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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1928
Page
2
The piece argues Canada's early focus on raw materials must advance to manufacturing and scientific research. It notes Parliament's push for a National Research Institute at Ottawa and higher funding to build laboratories, projecting vast gains from reduced losses and new discoveries.
A British party of about 50 members of parliament will tour Canada this summer joined by some Canadian MPs. They arrive in Quebec on August 25 and visit Montreal Toronto Niagara Falls Winnipeg Saskatoon Edmonton Jasper Vancouver Victoria then move east to Lake Louise Banff EP Ranch near High River Calgary and Regina.
King George requests the Prince of Wales accept the title Master of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet to align the royal head with imperial services. A second item notes persistent asthma and promotes Dr J D Keogh's Asthma Remedy as a preventive measure.
Michael Arlen visits a southern England castle and extends his stay after the butler offers a book. The anecdote contrasts youth's impatience with the later realization that youth remains in middle age.
Mrs Gordon Bouck of Catharines Ont says during a rough pregnancy she took Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It strengthened nerves reduced sickness and helped keep her well. She recommends readers visit the drug store to obtain a trial of the remedy.
Premier G H Ferguson told the Ontario legislature that any subsidy to railways for Alberta coal transport should come from the Dominion Government, not Ontario. He noted railways say $9 a ton, railway board fixes $7, real cost closer to $6.75, and discussed a proposed $1 federal subsidy plus a joint Ontario Quebec top‑up.
The article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to enrich blood restore appetite and aid digestion for anaemic girls. It cites Miss Lucy Stoddart of Margaretville Nova Scotia describing improvements after taking the pills and notes availability from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario at 50 cents per box.
The National Geographic Board will gather information for a Manitoba place names booklet covering lakes rivers cities towns and historic sites with name derivations. Manitoba librarian W J Healy assists as provincial representative. project duration about one year and a separate Alberta booklet is in press.
Mrs Beulah Demone of Pleasant River Nova Scotia writes of suffering after the flu that left her with a weak heart and dizzy spells. She could not sleep, could not do housework, and was advised to try a remedy sold by The T Milburn Co Limited priced 30 cents a box.
A historic battleship near Japan is restored as a naval museum to educate visitors about maritime defense. Minards Liniment is noted as a product for pain relief in accompanying ads.
The Income Tax Department, citing Allan Morrison v Crown, says profits from speculation on grain or stocks will be taxed. Tax applies to 1927 profits, with about 50 million dollars added annual revenue expected and potential 5 million dollars more in yearly receipts. Occasional traders may escape. those who trade as a business will be taxable.
Complete accord by all parties in the Saskatchewan Legislature on amendments to the Vehicle Act requires autoists to stop at railway level crossings or signals before crossing. The bill, introduced by Hon. S. J. Latta, aims to curb level crossing accidents. A separate Saskatchewan gasoline tax bill, set at three cents per gallon, will take effect May 1.
Explorers digging for Coreno France water struck a fire burning stream and found a buried forest beneath a 100 foot shaft. The burning gas emanated from decomposed ancient trees as oaks and pines were uncovered by a landslide.
A Thrifty Housewife recipe uses 1 cup condensed milk with water to moisten minced lamb, then Seasoning of salt pepper onion and green pepper. The mixture is portioned into buttered ramekins topped with buttered bread crumbs and baked at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes until browned.
Butter and flour are melted to start a custard like batter then hot milk is added and cooked until thickened. Yolks are beaten with sugar and salt then folded in and the whites beaten stiff. Bake in a buttered dish for 30 to 35 minutes and serve with cream.
Captain George Wilings, Australian explorer and aviator, and Carl E. Filson depart from Seattle for Seward Alaska to pursue an Arctic continent quest. They will ride to Fairbanks by rail and then attempt a flight to Point Barrow, seeking new northern lands.
When asked about a worm drive car she declared she never felt safe with her husband at the wheel.
A historical note reports the Leaning Tower of Pisa at 1614 feet out of perpendicular marking a dramatic misalignment. This measurement highlights the structure's tilt and its long standing architectural curiosity.
Secretary of State Kellogg said the United States plans a residence for the minister and an office building in Ottawa. Location decisions will be handled by U S Minister to Canada William Phillips amid ongoing discussions with the Canadian government.
A cynic is described as someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing, a sharp phrase about skepticism toward true worth.
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