Automatic Phones Considered for Dauphin Manitoba
Dauphin hosts a Manitoba Telephone Commission delegation led by John K. Lowry and Frese Powell to study installing an automatic system. The visit notes a potential shift from manual to automatic exchange, with 12 operators currently employed. If adopted, operators could be dispensed with. St John and Fort Rouge have already begun conversions. The party returned to Winnipeg by Monday’s train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Lowry
Manitoba Telephone Commission
Frese Powell
Winnipeg
Lowry
Dauphin
St John and
Fort Rouge
Winnipes
Six Months for Stealing Game Traps
Harry Bonazaw of Roblin appeared before PM Robi Rae on Saturday charged with pilfering and stealing about 97 game traps from Stef fer Brothers and Rye. The magistrate sentenced him to 81 percent months in Dauphin jail amid west mountain patrol activity. With spring came a rush for 1922 auto licenses and a note that late applicants face a court session.
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Harry Bonazaw
Robi Rae
Roblin
Steffer Brothers
Rye
Bonazaw
Dauphin
Town Assessor Urges Tax Understanding at Methodist Church
Mr. Bert Laroy, town assessor, delivered a tax address to Methodist Church youth last Monday evening. He urged acceptance of tax measures, noting opposition stems from ignorance and a failure to seek information about how taxes meet town obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Laroy
Methodist Church
Agricultural Society meets to discuss Live Stock Train visit
Directors in Municipal Halls hear Live Stock Commissioner Fraser and Extension Service official J Wilson outline a Style Show at Dauphin and a May visit by a live stock improvement train. The train will carry prize bred bulls for sale with breeder guarantees and educational demonstrations.
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Agricultural Society
Messrs. Fraser
J. Wilson
Fraser
A DAUPHIN MAN ABROAD
J E Crewson travels to Calvert Alabama writes about life with Mr and Mrs N Taylor. He notes sandy soil poor for farming compares climate and industry to Dauphin and says times in the United States are bad. He reports his wife remains unwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Crewson
Calvert, Ala
Dauphin
Turpentine Ward Lumbering
Carada
United States
Farmers Seek Men For Seasonal Work In Province
Mr Batty reports farmers are recruiting men for the eight month season. Wages are described as not high at 35 dollars a month. Some regions pay 35 dollars for the season plus a daily harvest bonus of 1.06 dollars. Many men await building and railroad jobs to begin.
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Batty
Farewell honor for H Winearls at Dauphin gathering
Mr and Mrs W E Lee hosted a Thursday farewell for H Winearls of the Dominion Bank Staff transferred to Winnipeg. Friends presented a bloodstone signet ring as a parting gift and best wishes. Winearls led St Pauls church activities in Dauphin as Sunday School teacher choir member and Young Peoples Association president.
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W. E. Lee
H. Winearls
Dominion Bank
Winnipeg
Winearls
St. Paul's Church
Dauphin
Evangelistic Campaign for Dauphin Highlights Local Tour
Rev Dr H T Crossley of Crossley and Hunter fame together with Leonard as leader of song and soloist will conduct an evangelistic campaign in Dauphin from April 23 to May 12. The team previously toured Manitoba and other towns from September to January and has since held campaigns in Victoria and Vancouver, closing the season in Dauphin and Carman.
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H. T. Crossley
Crossley and
Hunter Fame
Leonard
Dauphin
Manitoba
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Victoria
Vancouver
Carman
LO DE La Verendrye Chapter fixes meeting time
The La Verendrye Chapter of LO DE O will hold its monthly meeting in their room on Friday afternoon April 7 at 3 p.m. Future regular meetings will begin at 3 p.m. instead of 3 30 p.m.
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la Verendrye
Lo.de
Meeting approves scheme with ensured promoter cooperation
Considerable discussion followed and the scheme was approved by the meeting. Dr. Gunne presided as cooperation was assured the promoters by the assembly.
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Tles
Dr. Gunne
Light and Water plans raise rates and delay budget talks
At tonight's council session the Light and Water committee will push a rise in the discount from 26 to 30 percent, increasing consumer costs per kilowatt. Public Works outlines 1922 road projects including grading on 4th Avenue and paving stretches, while Finance reports bond issues totaling £100,000 and $35,000 for Good Roads with $4,542.11 plus $2,445.44 provincial contributions guiding 1922 road spending.
