11 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1928
Page
1
The Medicine Hat News publishes from Sixth Ave Medicine Hat Alberta with editor A J N Terrill. The paper lists contact and circulation rates and notes carrier distribution is controlled with a call to report missed or careless delivery.
An analysis contrasts European concerns over sterilization of abnormals with Dr. Toulouse’s warnings against such measures and questions their health impact. The piece then argues Canada should pursue lower tariffs, citing the Consumers’ League and varied industry cases to show protective duties hinder purchasing power and home trade.
The Mail and Empire quotes a protectionist view claiming public opinion favors tariffs that shield producers. It notes 111 applications to the Tariff Advisory Board, 48 seeking upward revisions, 58 for downward changes, 14 of the latter for free listing, plus mentions sales tax refunds or bounties.
The Bank of Montreal held its 111th annual meeting with Sir Charles Gordon presiding. Sir Frederick Williams-Taylor outlined Canada’s broad prosperity, noting record grain crops, revival of maritime prosperity, and rising tourist trade aiding national wealth. He warned against over-optimism and urged prudent growth as production fuels future prosperity.
In Cumberland Maryland on December 10, Bird shot fired from Lefty Grove's gun wounded R. Greene Annan II in the left eye. Annan, Grove, and others were on a hunting party. Annan is from a prominent local family.
Copenhagen December 10 A Danish agriculturist has developed a method to preserve milk in sheet form like tissue paper. The invention is described as a major breakthrough for agriculture. Four women were killed near Cortland New York when their car was struck by a train and pushed over 150 feet.
Baby specialists explain that constipation causes colic, bloating, and fussiness in infants and children. They warn against using adult remedies and note most favor Fletcher's Castoria for constipation and other common baby illnesses. Castoria is described as vegetable, harmless, and pleasant tasting with the Fletcher signature to distinguish genuine products.
Poem excerpt about the will o the wisp guiding people away from crowds toward freedom and distant horizons. The vision offers pull beyond earthly strife, described with maritime imagery of foam white waves and seagulls. It remains a vision, yet prized above earthly delight.
A reflective piece asks if a suit from last winter remains unfashionable, suggesting enduring fashion value and personal nostalgia.
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