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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
2
The Dauphin Agricultural Society announces its annual plowing match at a Whitmore bear town farm on Tuesday June 7. Prizes total 360 dollars across classes for men and boys in horse gangs and walking plows, plus engine gang events with cash awards for top placements.
The Valley River column reports seeding progress and good crop outlook in the district. W Boughen returns briefly, teachers Weatherhead and Astrope leave at term end, Weatherhead joining Winnipeg schools, while lilacs and fruit trees bloom and plums promise a large crop.
In Ste Rose du Lac a town hall gathering on June 1 nominated Jos. Hamelin as an Independent candidate opposing the Naomis government. Delegates from McCreary Magnet and Ste Rose attended. Hamelin spoke in both languages criticizing government spend, taxation, and debt, while urging farmers to elect plain citizens. A campaign committee was formed with C T Tucker as president Alf Douglass vice president and L Fouchard secretary.
The Salvation Army Citadel Band, Winnipeg’s pioneer ensemble, plans a long Western Canadian tour. Bandmaster Merritt leads a dedicated volunteer group of 38 with notable members including J R Irwin and Edgar Halsay. A two day visit to Dauphin ends with a June 26 concert at 8:00 pm and tickets available from Capt. McCeaughey or Malcolm Drug Store.
Dauphin hosts fairs July 7 to 9 with Gilbert Plains August 3 and 4 Fork River August 5 and 6 and Ste. Rose August 10. Prof John Bracken of the University of Saskatchewan becomes president of Manitoba Agricultural College after Prof J B Reynolds resigns.
The article argues two main economic benefits of consuming fish: it is cheap and nutritious, supporting thrifty meals and national wealth. It compares per capita fish consumption in Canada Britain and the United States, noting Canada’s strong fish production but historically low household use. It cites Canada Food Board and Fisheries Branch efforts to raise domestic consumption from ounces to about 23 to 25 pounds annually by 1919.
In memoriam note recalls the death on June 1st 1978 and one year since the loss. The message speaks of pain, remembrance, and enduring love from the family. It honors the departed with daily thoughts and a pledge to never forget.
A practical short course in PARAGON SHORT HAND designed for teachers and others seeking educational improvement. The program promises speed and usable writing in English with practice. Fee is 35 dollars for the complete course. inquiries to Winnipeg, Dauphin, or Portage la Prairie Business Colleges.
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