Campaign A Success For Canadian War Services Fund
The Canadian War Services Fund campaign reported a Dominion total of 6 207 961 with about 325 000 still expected. Cash contributions reached 4 007 370 as the drive nears completion and organizers pledge continued effort to collect pledges for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caosdian War Services
James Y. Murdoch
K.C
Ososdien War Services
Dominion
Murdoch
United War Services
Canada
British Isles
Canadian War Services Feud
Protect Shrubs From Cats and Dogs With Nicotine Spray
Garden plants can be shielded from pets using a dilute nicotine sulphite spray. The solution is harmless though it smells offensive to cats and dogs. mix one half teaspoon per gallon of water, apply every two weeks, and renew after rain. Available at seed or drug stores.
Dont Stop My Paper Poem Plea For Desperate Support
A reader pleads to keep their newspaper and urges readers to pay up as times are hard. The verse laments tightened finances and the fear of losing access when deliveries arrive late or not at all, ending with a note to printers about marital strain.
Western wheat surplus not caused by acreage rise
The Dominion Government faces criticism for offering no extra payments to Western wheat growers. Officials cite small increases in average annual wheat acreage from 1929–34 to 1935–40 and argue that global population and wheat consumption rose far more, indicating surplus results from other factors.
Eastern Canada Rail Bargain May 17 to 28
Osborne Scott of Canadian National Railway Western Lines announces economy rail fares for May 17 to 28 across CN lines. Tickets sold at Ontario stations west of Port Arthur and Armstrong to points in Eastern Canada with 45 day return limit and stopovers allowed on both legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Osborne Scott
Canadian National Railways
Western Lines
Canadian National Lines
Ontario
Port Arthur
Armstrong
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Oakner Calf Club Meeting and Upcoming Shows
A Calf Club meeting was held at Oskner school with a large crowd. Berber Rankin returns from Winnipeg after completing the first year of the Economic Course. Corinne Kennedy visited her parents last Sunday. A Red Cross Dance is set for May 2 in Oskner Hall. A Fat Stock Show linked to the Oakner Calf Club Show will be held on Monday June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskner School
Berber Rankin
Winnipeg
Corinne Kennedy
Red Cross
Oskner Hall
Bille
Oakner
Y P U Meeting and Local Notices From Melville Scene
The Y P U held its regular meeting Tuesday night at Edna and Dorie Jarretts home led by Beatrice Lobkowich with Colin Lorimer Evelyn Rivers and Glen Smith assisting. May 4 Scotia P A to conduct church service at 730 pm with Rev W Bill Odateide organizers invited. regular service not held. Mrs J O Park visited Melville Sask and daughter Glen earned a beauty diploma. Victor Lobkowich finished term at St Pauls College Winnipeg and returned home. W A and Red Cross met at Mrs T Jarretts. Rivers presided over W A aided by D Smith and T Anderson. Red Cross notes and a wool afghan draw with ticket held by H Lorimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y P.U
Edna
Dorie Jarrett
Beatrice Lobkowich
Colin Lorimer
Evelyn Rivers
Glen Smith
Scotia ¥.P A
W. Bill
J. O. Park
Melville
Sask
J. Lee
Glen
Victor Lobkowich
St. Paul's College
Winnipeg
W.A
Red Crose
T. Jarrett
Travel Bargains to Eastern Canada Announced
Mr J S Winter Canadian Pacific ticket agent announces early summer travel bargains to Eastern Canada. Tickets on sale May 17 to 28 with a 45 day return limit and optional stopovers. Three classes Coach Tourist and Standard with sleeping car options and special dining service across transcontinental trains. Mr Winter offers full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bargsio
J. S. Winter
Canadian Pacific
Tender for Coal for Western Provinces
Tenders addressed to the undersigned for coal supply to Dominion Buildings and Experimental Farms and Stations across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia are due by 3 PM EDT May 14 1941. Forms available from the Purchasing Agent Ottawa and district architects in Winnipeg Saskatoon Calgary Victoria. Tenders over 5000 require a 10 percent certified cheque or guaranteed Beaver Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.D.S.T
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Man
Saskatoon
Sask
Calgary
Alta
Victoria
B.C
Canada
Minister of Public Works
Dominion of Canada
Canadian National Railway Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canadian War Services Fund
Cacadian War Services
Free United Nationsi
British Empire
War Services
Pacraxe
A. D. McRae
Press of Canada
EATON
T. Eaton
Eatons
Printer
the World Wheat
G. L. Strange
Pian
Eastern Canada Rail
Wieter
Peete Aptos
Searth- Weet Line
Asteosatena
Agricultural Department
North-West Line Elevators Association
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
J. M. Somerville
Country Guide
Nor’ West
National Home Monthly
Farmer
Canadian Horticulture and Home
Family Herald & Weekly Star
Free Press
Prairie Farmer
Canada Poultryman
Canada Poultry Review
True Story
Silver Screen
Christian Herald
Science and Discovery
McCall's Magazine
Parents
Home Arts
Screenland
Nor West Farmer
Western Producer
Rod and Gun
Nor’ West Farmer
Canadian Silver Fox & Fur
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