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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1932
Page
5
The article lists hardy garden shrubs such as Spirena Ar guta and Van Houtti Russian Pea Shrub and recommends the Forrythis or Golden Heli in milder regions. It promotes hot beds for early growth of vegetables and flowers, gives construction details, sowing tips, and winter protection guidance.
The fragment notes delaying until plants push through the stem to avoid a weak, spindly growth. It warns that without progress the stem may stay fragile and unable to support future development.
The Quebec Chronicle asks if future growth will outpace the pull of major cities. The Toronto Star notes cities attract population for fortune, curiosity, services, and culture while acknowledging urban mobility remains easy within large centres.
Akron manufacturers plan a new process named color weld to infuse sidewall pigments into tires while treads stay neutral. Buyers can match their cars with mauve pink orange green blue or yellow tires or even mixed color schemes with dots stripes and patterns.
The Dominion statistician announced Canada’s total population as 10,374,196, up 1,585,713 from 1921. Prince Edward Island and the Northwest Territories declined. New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia rose. British Columbia led growth. it ranks sixth in total population after Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba.
The Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada refused the BC canners’ request for reduced freight rates from Pacific points to prairie destinations. In a second judgment the board ordered railways to publish the same stop off rates for canned goods from British Columbia to the prairies as those in eastern Canada.
Report notes eight gallons of special oil are used to anoint each elephant in the London Zoo for its yearly beauty bath.
Paraguay passes a new tax targeting the income of partnerships and corporations. The measure broadens the tax base and aims to increase government revenue amid economic reform efforts. Institutions affected include local firms and multinational entities operating in Paraguay. The law signals a shift in fiscal policy and regulatory oversight for business profits.
A Canadian Government report shows 1930 ice cream production at 9,708,165 gallons valued at 13,412,550 dollars. Per capita consumption reached one gallon, up 66.6 percent since 1925, led by Nova Scotia Ontario and British Columbia with 1.42 1.30 and 1.02 gallons respectively.
About 1,096 inmates at San Quentin California, one fifth of the prison population, completed a three month university course earning certificates. The program, announced as education day, saw more than half of the prisoners studying high school or university courses in philosophy arithmetic and electrical engineering after January 1.
Owners of cars with wire and steel wheels made in 1931 would face an immense cleaning job. About 80 percent of U S automobile wheels are wire or steel and each wheel uses 20 to 25 feet of wire or tubing. A brick maker can mold 1000 to 1800 bricks daily.
The Port of London handles a vast mix of goods from wool and shells to furs, timber, wines, and minerals daily. Sailors from many nations, including Britons, French sailors, Greeks, Lascars, Swedes, Americans, Danes, Spaniards, and Italians, mingle in the docks.
The text describes the USSR pursuing nonaggression agreements to buffer against neighbors. Germany welcomes a pact that omits Versailles border specifics with Poland, Lithuania approves for not recognizing Polish Vilna occupation, and after treaties with Finland the Soviet aims at Romania over Bessarabia to divert military energy into industry.
English researchers studying air pollution faced a shortage of natural fog and resorted to manufacturing fog to test dispersion and pollution effects. The project highlighted England’s reputation for fog and the challenges of studying atmospheric conditions.
Dr. Franz Fischer of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Coal Research states that small doses of coal stimulate plant growth and serve as an effective fertilizer, highlighting potential agricultural benefits.
A Canada report tabled in the House of Commons states 21382 people became naturalized in the year ending March 23 1931. Russia led with 4069 new citizens, 10897 certificates issued, 270 revoked. Poles second with 2522. Americans 2339. Italians 2067. Austrians 2008. Serbians 929. Germans 143. Norwegians 669. One Afghan one Cuban and one from Mount Lebanon Syria noted. one person listed as no country.
H G Zavoral livestock extension specialist described life in Russia and Soviet policy during a talk at Northwest School Farmers Week Crookston He cited education limits church closures and the fate of orphans and waifs as major concerns noting plans to close churches and a rise in homeless children amid five year plan programs.
N B Walton of Canadian National Railways reports 1 200 buffalo slaughtered over two months. 24 refrigerator cars of meat and two cars of hides shipped to Calgary Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Regina Prince Albert Edmonton and Vancouver. Calgary received the largest load of eight carloads of meat. Canada’s buffalo herd now under 6 000 animals.
Hon. H. H. Stevens outlines Canada’s trade position noting a generally favorable balance yet a deflated Canadian dollar due to an adverse balance with the United States. He says Canada’s trade trend improves the dollar abroad and looks toward further improvement. Britain and the United States remain key customers.
A young commercial traveller travels to the west of England to collect orders and recounts his experiences. He says he was insulted at every place he visited in Plymouth. An older traveller with forty years on the road remarks that he has faced many hazards but insists he has never been insulted.
The writer questions the relevance of a feminine grievance by arguing about pronoun usage and dictionary ordering. The text wryly notes that three masculine pronouns outnumber two feminine ones and asks whether the idea of “man” preceding “woman” in the dictionary justifies a grievance.
A cryptic line reflects concern over prior expenses hindering current savings efforts. The speaker notes excessive yesterday's spending reducing funds available for today’s planned savings. No identifiable individuals or organizations are named.
The Farmers' Advocate notes war debts were built on goods and arms, and argues the United States prefers money over goods. It cites only eleven billion dollars in gold worldwide, with the U.S. and France holding 75 percent, making repayment by debtor nations impractical.
A German invention features a motor driven pump capable of delivering 20,000 gallons of water per hour. It is described as light enough for two people to carry, promising swift firefighting assistance.
A psychologist warns that people seek agreement and familiar foods. The report also mentions female grasshoppers laying 600 to 800 eggs at once.
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