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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
3
Angela and Nick at a cliffside gathering hear a lurid Virginia tale of Hallidays at Painter's Neck. The Colonel spins rumors of murder and suicide, tempers flare, and Angela trembles while troubled by past deeds and fear of scrutiny.
Two hours after a voyage spell the moon hides behind clouds as Nick Hastings reflects on Angela and the Colonel’s tale. He contemplates gratitude for the weeks on fairyland islands and hints at Angela’s secret amusement with an older married man.
Warm weather brings added strain on worn tires and the risk of blowouts. The piece stresses cautious use of old casings, notes tires cost less now and last longer than in 1914, and warns new tires are cheaper than loss of life or vehicle.
Twenty two names and dates mark a scattered recap of early aviation feats. Alcock and Brown crossed from St Johns Newfoundland to Clifxton Ireland in 16 hours 12 minutes aboard a Vickers Vimy with Rolls Royce engines.
The Buffalo Courier-Express quotes Ambassador Dawes stating that mass pessimism cripples morale in economics and war. He argues depression followed widespread pessimism, and removing it will clarify causes and restore better business conditions as malaria of pessimism is eradicated.
In Peterboro Ontario a hatless Jewish student lawyer swore an affidavit of search in a county court office. Jews must wear head coverings for oaths, while a girl in a wide brimmed hat led the way as the scene drew embarrassed smiles. The story closes with a sharp aside about a tiny biting fly.
In Haxey, Lincolnshire, retired farmers John and William Cooper, known as the Haxey twins, marked their ninety-first birthday. Theresa Agnes Golding and Miss Clara Golding, reported to have died at age eight in Rochester, were once cited as England’s oldest twins.
Sunday clubs for children are to be Marted in Scotland with plans announced by local churches to provide activities and lessons for youngsters. The move aims to engage families and promote community outreach across several parishes.
Hygeta the health journal advises against eating or drinking to relieve fatigue. Rest and satisfaction curb appetite, allow recuperation, and prevent overtaxing the body.
An aircraft piloted by Harry Blunt with Al Monson and Father Dernard J. Hubbard narrowly avoided crashing into Aniakchak volcano on the Alaska Peninsula. A sudden dive away from the crater mouth saved the ship after enemy-like air currents dragged it toward the pit. Eagles attacked during the flight as the plane dodged crags and the massive crater.
Poem invoking trust in a higher plan across the cosmos. The speaker seeks courage and serenity to follow life’s path from the micro to the macro, noting even the sparrow’s fall and vast space as part of a just, guiding order.
The battle cruiser Repulse received a unique stained glass window in its chapel on board. Archdeacon Walter K. Knight Adkin led the ceremony on the quarterdeck after addressing officers and men. The window, fitting a porthole, depicts St Nicholas blessing two sailors as golf is noted among life’s trials.
Turner Valley deliveries of naphtha and crude in May totalled 18 314 barrels, versus 114 217 in April. Farmers buy about 500 barrels daily at wells, though deliveries do not reflect total production. The text also mentions writers and ministers in a satirical, miscellaneous tone.
A promotional piece extols Jing Kruschen Salts as a fountain of youth boosting energy and vigor. It promises easier exercise and fat loss with regular use and implies dramatic weight reduction if followed faithfully.
A devotional note quotes Maria J. Jewsbury and Horatio N. Powers urging faith in God as shelter and guide during trials. The column also promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a trusted vermifuge for children to clear worms and restore vitality.
A Telegraph and Telephone Journal test ranks nations by telephones per square mile. Great Britain shows 212 phones per square mile, placing fourth, while Holland leads with 228. Belgium has 22 and Denmark 21. The United States is ninth with 66, and Canada and Australia trail in total capacity. Britain falls to tenth when measured by population.
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