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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
2
Canada plans two major public works totaling 90 million dollars to expand roads across about 29000 miles while Waterloo Bridge must be replaced at an estimated cost of 1.205 million pounds. The current bridge opened in 15.
The Canadian National Railways will spend 648000 on branch line construction in 1920 1932 program as tabled by Minister Manson. Projects include Bulwark Alberta Brantford Ontario Hemaruka Scapa Alberta St Walburg Saskatchewan Lulu Island BC with various amounts. Totals to date reach 17610769 with 4378050 spent this year and 33061350 authorized plus 15 percent. Some constructions paused.
A fragment notes ongoing gaps between men and women despite efforts to eradicate them. It contrasts with a man who would rather guess the sender of a letter by its envelope than open it to know for certain.
A survivor notes that enduring 1931 proves resilience against postwar fears. The remark reframes fear as manageable, suggesting past hardship informs present courage without specifics.
The Saskatchewan gasoline tax yielded a net revenue of 1 254 5820 to the provincial treasury in 1931. Total collections reached 2 458 675.29 with rebates of 1 148 52859 and commissions of 96 08550. Hon A C Stewart notes 1 276 automobile licenses issued in 1932 plus various truck, public vehicle, eight vehicle, motorcycle, livery and motor bicycle licenses.
A historic note recalls Standard Oil giving away kerosene lamps and stoves in China and across the Orient about 25 years ago to boost kerosene use. Today Standard Oil and Shell tankers move millions of gallons of kerosene to Oriental markets while inland areas still rely on kerosene lighting despite urban electrification.
Dress pattern Style No. 672 offers a black anton-faille crepe silk model with modish sleeve flounce and one-sided white crepe rever. Also available in royal blue with printed crepe, designed for bust sizes 36 to 46 inches. Materials listed and pattern priced at 25 cents.
Pattern buyers in Winnipeg learn how to order designs from the Maress union at 275 McDermot Ave. The notice outlines steps, contact details, and payment options for customers seeking sewing patterns and related goods.
Sunday School lesson reflects on Jesus washing the disciples feet at the Passover meal, contrasting his supreme love with Judas treachery and Peter’s initial resistance. It cites Philippians and Matthew themes, with reflections from F. W. Farrell and G. W. Bull on humility, loyalty, and part in Christ’s kingdom.
The Honorable W C Buckle announces plans to clean wheat supplied to farmers in the Saskatchewan relief area. Stocks in local elevators will be distributed for farmers to clean at home or with custom outfits. rebates of 21 cents per bushel apply if cleaned by the farmer, or a cleaner has 2 cents per bushel paid by the Relief Commission when the farmer cannot clean it himself. Cleaning is subject to satisfactory evidence and inspections by the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture. A round glass-wall school design by a New York architect aims to save lighting costs.
Founder's Day on February 10 marks the 101st birth anniversary of Sir William C. Macdonald, donor to McGill and founder of the Macdonald Tobacco Company. His benefactions exceed twelve and a half million dollars to McGill and allied institutions, including large gifts to the Faculty of Science, Law, Medicine, and the Conservatorium of Music, plus the Macdonald College endowment and grounds. The college, designed for agriculture, household science, and teacher training, remains a lasting memorial to his vision.
Recipe contains 1 pint milk 3 tablespoons sugar junket tablet prune pulp lemon extract lemon juice cola water and an egg white. Beat egg white stiff then fold in sugar prune pulp and lemon juice. Prepare junket per package directions then mix and pour into glasses. Let stand warm until firm about 10 minutes then chill and serve.
Gordon M West of Toronto was chosen president of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada for 1932 at the closing sessions of its 25th general annual meeting in Lucerne Quebec. John McCarter of Vancouver named first vice president with a Western council including G H MacDonald R McD Symonds S M Eveleigh and Andrew L Mercer and F H Portnail W G Van Egmond for Alberta Saskatchewan British Columbia.
Four judicial districts Gravelbourg Leader Maple Creek and Wynyard will not operate this year due to lack of government appropriations for 1992 33. The move saves about 20 870 in expenditures as the current year closes while 23 districts continue operations.
Hon. Sir Leslie Wilson, former Governor of Bombay, is named Governor of Queensland Australia succeeding Lieut General Sir TH Goodwin. He will assume duties in June after a career as a soldier and statesman including service in the South African and Great Wars and command of the Hawks battalion of the Royal Naval Division at Gallipoli.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports January exports of farm implements valued at 120000 plus 324 dollars, up 9200 from December 1931. The United States bought 43456, Britain 15506, while France has about 80 daily papers and 200 magazines.
A terse historical recipe describes finely minced boiled ham mixed with mixed mustard hot sauce sugar salt pepper and chili sauce to form a smooth paste. Spread on buttered bread for serving.
Premier J. T. M. Anderson told the Saskatchewan School Trustees Association that the department will substitute Julius sar for The Merchant of Venice due to objections from Jewish people. Scientists consider orioles and swallows the most effective cotton boll weevil destroyers among 66 bird species.
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