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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1933
Page
2
Mrs A Black of Wallereterg Ontario reports weak heart and shaky nerves with restless nights. She tried Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills after seeing an advert and writes she now feels strong and well, keeping a box on hand.
The column argues that global economic debate over gold standards and inflation has confused many, noting Britain’s shift off gold and U.S. inflation of unbacked currency. It questions why Canada would gain or lose under inflation, warning the pieces do not fit a coherent picture and urging clearer analysis.
The report notes tests of processes to refine used oils conducted in Italy. It also cites Portugal as having its largest wheat crop on record in the prior year.
Professor John Gold of Bucknell University Observatory reports a sunspot about 5,000 miles across at cycle minimum. He notes such spots have disrupted telegraph and telephone systems, including in recent weeks.
The British Empire was offered as security for a $3,000 loan in the United States to pay the 500 sailors of the British cruiser Norfolk in New Orleans. The payroll due date arrived as banks were closed and sailors faced shore leave without funds. Wealthy Chinese of Manchuria are moving toward Peiping, China.
A New York hotel owner discovers a treasure trove of antiques and art in the lobby valued over 200000 dollars. A passing collector admires a 5000 Louis XV parquet desk and others including a 14000 dollar grandfather clock and a 50000 dollar marble mantlepiece. The pieces were stored after the owner's father in law died, placed there by heirs with no other space.
Scotland Yard employs motion pictures to trace criminals in Britain. A major man hunt relied on film descriptions and pictures of a murder suspect shown in nearly all English theatres to mobilize public help in the search.
The Queen chose a program of comedies for her first talking film, seen at a theatre with proceeds benefiting Richmond Hospital. The royal family has long favored talkies, especially among younger members.
The Churchill terminal elevators hold 2,500,000 bushels of wheat in perfect condition says T O Cliff general superintendent. He arrived at The Pas with a staff and grain commissioners officials to inspect storage temperatures and test the power plant during a two week visit. The first mid winter test of Churchill grain showed favorable results and crews will move into port by mid May. Shore ice three miles from the harbor mouth prompted notes on possible breakwater activity to aid shipping.
Scotland Yard reports its Flying Squad made over 600 arrests last year with 450 violent-prisoner cases and 150 armed incidents. The unit comprises fewer than 40 officers.
Fur trader James Darwish of Fort Rae on Great Slave Lake says caribou herds and fish are abundant though mood is low in the north country. He describes the first trip out of the Territories in 20 years and notes how radios and planes have sped travel and mail.
Canada saw a large rural migration from cities with 3,402 families aided by Canadian National Railways to settle on 500000 acres. The relief settlement plan supported 1,413 unemployed families, funded tri party by Dominion, provinces and municipalities.
Greece announces a fuel conservation plan restricting car use by license plate parity. Even numbered plates may operate only on Monday Wednesday and Friday while odd numbered plates are restricted to Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
A young versifier asks if poetry should be on one side of the page and the editor replies that many poems should not be written on either side. The exchange hints at editorial preferences and the tensions between form and practicality in publishing.
Mrs J F T of Montreal recounts how she dyed creased faded draperies after packing. Using Diamond Dyes she achieved a deeper green, noting the colors are beautiful and easy to apply and do not damage cloth.
Nova Scotia faces an ice famine with ice yield far below normal across the thousand lakes. Prices of ice are expected to rise next summer as Truro icemen plan extra stock to meet outside demand. Winter 1932-33 was mild with warm December and months without freezing temperatures, though storms brought rain and wind.
Scientists report the smallest quantized light signal recorded electrically from a current of three electrons. The measurement demonstrates detection of a minimal light emission at the single-electron level with precision techniques.
An aeroplane flies 10 to 15 miles to spell a two word name in the sky. The stunt showcases precision navigation and public display by the pilot.
Afghan authorities report rapid expansion of telephone and telegraph networks across major cities and rural areas. Investment from government and foreign partners aims to improve communication, postal service, and regional connectivity throughout the country.
Canada reports 279472 acres under fruit trees from the 1981 census. Apple trees number 10548018, peaches 1015465, pears 601502, plums 822875, and cherries 667705 across the surveyed acreage.
Denmark evaluates a proposed road program costing 27 million dollars. Officials study funding and impact while outlining project scope and regional benefits for transportation infrastructure.
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