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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1939
Page
4
A compilation notes three men convicted of disclosing German state secrets to Polish intelligence were beheaded. Viscount Nuffield contributed £100,000 to the Red Cross on his 62nd birthday. A New Zealand credit and money bill passed before parliament adjournment with next session set for February 8.
In the year 1000 European expectations dark with prophecy, Norse explorers sail west and reach a land across the ocean. They name and claim parts of a vast unknown world later known as America.
Archaeologists report charred wheat grains from the Jemdet Nasr site in Mesopotamia dating to about 6500 years ago, representing some of the earliest known evidence of cultivated cereal crops in the region. The discovery sheds light on agricultural origins and early farming practices.
An order issued in Toronto by Mr. Justice W T Kelly directs 1 006 000 from the Massey Foundation to establish a military hospital in England. The ruling followed an application to determine if the foundation's conditions allow such a donation. The Massey Foundation, founded by Hart Massey for Chester D Massey, has already given about 12 million to charities.
The Bureau of Advertising A N P A Marketing reports that six and a half million dollars were spent by a tobacco manufacturer in U S newspapers in 1938, with other top spenders including a second tobacco firm and two motor manufacturers. Major totals show grocery, automobile and tobacco classifications leading expenditures. Over 622 national advertisers spent 25000 or more.
Neat and efficient home dress pattern from Anne Adams for a house frock in gingham or percale with a high neck and puff sleeves. Includes bias pockets, button and tuck trim, and a grosgrain ribbon sash, sizes 12 to 40, fabric estimate 3 1/2 yards at size 16. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
Mr. Sorabji Lakdavala of Bombay, age 107, laments that employers refuse him work because of his age, calling the conduct unreasonable.
A consumer education lecturer asserts women purchase about eighty percent of men’s clothing, highlighting gendered consumer behavior and spending patterns in apparel.
A general rule notes that bigger cows tend to yield higher butterfat content in milk. This correlation is observed across breeds and dairy operations, aiding selection and breeding decisions for producers aiming to optimize dairy quality.
A Chicago Daily News column contrasts wartime moods noting Germans boast and threaten while Britons urge peace. The piece calls Germans romantic yet warlike, and British and French as fighters, framing a topsy turvy view of national traits in wartime discourse.
The Montreal Herald reports Canadians proceed with war footing in a steady, businesslike manner. Citizens show resolve and dedication without flag waving, keeping focus on finishing the effort ahead while war hysteria remains stronger in distant cities like New York.
F P Dawson told 400 Kiwanis members at Farmington Michigan that Canada is a proud independent member of the Commonwealth with its own foreign policy. He argued loyalty to the Crown binds Canada to Britain and explained this to clarify that Canada operates apart from British dictates.
The protectorate government authorized a new flag for Bohemia and Moravia with three equal horizontal stripes in white red and blue, matching the colors of the old Czecho Slova k flag which featured red and white stripes and a blue local field near the staff.
A diary-like postcard from vacationland expresses ambivalence about a supposedly wonderful trip. The writer notes difficulty convincing themselves the scene is joyful and hints at lingering homesickness despite outward cheer.
Tiny balloons strapped to crane feet enable the birds to rise and drift with light, buoyant motion. The unusual method uses miniature air bladders to lift each leg, allowing controlled flight in short bursts aboard the riverbank.
Professor Wilhelm Dibelius, who died in 1931 and was a former English professor at Berlin University, reflected on Britain’s empire. He argued that forces kept the vast realm united not by coercion but by free expression, tolerance, and the moral basis of the state supporting diverse beliefs.
A Home Service guide advises readers to practice reading aloud while standing to overcome stage fright and project confidence in public talks. It promotes a 32 page booklet along with other titles and lists the Winnipeg address to order by mail for 15 cents each.
The columnist humbly asks readers to support the newspaper, suggesting readers should send in requests if they want the paper to continue arriving. The tone is informal and playful, urging continued readership.
Devotional study on Matthew 5 1 16 and Psalm 24 urges believers to be salt and light in society. It emphasizes moral influence, public testimony, and living to glorify God through good works rather than self praise. Quotes from Moffatt Henry Van Dyke Shakespeare frame the call to virtuous action.
Melt butter and corn starch then add milk until thickened. Melt chocolate with hot water and mix in Crown Brand Corn Syrup and salt. Stir in egg yolks and fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in an oiled dish at 325 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes yields six servings.
A vintage recipe describes making chocolate pinwheels by mixing flour with baking powder and salt, creaming butter and sugar, adding egg yolk and milk, and folding in melted chocolate. The dough is rolled into two sheets, layered, chilled, rolled like a jelly roll, sliced, and baked on a greased sheet at 400 F for about five minutes, yielding about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
The revised total land area of Canada is 3 466 556 square miles with 549 700 square miles suitable for agricultural or pastoral use. Of this agricultural land 254 873 square miles are occupied, including 213 236 square miles improved and under pasture and 41 637 square miles forested.
B. Flodman of Stockholm arrived in Ottawa to study Canadian forestry practices. He notes Sweden is advanced in some methods and Canadians could learn much from Swedish techniques during his tour of Canadian forests.
In a small community, residents share blossoms by delivering armloads to neighbors, turning a simple floral gesture into a friendly local tradition that strengthens neighborly ties.
A new company in Guatemala announces plans to produce banana flour for export and local use, signaling development in sustainable agriculture and value-added fruit processing. The project aims to boost farmers incomes and create jobs as it starts operations this year.
United States reports of a maturing national mind due to shifting age demographics offer Canadian parallels. Analyses note declining birth rates and lower infant mortality, with aging populations expected to rise to 36 percent between 40 and 65 by 1960, influencing industrial, social, and political life. Older adults projected to gain employment and influence.
Readers are advised to request the complete set of Dr. McCullough cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada, 105 Bond St, Toronto Ont. This notice appears in the newspaper as a service guidance for readers seeking full collection.
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