This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1947
Page
5
The article outlines how future households will rely on electronic servants. Electrons will power fluorescent home lighting, dust collection, heating, cooking, sewing through welding, and photo electric controls for doors and appliances. Special devices could sterilize, monitor food freshness, and assist cleaning. United Kingdom Information.
A brief on simple cutwork and stitchery to enhance plain linens. Pattern 7180 offers twenty motifs sized 3x9 to 2x4 inches for transfer with stitches. Send twenty cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union for pattern 7180 with name address and pattern number.
Edmonton curling legend Cliff Manahan recalls the 1937 Brier final in Toronto. Facing H M Ferguson and Nova Scotia, Alberta trailed 8 5 after 10 ends. Manahan's bold final shot set up a dramatic comeback, tying the game, forcing an 11th end, and securing an extra end victory to clinch the Dominion title for Alberta.
Second floor residents witness an inventive dog elevator built by Mrs Parry wife of Frt Lieut A W Parry stationed at Edmonton. The device uses two ropes one on the crate and one on the dog's leash allowing Michael to descend then re ascend to the apartment.
An investigation by the Medical Research Council and Ministry of Health at Harvard Hospital near Salisbury pursues a cure for the common cold. Promising results are reported, but officials caution against premature optimism and stress more research. A senior officer cites 40 million man days lost yearly to upper respiratory infections and notes challenges in culturing the virus and photographing it.
The Brockville Recorder and Times notes that many fixed income earners and charitable institutions with trust funds see steadily lower yields as inflation and rates bite. It argues the public belief that everyone is better off after the war is false for the nonproductive and for groups relying on investment income.
Greenwich Observatory now measures time to one part in 100 million using the Quartz Crystal Clock developed in Britain The public could see this new timepiece at a London Science Museum exhibition in South Kensington where three quartz crystal oscillator clocks are displayed with devices to compare their rates.
A concise note compares solar brightness to the North Star, suggesting the star’s steadiness outshines the sun in a simple celestial context. The line hints at astronomical judgment without detailed data or measurements.
Australia weighs an expedition to the Antarctic to safeguard its claim of about 2 000 000 square miles as British and American teams eye resources. Sir Douglas Mawson guides the effort amid uranium and mineral wealth speculation, with harsh conditions and potential bases for a larger mission.
The board of estimate again rejects proposals to raise subway fares for New York City's underground transit system. The stance preserves longstanding nickel nominal fare for millions of riders in Manhattan.
Britain moves to assemble an Olympic team aiming for tangible glory beyond hosting the 1948 Games. Ed Eddie Stanky, Brooklyn Dodger second baseman, faced tough questions at a baseball clinic, including a hot one about ball stitches. CPGA announces cancellation of the Winnipeg tournament. Dit Clapper inducted to hockey Hall of Fame in Kingston. Bobby Locke defeats Sam Snead in a 36 hole match. Nanaimo juniors arrive without uniforms in Vancouver. Mrs Claude Rayner gives birth to a daughter in Sask.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.