Winners of Dauphin Herald Save the Forest Week Essay Contest
William T. Stainton, 14, Collegiate student, wins first prize and advances to national judging in Ottawa. Harold Batty and Addie Stark take second and third prizes, with five consolation awards to local children. Judges regret disqualifying many strong essays for word-count limits.
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William T. Stainton
Dauphin Collegiate
Harold Batty
Addie Stark
Dauphin Herald
Governor General
Ottawa
Canada
All Canada
Chas. Stewart
Interior
Master Stainton
McDonald & Oliphant
Mackerale
Whitmore School
Dorothy Prewell
Ernest Solomon
Margaret Hov
Calvin Smith
Ethel Bawden
R. M. Stevenson
Trenools
Dauphin
E. N. McGirr
Simpson, McGirr & Kata
R. M. Watt
Forest Service
Governor-General Proclaims Save The Forest Week
The Governor-General issues a proclamation designating April 28 to May 3 as Save The Forest week to promote forest conservation and public awareness. The declaration names government and civic groups supporting the cause and invites community participation.
Forest Fire Destroys Vast Area Near Lake Manitoba
In 1886 a prairie grass fire sparked by a careless match and strong winds swept sixty miles, consuming hay and grain, destroying farms and stock, while the surrounding forest burned as settlers faced a long winter with loss.
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Lake
Manitoba
Farmer Ernest Porter Killed Unloading Milk Cars
News from Dauphin Plains reports Ernest Porter, who had gone to the States months ago, was killed while unloading milk cars at a rural rail siding. The incident marks a fatal accident involving a farm worker and transport equipment.
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Ernest Porter
Dauphin Plains
States
Dauphin Town School Board Considers Teacher Reopening
At the regular List meeting the Dauphin Town School Board debated engaging teachers and setting the salary schedule. The motion to leave for later the engagement of a principal for the Collegiate failed, with Dr Bewell casting the deciding vote. The board voted to re-engage present Collegiate and Public schools staff on the 1923-24 salary schedule amid anticipated vacancies. Names mentioned include Miss Nelson, Miss Caldwell, Miss Sullivan, Mr Clarke, and Mr Wick Jund.
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Dauphin Town School Board
R. C. Smith
McFadden
Bewell
Sec
Mies Nelson
Mies Caldwell
Sullivan
Clarke
Wick Jund
National Athletic Meet for Dauphin District at Gilbert Plains
The Dauphin District National Athletic Meet will be held at Gilbert Plains Athletic Grounds on May 24. Boys from Trail Rangers and Taxis aged eligible may enter for events like sprinting and shot put with a staff of officials providing timing and distances. Transportation and supervision are arranged by the local committee with free participation and tea served on the grounds.
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Dauphin District
Gilbert Plains
Trail Ranger
C. D. Bates
Citizvens
Dauphin
Taxis
Van Driver John McLean Receives Tragic Telegram
John McLean, who operates one of the school vans, got a telegram Wednesday from his sister in law in Saskatoon reporting that two of her children were killed in an automobile accident.
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John McLean
Saskatoon
Canora Bird Race Hits Fast Time Despite Snow Storm
The third annual Canora Saskatchewan race saw rapid speeds with the first bird owned by Wm. Mc Clernon clocking 1148 yards per minute. Finishes placed Mc Clernon top two or three, D Robb second set, A E Philpott and W H May also among top finishers. Next week from Margo 148 miles with birds due at the club room by the marked time.
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Canora
Sask
Wm. Mc. Clernon
Wm. McClernon
D. Robb
A. E. Philpott
W. H. May
Margo
Golf links prepare for cottage cleanup and pavilion plans
The golf links bustle with daily activity as overseers fix the morning of the 24th for cottage cleanup. A capable caterer will handle the pavilion this season and an addition may be added to the south end for dancing. Mrs M H Paul sold her cottage to Miss 8 Chick.
