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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1931
Page
6
The piece argues that governments and individuals share a burden in hard times as revenues fall and spending pressures rise. It warns against assuming endless borrowing, notes deficits from Atlantic to Pacific provinces and the Dominion, and urges citizens to meet problems themselves rather than relying on government bailouts.
A British army test fed a 1000 men marching 150 miles entirely by air. The column paused twice for air drops, each day delivering 56 parachute loads of 120 pounds. Fourteen Wapiti planes dropped four loads daily at a pre-marked ground point, with 48 loads dropped on day one and all loads on day two as directed.
In New York two men hid money in socks a cotton sock and a woollen sock. A fire burned both. experts recovered 830 dollars from the woollen sock of the one man while 340 dollars could not be identified. The other sock was too damaged. The piece ends noting the CS Coast Guard service formation.
A garbled excerpt mentions taking people for a few weeks and references unclear names and events. The readable bits imply temporary arrangements or assignments but lack coherent details or verifiable facts.
The Wold Orrin plan aims to boost Canadian farmers by capturing a larger share of the domestic market while expanding exports. It envisions cooperation with the Dominion Department of Trade and Commerce and the Canadian Trade Commissioner service to study and access markets abroad. Mr. Imrie, former chairman of the Chamber of Commerce mission to the Orient, spoke on new markets across the Pacific.
The NAACP reports 25 lynchings in 1930, up from 12 in 1929, a 100 percent leap. Critics note historical highs of 255 events in earlier decades, while some see a slow drift toward less lawless times. Persian Balm promises delicate fragrance and skin benefits for women.
In the year ending September 30, 308 Britons emigrated to British Columbia via the BC House in London seeking settlement or inspection. Their capital totaled 686 610 pounds plus 42 438 pounds in annual incomes. Also notes worm infections in children and promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy.
About a dozen headmasters from English and Scottish schools plan to sail to Canada on March 27 to gain firsthand knowledge of Canadian universities and explore completing girls education after a local secondary course. Mrs. Maery leads the party for four months. The article notes a historical monument, the tunnel used as a strategic point in the 1916 German offensive, has been designated by the government as an historical monument.
Winnipeg interview with Hon. Robert Weir, Agriculture Minister, reports a 50 percent rail freight reduction on cattle moved from ranches to feed farms. He says the promise was secured from the railways and credits lower tolls and charges, saving cattlemen about 500 dollars per car.
Betty Barclay presents a fruit omelet recipe using six egg yolks and six whites, sugar and orange juice. Fold beaten whites into the yolk mixture then cook in butter until firm and golden. Spread marmalade on half and fold to finish.
A recipe for Mocha Cookies uses shortening sugar molasses coffee flour soda spices and eggs. The text shifts to an asthma remedy promotion claiming Kellogg's Asthma Remedy relieves night attacks and restores strength through a trial.
The famous Old Tam O Shanter Inn in Ayr Scotland linked to Burns immortal poem is offered for sale. It is a long standing licensed drinking place on High Street with a thatched roof and a doorway relief of Tam O Shanter's ride. Ayr may acquire the inn as a public attraction. The note adds a remark about a 13th century Saracen clock with an accurate record of its maker.
The piece lists Canadian and U S champions at the International Grain Show in Chicago with sixteen blue ribbons across years including 1919 1929 and 1930. It notes origins of champions from Saskatchewan Alberta Montana and England with Rosthern Sask and other details.
Oxford University field museum expedition uncovers an extremely ancient city east of Babylon in Mesopotamia. The find includes the first well preserved palace of the Sassanian dynasty with layered ruins showing earlier Sumerian temple precincts and mother goddess worship. The discovery promises major insights into early civilization.
The Financial Post Business Year Book 1981 estimates Canada’s 1930 net production of all gainfully employed persons at 5,273,891,566 dollars, or about 530 dollars per capita, reflecting early 20th century economic scale.
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