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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1936
Page
6
A Toronto editor urges a return to old moral standards to sustain democracy. He argues self governance, thrift, hard work, respect for law, and parental authority once guided society and could strengthen a weakening democracy, citing Roman virtues and recent budgets as signs of a pendulum turning back.
Scientists report the discovery of a seven leaf clover and note the Hawaiian alphabet contains twelve letters.
A practical guide for mothers promotes Vicks plan for better cold control. Clinically tested by physicians and reinforced by everyday use, Va-tro-nol is applied in the nose at first sniffle to reduce irritation and nasal swelling, aiming to shorten and lessen colds.
Trajko Smiljkovitch, aged 131 near Mala Krsna Belgrade, Yugoslavia, died after a long life of health and 80 years of marriage while his wife remains sturdy. In Durban Natal, 108 year old Kranmschund, an Indian market gardener who arrived from India in 1874, also passed away.
A man leaves briefly as his partner prepares a salad. A piercing scream erupts. He rushes to the kitchen to find her distraught and declares the danger to be a caterpillar. She laments the danger of being alone in the house.
Greenland is the sole global source of cryolite in meaningful quantities critical to aluminum production. The find underscores its strategic economic value and potential impact on mining and metal markets.
Brig Gen E de Panet, head of Montreal unemployed relief, urged Canada wide citizen ID cards at a City Improvement League meeting. He said the plan would help register unemployed, curb impersonation at polls, and act as a nationwide prospecting tool, though a playful aside notes cars persist in running despite new models.
Sir Philip Sassoon announced a Royal Air Force research breakthrough that aims to prevent ice buildup on aircraft wings improving safety in various weather. The discovery follows the December Belgian airliner crash at Tatsfield Kent that killed 11. A seven leaf clover was also found by scientists.
Ottawa board reviews National Construction Council report stating at least 2 096 new dwellings are needed to house low wage earners and relief tenants. It notes 1 769 existing dwellings may be demolished and 1 269 houses should be rehabilitated to ease crowding among 5 625 families in 3 529 dwellings.
Estimates indicate eighty per cent of all adults are immune to infantile paralysis, suggesting widespread protection. Public health officials note immunity levels reflect past exposure and vaccination campaigns, though figures vary by region and age group.
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