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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1931
Page
3
About 50 percent of Canada’s cattle hides last year showed warble fly grub damage reducing finished leather value by at least 700000 dollars. Dr. W E Graham reports 15 percent of hides had open grub holes with losses rising from delayed marketing and higher interest costs.
The Warble Fly larvae create holes in Canadian hides that scar the leather and reduce value. In 1930 grubby hides reached 45 to 50 percent in April and May, with western range stock hit hardest. Eradication efforts are urged through the National Research Council and Dominion Department of Agriculture, citing success in Saskatchewan and comparisons to Denmark's 1922 law. Data for 1931 show 70 to 80 percent grubby hides in western stock during March and April.
Dominion laboratories at Lethbridge predict heavier cutworm losses in 1932 unless unusually heavy rains occur, with lightly affected areas facing larger losses next year. Entomologists urge farmers to clear Canada thistle and weed patches by July 25 to September 7 when eggs are laid, and avoid cultivated land outside those dates as worms work in loose soil. England has eight autogyros.
W. W. Waldron, Saskatchewan markets commissioner, received a tribute from the Cooperative Wholesale Society of Great Britain praising Canada’s livestock. The letter says quality stock could command high prices even in low value markets if production and shipping to England continue. It notes the recent S.S. Manchester Citizen shipment as among Canada’s best, with prices on selected cattle comparable to Norfolk cattle and strong demand expected for six more weeks before Irish grass fed cattle arrive.
J R Lumley editor of the Fort William Times Journal argues fear hinders progress in business and society. He cites merchants fearing chain stores railways radio and advertising urging courage cooperation and adaptation to new conditions to avoid wasted time.
Siam is developing its road network cutting through jungle terrain while the United States maintains about 2,000 operating railroads across the country.
A large Canadian chamber of commerce delegation will visit Churchill Manitoba this fall. The trip precedes the Regina convention, with depart on September 7 and a five day northern itinerary. Delegates from 200 boards of trade and chambers of commerce from Atlantic to Pacific will attend the Regina gathering.
In the House of Commons Hon. T. G. Murphy said Yukon administration by the Dominion could be investigated. Rt. Hon. Mackenzie King pressed on duration and costs, noting Yukon’s 3500 population with 2500 white residents. The vote approved $185,000 for this year’s administration.
Northern Alberta plans an airplane trip to Great Bear Lake this month to fetch radium ore and return with the first shipment. The bold move aims to establish the area as an important radium producer through air transport.
The World's Grain Exhibition and Conference building reports heavy demand for national exhibits with much of the mile and a half frontage already booked. Dr J H Grisdale chair notes the program includes over 30 agri men and cultural experts from many countries for the 1932 conference.
A minor tremor in the Old Country caused no human casualties but toppled many wax figures in Madame Tussaud’s display. The canary survived with a broken wing as the criminals, jockeys, tennis players and other figures tumbled, needing careful reassembly by staff.
A witty aphorism notes that while the noblest study is mankind, people most enjoy studying women as the enduring fascination of human behavior.
The census shows Great Britain at 44,790,485 people with England and Wales at 39,947,931. Births fall to 6,930,000 from 8,281,000 previously, marking the lowest rate in 50 years while deaths drop by over 500,000 compared with prior decades. The report notes high population density and a high female to male ratio, with implications for secular economic issues.
A flattering versatile blouse pattern features a white ground dotted crepe silk with skipper blue dots. It suits suits or skirts, with options in net eyelet lace and other fabrics, offering sizes 16 to 42 bust and a 36 bust needs 2 yards of 39 inch material. Pattern price 25 cents in stamps or coin.
Pattern order notice from Winnipeg Pattern Office lists address at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. Pattern No eee Nams Town Size details provided for customers seeking mail orders and sizing.
Audubon Park Commission in New Orleans offered 3 dollars per minute for balloon jumps at 1500 feet amid unemployment fears. 121 men answered the ad. The piece notes the sun’s outer surface temperature at 6000 degrees absolute Centigrade.
A new seven story trade emporium in Shanghai will be erected by the Continental Bank of Shanghai on Nanking Road. The building will house a hotel, restaurants, offices and shops with four elevators. A T shaped internal lane will allow autos to access all areas.
A physiologist argues idleness harms the mentally ill and also harms the sane. He notes hard work can help reclaim the insane or validate existence, while enforced idleness may unhinge minds that brood on worldly cares, and urges keeping the healthy whole as a priority.
A humorous exchange about naming twins ends with a quip that one child was not on the program. Descriptions note marble structures and Greek statues painted in bright colors, challenging common perceptions.
A wealthy California businessman treated friends to a peacock dinner with birds costing around 4000 dollars. The event highlighted his extravagant gifts and lavish hospitality.
A humorous line from Lustige Koerner Zeitung presents a playful exchange about longing and sleepiness between a speaker and Miss Mimi, reflecting lighthearted domestic humor in a Cologne publication.
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