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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
6
A testimonial says Kraschen Salts helped a man drop from 170 to 150 pounds in seven months without dieting, using half a teaspoonful daily in hot water. The ad claims regular use with mild exercise and a lighter diet removes excess fat and improves vigor.
British Columbia will submit briefs on import and export opportunities at the Ottawa Imperial Conference. Japan’s Bureau of Public Works spends nearly 9 million dollars on roads in 1931 32. Sir Hubert Wilkins arrived at Oslo and discussed another polar trip with Harold Sverdrup. A US gunboat fired on Chinese soldiers at attacking two British steamers. The Cochran bill to make interstate kidnapping a federal crime was approved by the House judiciary committee. Premier Tolmie of British Columbia received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Puget Sound and Washington State Colleges. Amelia Earhart Putnam was formally recognized with a gold medal for her Harbor Grace to Ireland flight. Five Detroit flying boats are in northern British Columbia for a prospecting survey. Mrs. C R Crowe of Guelph was re elected president of the Dominion Board Women’s Missionary Society.
The Canadian Manufacturers' Association reports at its 61st annual meeting in Ottawa that an Empire Shopping Week may be arranged in autumn during the economic conference. Revival of Empire shopping weeks, held in 1928 and 1929, has been urged upon the minister of trade and commerce.
Yukon Territory, Canada, is a land of flowers with hundreds of wild plants and shrubs on every hill and valley. The article notes the generous response of nature where flowers are cultivated and highlights their beauty in Dawson the capital and surrounding homes and grounds.
The exchange features the First Lady asking if the Second Lady was admitted for surgery or illness and whether she was ill before admission or became ill after treatment, framed with humor about hospital experience.
A Scottishwoman now in Canada offers to oversee one or more young ladies as a companion or travel partner. She has extensive travel experience and strong testimonials from Canada and Britain. Interested parties may contact Apply Box 50 at Winnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 McDermot Ave East, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Saskatchewan faces a brighter outlook as soil conditions improve and expectation grows for an excellent wheat crop. Government relief hinges on a good harvest, with farmers hopeful to regain self sufficiency and end drought relief burdens while rebuilding stock and fodder supplies.
Prepare juice by crushing three pounds of ripe cherries with a cup of water and simmering ten minutes. Strain juice, measure sugar, and combine in a large saucepan. Add one bottle pectin, bring to a rolling boil, boil four minutes, skim, then seal in hot jelly glasses. Optional almond extract enhances cherry flavor.
A pattern description outlines a flattering pajama set for teens with a basque bodice, wide sash, optional puff sleeves, and a frill neckline. Pale blue crepe satin adds a dainty lounging look. Style No. 911 covers sizes 14 to 40 inch bust, requires 31 yards of fabric for size 16, and costs 25 cents.
The Official System differs only slightly from the Approach-Forcing method. Opening bids of one two and three are explained with guarantees of tricks and the impact on information to opponents. Jump-Shift bids, weak no trumps, and four-card suit requirements are contrasted, noting both systems are easy to learn and adaptable to partner choice.
Pattern order guide from Winnipeg pattern service lists address at 175 McDermot Ave. The entry names Pattern No and Name in Winnipeg Town.
Cut leftover cake into small cubes and place a heaping tablespoon in four dessert glasses. Prepare chocolate junket per package directions and pour over the cake. Let stand in a warm room until firm about ten minutes, then chill. Top with whipped cream if desired.
The desert conquest by cars hurts camel trade with sale prices from 550 to 1000 francs. Automobiles now haul freight once carried by camels and engineers at the University of Michigan measure metal creep to accuracy of a millionth inch. Astronomers find about six per cent of stars appear double.
The article notes a growing number of new cars on France's highways this year, signaling stronger auto sales and demand. It highlights possible factors driving the increase and suggests continued momentum into the coming months.
The Melbourne Australasian notes that appointing advisers to monitor industries likely affected by Ottawa decisions is welcome. It argues broader Empire interests must be considered, with chambers of commerce shipping groups farmers manufacturers and unions awakening to the conference's vital potential impact and urging ministers to seek diverse viewpoints.
A Falconer New York man calmly greeted a fallen airman who landed in his yard on a rainy Sunday. The airman, with an empty gas tank, rode in the neighbor's car to a gas station for fuel. The story suggests training to become ready for uninvited guests arriving by air.
The London Express argues that Britain’s centuries of European entanglements have cost millions of lives and vast wealth. It urges genuine political liberty through no entangling alliances and criticizes endless conferences at Geneva and Lausanne as fruitless and costly.
The Canadian Government steamer N. B. McLean will operate in Hudson Straits this summer to aid navigation for the 1932 season. Crew members will install new lights at Button Island, Resolution Island, Whale Island east end, Nottingham Island, and Coats Island, with Hubbard's Point light installation by Churchill staff.
The visiting director of education complains the school is not properly cleaned. He points to a dusted globe and says look at this. The keeper retorts that the touched area is the Sahara Desert highlighting a playful clash over cleanliness.
Drought in Zululand has killed about twelve thousand cattle in two districts. Natives show signs of desperation and are committing wholesale thefts of sheep. The drought has wiped out nearly all signs of plant life.
London publishes the final volume of Queen Victoria's letters detailing her restraint toward Kaiser Wilhelm. The monarch advised against sharp replies, noting impulsiveness and conceit but emphasizing calm firmness and duty even near death.
Dr T Thorvaldson of the University of Saskatchewan described a new cement at the Canadian Chemical Association meeting in Hamilton Ontario. The invention aims to resist alkali damage in western soils and could save millions yearly for builders road makers and water systems.
The London's Cheltenham flyer train, seven coaches and 340 tons, ran Swindon to London in 56 minutes 47 seconds. It covered 774 miles at an average speed of 81.56 miles per hour, setting a new regular train record for the route.
A Hong Kong Press observation condemns the pugnacious pacifist for rash talk on issues he cannot grasp. The writer argues he cannot see both sides and grows angry after brief debate.
A Denver theatre owner trains a dog to pause before storefronts and let pedestrians read his sales message. A frame above the dog’s head holds the sign upright by a bite clamp, turning the animal into a walking advertisement.
A historical note reports Neptune's surface temperature at about 400 degrees below zero. The low reading reflects early planetary science estimates and highlights the frigid conditions scientists expected for the distant world.
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