16 Aug 1932
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1932
Page
1
The Medicine Hat News announces mailing and carrier rates for local and out-of-town readers and states prices for various subscription options. It outlines distribution control by the Circulation Department and urges readers to call if their paper is missed or delivery is poor.
The Dominion’s deflation over two years moved leadership from agriculture to manufacturing while farming remained the top employer. Prices for primary products fell sharply, yet manufacturing added value. the Canada Year Book notes the growing manufacturing lead over agriculture, with exports, imports, and immigration all shrinking in the early Depression era.
The Sunday Post of Glasgow argues no nation is self-sufficient as Ottawa Conference discussed. It notes iodine from Chile silk from Japan and China and Italy supplies, and petroleum from the United States, Mexico and Russia. Canada is lauded as a granary with nickel gold copper timber and minerals, yet every country holds a distinct export.
Discussion centers on how the Ottawa talks may reduce tariffs and repair trade friction. Participants examine how protectionist barriers have inflated costs and hindered exchange, seeking a freer path for commerce between nations.
A New York Times writer notes Canada buys 82 percent of its top 100 imports from abroad, with the United States supplying 79 percent of those. U.S. shares exceed 90 percent in electrical, iron and steel, machinery, autos, oil, farm implements, and more, prompting questions in the Winnipeg Free Press about Smoot Hawley tariff causing economic friction.
The text discusses using Epsom salts as a strong purgative to clear wastes from the large intestine and aid a tired body. It cautions against regular use, explains Lyon's test for biliary function, and notes Epsom salts should be for emergencies only to avoid anemia or bile storage issues.
Train schedule lists arrivals from Toronto Winnipeg Nelson Lethbridge Vancouver Calgary Montreal Winnipeg Lomond Retlaw and Aldersyde Daily service to Vancouver Calgary and other cities. Departures include Calgary Vancouver Winnipeg Montreal Lethbridge Nelson and Aldersyde with time stamps and through connections at Moose Jaw St Paul. Times range overnight until morning with several daily and weekend variations.
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