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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1931
Page
2
A Pacific Coast lumber camp worker states he saved during fat years and can now live on lean times. The column extols thrift and prudence, arguing saving labor earnings shields against downturns and mirrors Joseph’s seven fat years, urging workers to insure against lean periods with disciplined saving.
Winnipeg reports April building permits totaling 1 049 350 dollars, up from 836 150 dollars a year earlier. Greater Winnipeg permits to date show a 60 000 dollar increase over 1930 totals. Uniform European road signs discussed at Geneva would standardize dangers as triangles and rectangles for information, with stop signs circular, requiring scrapping of many existing signs if adopted.
Jasper National Park in Alberta draws alpine climbers with potential for first ascents. Many peaks remain unconquered and unnamed and large regions await exploration.
A aphorism notes that when a man lacks tasks he tends to handle matters himself, reflecting a belief in self reliance and initiative. The remark underscores vigilance and proactive behavior in idle moments.
At a Saskatoon Board of Trade meeting, executives voiced opposition to the proposed prairie provinces inter provincial traffic council. They argued Saskatchewan faces unique freight rate challenges and should rely on its own Saskatchewan traffic council. Manitoba and Alberta were urged to form separate councils while joint action could occur on shared issues.
Professor Auguste Piccard tells Austrian reporters the 50 000 foot ascent proved the stratosphere navigable and may revolutionize theories about it. He and assistant Charles Kipfer suffered thirst after scraping moisture from breath and melting it, relying on double oxygen to survive.
In a letter to Scribners Fitzgerald declares the jazz age ended. He dates its duration from the May Day riots of 1919 to the stock market crash in 1929, noting the era lasted ten years.
The federal tree nurseries at Indian Head and Sutherland Saskatchewan will continue under government control. No extra funds are provided. Mr Weir will cut costs elsewhere to cover upkeep. The decision came after two discussions with Mr Bennett and follows a question from Hon W R Motherwell.
Canada’s April automobile production rose to 17 159 cars with a daily average of 572, up 37 percent from March. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics index shows production at 26 percent below normal by end of April, after starting the year 60 percent below normal.
The Civil Service Federation of Canada at its 14th national convention in Ottawa analyzed a report from its executive committee. It outlines plans to press for higher pay across the government service and to present the case to the Beatty Royal Commission.
Mrs. Alchamond Lalonde of Montreal reports relief from fatigue nervousness insomnia and heart trouble after using four boxes of Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She recommends the product and notes availability at drug stores or by mail from The T Milburn Co. Toronto.
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