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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1938
Page
3
Hammond and Barstow discuss a past romance with Kay Joyce as the tale shifts to mining plans in Alaska's North. The men reminisce about childhoods, the Crystal Castle memory, and a likely gold stake near Loon Creek and Moose River, while planning a morning departure to the claims.
The 1937 annual bureau of statistics report shows Manitoba leading in fisheries production value at 1.798 million, Saskatchewan second at 527,199, Alberta third at 433,354, and Yukon Territory last at 88,467. Saskatchewan and Alberta see whitefish and Manitoba shows pickerel. overall Canada fishery market value rose from 1936 in most regions. Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Yukon combined market value reached 2,760,032 in 1937 versus 2,357,683 prior year.
Peoria Illinois resident Mendious P Smith built a wooden model tractor inside a gallon glass jug. It required three weeks to maneuver parts through the jug neck and secure them with two wires. The note on any intended show or voyage remains unclear though a 1492 reference appears alongside Columbus and bloodhounds.
US motorists are urged to keep savings alive as the United Stat Council notes a 22 percent drop in traffic fatalities for January through June 1938 versus 1937. About 3,670 lives were saved in the period despite a highway traffic rise, with June marking the eighth straight month of decline.
New mercury deposits near Moha and Lillooet B C are reportedly owned by eight locals. Assays in Victoria show $40 to $180 per ton. A defence department report signals Dominion control for extensive production. A ore sample was sent to Ottawa and the Bridge River area is linked as a larger potential zone with lower grade but greater tonnage.
The London Times notes Sir William Fraser on Wellington as an archer of honor in arms. Before Orthez the Gave de Pau bridge was to be blown but Wellington urged Soult to spare it, promising no British crossing if the bridge remained intact. The Kitchener Record adds that curiosity fuels both trouble and progress in equal measure.
The town of Goderich has fully paid $150,000 in Ontario West Shore Railway bonds issued thirty years ago. Interest brought the total cost to $375,000 for a project never completed, yet the municipality settled the debt with integrity. The Globe notes the community’s honesty and solid credit as a clear example to others.
Rev. John Antle, retired Church of England Columbia Coast Mission administrator, plans a two year voyage from England to Canada in a 40 foot sloop Revenue. He will depart from England before August end, stop in Newfoundland, cruise the West Indies, pass through the Panama Canal, and return to Victoria.
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