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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
7
A steamer Merauke reports a mysterious explosion at sea after a distant fire seen by Captain James Smith about ten miles away. He observed red material aloft and a loud blast three hours later, but no wreckage was found while seas were calm.
Government moves to exclude Germans and other foreigners who resided in Switzerland during the war. The naturalization qualifying period rises from two to twelve years, with six years of actual residence required.
The Aero Club of Manitoba is formed in Winnipeg to unite former air service men. It aims to promote fellowship, flying interest, and pilot safety, assist in recruitment during emergencies, provide charitable and financial aid, and raise patriotic funds if needed.
Three aviators led by Lieut. A. S. Roberts performed a historic stunt beneath the five Fast River bridges. Litt. CH Burgess and Lieut. XL Elliott accompanied him in a triangular formation, Burgess recently married in an airplane.
London port authorities move to slow wine and rum shipments after postwar demand spikes. Baron Abernon argues liquor profits reach record highs despite higher taxes as calls grow for policy action to ease congestion and stabilize finances. A separate note mentions gold finds at Vimy Ridge and inquiries to Canadian headquarters.
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a cheap remedy that dissolves corns without pain. It reportedly dries hard, lifts the corn with root, and reduces irritation, with warnings of blood poisoning from cutting corns.
A conference with the board of trade discusses a scheme to create 5 000 tracks for 95 000 vehicles in London. The plan aims to reorganize transport systems through a cistern of pooled approaches, with a focus on reducing congestion and improving mobility. The discussion highlights potential employment impacts and-city infrastructure considerations.
The province covers 251 700 square miles and exceeds the UK in size. Saskatchewan reports 7 884 100 acres of arable land, 320 s of grain value in 1918 totaling 320 245 000 dollars. Wheat yields average 18 bushels per acre over six years, with 10 million acres under wheat in 1918. Regina is the capital with about 40 000 people. The province runs its own telephone system, has a strong university and agricultural college in Saskatoon, 2000 elevators with 60 million bushel capacity, and many Americans settling there via Moose Jaw as a distribution center. Saskatchewan is set to be the dominant wheat province in Confederation.
Canada reports July fish landings valued at 4,299,818 dollars, up from 4,306,124 a year earlier, a rise of 93,694 dollars. Salmon catches reached 343,000 cwt, up from 268,000, driven mainly by the northern, Fraser and Vancouver Island districts.
Ottawa authorities impose controls on sugar pricing by restraining certain parties from disposal methods likely to raise costs. The action targets exports from Canada and seeks to probe general price levels and effects on the community amid rising sugar costs.
Dr. G M Weir principal at Saskatoon Normal School and Dr. J T M Anderson toured foreign settlement districts. Conditions are hopeful with progress in back ward areas. The Saskatchewan Department of Education is pursuing an efficient path, erec ting residences for teachers to improve living conditions, aiding long term assimilation.
A fragmented report notes talk of U S and Canada following Spain to curb food exports to keep prices in check. Europe’s 1920 outlook is weak but eight months of supply appears safe, while municipal bets lower green stairs prices and boost morale amid uncertain markets.
Cholera infantum is a fatal childhood ailment that strikes in summer. Baby's Own Tablets are promoted to ward off this trouble by regulating bowels and soothing the stomach. The medicine is advertised as safe with no opiates, sold for 25 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Sir John Bradbury joint permanent secretary to the Treasury is appointed principal British representative on the reparation commission in Paris. He is succeeded by an executive described as able. The Treasury has set up departments to handle supply services finance and general admin as the reparation work begins.
Charles Hodges of New York University reports that Japan is seeing a middle class wage improvement movement. He cites demands for profits first to employees, a retiree fund run by workers, a defined service period, and a wage standard, with labor activism linked to Nippon Rodo Reneo Kai.
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