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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
6
Canada faces a 1930-31 deficit as customs duties sales tax and other revenues shrink. A turnover tax is explored, taxing every business transaction from producer to consumer, with potential wide reach and evasion risks but broad equity appeal.
H Russell Brand of New York unveils a system where meals are prepared without cooks served without waiters and cleared without kitchen help. He aims to open a restaurant soon and expand the concept into a nationwide chain using mechanized service.
Manitoba shipment from Stuartburn delivers two carloads of Yellow Multiplier onion seed to the United States. Dominion Seed Branch inspection tag ensures purity and high quality. The note ends with a playful remark about diet and beef.
Dr Henry Ami Canadian archaeologist palaeontologist dies in Mentone France at Ottawa home reports say. Internationally famed for Eskimo origin theory based on Dordonne excavations and founder of Canadian School of Prehistoric History in France. Survived by widow three grandchildren Nicholas Hi Slater Clara Jeanne-Anne Slater of Toronto and brother William Ami Winnipeg Manitoba.
A doctor notes that most ills of womanhood stem from anaemia causing low spirits and poor appetite. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as restoring red blood and vitality, with claims of relief for nervous exhaustion and headaches. Available from medicine dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
London officials of a joint University of Pennsylvania and British Museum expedition headed by C L Woolley announced traces of an ancient city in Ur of the Chaldees. The dig reportedly shows buildings and a civilization existing before the biblical flood and uncovers tombs of kings from the third dynasty around 2400 to 2300 B C.
The text touts Bisulated Magnesia for quick relief from upset stomachs with fast action and long-lasting effect. It also praises Dr J D Kelogs Asthma Remedy as uniquely effective after years of seeking help, noting simple use and low cost. A brickmaker contrasts manual and machine brick production rates.
The Department of National Defence published battle honors for Canadian cavalry units. The Royal Canadian Dragoons and the Fort Garry Horse are listed, with honors from Bazentin 1916 to Beau Regard 1918. Also named are the Manitoba Mounted Rifles, 1st Cavalry Machine Gun Squadron, and other Canadian Cavalry Brigade units plus the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada.
The remains of a king and queen dating 1800 to 2000 years ago were found on Sheedee Mountain near Carrick-on-Shannon. Skeletons lay side by side behind a 10 ton masonry entrance, heads toward Tara, suggesting a lost dynasty. Further exploration may reveal treasure or armor in another chamber guarded by civic guards. Miller's Worm remedy promotes digestive health by killing intestinal worms.
Lake Worth carpenters union 130 members faced a jobless winter after work declined last summer. They leased a 50 acre farm, employing idle members at farm laborer wages to spur work for others. The farm now grows 20000 cabbages 10000 eggplants and sizable potato and bean patches. Ralph Osborn president says they won’t starve and will eat if profits fail.
Professor H E Reilley of McGill University warns excessive noise harms health and hearing. He cites data from a recent survey noting whistles, steamboat sirens, auto horns, dogs, and boys shouting as too loud, plus long doorbells. He also mentions a new bottle flaw detector and Irish fruit growers seeking cooperative marketing.
Angus McLean announced in Montreal that a Canadian delegation will attend the Buenos Aires trade fair next spring. The trip aims to align with the exhibition opening and the Prince of Wales visit, planned for March 14.
fragments show a woman named Mrs Tootle discussing smothering and fainting sensations with a servant who responds to a receipt gesture. The text hints at personal medical or health remedies but lacks complete context or clear events.
The fall herring catch at the head of the Lakes is estimated near 2.5 million pounds with fish destined for west and east coasts and orders from the United States. About 300 to 400 men have worked in the fishery this season. Alberta turkey goes to Jamaica by order from a Jamaica turkey breeder. Mrs. W. A. Freeman of Ardenade leads Alberta turkey raisers. The Athlete section praises Dr Thomas Electric Oil for muscle and sinew relief and performance.
Major-General J. G. Hare ford, chairman of the Radio Corporation of America, predicts television will be a commercial proposition within five years. He suggests government ownership could have advantages, but believes Canada would be better served by private radio control. Street signs in Japan now feature both English and Japanese lettering.
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