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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1931
Page
2
Fragmented text shows a letter referencing receiving benefits from Kreshes Salts and Mr Hy, noting prior long term medical issues and suffering from years of autonomy trouble. The readable portions indicate gratitude and discussions of payments or allowances, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A collage of short notes from 1930 world events includes a Tokyo incident where over 100 spectators were burned by an incomplete vaporizing chemical spray. The British Territorial Army stands at 6 631 officers and 127 282 other ranks, down from last year. Ireland’s Grand National hospital sweepstakes tickets shown illegal in Britain by High Court. The Faculty of Arts awards top film prize to All Quiet On The Western Front. The King to dedicate two acres of Norfolk estate for experimental tax crops. McGill University’s 1930 31 directory lists Abramowitz first and the last aviator alphabetically. Alexandra Tolstoy denied entry to Canada due to immigration rules. China eyes 30 percent tobacco tax rise to aid relief, potentially $15 000 000. Empire Shop in Birmingham opens January 26, following Glasgow first. Charles Lowe of Manitoba elected AAAS Fellow for algae research. Patents run 17 years from issue. extensions require congressional action.
Article by Joha Burke Ingram extols breast feeding as best for infant health and life. Emphasizes mothering, doctor guidance for foods, avoid pacifiers, keep milk clean and cold, limit kisses on the mouth, prevent drafts, and seek early medical advice. Teething is not a sickness. well fed babies with regular habits and fresh air thrive.
A brief note urges that illness is common for babies and usually short in duration. It emphasizes prevention as easier than treatment, suggesting it is simpler to “keep” a child from getting sick than to “make” him well after sickness occurs.
Col Hanford MacNuhder US minister to Canada told the Canadian Club in Toronto that a division of the North American continent could never have been as beneficial as its unity. He urged good relations and noted that despite occasional incidents, there had been few conflicts after early dissension, forming two great nations offering a model of neighborly conduct.
A 5,000,000-volt stroke of lightning recorded on an Arkansas electric line shows it weaker than machine electricity to scientists. Yet experts warn the public to respect lightning’s danger as it can split rocks raze buildings and wipe out cattle swiftly.
Ne 215 practical day dress pattern in sizes 36 33 40 42 44 46 busts needs 3 yards of 30 inch material plus a fraction yard of 35 inch coating. Ne 212 Smart Pinafore Frock in sizes 2 4 6 years requires 2.5 yards of 3 inch material with jet or 0.5 inch contrasting. No 23 Smart Jacket Suit sizes 16 13 20 36 38 40 42 bust uses 4.5 yards 50 inch material for jacket and skirt plus 1.5 yards 39 inch material for waist and 2.5 yards 39 inch for jacket. No 857 Youthfelt Button Dress sizes 8 10 12 14 years needs 2 yards 39 inch material with 1.25 yards 35 inch contrasting. Send 25 cents to Fashion Bureau with name full address pattern number and desired size.
Winnipeg Pattern No. details appear with a postal address at 175 McDermot Ave. The notice guides readers on ordering patterns through the Winnipeg Newspaper Union and provides associated contact information.
A sermon excerpt discusses temperance and wealth from Luke 12, 15-21 and Matthew 6, 3 as it warns against covetous living. It uses Jowett and Orr to stress the fault of rich men who store up wealth while others suffer, urging duty to community, faithfulness, and readiness for the King’s return.
The passage retells a Jesus parable where a master blesses faithful servants who stay awake to serve at night. The second and third watches symbolize vigilance, while the master’s transformation into a servant emphasizes care. The lesson ends with Be ye also ready for the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.
J M Vavinson of the Industrial Development Board of Manitoba told a Montreal audience that western industrial production totals rise to 100 million in Alberta, 60 million in Saskatchewan, and 165 million in Manitoba. He noted Manitoba holds 16.33 million more capital invested in manufacturing than all livestock and related sectors in the province, and Manitoba’s output last year more than doubled combined western dairy, crops, poultry, and honey.
The text notes a motto coring to governance, stating “Pro rege, lege, grege.” in Latin with English meaning “For king, law, people.” It asserts the Governor-General elect will be successful if he lives up to that principle.
Announcement from the Philippine headquarters states the College of Agriculture and the University of the Philippines will lead the Philippines’ participation in the World Grain Exhibition and Conference at Regina in 1982. Dr B M Gongalez says Professor N B Mendiola will prepare the display featuring native yellow Flint corn Lagkit corn nine varieties of rice field peas field beans and soybeans shipped from Manila over 6000 miles.
A novel water sprinkler design aims to protect ships carrying dangerous cargo. When the sun heats the hull, the system activates and floods the vessel, maintaining a continuous water film on all decks to reduce explosion risk.
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