Christmas At The Local Stores
A wartime Christmas appeal urging Canadians to support local merchants and buy at home. It highlights Toy land openings, Santa Claus, and gift lines from R. Lamb, R.W. Cobbe, McCormick & Co, M. Kirshner, D. G. McLachan, and C. W. Lye & Son Ltd, stressing community loyalty and home patronage during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyland
Santa Claus
R. Lamb
R.W. Cobbe Hardware Store
McCormick & Co
M. Kirshner
D. G. McLachlan
C. W. Lye & Son Ltd
Canada
MacGregor
Brighten Up For Christmas
Manitoba towns used reduced Hydro rates to decorate with red and green lights. Merchants and residents brightened streets and homes during King George and Queen Elizabeth’s visit, urging more festive window displays and fir trees to spread joy at small cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
George
Queen Elizabeth
Canada
Red Cross War Fund exceeds Canadian goal
The Canadian Red Cross Society announced on Tuesday that Canada contributed 4,100,354 to its War Fund, surpassing the 3,000,000 objective by over 1,000,000. Manitoba's quota was 100, and Manitobans have subscribed over 263,669, while rural Manitoba gave more than 86,000. Thousands across the country joined in the patriotic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Red Cross Society
Canada
Manitoba
A Man's Prayer for a Clean Life and Honest Death
A reflective verse pleads for practical virtue and moral balance. It seeks a life earned honestly, compassion for others, and self awareness, ending with a simple epitaph contemplating a modest farewell.
Stolen White Mare Sought by Alfred Snaith
Alfred Snaith asks for help locating a stray white mare missing since late November. The aged animal has a blind right eye and was last known on premises near SacGrege. Contact 85-2 with any information.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Herald
Main St. MacGregor
Trethewey Publisher
IAAL
Seta Nas
Adriene
Uardenia
Potter & Moore
Mitcham Lavender
Gray’s Drug Store and
Nps
Adele Aves
Agauis
Regi
General Merchant
PHONE
Paulin
Benge
Pe & Saene NS Nps
RED Cross War Fund
Alfred Snaith
SacGrege
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