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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1940
Page
2
Public authorities urged to study the Rowell-Sirois report and its wide ranging reform of federal provincial finance. Ottawa conference in January expected to require give and take to avoid discord and protect municipal and provincial interests.
Ottawa reports bulk purchases for the armed forces in the last three months including 500 tons of soap worth over 5 million cakes, 140000 razor sets, 42000 brushes, 142000 clasp knives, 100000 utensil sets, 100000 water bottles, 50000 bedsteads, 75000 mattresses and 75000 pillows. Churchill survives bombing with no Winston Churchill home windows left intact.
Three Douglas bombing planes delivered to the Royal Norwegian Army Air Corps are at the island port Toronto for training. The low wing all metal two seat machines cruise near 300 mph with over 1000 pounds of bombs and seven machine guns. These planes are the first of 36 ordered for the Norwegian Air Force. They flew to Toronto in 11 hours 50 minutes bearing Norwegian markings and labels.
After a performance Mrs. Fiske found a mirror note praising her. She added two commas to alter the attribution and sent it back to Margaret Anglin.
A historic note explains that Jupiter's immense size could occupy about a third of the space between Earth and the Moon if it were positioned between them. The concept illustrates the planet's colossal scale within the solar system.
An agriculture department official said Canada will make compulsory grading of all unwashed fleeced wool start January 1. Grading will reveal quantities by type for military and other uses and guide imports under the wool administrator David C. Dick. Grading, voluntary for 25 years, will apply to all wool and producers’ identity will be preserved until graded.
Visitors from the United States urged that the Princesses dolls Elizabeth and Margaret Rose be exhibited in the United States to raise funds for the Refugee Fund in New York. Miss C M Beaith said insurance issues might block the plan but the request will be studied. The dolls belong to Britain and were sent to Canada by Queen Elizabeth to aid war refugees.
Mix condensed milk coconut and Rice Krispies. Drop spoonfuls on a greased sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes until delicately browned. Yield about 142 dozen macaroons two inches in diameter.
A vintage pie recipe describes combining cocoa corn starch salt with milk and yolks, cooking until thick, then filling a baked shell. Top with meringue made from egg whites sugar salt and vanilla, then brown slowly and chill before serving.
A Pacific fish called the gunion times its spawning with the moon laying eggs in beach sand at one high tide and hatching at the next. Pocket gophers push dirt from holes with heads and feet. Petain seen as Verdun hero bowing to Hitler described as an unlikely picture.
A professional man described as a dentist relies on personal connections and influence to advance his standing. The remark underscores how some professionals leverage social leverage to secure opportunities and gain advantages in their careers.
In Orkney Saskatchewan population about 120, the Board of Trade and Curling Club hosted a war effort carnival that raised 550 dollars to buy a Bren machine gun for Canada’s war effort. The village secretary reports strong turnout and support despite recent drought hardships.
England requests 1 000 radio mechanics from Canada for Royal Canadian Air Force ground service overseas. Appointments as Leading Aircraftman Group B with pay of 2 dollars per day plus 35 dollars monthly for married 12 dollars per child to two. Ages 18 to 48 with high school entrance or equivalent and medical and trade tests in Toronto before deployment.
A complete mobile field hospital set up in Upper Manhattan by the American Field Hospital Corps covers about two acres. It features 25 trucks and trailers and 16 weather proof tents, accommodating 100 patients and a staff of 50. The self contained unit includes kitchens showers and heating and is designed for operation in devastated districts and will be shipped to England for civilian relief.
A Chicago Institute of Meteorology will test a theory that weather storms arise from changes in a 60 000 foot ozone ring around the earth. Dr H R Byers says the project will study cosmic influences on weather with 11000 added by the USDA to support long range forecasts. Seldom does more than one tusk develop on the narwhal and can reach 10 feet.
A newly patented sewing thread in the United States is claimed to pass through fabric with exceptional smoothness, greatly reducing friction during stitching. The material's design aims to improve sewing efficiency and create cleaner seams.
Hummingbirds, though small, launch bold attacks on larger bird species, displaying surprising aggression and swift aerial maneuvers that contrast with their tiny size.
The royal palace of Siam reportedly uses domestic cats as watchdogs to deter intruders and patrol premises, supplementing traditional guards with agile, vigilant felines. The practice illustrates unique security customs in historic Southeast Asia.
The anti aircraft batteries repelled attacks on London showing the Territorial Army in its peacetime role. Led by Lieut.-General Sir Alan F Brooke, then commander of home forces, the corps served as a key element of pre war National Defence.
A platinum-red fox claimed as a new breed type appeared at the Ontario Fur Breeders Association show in Owen Sound Ontario. The animal results from crossing breeds and features cinnamon side fur platinum back with black ear markings a snowy white belly and a white collar. It is larger than its platinum-type parent.
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