18 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
1
The provincial cabinet repealed the planned net profits tax collection and issued a new order after consultation. Edward Brown notes copies will be distributed to business men subject to the tax within days. The 1920-21 period calendar year rules set a 2 percent tax on net income from within the province with restricted cross border effects.
Advance ticket sales indicate a large crowd will greet boxers Billy Groff and Billy McKenzie in a ten round bout at Winnipegosis. Preliminary bouts start 3 45 p m with the main event around 10 p m. Car services run from Chute's garage for 6 to 7 p m. Groff trains intensely, running miles daily and practicing with gloves. Baird's offers ham and bacon at 45 cents per pound while supply lasts.
Neepawa hosts the Dauphin Ladies in a fine baseball contest with strong fielding and batting. Neepawa wins 13 to 9 after bolstering their lineup, leaving both teams with one win apiece and a possible neutral ground deciding match, perhaps McCreary.
Last week Glenelia district was struck by a severe hailstorm that damaged crops. Many farmers in the hail belt were insured with total coverage amounting to 130000 dollars.
The first load of this season’s wheat sold on Wednesday to the Dauphin Mining Co. The grain was graded No. Parnes sample and grown by Robt.
Sergt Coleridge seized 18 horses owned by Mike Hat a Finlander for alleged cross border smuggling and duty evasion. Councillor Durston announces 15000 debenture bonds for ward 1 good roads, to be offered to farmers, guaranteed by Rural Municipality ratepayers and the province. Various notes on local residents including J W Johnston now at Toronto and Miss Ruby Fulton leaving for Winnipeg. Rugs sale at Dauphin Furniture Co.
The real estate department of Simp son McGirr and Katz reports the sale of Robt Argue's residence on 4th Ave 5.W. to V M Jackson for transfer records and public notice.
Birth announced at Dauphin on August 15th for Mr and Mrs Malville Spilletta a son Merrith Thomas. Marriage noted August 10 at Christ Church Archdeacon Thomas officiating William Walser to Eleanor Marguerite Nora Corelli. Death reported at Dauphin August 8 Agnes Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas Patterson aged 3 years 1 month 4 days.
Plans by Canadian National Railways for a Main Street pedestrian subway were submitted to the Town Council. The revised plan with a central decline and iron railings was approved, with tenders called for concrete work and work expected to start soon.
John Nicodemus reports a stray, two heifers, red white and roan about one year old, impounded at Laurier pound. They will be sold August 22 1921 at 2 o clock pm. Poundkeeper Bourdin of Laurier Manitoba issues the notice.
Orange lodge members heard Rev. Philip Duncan urge Protestants to defend sacred things and child welfare, citing Luther and Jesus on mercy, with calls to catechize children and resist secular corruption. Also notes upcoming Star Theatre program and local employment ads.
A late Saturday morning blaze in Roblin Manitoba leveled about half a city block on Main Street causing estimated losses of 25 000 to 30 000. Stocks lost included Wapey and Lebedowich general store John Prynczuk pool room W Ballard barber Dr J B Irwin veterinary surgeon W Evans watchmaker Steffer and Rye butchers with Gill and Company store and Merchants Bank building sustaining heavy damage. Firefighters struggled as fumes spread from a gasoline pumping engine before the Newton block halted efforts. The origin is suspected near an electric lighting plant but remains unconfirmed. Insurance covers the losses.
Returning visitors say Dauphin gardens surpass average in old eastern towns noted for beauty. Weather and fertile soil yield fine local gardens. Mrs L H Bennett on Sixth Avenue NE shines for orderliness and bloom variety including dahlias gladioli and verbenas. Widmeyer excels in high grade dahlia varieties.
Dauphin Labour reports harvest work near balance with about equal demand and supply. Wages set by farmers at $4.00 per day, some men paid $4.00 for threshing. About 27,000 men have come West. six weeks may finish most Manitoba work if weather holds. Boxing match in Winnipegosis on Thursday August 25 draws notice.
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