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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1924
Page
3
Ottawa post bulletin dated October 25 announces higher parcel post charges to Great Britain and Canada. Beginning November 1, rates increase to 24 cents for the first pound and 12 cents for each additional pound or fraction.
The birthplace of two Royal Navy admirals was marked by a bronze plaque unveiled at Preston near Halifax by the Nova Scotia Historical Society. The site honors Philip A. Woetpta YistIns9 and Sir George A. West, both repeatedly active in wartime and wounded at Trafalgar. The unveiling ceremony celebrated their contributions to naval history.
A jumble of names and events shows a Starhan minister to Great Britain, a Laval Quebec engineer crushed by a steam crane, shipments to Fort Willan for winter feed, Major Zannii plans, German actions in Constantinople, rising cross-border tourism, Canadas first radio fatality, and large sea fish landings on US coasts per the Marine Department.
In early aviation history planes began regular routes between London and Paris with Briney aircraft covering vast distances and carrying modest passenger losses. Other notes mention a pacific disputes protocol, livestock weigh measures, and a cactus discovery in South America.
A recent study shows coal consumption per capita in Canada reduced by about 14 percent over five years, credited largely to waterpower development. Canada’s waterpower capacity is about 350 horsepower per 1000 people, compared with the United States.
Nels Linden of the Crooked Lake district near Wetaskiwin reports strong yields from Red Bobs wheat with 1000 bushels off 25 acres about 14 bushels per acre and 32 bushels on another set of acres, plus a Marquis grain crop yielding 40 cents per bushel. Linden expects to sell the grain.
The piece notes fierce competition among foreign princesses with boutiques in London, including Greeks, Russians, and Romanians, who vie for customers with strong design and multilingual service. It also mentions the closure of all Mexican consulates in Britain after failed efforts to reestablish official relations, and a brief line about Minard's Liniment used by physicians.
An editorial argues against reducing individual initiative and rewards in business. It contends that recognizing exceptional ability drives wealth creation and benefits both workers and employers. Suppressing initiative, it claims, would harm industrial vitality and contradict labor movements.
Mrs Louie Mitchell of Oak Point Manitoba writes of recovery from a run down system and impoverished blood after six boxes of Dr. Williams Pink Pills. She reports renewed strength, ability to walk and work, and endorses the tonic for anemia symptoms. The pills, said to enrich and purify blood, are available at dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Vancouver export data show lumber shipments for the first nine months of 1924 surpassing 323.6 million feet, marking a substantial increase over the same period in 1923. The report notes a curious European water finding, the red gurnard, emitting crow-like sounds.
The text discusses Jesus asking his disciples who people say the Son of Man is near Caesarea Philippi. It notes varied views that he was John the Baptist Elijah or Jeremiah, and contrasts Elijah and Jeremiah to illustrate the complex inclusive human nature of Christ as described by Dr G H Morrison.
A prominent American chemical manufacturer foresees a future where all diseases are eliminated within fifty years, including cancer. He cites progress in tuberculosis control and viral battle outcomes in Canada, noting chemistry and surgery already reduce deadly pathogens and pests, urging continued advances.
The Boers remain stubborn yet loyal to British rule with the British Crown as protector, despite occasional impatience under imperial dominion. The Detroit Free Press notes that independence would bring a harsher outcome than continued royal protection.
A Philadelphia Ledger editorial criticizes coercion and threats to American rights in reaction to European pressure. It argues for focusing on domestic business and member concerns, noting the Geneva talks and Japan relations as influential but not to be used for coercive diplomacy. The piece frames Europe’s leverage as a continuing squeeze guiding policy.
Canada’s exports to France in 1922 rose to more than double the previous year, driven by cereals, dried and tinned fish, sugar, wood pulp, steam and other engines, while French exports to Canada showed only a stall. An unusual hobby is attributed to Lord Thomson, air minister, who, returning from Iraq, can identify wine by cork. Koop Minard's Liniment in the House.
Regina named as distributor for Saskatchewan with Robinson Distributors Ltd Calgary as distributor for Alberta. Details indicate interprovincial distribution roles and company affiliations in western Canada.
Manitoba dairy records show butter output for August totaling 573,298 pounds, with 15 pounds noted as a production increase over the previous August. An export portion aided gains, while the evening report mentions asthma remedies and a China sea color claim as side notes.
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