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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
6
An essay argues that a consumer society fueled by envy and constant upgrading created financial strain for individuals and governments. It cites motorists, vacations, and education as examples, warns against unchecked self-interest, and echoes George Washington on economy guiding sound homes and nations.
Dr C N Bell of the Grain Standards Board has been superannuated as first secretary of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange and later roles, succeeded by Major C J Drake from Canadian Government Elevators Fort William. Drake is known in Winnipeg from Manitoba legislature experience. Also noted is a claim British women live longer than Americans with higher death rates among Americans aged 25 to 64, and a remark on Poland's chemical industry significance.
A final report by Harrison J. Martland in the American Journal of Cancer discusses rising cancer deaths among New Jersey radium dial painters. It notes exposure to alpha particles from radium emanations, with 18 deaths recorded and five cancer deaths among New Jersey workers, plus another cancer death linked to a factory worker in New York and Connecticut.
Hundreds of gallons of gasoline have been stolen from government caches across Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories over two years. RCMP investigate as pilots depend on fuel to reach bush routes and civilization. fuel fetches high prices due to freighting costs. A northern mining firm paid a record fifteen dollars per gallon last winter for gas to Reindeer Lake in Northern Saskatchewan.
A Quebec report warns 12000 families in Button Bay Labrador may face starvation this winter due to a failed cod fishery. Rev A S Loamorgan presented the findings to the Quebec government. Premier Taschereau promised swift relief and urged Dominion support to share the burden.
A Montreal reader describes reviving creased faded draperies after packing by dyeing them a deeper green with Diamond Dyes. The result is vibrant, claiming no harm to cloth and praising the dyes for tinting or full dyeing without damaging fabric.
A British Wool Industries Research Association project in Leeds has developed wool that imitates leather. The wool leather looks and wears like leather, is waterproof, and inexpensive to produce. It suits boot uppers furniture car upholstery and can be dyed in many shades.
In Sweden at Wrona ur sfecora in the parent of vermlana, 164 farmers received diplomas affirming hereditary land tenure. A family at Eda has farmed since 1470 and another at Norda Emter id since 1480, with strong pride in the records. The Royal Aero Club of England plans to admit women as guests and may offer full membership later.
Fragmentary descrip tion suggests an advertisement for Dr Carter's Little Liver Pills. It mentions stomach issues and a marketing claim. The readable text lacks coherent structure but implies a health remedy pitch. No clear date or full names beyond Dr Carter.
Canadians applaud the Times tribute to Lord Byng as Governor General and Metropolis police head. It notes his health during tenure, restoration of public confidence, and Ireland Yard leadership, calling him a true commander and administrator. Quebec Chronicle mentions his retirement and lasting impact. Persian Balm advert claims to impart charm, whiten skin, and refine hands.
A weekly recipe using lemon gelatin and beef stock to form a firm mold. Fold in ground corned beef onion and mustard after the mixture slightly thickens, chill until firm, unmold and serve on lettuce with eggs or tomato wedges. Serves about ten.
Pare and grate quince and apples, measure pulp, and use three fourths as much sugar. Pour boiling water, stir until nearly dissolved, add pulp and lemon juice, cook until clear, pour into hot glasses and seal with paraffin. Also note Douglas Egyptian Ointment for toothache neuralgia sore throat quinsy croup burns sores barber’s itch ringworm.
The article notes crowds listening as Professor Albert Einstein outlines a new theory involving vectors in three dimensional space, a topic aimed at trained mathematicians, while other items mention Samson’s biblical role and plant notes about begonia varieties and Italy's flax crop damage due to drought.
The piece argues mass production failed to satisfy real needs and praises a wise teacher’s balance. It laments reliance on benefactors who promise abundance, noting how persistent grease cup fill ers and lever movers become hungry when emergency needs arise.
The Navy plans drastic reductions cutting over 50 million from 1933 outlays. More than 3,000 civilians and 4,000 sailors and Marines to be laid off. Navy yards in Boston and Charleston to close, plus New Orleans base, Newport station, and Lake Denmark depot. Also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a ready medicine for common ills.
The piece notes Canada can hold its head high in business integrity and solidity. It argues most people act with decency while a small minority often broadcasts flawed behavior, though the text remains non-specific about individuals or events.
Delegates to the Fifth World’s Poultry Congress in Rome in 1933 are promised an eight day Italian tour hosted by the Italian government. Stops include Legnni, Florence, Pisa, Perouse, Ancona, Bologna, Roviga, Milan, Como and Venice with Canadian delegates routing via Switzerland and other countries to Great Britain. F C Elford urges Canadians to contact for participation.
The Florists Telegraph Delivery Association reports television could let customers view bouquet selections and supervise arrangements before delivery. A future feature might even allow a customer to sense fragrance as flowers are sent to their chosen recipient.
The Alberta Government will ask the Dominion Government to authorize Dr. A Anrep a peat moss specialist from the Federal Department of Mines to conduct an extensive peat moss survey in Alberta next year. The study aims to determine commercial qualities for insulation and agricultural use.
A fragment quotes a man’s reputation built by silence and remarks that the elderly fail to learn, followed by a note that radio set owners in Portugal face a yearly tax of 2.25 dollars.
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