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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
3
Charmian reads Jim’s long letter with relief, while John Carter escorts her home from the school. The doctor notes the letter’s warmth, Charmian recalls past troubles, and discussions with Lizzie Baker and Grandma reveal regional worries about Jim’s fate and Charmian’s future in Wickfield.
Charmian reads a letter from Jim and recalls Wickfield history as she contemplates friends, romance, and caution. John Carter remarks on learned Wickfield lore while Charmian reflects on jealousy, marriage, and privacy, with a cliffhanger note: To Be Continued.
A fragmentary scene shows a woman and a caller crossing a street as a man named Grantma notes his girl is no fool. The dialogue hints at pride and social move in a small town setting.
A Paris story tells of a South American woman who believed a length of hangman's rope brought her luck. Her husband struck gold, she won in a Spanish lottery, and they moved to a Champs Elysees flat. The rope vanished during removal, leaving her inconsolable as the old superstition about lost rope persists.
An old advertisement extols Persian Balm as a refined luxury for every woman. It promises cooling healing, soft textured skin, and reduced roughness, claiming it makes hands look youthful and adds charm, urging immediate use as a daily toilet requisite.
A reflective note lists key innovations and dates from telegraph to radio, television, cars, and cinema, arguing that modern conveniences rely on a century of progress. It suggests this reminders culture and industry should temper cockiness about present life.
Protection Of Blind Col H Burritt, head of the Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind, is named by Manitoba and Saskatchewan to investigate issues affecting blind residents. The appointment follows a Manitoba legislature committee recommendation after a Winnipeg meeting between Premier J T M Anderson and Acting Premier Robert A Hoey. A petition for pensions for blind persons aided the move.
Charles McNess, a western Australia millionaire and philanthropist, demanded a private interview with the governor of a charitable institution. When denied entry without stated business, he said he might tear up the charity. He then ripped the cheque into fragments and hurled them at a secretary.
Minard's Liniment promises quick relief. McLean Building Reports cites a 16.7 percent rise in June in Canadian construction contract values, with 1 percent of total awards going to the business building group. Paris hosts special pegged crossword puzzles for the blind. Modern girls, fashionable and cooks alike.
Turner Valley oil production in May reached 85,640 barrels, down from 87,278 in April. Of crude oil 61,619 barrels were sent to Imperial Refinery, 22,214 to discolored crude saphtha, and 45,847 to crude naphtha, with the remainder claimed by the Regal Co.
N J Henzel head teacher of the bureau of special schools in the New York state department of education reports that seventy two percent of Sing Sing prison inmates have education no higher than sixth grade.
The first electric transmission system in the United States operated at Folsom California powering Sacramento as the lighted city.
Laurier man Mr. Leo Lapointe reports his Bree youngest children suffered diarrhea but improved after using Dr Fowler's Extract Berry. He says he bought a bottle and it stopped the illness, noting the product is sold by The T Millen Co Ltd in Toronto for 85 years.
Authorities report Serge Vasilanko survived the prescribed lethal dose after choosing poison rather than execution by the noose. He spent weeks in hospital, recovered, and declined further execution after lawfully refusing to die, declaring he complied with the law and remains alive.
In a dramatic rescue off Gabo Island the Australian warship Anzac braved fierce seas to bring a surgeon to Florence Broderick the keeper's wife who was dying. After the surgeon’s arrival the crisis eased and she was out of danger. Also touted is Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy for children.
The Calgary Herald notes the Alberta Development Avam southern section enters its third year with a fine record of achievement. The board supports a wide range of activities to promote attractions and industrial opportunities across the region, highlighting benefits beyond easy dollar value. Egyptian Liniment is advertised as a wonderful remedy.
Great Britain’s import figures show Argentina maintaining a steady lead over the United States in wheat shipments. Peak totals occurred last year with Argentina at 84,496 bushels and the U S at 1,563,124. By June 30 this year the United States reached 12,204,152 while Argentina totaled 19,187,620, with 1928 figures showing Argentina 45,545,960 and the United States 44,170,068.
Argentine buys Canadian apples as a potential export opportunity for Canadian fruit shippers. The report to the Department of Trade and Commerce by C. M. Armstrong, Acting Canadian Trade Commissioner in Buenos Aires notes favorable reception of Canadian apples in Argentina last year and the prospect continues.
A religious reflection on King Alfred the Great and Galatians emphasizing personal duty over romantic achievement. It urges individuals to pursue the right task God assigns them, bearing their own burdens and leaving good works as remembrance after life.
A Quebec resident reports severe weakness after childbirth, feared becoming a constant invalid, then recovers after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. She asserts renewed energy to perform housework and later uses the pills again with excellent results. The pills claim to improve sleep nerves appetite and vigor and are sold for 50 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
A London auction revealed nine used German stamps forged by the British Government for spy drops behind enemy lines. Philatelists found minor design flaws in the stamps with excellent paper watermark and perforations. Two values were produced the red 0 pfennig and the grey 15 pfennig, with a block of nine offered. Brazil halts all public works spending.
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