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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
4
The Dauphin Herald prints weekly editions on Thursdays at the Dauphin Herald Publishing Co. on Gurrews Ave Dauphin. Subscription costs are $2.00 annually in advance or $2.50 if not prepaid. Advertisers rates apply on request.
The article argues for a proven and capable leader to replace Mayor Pagen in Dauphin amid tight finances. It stresses prudent budgeting and resource use, warns against quack remedies, and urges strong agricultural society activity in Swan River to support local farming interests. Dairy commissioner L A Gibson projects Manitoba butter output rising to around 12.25 to 12.5 million pounds with 7 million for export.
A Winnipeg letter argues Manitoba should repeal income tax as soon as possible. It notes rising rural prosperity and continued federal taxes, urging the new provincial treasurer to cut expenditures and use liquor revenue and a $1,000,000 surplus to balance the budget without income tax. The writer suggests negotiating cheaper railway handling methods.
If the last two weeks reflect an ongoing winter pattern, a bumper crop is anticipated by August. Farmers note a mild spell could boost yields after extended cold snaps and heavy snows.
Hon F M Black resigns from the government to become vice president in charge of finances at the Winnipeg Electric Company. The move follows a noted financial sacrifice during his four government portfolios as Premier Bracken seeks a provincial treasurer. Black balanced a deficit through new taxes and economies, amid a high-stakes fiscal period.
A 1925 pledge page urges forest protection. Commitments include planting trees, pausing before felling, using every part of a cut tree, and voting for leaders with a forest conservation pledge. The flag slogan is Save the Forests.
A letter to the Herald urges Manitoba authorities to form a commission to study fuel costs. The writer cites high coal and wood prices, freight impacts, and repeated handling as drivers of living costs and calls for railway concessions to ease settlers’ burden.
Virgil D White of New Hampshire invents attachment for Ford care trucks turning them into snowmobiles with five foot runners and caterpillar tread. Front runners pack snow while rear wheels drive on a worm gear. tested in deep snow, built for hard wear and used by doctors. He also proposes a sand mobile variant with caterpillar tread for deserts and mud.
The Home expresses gratitude to numerous contributors who provided for 28 children and sent boxes to home children in Industrial schools. A long list includes Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm, Rev. and Mrs. Duncan, Dr. and Mrs. Bishop, Rogers Wholesale Co., Eclipse school children, and several chapters and individuals, with thanks from Matron E. J. Murray for continued Yuletide support.
Rev Thompson Ferrier will preach at both services next Sunday. Presbyterian St James Church lists sermons by Rev Philip Duncan on January 11 and ongoing series, with midweek and New Year worship events. Baptist led by Rev Duncan Ritchie hosts morning and evening services and a Sunday school. St Pauls Anglican notes Holy Communion and prayers with Western Star members attending. Salvation Army announces a week of united meetings and a two week revival campaign led by Capt and Mrs Fugelsang.
The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal announces a capital prize of five thousand dollars with total cash prizes reaching ten thousand dollars. Subscribed readers received free entry plus an art calendar and picture, prompting a record rush of renewals as publishers urge early renewals to avoid disappointments.
The glamorous Pola Negri stars in Lily of the Dust at the Dauphin Theatre, showing Friday and Saturday January 9 and 10. The review praises her flashing beauty and the film’s vibrant atmosphere.
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