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and Water
Berald
Light and Water Committee
Public Works Committee
4Th Avenue
1St Avenue
N.E
1St Street
Front Street
Lake Road
Main Street
Wakefield Avenue
D. MacDonald
Eggs and butter prices clash with local market logic
RAMSAY-WRIGHT LIMITED argues for fair market pricing in Winnipeg area eggs and butter, noting prices fell from 20c to 17½c a dozen and butter from 40c to 12c per lb. The letter questions Burrows faction commentary and invites discussion, offering space in their building to Mr. Fair Play to expand the town’s butter and egg trade.
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The
Herald
Burrows
Jnc
F.O.B
Winnipeg
Mr Ward on Canadian politics and the transcontinental road
Mr Ward reviews western Canada from Minaki to North Bay noting vast wilderness and pulpwood wealth. He criticizes talk for talks sake, praises Manitoba MPs Forke and Woodsworth, questions Civil Service Act patronage, and laments railway delays and government spending as estimates are studied. Next week he plans to report estimates results.
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Winnipeg
Claws
Minaki
North Bay
Manitoba
Robert Forke
Brandon
J. S Woodsworth
Civil Service Act
Civil Service of
Canada
King
Progressive
Crades
Ste. Rose
Borketon
Fire Department Adds Small Hose Run And New Hose
The Fire Dept places 100 ft of small hose with reduction connection on the truck to handle small streams and save water. It also commissions 100 ft of new 2 inch hose. One old fire trap in the business district is being removed this week with additional buildings planned for demolition.
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Fire Dept
Regular meeting set for April 12th
The secretary treasurer will present the quarterly report at the branch meeting. A recent card party saw wins by Mrs Whyte in ladies and Mr LaRoy in gentlemen’s, with Mrs Moxham and Mr J J White taking consolation prizes. The whist drive occurs Thursday night and thanks are given for reading matter that reached the boys on the homestead. Comrade Rube installed a metal ceiling and fire door in the boiler room to improve fire safety.
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Sec
Whyte
Rube
Would you pick up a 25c piece if you found one
Sutherland and Sielck Ltd advertises a 25 cent piece find service inviting readers to report discoveries and promising prompt assistance.
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Sutherland and Sielck Ltd
Canadian Poetry Through the Ages A Local Study
The Local Council of Women hosted a Monday Canadien Night at Mackenzie school highlighting English Canadian poetry drama and fiction. Mrs. Bready chaired a program featuring Miss Cadman Miss Harbour Ruth McLaren and readings celebrating Canadian authors including Sangster Roberts Lampman Johnson Service Crawford and Pickthall.
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Mackenzie School
Bready
Canada
Miss McLaren
Oliver Goldsmith
Oliver
Annapolis
N.S
Sweeny
Kidd
Shaply
McCarrool
Ireland
Charles Sangster
Kingsston
Ont
Brock
Wolfe
Confederation
Dominion
Charles Chair
Plains
Matt
Isabella Valancy Crawford
William Wilfrid Campbell
George F. Cameron
Charles G. D. Roberts
Archibald Lampman
Miss Crawford
George Frederick Campbell
Major
Major Roberts
William Henry Drummond
Drummond
Pauline Johnson
Robert Service
the Kipling
The
Arctic
Peter McArthur
Ekfrid
London
Humjan
Montreal
Canadian Authors Association
Bliss Carman
Laurete
Jean Biewett
Arthur Stringer
Frederick George Scott
Marjore Pickthall
Moore
J B. McIntyre
Merle Norsworthy
M. A
Maresh Quality Ice Cream Stands Out in Town
A local confectionery known as Maresh Quality Ice Cream draws crowds for rich flavors and classic sundaes. The shop emphasizes creamy texture, generous toppings, and longtime community ties, offering seasonal specials alongside staples.
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Dauphin Man
Calvert, Alabama
Evangelistic Campaign
D.E
Autographic Kodak
Wilfred Robson
Rexall
Malcolm Block
Thos Neville
Dr. Crossley
MR. Ward
Ottawa
Fire Department Notes
G.W.V.A
Meerbaum
Hyde Park
Grandview Blk
MAIN
Messaline
Blas Bes
Vdoiles
BAY & Katz
KATZ
House of Good Shoes
S.W. S.W
Sherwin Williams
McDonald & Oliphant Hardware & Groceries
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