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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
7
Tamar and Ranny linger by the river as she remains wary of his proposals. She uncovers a document proving her half ownership of Cricket Hill Mire, prompting thoughts on its impact on mining contracts and her next move to reach the mine before her father’s car ride.
Tamar rides Madcap toward the old Cricket Hill Mine as blasting shakes the area. She uncovers a trunk of papers, learns her grandfather’s will may empower her stake, and plans a conference with Dick Sheridan and the Major to push for fair terms. A runaway scare ends with Major Towne stepping in as the scene closes.
A black duck banded at the New York Zoological Park wintering in New York City was shot near Fort Albany Ontario in autumn 1941. The recovery confirms migratory patterns and the value of official bird bands for conservation studied by North American authorities including the Department of Mines and Resources and the U S Fish and Wildlife Service. Hundreds of volunteers assist under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, with private citizens urged to report banded birds to Ottawa or Washington.
A scrambled ad style copy warns of dangerous liver issues and chronic headaches. It promotes supposed liver toning tablets claiming fast relief and dramatic health boosts, urging readers to try the product today and reclaim vitality and energy.
A London launch of Beverley Nichols book Men Do Not Weep recounts Ribbentrop's meal behavior as Berlin's ambassador. He arrived late refused food and drink, mocked lobsters as non Aryan, then banged the table and lectured for 20 minutes on the German colonial issue before striding out.
A compact collection of aphorisms on honesty faithfulness and self improvement from Shakespeare Cicero Berkeley Eddy Stevenson Ruskin and others. Each line emphasizes truthfulness personal growth and steadfast character as guiding principles for a meaningful life.
The Calgary Rifle Club of Alberta dominated the 22 Sporting Rifle Championship, beating 21 teams to claim the Dominion Marksmen Challenge Shield and the national title for the third consecutive year while also securing the provincial crown for the fourth time. Team scores highlighted by G. H. Rice 300 24x and W. C Cox 300 77x lead the standings.
In the London Times Miss Diana Darling notes a Woman's Institute roll call on wartime shortages. Among 50 members about two thirds were village women with husbands or sons in outdoor manual labor. Sugar beat, cheese and butter led the list, with a spread of varied items and no one mentioning meat.
A trailing barrage balloon cable snagged a motor car with a man and three women in Ballyclare Ireland lifting the car into a tree. The occupants escaped without injury. The report notes remarks on bone strength and debt influenced by perceived income. No further details available.
A Winnipeg Home Service notice advertises a 32 page booklet Good Letter-Writing Made Easy offering 24 sample letters and guidance on vocabulary etiquette and invitations. It also lists other booklets and a 15 cent price. A Wheat Stem Sawfly control sheet from Agriculture Dept Ottawa advises on trap crops and notes oats are unreliable. Finally a Netherlands petroleum figure cites nearly 9 million tons produced in 1940.
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