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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
6
Hanover Ontario resident C M Stronter reports severe breathlessness and fatigue from climbing stairs and walking blocks. He credits Mitbara's Heart and Nerve Pile with relief after taking it as directed, claiming he is totally relieved of his trouble.
A compact history of why leap years exist tracing from lunar months to Julius Caesar and the Julian calendar, then Gregory XIII and the Gregorian reform. It explains 365 ¼ day solar years, the 13 day difference, and the rule of skipping leap years in centuries not divisible by 400. The article notes the 1752 calendar shift in England and cultural beliefs around women proposing in leap years.
William M Mackintosh former lieutenant governor of the Northwest Territories Ottawa journalist and writer thrice mayor and MP for Ottawa dies in Ottawa at 83 born London Ontario. Noted political figure and ally of A MacDonald in 70s and 80s era.
Robert McDonald a renowned Edmonton hotel proprietor since 1901 died after a two week illness of pleurisy. Born in Sydney Cape Breton he was 60. A noted sportsman he promoted major boxing cards and served as a director of the Alberta Hotelmen's Association.
An increase of 39,421,000 in gold earmarked for foreign account appears in the New York Federal Reserve gold statement. Gold imports reached 449,500 with 260,000 from Cuba and 189,500 from Mexico, while exports totaled 140,000 for the Holland account. The bank was notified of 3,737,000 gold from Japan received at San Francisco. A German inventor claims a washable fadeless wallpaper made from glass.
The Canadian Legion challenges the Pension Board ruling on final pension payments made under 1930 amendments. Auditor General Georges Gonthier objects to the board’s stance, affecting hundreds of veterans who received earlier pension disbursements. The Legion seeks a court test to prevent hardships if refunds are due and hopes to argue the case by year end.
The London dispatch reports Muhammadu former sultan of Sokoto Nigeri a stripped of honorary companion of the Order of St Michael and St George once conferred in 1929. His six year rule sparked dissatisfaction amid accusations of miscarriages of justice and sorcery. He abdicated fled to French territory last February, re entered Nigeria in November and is held at Kaduna by British authorities. The piece ends with a quip about President von Hindenburg and a whispered whistle.
More than $2,000 inventions were on display at the second international patent exposition held recently in Chicago. The devices represented the creations of 25,000 men and women from 22 countries.
Robert Davidson of Paddockwood district is jailed in Saskatoon awaiting investigation on an alleged concealed weapons charge. The article notes a quoted phrase about choosing what suits best, linked to discussions in Stockholm.
The Radio Research Board reports an improved rotating loop beacon developed by the Air Ministry with the Board of Trade at Oxfordness on England’s East Coast. Ship reports show masters and navigators are impressed, gaining wireless bearings with adequate marine navigational accuracy as the beacon system advances.
Toronto Stock Exchange and Standard Stock and Mining Exchange plan separate meetings next week to discuss proposals toward a close working agreement. Toronto would drop mining stocks from its list in exchange for Standard removing industrial stocks, with other minor items on the agenda. Bankers will also present facts on German loans to reassure investors, noting less than eight percent of their business is German and most is domestic.
A black collie named Smut travels 300 to 400 miles seeking master at Dauphin Manitoba Regina tale of journey and reunion. Smut left Mr Quick with relatives months ago and arrived in Regina while master was away. The dog showed affection upon finding friends but missed his master.
Ontario Premier George Henry announced the province will issue a domestic bond for its next loan while Alberta Premier John Brownlee said the move will be watched with interest. They commented on controls over Canadian purchases of foreign securities and expressed hope for success.
The French government plans to preserve Georges Clemenceau's Saint Vincent-Du-Hard home as a national shrine. A sea wall will be built and other works totaling about $4,000 will be funded by the general council of the Vendée. The project includes the fisherman's cottage and the Tiger tomb as part of the memorial site.
An order in council empowers the minister under the Customs Act to fix values for duty on electric lighting fixtures and related items. No values have yet been fixed. Also presented is a veterinary and child health note promoting Miller s Worm Powders as a remedy for worm infestations in children.
A children’s exchange explains rain’s purpose in nature and growth, linking wet weather to nourishment for fruit and crops before the line trails off. The dialogue hints at curiosity about rain on urban pavement and the broader cycle of weather and growth.
Central Park in New York City spans nearly 1000 acres and was designated for public use in 1858, marking a landmark urban green space in the city. The tract’s creation reflected 19th century urban planning and public recreation goals.
Remains at Darenth in Kent show a central heating system of ancient origin. A furnace beneath a raised floor heated air that traveled through hollow tile supports and wall flues to the upper storey, evidencing sophisticated warmth in early houses.
Keep your stock free from blemish it. This advertisement touts Douglas' Egyptian Liniment as a remedy for inflammation bruises sprains strains swellings contractions of cords stiffness of joints and sore muscles promising fast relief for animals and humans alike.
Buffalo meat similar to shipped tons from Wainwright to parts of Canada will be dried and sent to the far north as relief for starving Eskimo. Cellophane is being used as wrap in Switzerland.
An old advertisement describes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for young and frail people. It claims the product boosts hemoglobin and oxygen carrying capacity, improves appetite and sleep, and restores strength, urging mothers to use it for strong, healthy children. It notes a price of 60 cents a package.
The Anderson administration plans no nuisance taxes such as on cigarettes tobacco or soft drinks for the coming legislative session. Opposition within the government has removed nuisance taxes from revenue proposals, though an amusement tax remains possible. Hon M A MacPherson called the amusement tax provincial if adopted and noted Regina and Saskatoon would lose revenue if the province collected it.
A traveller asks an old shepherd about weather and is told it is whatever God pleases. The shepherd explains control comes from aligning with God's will, illustrating contentment with divine lead and trusting in Him in all His works.
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