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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
6
A sermon on taxation argues that death and taxes are inevitable but taxpayers control tax levels through votes and approval of public policy. It warns that public debt and heavier taxes follow when voters back expansive programs, and urges restraint, foresight, and responsibility to avoid repeated costly mistakes.
An enterprising investigator notes that the Post Office Department of England allows sending a telegram calling a man a chump or blockhead but forbids the term fathead. The quirky policy highlights language restrictions in telegrams.
The King and Queen, along with other royals, actively take photos on holidays and develop their own film. The Duke of York stands out as a leading royal photographer, owning an album of charming images featuring the Duchess and the two Princesses.
A Fort Erie resident described rescuing a man from drowning off Point Abino. He swam out to the panicking swimmer, turned him over to check for danger, then towed him ashore, recounting the perilous save.
Canada’s silk sector shows resilience with 1931 production valued at 18.19 million dollars, up 2.1 percent from 1930. From 1917 to 1931 output rose over 656 percent, capital invested 1,248 percent, and employment 661 percent, concentrated in Quebec and Ontario with 23 establishments. Real silk and artificial silk dominate output including 8,657,612 yards of real silk goods and 4,073,434 yards of artificial goods.
A British Association report notes thyroxin from the thyroid governs sleep, including winter hibernation. Dr G S Carter cites frog experiments showing increased thyroxin raises heart rate and temperature to summer levels. The piece also promotes Thomas Eclectric Oil as a reliable household remedy.
The Prince of Wales joined top winners at the Canada Pacific Exhibition in Vancouver taking grand championship bull and female awards. Animals from the E. P. ranch at Pekisko Alberta captured 21 more prizes in Shorthorn classes for varying ages. Douglas Egyptian Liniment advertised as stock leg wash and bruise reliever. A household birthday quip rounds out the piece.
Sir Alfred Ewing, president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, warned that mechanical progress carries a sinister side. He opened the 101st annual meeting in York and urged caution as mass production impacts work, craftsmanship, and global markets, while praising electrical communication's reach. Persian Balm advertises its soothing, whitening, and protective qualities for skin and hair.
Quebec’s annual financial statement shows ordinary revenue of 36 941 020 36 and expenditures of 37 525 728 97, yielding a deficit of 584 708 61. The drop from the prior year is 4 589 600 20, partly offset by economies in various departments totaling 3 912 824 23. An advertisement for Dr J D Kellogg's Remedy follows.
A visitor at a service club lunch pretends to be friendly but reveals he is with a detective agency. The moment draws laughs as members try to place him. A comic exchange follows about a hurt thumb and a missing cry.
A 70 year old woman reports nine years of Kruschen Salts use enabling her to perform all her housework without illness or doctor visits. She praises relief from headaches and fatigue and credits the tonic with improved blood flow and vitality. The ad extols Kruschen as cleansing the body and renewing health.
The British war memorials at Thiepval and Arras unveil lists of empire soldiers declared missing in world war. The Thiepval stone bears 73,367 names of men with no known graves, while Arras records 25,000 names. In 1804 New Jersey lawmakers ended slavery.
An advertisement touts Canapar Cookery Parchment as an odor free solution for boiling vegetables and steaming fish. It claims flavors stay intact, no odors escape, and cleanup is easy. The product is promoted as reusable and sold with a recipe book offer.
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