Doctors urged to weigh liquor in local option debate
An argument urges medical professionals to oppose open alcohol access as local option grows. Proponents cite Dominion prohibition gains, medical substitutions for alcohol, and past British Medical Association views. The piece asks doctors to speak on medicinal versus social use and questions six ounces as sufficient for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Alliance
W.C.T. Franciscan Fathers
Antcoholic League
Quebec
McConnell
British Medical Association
Great Britain
Victor Horsley
F.R.S
University College Hospital, London
London Hospital
Salisbury
Sims Woodhead
Cambridge
Muir
Edinburgh
Willson's studio offers fifteen day price cut on photos
Melita Enterprise argues a cash only system would benefit merchants by eliminating book-keeping and bad debts. The piece urges townwide adoption of cash transactions to curb expenses and promote living within means.
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Melita
School Board seeks six thousand dollar by law
At a regular meeting the School Board voted to submit by law number ten to ratepayers to raise six thousand dollars for a new school addition and furnishings. Debentures total twenty at three hundred dollars each with annual interest, first due December next year. Council set polling day for April seven from nine to five. The plan includes brick veneer for the old building and addition to provide extra space, with turnout urged.
Smallpox Reported in Oak River District
Two cases of smallpox are reported in the Oak River district. H Delamater and Mrs. Geo Nesbit are ill. Schools and public meetings are closed, and church services continued quarantine. Vaccination urged for all children. parents advised to seek medical care at first rash signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Young H. Delamater
Geo. Nesbitt
Wheatland
Dr. Hudson
Partridge Addresses Large Meeting Of Grain Growers
Mr BE A Partridge founder of Grain Growers Grain Co spoke to a full Orange Hall gathering of local grain growers and farmers. He outlined organization aims, the Grain Growers’ Association impact, plans for government owned elevators, a Winnipeg sample market, and a farmers bank. Several farmers bought shares in the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A. Partridge
Grain Growers’ Grain Co
Orange Hall
Winnipeg
Hamiota Population Grows Despite Families Leaving
The town’s latest assessment shows 608 residents, roughly half male and female, with 120 children of school age. Property is valued at $365,000, and despite families leaving, the population rises about fifty.
Smallpox Outbreaks Reported Near Shoal Lake
A great deal hinges on early attention to the smallpox threat. Two cases are reported near Shoal Lake and multiple scarlet fever cases are noted in town this week.
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Shoal Lake
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F.C. Grant
Hamiota
M. B. Jackson
Frev
C.bennest
Bank of Hamilton
Hudson
Hnamincvyta
E. L. Jackson
Hiamiota
Man
Jackson's
M. A. Whimster
C. P. EE
Howard M. Reid, D.D.S
LLD
Philadelphia
Toronto and Dominion Dental Council
Haenters Block
Manitoba
Lumber
J. Sprout
Hamiota Dranch
John Nairn
Life Insurance
Zephyr
Wallaceburg
Wim. Chambers
General Merchant
Omy
Ipurchalss
Just
Slater
R. E. Anderson
Singer Sewing
Piachines
Roou
Echo Office
E E. A. Alson
Sougrvinte Manace
Braxvoy
Royal Templar
Willson
Oak River District
Rex
HR. Partridge
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