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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1940
Page
4
A new Anne Adams pattern 4534 combines a jumper and pinafore into the jumpafore for school days. The design features back buttoning below the waist, optional wide armhole ruffles, and long or short sleeve blouses. Pattern sizes 6 to 14. fabric needs listed. send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
Plans are laid for cultivating Belle Gonna in Britain to replenish stocks unobtainable since the war. J S Burke reports 15 acres of Victory cats yielding 122.5 bushels an acre. Cherry Kearton, 68, noted naturalist and photographer, has died. McGill students will conserve foreign exchange by distributing used imported textbooks in a student book exchange. Sir Frederic Stupar, famed meteorologist, died in Toronto after three weeks illness. Lance-Corporal John Warner of the Queen's Royal Regiment escaped captivity in France and reached England. James Spratt, 71, Buffalo cowboy, donated one month’s pay to the RCAF for equipment. New Zealand shifts from voluntary recruiting to conscription but 80,000 volunteers served overseas. Canada saved 75,000,000 by limiting travels to the United States.
An Winnipeg Newspaper Union Home Service promotion touts a low calorie diet plan promising ten pounds in five weeks with sample menus and a 32 page booklet The New Way To a Youthful Figure priced at 15 cents plus additional booklets on drawing guitar weaving curtains gardens and crafts available at the same rate Includes specific calorie counts for common items and a mail order request to Winnipeg Manitoba files.
Pearl Buck leads a campaign to raise 100000 dollars by securing 1000 signatures from prominent American women in Book of Hope. Contributions at the Women’s Committee of Tribute to China national HQ in New York fund medicines and supplies shipped to China via the American Bureau for Medical Aid to China.
The Canadian Red Cross reports its Maple Leaf Club in London damaged by Nazi bombs with no casualties. Staff, including Pat Tuckett, Jan MacLaren and Faith Watson, escaped injury as the group moves operations to a new site. Red Cross continues relief work daily with heavy shipments of clothing, boots, blankets, and food, aided by a ten thousand dollar London appeal and Canada’s delivery of ten thousand rubber boots and ten thousand blankets.
Writer notes grass is scarce in Ice land as a tip for kind readers, urging donations of lawn mowers to support troops.
Morganton North Carolina earns the nickname The Mimosa City due to its streets lined with colorful mimosa trees during seasonal bloom, attracting locals and visitors to enjoy the vibrant displays.
Japan reports a massive cotton textile surplus of 900 million square yards, signaling potential shifts in trade and domestic production. Government data highlight ample stock levels and varying demand prospects across industries.
The article notes Japan’s fear of a US embargo on scrap iron, which accounted for about 90 percent of her imports last year, totaling $30,000,000. With the supply cut off, Japan faces difficulty in continuing its war against China.
Wembley wardens propose a sixpence donation from anyone seen outdoors during raid warnings to fund a Spitfire. The scheme aims to boost contributions amid public warnings and crowding in parks as bands resumed after the alert.
In this excerpt from Let's Face the Facts, Matthew Halton argues the British pursuit of an issue reflects universal aims for decency safety and the everyday happiness of Canadians and Americans across provinces states and classes. He emphasizes bread and ordinary well being as core priorities.
Boston based Deacon Shem Drowne is identified as the first professional artist in America with a recorded history. The inscription notes his prominence as a Boston artist and pioneer in colonial American craftsmanship.
A reflective piece notes the decline of hobos from a million and a half to about 25 000 due to laws and hard times. It describes hobos turning to panhandling in cities and details navy flag making in flag lofts near navy yards, with many designs and sizes. It ends with a scientist describing submarine canyons carved by ancient ice age rivers 100 000 years ago.
Devotional notes describe Jesus growing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Luke 2 52, Luke 2 40, and 2 41 50 are cited with Mary and Joseph traveling to Jerusalem for Passover. Jesus engages teachers at twelve in the temple, showing understanding beyond his years. The lesson covers obedience at home in Nazareth and Joseph's absence after Jesus is found.
The article warns that under inflated automobile tires pose greater risk than over inflated tires. It discusses stability concerns, heat buildup, and potential blowouts in everyday driving conditions. Recommendations urge checking tire pressure regularly and maintaining proper PSI per manufacturer guidelines.
France through a puppet regime enforces a milk ration to fight butter shortages. The decree limits unskimmed milk sales and directs skimmed milk to children, nursing women, and the sick, while milk production is overseen by prefects and interprofessional groups.
Readers may request a valuable set of articles on the Cause and Control of Cancer by writing to The Health League of Canada Dept W.N.Y. 11 Avenue Road Toronto Ontario. Include the request phrase and print your name and address.
J C Kirkwood argues unadvertised products resemble plants kept from sun causing limited growth. Public favor is the sunlight that can boost sales. The paradox of withholding information mirrors a kennel bound racing greyhound kept from racing.
A curious query asks what in a woman's glove compels it to drop and wallow in the cinema dust. The playful thought compares fabric to fate as theater floors collect the stray accessory.
A historical note explains that by the 16th century, European doctors signified their profession with four rings. The practice is described as a badge of the medical trade, reflecting customs of early modern Europe.
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