Dauphin Board of Trade Meets on Local Projects
The Dauphin Board of Trade council met at the secretary’s office to discuss closing the Dauphin Employment Office, aiding a Sunday service to Winnipegosis, establishing a tourist camping ground, and the rapid progress of an industrial spur. Premier Bracken’s letter was read on employment office matters, and a water service plan plus a small building were proposed for the camping area. Mr Brown and the general manager reviewed the spur site with engineers, underscoring Dauphin’s need for industrial rail access.
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Dauphin Board of Trade
Dauphin
Winnipezosis Board of Trade
Winnipegosis
Bracken
Winnipegosis Board of Trade
Brown
Anglican Missions Staffing in Dauphin Deanery
Upon arrival of college students, rural Dauphin deanery Anglican missions are staffed at Makinak by G Morrow, Crane River by J H Mallinson, Valpoy by R Brooker, Fork River by T R Lancaster, Gilbert Plains by H P Barrett, Grandview and Roblin by H Mess, Shoal River by C E Cooke. Durban awaits appointment.
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Dauphin
Makinak
G. Morrow
Crane River
J. H. Mallinson
Valpoy
R. Brooker
Fork River
T. R. Lancaster
Gilbert Plains
H. P. Barrett
Grandview
Roblin
H. Mess
Shoal River
C. E .Cooke
Durban
Daughters of the Empire Attend Sunday Service and Cabaret Fundraiser
Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire plans morning worship at the Presbyterian church on Sunday May 25 with a 10 45 a m meeting in the basement. The Cabaret Dance proceeds benefited the local Town War Memorial and the La Verendrye chapter notes gratitude to contributors including Bowsman School No 1273 which sent 13 98 to the Children's Aid Society. Fraser S D No 1801 reportedly cannot contribute now but may later.
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Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire
Bowsman School
Children’s Aid Society
Fraser S.D
Foster Home Committee
WM. Murray
Whale Wins Winnipegosis Mayoral Race In Tight Vote
The Manitoba village election on March 2 sees Thos H Whale defeat J C Adam for mayor by 26 votes. Ward results crown Grenon, Marcroft, Denby, Grenon, Walmsley and Denby as councillors and trustees across wards.
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Thos. H. Whale
J. C. Adam
T. H. Whale
Whale
Charles Denby
H. W. Grenon
J. R. Skinner
Grenon
E. A. Marcroft
Wm. Walmsley
Marcroft
Chas. Denby
H. Howchin
Denby
John Denby
Ken McAulay
Walmsley
Conviction under Inland Revenue Act Quashed Judge Rules Evidence Defective
Judge Bonnycastle quashed Jean Laborgne s Inland Revenue conviction after Inspector Herrick admitted uncertainty over the wash sample s identity. An amendment may make analyst certificates prima facie evidence. In Roblin Charles Parks was acquitted of liquor sale charges. Grandview case withdrawn. Wednesday night at the Dauphin Theatre features Cameo Kirby and a two reel comedy Lets go.
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Inland Revenue Act
Bonny Castle
Jean Laborgne
Mason
Makinak
E. C. Herrick
Inland Revenue
Laborgne
Ottawa
Canadian National Express Company
Herrick
Department
C. S. A. Rogers
K.C
A. Katz
Parks
Charles Parks
Roblin
Rae
Marlatt
Enforcement Board
Dauphin
Simpson, McGirr & Katz
Grandview
James Cormack
S. A. Rogers
Crown
McGirr
The
Dauphin Theatre
John Gilbert
Kirby
General Municipal Tax Rate Struck By Council
The Dauphin Town Council meets on budget night and approves a three mill increase in the general municipal tax rate for 1924. The session notes strained finances, past arrears, and new obligations including rink property, with estimates showing a total municipal need of 35 444 dollars against a 2 473 415 assessment. Installment due dates are July 2, October 1, and December 15, with a 5 percent discount on the final payment if made by October 1.
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Rink
Esmee
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Gold Diggers
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Board of Trade
Anglican Missions
Thos. Neville
Alks
Jamboree Town Hall
John Gardner
Burrows Ave
Fagen
Wallwin
Playford
Batty
McLachlin
McDonald
Rogers
Kyltan
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