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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1931
Page
2
An Observant Man laments courteous behavior vanishing behind the wheel and asks why motorists abandon rights and safety. He argues universal courtesy could reduce accidents and blight, urging a national shift to polite driving as a simple, costly-free reform.
J I Carmichael of Lethbridge summarizes Alberta oil exploration over three decades. More than 57 million dollars spent and over one million feet of borings carried out. A total of 407 wells drilled, excluding Ribstone field with incomplete details. Turner Valley accounts for 160 wells and 650 000 cubic feet of drilling, over half of the province’s 1 167 787 feet.
In support of a person crossing the continent in a wheelchair the piece endorses a long seated hike. It reflects on the desire to hike without standing.
A note on how white clothing signified royal status across different eras of ancient Egyptian history. The article traces ceremonial uses and social symbolism linking attire to power and dignity in several kingdoms.
Alberta creameries report a 13.6 percent rise in receipts for the five weeks ended August 1st compared with 1930. For January to July the year to date increases are 48.7 percent in central Alberta and 37 percent provincewide. Average quality improves to 33.6 from 33.1, with 7.5 percent top grades, 47.7 percent special, and 38.1 percent firsts.
Interest rises in establishing a Canadian china tableware industry to reduce imports valued at about 4.5 million dollars annually. Key raw materials exist in multiple regions across the Dominion.
The 1931 census shows Japan's birthrate rising and the population increasing by about one million each year. Despite emigration pressures, Japanese people show little desire to move abroad, suggesting a shift from agriculture to industrialization may be underway.
A Montreal reader describes dyeing faded sun-spotted draperies a deeper green using Diamond Dyes. She notes the product is easy to use, imparts rich color, and preserves fabric life, unlike other dyes.
Ontario plans relief camps in the north for Trans-Canada Highway construction paying 30 cents an hour for eight hours daily with 80 cents daily board deduction and 50 cents monthly for medical services. Official details by Hon. William Finlayson note plans to start in October. Provincial police may assist at camps, not military methods.
The post office department announces new international rates. Letters to Canada and Newfoundland now cost three cents, postcards two cents, while Britain Ireland and the Irish Free State rise to five and three cents respectively. Airmail to Canada and Newfoundland is six cents for the first ounce and ten cents per additional ounce. Douglas Egyptian Liniment promotes leg care for stock and aids bruises sprains and joint stiffness.
A Philadelphian, Daniel G. V. Laning, developed a premier live butterfly collection, raising and taming the insects. He notes they alight on his paper while he reads and stay until he turns a page. Persian Balm promises charm and soft skin for women, a delicately fragrant toilet reagent.
Ranchers in southwestern Alberta sought permission to shoot bears inside Waterton Lakes National Park after cattle losses in the district. The note mentions cattle killed and moved within the park before ranchers could safeguard their herds. A newspaper man cites editors calling themselves we to deter critics.
Reports say Italy is establishing workshops where blind men and women may earn a living. The program aims to provide work opportunities and vocational training, fostering independence and gradual integration into the economy.
A pipe smoker reports relief from heartburn and acidity after taking Kruschen Salts. He says he regained usual health in five to six weeks and even feels ten years younger, crediting the product with stimulating gastric juice flow and daily waste elimination.
Mrs Phoebe Omlie of Memphis Tennessee was named winner of the transcontinental handicap derby from Santa Monica California after leading the field of 50 plus entrants. She captured the grand prize and the women's division with 109.19 points while D C Warren of Alameda California won the men's division with 103.5 points.
A life size statue of Thomas Hardy by Eric Kennington is unveiled in his native Dorchester. Sir James Barrie recalls the near death of Hardy at birth and praises the woman who saved him, suggesting Kennington could honor her with a statue.
The article states pale sickly infants are often affected by intestinal worms. It notes worms disrupt digestion and hinder nutrient absorption. Miller's Worm Ponders is described as destroying worms to restore healthy digestive function.
The Canadian Co Operative Wool Growers western branch cites July totals of 552 wool lots at Regina and 502 at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba receipts about 200,624 pounds and Saskatchewan near 333,000 pounds. Eleven Regina cars and seven Portage la Prairie cars plus one from Marchand shipped by end of July. Manitoba fleeces 130 from four contracts and 984 from Saskatchewan across thirteen contracts. The text also advertises Kel logg’s Asthma Remedy promising relief and eradicating the cause.
John Byers, secretary of the council of Western Beef Producers, said high quality Canadian cattle have sold on a par with Scottish home-killed beef in Britain. He added that at times Canadian cattle were preferred to Irish imports.
A brief exchange shows Oswald being scolded with a sharp remark about a grocery business. The dialog implies a tension between worker roles and customer expectations in a small shop scene.
A large consignment surpassing a million apples will be showcased on Paris boulevards as part of a broad campaign to popularize Canadian fruit in France. French importers bid 7 500 boxes while Canadian firms plan to install 2 000 vending machines, each expected to move 60 apples daily at one franc. The effort, led by the Canadian trade commissioner, won a concession from the French Ministry of Agriculture to store apples at Le Havre without duty until sold, enabling regular fortnightly sales and reducing previous losses from unsold duties.
The Daily Mail reports Lord Byng former governor general of Canada and current commissioner of the Metropolitan Police plans retirement before year end. He believes he cleaned up the West End and achieved his police reform goals since 1928 and would return to his Essex home. Sir Trevor Bigham, Byng’s deputy, expected to succeed as commissioner.
William Shier, 48, of Gary Indiana, denied re entry by U S immigration officials after two weeks at his mother’s bedside in Newmarket Ontario. He allegedly entered the United States illegally seven years ago at Portal North Dakota.
Dialogue captures a household moment where Matilda hesitates amid guests who are beginning to leave. The exchange shows social fatigue and urging to prolong hospitality. The mood hints at a quiet end of evening etiquette.
A writer notes that one cat burglar will not betray another, a peerlike code among felines. The remark frames a sly bond, suggesting mutual loyalty in crime as a playful metaphor.
The passage recalls the 1893 Mediterranean clash of the Victoria and Camperdown and notes Earl Jellicoe, Canada's guest, served as a junior officer on the Victoria. Despite fever at the time, he survived the sinking and later served on another flagship. Jellicoe began seafaring young as the Victoria went down in June 1893.
Lawmakers seek to lower the marriage age arguing the Sarda Act invades Hindu religious custom. The act currently bans marriage for those under 14. Separately Belgium reports farms under 15 acres with much threshing still done by hand this year.
Mrs. C of Leigh reports biliousness relief after first dose. The all vegetable Carter's Liver Pills claim to end constipation indigestion acidity headaches and improve complexion with tonic liver action. Available in 25c and 75c red packages at all druggists.
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