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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1931
Page
2
A columnist argues that in times of economic hardship the root issue is thrift not overproduction. Citing Edward Bok and Dutch frugality, the piece warns against waste and urges saving now to prepare for future downturns and to curb recurring low mood in the economy.
A guest tells the waiter the dinner was fine except for the bill. The guest asks the waiter to return it and have the kitchen boil the bill down for him. The exchange captures a humorous restaurant moment.
A young wife reveals she learned cooking while her husband was away. The mother asks how he reacted on return, and the punchline lands as he went abroad again. The archival humor reflects social wit of the era.
Sir Hubert Wilkins announced a submarine expedition to the Arctic using the Nautilus to sneaks toward the North Pole. He will depart before May 1 from the United States to England and Norway then into ice fields to study meteorological conditions and establish stations including in the Antarctic.
Medical authorities say most stomach troubles stem from excess hydrochloric acid causing indigestion sourness and gas. Avoid artificial digestents and use Bisulated Magnesia after meals to sweeten the stomach prevent excess acid and relieve pain.
Alberta fliers rank among the least in Canada by counts yet show notable activity with 14 950 flights covering about 500 000 miles in the year. They logged 6 415 air hours, averaging 25 minutes per flight, carrying 12 169 passengers. Persian Balm promises daintiness charm and beauty with rapid tissue absorption and a non sticky cool feel.
An old reliable remedy, Castoria, is advertised as a preemptive and emergency aid for babies and young children. The notice urges caregivers to keep Castoria on hand for colic, sudden diarrhea, and sleepless infants, claiming gentle relief and mild laxative effect.
Donald B. MacMillan outlined a three phase Arctic expedition to Baffin Land and the North Polar region next summer. The party will sail from Wiscasset, Maine on June 20 with Dr. Alexander Forbes of Boston and Sir Wilfred Grenfell of London. three aeroplanes will be carried to study glaciers and test the idea of a new glacier age.
Government study examines employing hundreds of thousands of Soviet women to fill a historic labor shortage. With millions inactive and thousands of jobs unfilled, officials envision state care for children while mothers work to accelerate wartime production.
A prototype aeroplane designed by A A Merrill and tested at Glenn H Curtiss airport New York supposedly stalls dives or spins. Henry White piloted it through a half dozen short flights with near perfect landings as experts watched. Movable wings adjust over a 14 degree arc to stabilize flight and control glide angle.
Lady Wilkins will accompany Sir Hubert Wilkins on a submarine voyage beneath Arctic ice this summer. The explorer aims to establish meteorological stations around the Arctic and plans later to extend similar weather bureaus to the Antarctic to study seasonal patterns affecting global climate.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil has sold for over fifty years and proven a blessing to thousands. It remains highly favored across Canada with fame extending beyond the seas. Even at double the price it would still be a cheap liniment.
Minister N. 8. Lougheed of Lands introduces Alberta British Columbia boundary legislation. The bill approves the joint commission survey results from 1913 to 1924 establishing the boundary between Alberta and British Columbia.
A reader recalls a five year battle with dizziness linked to blood pressure and credits Kruschen Salts with daily use for head stability. The letter warns dizziness signals deeper illness and extols Kruschen as purifying the blood by daily elimination of waste, contrasting with cheaper salts that caused pain.
Consumer offer promises a free trial of Kruschen with a GIANT 75c package combining a trial bottle and a regular bottle. If unsatisfied, the druggist will refund the 7s 6d cost. the maker is E Griffiths Hughes Ltd Manchester with McGillivray Bros in Toronto as importers.
Designers at the International Merchant-Tailors Association in Rochester describe a $5,000 wardrobe for a well dressed man of 1931. The set includes two tuxedos, a full dress suit, an opera cape, frock coat, Chesterfield overcoat, two topcoats, a motoring great coat, an Olson weather coat, two golf knicker suits, two jackets and flannels, a riding habit, two lounge suits, and nine business suits. Each garment priced $150 to $250. none should be worn more than four times in a month. Ice boats reach 120 miles per hour.
In London the Air Ministry conducts a daily task to measure sunlight. A glass ball focuses sun heat onto paper beneath it, leaving a mark used to compute the sun’s penetrating amount.
American tourists report beards coming back into style with uncertain lasting power in the United States. The author jokes about a superscientist transforming facial hair to the head for a bold new trend.
A wireless message from Norwegian whaler Torlyn reports new land in Antarctica, a continuation of Mt. Robertson Land found by Sir Douglas Mawson last year. Japanese government and private steel works may merge.
Advertises Mothed Graves Worm Exterminator as an effective remedy for worms in children and newborns, urging caregivers to use the product to prevent suffering.
The text lists coal types by region: Nova Scotia New Brunswick British Columbia and the Yukon produce only bituminous coal, Saskatchewan yields lignite, Alberta mines bituminous sub bituminous and lignite and formerly anthracite.
The chief objection to the school of experience is that it thinks up a new course every time you are ready to be graduated.
London authorities announce an increase to the city policing strength, reaching 20 000 sworn officers to intensify public safety. The move reflects ongoing crime concerns and policy goals to bolster law and order across the metropolis.
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