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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
2
An 8th grade devotional frames Luke 19 with Exodus 20:15 on honesty. It portrays Zacchaeus, a chief publican, as rich through extortion, then notes Jesus’ lesson that salvation comes to the house of Abraham. The lesson emphasizes honesty and repentance through the Jericho encounter.
The Balkan entente discussed forming a South Eastern Europe league. The Soviet government said it accepted a British invitation to end gas armaments negotiations. Mayor G. G. city stated the port office reports an annual tonnage of 9,627,820 at reduced rates for Gen House of Com.
The subject was made Winnipeg solicitor in 1910 and resigned to practice law in Winnipeg in 1912. He rejoined the Way Company in 1917 as general solicitor in the law department, Montreal, and was appointed to general counsel for the company in 1929.
The Isle of Sark arriving at Jersey was tested with stabilising gear. Fins deploy outboard by hydraulic pumps to reduce rolling, promising smoother voyages for the 140 passengers onboard.
Paddy Figns, renowned as the world’s single one legged instructor, has opened his own flying school in Doncaster after surviving a severe crash in 1930 near Neuchatel. He now operates five planes, holds an A license, and served as an RAF officer in WWI while later aiding the Free State fight in Ireland.
Canada’s Pacific and National railways announce excursion fares to eastern destinations and holiday spots in Ontario and Quebec. Tickets in first class tourist and coach from the West go on sale June 1 to August 31 with return by September 30. Special October return offers plus extended May start dates cover routes to Vancouver Victoria New Westminster and prairie points and include coach tourist and first class options. Additional summer rates apply from western Canadian points to Alberta and British Columbia mountain resorts.
Defence Minister Mackenzie told Toronto Broadview in the House of Commons that Canada's national memorial on Vimy Ridge will cost about 1.29 million dollars. The figure covers construction, road building, and ground preparation for the memorial site.
The text notes that Hawaii Islanders killed octopuses by biting their eyes, a method described as causing quick death, reflecting a traditional practice recorded in historical accounts.
The Department of National Defence announced the First Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles based at Lloydminster Sask won the White challenge cup for 1835 with 387 marks. Other regiments listed include 14th Canadian Light Horse Climax Sask 374 16th Canadian Light Horse 370 Fort Garry 390 Alberta Mounted Rifles Vegreville Alta 330 British Columbia Dragoons Vernon 366 British Columbia Hussars Kamloops 320 and South Alberta Horse Pincher Creek 305.
Vienna uses height to set fares with a four foot four inch 130 centimeter cut point for half fares. Passengers taller than the limit are charged full fare. In case of disputes conductors refer to a yard stick carved into the door frame to verify height.
The deadly spider, the first found in Winnipeg, died before researchers led by Prof. R A Wardle of the University of Manitoba could complete planned experiments under Way.
The restoration fund committee reports that funds originally lost in western Canada in 1933 have been restored. The money underpinned missionary work in the Ottawa diocese and western regions. The Vicar mentions addressing milk deliveries not needed for christenings.
Pattern 5671 promises easy quick crochet gloves with simple rounds and pointed centers. It lists material needs and stitch instructions, notes Winnipeg Household Arts Dept. address at 175 McDermot Ave, and requests stamps or coins for payment.
The passage urges trying new plants each spring while preserving old favorites. It highlights seed catalogues listing latest varieties, notes changes like doubles to singles, and mentions new tiny zinnias and more asters. It stresses bloom times, height, color, fragrance, and bed blending for pleasing results.
London Daily Express urges citizens to store surplus food and be ready to share with others if famine looms. The piece frames prudent preparation as a duty of good people and hints at distributing excess once abundance returns.
The collapse began at 12 58 pm as two men from Maeau entered a guessing contest with 72 000 others on April 30. The movement relied on a wire run from a frozen pole to a bell and clock on shore. when ice shifted the pole broke, pulling the wire, ringing the bell and stopping the clock, with winners expected to share about 72 000 dollars.
Palestine made radio sets feature wood cabinets that are extra gilded and veneered to withstand heat and humidity. Cornell University reports a Chinese student from Shantug named Fu Te Ti.
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