bird sanctuaries and public shooting grounds were reserved in Western Canada to safeguard marsh and lake habitats for waterfowl. This action fulfills a treaty obligation to conserve breeding ranges.
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