22 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
1
The text notes that England and Wales with about twelve million people a century ago faced overcrowding, yet population has tripled. It observes wars followed by unemployment and emigration talks, and remarks some describe war as a means to reduce surplus labor amid postwar recovery.
The passage notes that after Napoleonic wars and earlier conflicts, hopes for prosperity faltered as economies faced universal distress. Alison cites British exports flooded Europe, causing ruin for traders. It argues trade growth and free commerce later steadied the UK, yet continental disruption persisted, showing postwar prosperity is illusory.
A Sault Ste. Marie patch argues that winter ice hazards in the Great Lakes endanger sailors as carriers chase full cargoes before navigation closes. The piece urges stricter safety reforms and higher standards, noting insurance incentives conflict with crew safety amid recurring perils.
Canadian Pacific Railway lists winter train service effective September 17 1932 for Medicine Hat and surrounding routes. Arrivals from Vancouver Calgary Montreal Winnipeg Toronto and Kootenay Landing include trains to and from Cran-shew? and Lethbridge with connections to Dairy routes.
A list of poultry awards and winners for bantams turkeys ducks geese pigeons and utility classes led by Rowland Ness W J McCarroll Westbrook Bros and Robi Jones among others. Placings include firsts to thirds across old and young male and female categories and school classes led by M Albright T G Kinvig.
A large poultry surplus today pushes quotations downwards with beef at 3c per lb and up veal 6c and up pork 12c and up mutton 13c and up butter 40c per lb eggs 60c per dozen dressed turkeys 25c per lb geese and ducks 20c per lb chicken 18c per lb fowl 16c per lb rabbits 25c each.
Dr. C J Gaddis of Chicago urged Longevity by daily exercises mimicking monkey antics. He demonstrated swinging the head below the body and claimed humans should live 100 years.
Dreamland patrons won dolls numbered 43 71 86 30 41 and 133 from Freedman’s Groceteria last night. Call the Dreamland box office to claim the prizes.
The T Hutehindda Co Ltd expands from saddlery to a boots and shoes department for men and boys. The firm, founded twenty years ago, reports most stock placed and the branch ready for business with a modern workshop and up to date machinery for repairs. Weather notes for western cities follow with forecasts for Manitoba and Alberta.
Genevieve Kemble notes a rare planetary omen for those born on this day, highlighting opportunities for public figures and potential honors. The forecast cautions possible domestic disappointment while suggesting a year of advancement and business gains for the birthday individual and a child born today may rise through clever, original effort with early training.
The brief promotional item touts classified ads as quick salesmen and urges readers to advertise in The News to prove the point.
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