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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1931
Page
6
The article argues that Western Canada leads in air travel due to longer distances, better mail efficiency with 105 544 productive miles vs 118 770 lost in the East, and 927 percent operating efficiency. It credits lighted airways and improving municipal airports, forecasting growing reliance on air transport in the West.
The Philippine Islands plan to exhibit at the World's Grain Exhibition and Conference in Regina during the summer of 1932. They will participate in competitive and educational sections, led by the College of Agriculture at the University of the Philippines with Dr. B. M. Gongalez and Prof. N. B. Mendiola supervising.
Ontario and West exporters estimate 15 000 to 20 000 cattle may head to Britain this summer. Some expect over 20 000, even up to 100 000, but 20 000 is favored given domestic demand. Churchill port prospects and lowered prairie costs cited. Britain embargo lifted in 1923.
Fifty thousand copies of a Spanish language booklet describe Canada at the Buenos Aires exhibition. Produced by Canada's Trade and Commerce publicity branch, it highlights innovations credited to Canadians and urges readers to learn about Canadian government and society.
Sir Hubert Wilkins plans a summer Arctic crossing in the reconditioned submarine Nautilus. Cracked ice from a small silver barrel on the prow was released by Lady Wilkins, symbolizing the submarine's under ice travel and periodic surface for air and observation.
Fragmented medical notes discuss stomach acid irritation and delayed digestion. The text mentions hydrirohioic acid effects and symptoms like burning and sourness, plus a powder form of Magnesia as a remedy.
A blizzard needs cold and high wind plus heavy snow. the wind keeps snow airborne and can fake heaviness. The Family Physician notes these elements and cautions that remedies like Dr Thomas selectric Ou ease inflammatory pains and heal minor injuries, saving fees when a doctor is unavailable.
A. Innes Taylor, sole Canadian to accompany Byrd on the Antarctic expedition, arrives from Whitehorse, Yukon and says he will join another exploration mission kept secret. Former RCMP member led all explorations with Byrd. Australia records an estimated seven million bushels of apples this year.
Canada dominated the Empire competition under the National Rifle Association, achieving a record 86.95 points to win the King’s trophy for the second straight year. South Africa placed second, Britain third, and New Zealand fourth. Canada also earned the largest share of medals, while Calgary public schools finished third in the Junior Imperial Challenge Shield with 95.4.
Mrs. J. FT of Montreal shares how faded sun spotted draperies were revived by dyeing with Diamond Dyes. The lighter green shade revived the fabric without harming texture, and she praised the dyes as fast and vivid for tinting or full dyeing.
Betty Barclay shares an orange sponge cake recipe with egg yolks whites and citrus. A custard pie variation with cottage cheese coconut and nutmeg follows, then a discussion on Canadian potato grading and worm prevention for children. A stray dialogue line ends the fragment.
After 103 years the Athenaeum Magazine ceases publication in London newsstands merging with the New Statesman and Nation. The sponsors say the new magazine will be committed to no political policy.
A reflective quote highlights the value of a wife's guidance in shaping a husband’s wisdom, suggesting that learning from a spouse enriches judgment and life choices.
In a London Devonian Society address the retired commander in chief in India, Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood, critiques historical policy as unrealized and urges safeguarding measures for India’s illiterate masses. He hopes future governments protect cultivators from those who speak for India without shared affection.
A pan-handler on King Street in Toronto asked for help and gratefully accepted a small gift. He blessed the donor and wished them rose colored specs, delivering a witty, heartfelt exchange characteristic of street life.
Justice Riddell told the Toronto Women’s Law Association that under the 1791 Canada Act French-Canadian women voted before the act barred them. The act's clause led to removal of voting rights, a matter settled then by later British and Canadian actions. Alberta shipped 115 cars of eggs eastward in 1990, while a starving Alaska deer herd was fed with hay airdropped from planes.
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