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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
6
The article urges Canadian parents to make the 1935 summer vacation a valuable period for children by outdoor activities, swimming, and close time with nature. It emphasizes health, character building, and practical learning through camp chores, hikes, and simple outings, with less focus on costly trips.
The report notes weather extremes on Mars posing challenges to astronauts and oxygen shortages. It also mentions a curious meteorological anomaly described as snow out of season, perplexing scientists as they study the planet.
The Canadian Legion reports Lloyds of London insured Viey Pu year against war and panic. Ex servicemen urged to register early for guaranteed accommodation as bookings rush to steamship companies. Pilgrims only may sail in the Peace Armada with early deposits and arranged rail and transport in France. Authorities in France Belgium and England pledge full cooperation. Canada poised for a major European year.
In Winnipeg a plan to alter a huge electric sign in front of the Canadian National station was halted to protect a mother robin on four eggs attached to the letter W. Electricians were ready, but officials chose not to disturb the bird, keeping the F in place while a new sign design is worked out.
A Cardiff ship repair firm showcased a raft like net of tubular cork bags lashed with rope designed to descend a ship’s side as a ladder or to float beside burning or foundering vessels. The device, praised by experts as reducing sea perils, has drawn orders from unnamed firms and is slated to form the basis of a new industry.
Ruth Mix daughter of Tom Mix and Harry Knight bronco buster eloped to Reno Nevada and wed in a telegram to promoter Tex Austin. Miss Mix formerly married to Douglas Gilmore. later annulled in Middleton New York in 1932. Knight based in Banff Alberta.
A farmer named A. W. Youngblut from Oxford County Ontario found a large potato sprouting oddly. The sprout curved back into the potato near the surface and emerged from the opposite end, extending about two inches.
A constitutional writer asks what the duties of a lieutenant governor entail. The Winnipeg Tribune notes duties commence daily including Sundays, starting around early morning and often continuing until the next day’s early hours. Many organizations eye the governor as a prospective guest for events.
London retiree Dannatt sets out to travel a thousand miles up the Amazon chasing his lifelong hobby of butterflies. He claims a collection of over 18 000 specimens and will keep it by cycling. He recalls riding a safety bicycle for 30 years and notes specimens originate as far as the Solomon Islands. He once faced cannibal threats while collecting.
The Ashworth of the Dalgleish line is the first vessel chartered for 1985. Churchill, Manitoba, port, expects a record grain export year with more ships visiting than ever before. The Ashworth will sail from England and dock at Churchill soon after the August 10 opening, carrying cargo from Newcastle Antwerp and Liverpool.
Corporal Ian Mondelet Drum of Victoria BC graduates with honours from Royal Military College. Western cadets named include Cadet Gordon Dale MacAllister Regina Cadet Edward Hodson Rosthern CSM John Alexander Hornibrook Calgary Cadet John Despard Victoria Cadet Murray Lister Calgary Corporal Ronald Wilkins Penticton BC Cadet George Ross Davidson Castor Alberta Sergt Robert Stronach Calgary Cadet John Barrett Victoria. Diplomas later awarded after supplementary exams to Cadet Thomas McPherson Victoria Corporal William Patterson Calgary.
Some 08,000 former British Empire residents gathered at Lincoln Park Los Angeles for a silver jubilee luncheon. British consul Francis E. Evans urged Anglo-American amity and closer international ties among former British subjects, with John Taypan of the Sons of St George as another guest of honor.
Pierre Martin planted several small trees 302 years ago near Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia. He brought them from Normandy. From that tiny Belle Isle plantation grew the famous Annapolis Valley apple industry.
A promotional notice extols Alice Brooks Needlecraft Service guiding women in knitting crochet and sewing. It promises stylish patterns for hats purses two piece knitted suits quilts and home textiles with clear easy to follow designs and finishing instructions available by mail order at twenty cents per pattern.
In Shanghai a young woman refused alarm after a thief snatched a pearl ear ring valued at 1000 dollars. She used a quick ruse, suggested the other ear ring was worth 250 dollars, prompting the robber to abandon the stolen piece and flee while insulting imitation jewelry wearers.
The 1934 Christmas seal sale receipts were higher than 1933. Awards were granted to junior staff in Canadian laboratories and clinics, with Dr. C. F. Bennett of Fort San Sask and Dr. A. R. Boyd of Vancouver named for research honors.
A historical overview notes bromine occurs in nature as magnesium and sodium bromides in springs and deposits. Commercial bromide is produced by electrolysis or chlorine treatment, with rising demand for ethylene bromide used in ethyl gasoline. Sea water mining experiments aim to extract bromine, and potential parallels to gold extraction are discussed. Bromine, a dark red fuming liquid, irritates eyes and can be heavy and moderately soluble. bromides serve as sedatives and in photography and dyes, with tear gas production also using bromides.
The Campbells are comin together with Cobourg setting as Toronto Star Weekly notes. Campbellford police court sits in Cobourg with Magistrate W A Campbell presiding, and the accused Thomas Campbell is charged by officer D Campbell from Campbellford.
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