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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1939
Page
8
A Minneapolis Tribune piece argues mass production, especially in the auto industry, lowers per unit costs and expands markets, creating more employment overall. It notes a Ford car could not be made by hand for less than 15 000 dollars and that machine production has paid billions in wages since 1900, with broad effects across steel, rubber, roads, and service sectors.
Mary Ramsay Wright, born inside Fort Garry and wife of Archibald Wright, recalls early Winnipeg history from steamboats to the first public school. Her life spans the 1869 marriage, Riel’s 1870 rebellion capture, and a 2000 acre Wright farm near Assiniboine Park.
In a fight between two elephants one pushed the other through a solid brick wall 14 inches thick. The incident occurs amid winter quarters while noting unusual animal behavior.
A London Daily Mail report recalls 145 Piccadilly known as Four Winds, the Duke and Duchess of York home, used as a residence with 20 bedrooms and nine reception rooms. The lease allows embassy or club use but not redevelopment.
The New York Daily News explains a mispunctuated quote about Clara Booth. Alma Eleanor Catts condemns the line and Booth clarifies she loves real cats but not certain ladies’ cats in the interview about her Broadway works.
Furniture makers announce the revival of the rocking chair with modern refinements. The piece remains valued for comfort and soothing effect, with smaller sizes and gentler rockers though some readers hope the classic squeak stays.
A Glasgow teacher explained the title Poet Laureate to a class of 11 year olds and asked who held the office. After a long pause a student guessed Sir Walter Disney, reflecting the playful confusion in the classroom.
Frank Gardner Hale of the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts debunks common gem myths in Kansas City Hall. He says pearls rarely appear in seafood dishes, the emerald often outvalues the ruby, many so called diamonds are flawed or synthetic, and uncut stones are misnamed. He notes rubies in South Carolina are sandpaper material and explains hydrogen to helium would release explosive energy.
A study notes that about a quarter of Britain’s million regular golfers are women, reflecting growing female participation in golf clubs and courses across the country.
The Earl of Egmont of Calgary confirmed to hold Irish earldom plus British barony Lovel and Holland enabling a seat in the Lords. The clerk of the crown noted Jan 31 that the claim to the title is proven after earlier disputes. A separate tale recalls Bruno the Newfoundland earning a medal for aiding his Chinese master Simon Yuen and Montreal rescues on the Riviere des Prairies, aiding Ernest Jackson and Mrs H B Sandwith.
The article notes Canada's radio fee is reasonable compared with publicly-owned broadcasters. Britain charges the same, while Germany asks $9, Denmark $3.40, Italy $6.50, New Zealand $7.50, South Africa $5–$6, Norway $5, and Australia $3.75–$8.75. Canada’s programs are regarded as better than most of these.
In 1830 Margate England rioted against an inventor proposing steam navigation to the town. Meanwhile New York introduced dog pajamas as a novelty item.
A six year old boy in Pensacola Florida repeatedly removes tank caps and inhales gasoline fumes until dizzy. Officer Drew Coleman says the boy will drink gasoline if he can find any. The report highlights dangers of gasoline inhalation among children.
Laura Pepper explains in a Dominion bulletin that Canada’s milk production far exceeds consumption and urges higher daily intake. The Health League of Nations recommends 750 to 1000 grams per child and adults benefit from a pint daily, with the bulletin offering uses, care, and recipes for milk in meals.
The New York Times reports a German coffee shortage. Stores saw long queues for small supplies, with adulterants like barley and chicory used to stretch beans. Police dispersed crowds while the press mocked “coffee hyenas.” Relief was promised via Brazil trade, and humor spread through a butter and eggs joke.
Coffeepots are put on the graves of Arabian chiefs in Palestine and Syria to signify the hospitable nature of the departed leaders. The practice marks respect and hospitality as lasting traits in their memory.
The statement notes that at 60 miles per hour an engine’s pistons move up and down 50 times per second, equating to 2,000 piston movements per minute.
A quirky composite note cites figures on British rail passengers and silk stocking production. It mentions 50 miles of silk in some stockings and jokes that the New Year starts when the last fruit cake vanishes.
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