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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1935
Page
2
A cautionary essay warns drivers that speed and recklessness cause deaths and injuries. It cites high US and Canadian accident tolls, references Reader's Digest coverage, and urges safe driving to protect oneself and others on shared roads.
A new technique rebuilds worn metal parts by cutting screw heads into surfaces then spraying metal to fuse into the base. An electric gun fires particles at 2700 feet per second to fill grooves and ridges, followed by smoothing with abrasives. Parts treated include piston rods cylinders shafts bearings and turbines.
A report notes that twenty three distinct types of alcohol are commercially produced, indicating a diverse market. The article highlights the variety available to consumers and signals an expanding production landscape.
During May 3 to 9 His Majesty’s secretaries processed 10 264 Telegrams from around the world with replies to all within the British Isles and overseas. A new metal used by the Admiralty is lighter than aluminum and cheaper than brass. The hydrax is a small relative of the elephant misnamed in the King James Bible. Istanbul houses on its main street are red by decree and draped in Turkish colors on feast days.
French army engineers overcome Arab superstition to erect hotels in southern Algeria as officials, officers, and tourists arrive. Goods arrive in 200 lb parcels by camel train after forty five days of desert travel. crews and laborers avoid the region.
The 1936 Dominion drama festival divides Canada into 11 regions with a final week in Ottawa starting April 20. English play regions in western Canada run from January to February with Vancouver Calgary Saskatoon Winnipeg dates listed. French regions to be set later in Quebec City Montreal Ottawa. Prior finals exclusions apply and one act plays of 20 to 45 minutes are required. Col H C Osborne leads with regional committees under an executive panel.
A government laboratory in Texas reports successful production of helium at 99.96 percent purity. The achievement marks a high grade for industrial and scientific applications. The facility announced the result with emphasis on consistency and potential research benefits.
Mme. Matelot, famed marine heroine and Carnegie Medal recipient, died at Lorient France. In 1910 she kept the Kerdonis Light turning through a dangerous night to guide ships while her husband fought to restart the machinery, collapsing at dawn as rescue arrived.
Sir Herbert Robson a Baltic Exchange chairman and noted opponent of wheat production restrictions died suddenly in London at 61. Born in Northampton in 1874 he led grain trade interests and chaired the Karachi chamber of commerce twenty years ago. He also served on the Bombay legislative council and led multiple companies.
A plug in tool used like a pencil engraves on gold silver brass copper aluminum and other metals as well as bakelite catalin ivory and hardwoods. No pressure is needed the operator writes or prints as with a pencil. The tool cuts rapidly with a chisel like stroke powered by a 110 volt ac motor and fits the hand.
A nostalgic column contrasts past and present picnic costs. It recalls a boy spending two bits for a merry-go-round and a dime for lemonade and a minstrel show ticket, noting today’s youths spend 2 to 3 dollars for a similar outing.
A report notes that earthquakes rise about 15 percent when the moon is closest to the Earth compared with when it is farthest away, suggesting a lunar influence on seismic activity.
The Ministry of Transport plans to replace horse drawn traffic with a fully mechanized system. Oxford Street already uses a traffic device during certain hours. An edict is planned banning horse drawn vehicles in London within three to five years, with prior owner warning.
Ellen Worth describes a smart wrap-around home frock with a paneled bodice and flared sleeves. It serves as a cover all over a best frock and is inexpensive to make. Pattern No 310 fits multiple sizes and requires 414 yards of fabric for size 36. Patterns cost 15c. mail orders to Winnipeg Pattern Department.
Joseph B. Parker of the Canadian Passengers Association announces September travel bargains by the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways. The fall rate runs September 21 to October 4 with a 45 day final return limit, stopovers allowed at Port Arthur Armstrong and east, and tickets valid in coach, tourist or standard sleeper service.
A Soviet air mission aiming for a non stop flight to San Francisco via the north pole has been postponed until the 1936 summer. Officials cite the onset of polar night as the reason for the delay.
Paid union rates of a penny per rivet were given to Lady Kelly wife of Admiral Sir John Kelly and other officers wives for driving the first rivets into the new cruiser Aurora at Portsmouth.
A five million dollar steel plant will be constructed in South Durham England, marking a major industrial investment. The project aims to create jobs and boost regional manufacturing capacity with potential local impact on employment and supply chains.
An Italian restaurant commissionaire in Amsterdam warned he was returning home to join the army. As he left, the proprietor saw a large bundle and asked its contents. He said revolvers, but police found only the restaurant’s silverware.
The German Federal Railways use a new method to clean carriages by driving them into a large airtight cylinder and filling it with a strong disinfectant gas. The gas penetrates every corner, ensuring all hermit barter are vYillad.
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