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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
2
The article argues Western Canada suffers a persistent profit margin problem for farmers amid global agricultural doldrums. It surveys proposed solutions from subsidies to new markets, calls for closer ties between agriculture and manufacturing, and cites W G Weir and Henry Ford examples of industrial use of agricultural products to spur revival.
Col. Newcomen, administrator for Ducts Unlimited, outlines a plan to restore water levels in northern Alberta and Saskatchewan lakes and marshes using beaver and possibly muskrat. Three large areas have been set aside under an agreement with the Alberta government. Stocked beaver at marsh bottlenecks to link waters to rivers. Supervised trapping may begin after five years with Indians and half-breeds employed as paid game guardians.
A patient advice note explains steps to ease varicose and swollen veins. It emphasizes leg elevation, regular movement, and avoiding prolonged standing. It also mentions compression stockings and consults for persistent symptoms to prevent ulcers and heal existing ones.
United States Public Health Service reported in 1937 that males had a rate of six per 1000, compared with 4.9 for females. The study found higher pneumonia frequency in lower income groups and relief families, with no explanation for male susceptibility.
An article reports on a dog trained to follow radio commands, including unusual tasks like turning and returning, with details on weight and apparatus. Bristol County, Rhode Island, is noted as the smallest U.S. county, and a claim about safe airplane landings with half a propeller is included.
The Buffalo Courier Express reports plans for a Westminster Abbey tribute to the Bronte sisters Emily Charlotte and Anne, recognizing their impact on English literature and their status among the world’s readers. The piece notes Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights as enduring classics and praises the sisters’ influence across stages and screens.
Sift flour once measure add baking powder soda and salt and sift again. Cat in shortening and add milk until soft dough forms. Knead lightly two minutes roll out and cut biscuits. Bake in hot oven at 450 degrees for about 12 minutes yields about two and a half dozen biscuits.
Recipe for PUMPKIN PIF Pastry with coconut mashed pumpkin sugar and spices plus butter milk and eggs baked in a hot then moderate oven. The text notes fireflies provide a grease used by Oriental woodworkers to harden bamboo in China.
Hull secretary of state stated there is no basis for a world disarmament conference now and that the United States must protect the nation. He noted the U.S. has shown willingness to disarm but progress since Geneva 1982 and London 1995 has not altered the obstacles to a comprehensive naval arms accord.
German sources report negotiations for large scale barter with United States farmers and packers in the Midwest. Officials say non governmental groups could handle exchanges of lard and wheat for German goods. Dr Wilhelm Tannenberg, first secretary, said Germany would accept hundreds of tons of lard and 150000 tons of wheat in barter. The piece also notes dangers from car starters and a duckhawk hunting metaphor.
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