Summary of Canadian North West Land Regulations
Synopsis of land rules for homesteaders in Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta. Defines eligibility for a head of family or adult male British or allied neutral subject. Requires personal appearance at Dominion Land Sub-Agency, or proxy under conditions. Duties include three years proof of cultivation and residence, with six months each year for three years after settlement. Preemption possible in some districts, price 3.00 per acre. After patent, six months per three years, 50 acres, house value 900, and residence requirements. Possibility to count farm labor work. Priority entry for returned overseas soldiers with discharge papers.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Rerson
Dominion Candley
Tim
Austin ace are in pee and local civic notes
A jumble of items from a small town paper: Mrs John Hay visits Winnipeg on Monday for a few days with friends before heading to the coast. Townspeople note John McMillan is sick and wish him a speedy recovery. The Victory Loan in the Aust district has 211 subscribers totaling sixty four thousand dollars. A well attended Water meeting at Foresters hall featured instructive speeches. The IODE petition to aid the 1st Contingent CELF circulates at Stinsons store. Halifax Relief fund opened with lists in local stores and at Pickering's Regent 10 DP. A political editorial defends Union Government, urging unity and support for the accredited Union candidate and national interest.
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Winnipeg
Halifax
Pickering
Regent
Union
United National Action
Ward Four Councillor Candidates Speak To Electors
Electors of Ward Four hear two pledges from candidates. A Progressive administration advocate promises solid, not patchwork, work and fair funding. James Walker seeks reelection, pledging continued service and effort to benefit Ward Four voters.
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Tally
Methou
Wart Four
Sam
James Walker
Electors in Neepawa Face Historic Canadian Election
In December 1917, Neepawa electors confront a crucial wartime vote. The piece argues unity over faction, questions Liberal leaders Laurier Fielding Graham and Carvell, and presses Canadians to oppose profiteers and big interests as the country weighs its wartime policy and democracy under stress.
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Lapies
Canada
Laurier
Fielding
Graham
Carvell
Lai
McGregor Link to Laurier Liberals Questioned by Local Group
Neepawa voters are urged to scrutinize Albert McGregor s ties to Laurier Liberals and Union Government policy after a letter by Dunlop, president of the Laurier Liberal organization, endorses McGregor while hinting at opposition to the Union Government. The letter raises questions about endorsements, independence, and promises during November meetings.
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Laurier Liberals
Wilfred Laurier
Dunlop
McGegor Foam
McGregor
Laurier
Henee
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Eusiones
Caros
J. Haworth
PR Lpr
Canadan Pacific Railway
Provi Heath Oeer
MacGregor
District 12
Macomnoon
Max Theobor
Bowie
MeKre
Papa
J. Percival MacKinnon
Oes
M. EB Mackinnon
B.A
Baekioten
AL Austin
Chas
North Row
Condecter
Norfolk Katrime P.O
Man
OR. C. Camsell
Parsicias
Anp
Scaneon
Winnipeg General Hospital
Bromley St
Austin
F. Sales Co
Feipalit c. Neta
Sears
Dale
Crroas
Jaire Steck
Falransney
Pleasant Point
W. Walkey
J. A. Dunkin
Ani Opeh Ase
Dunkin
Deng Store
Portage la Prairie
Great West Life Investment
Lanas
J. H. Watson
Alexander Booth
Palace Barn
Chas. Robertson
S. Lowe
Chas. R. Wallace
Garvey D. Perens
Duxtist
SO Bos
Winnipes
Peters
Frank G. Borlange
New Method
Winnipe
John Hay
Coast
John McMillan
Foresters Hall
1O.D.E
Stinson
Municipality OF
North Norfolk
Neepawa
McGregors
Laurier-Liberals
Alex Jo
Lurier
Liberal
Wilfred Jer
E Laurier Liberal Organisation For
Neerawa Press
Davis
Albert McGregor
Keyes
Toyland
Gray's Drug Store
Chevrolet
Dodge
Ford
J.T. Hanna
T. D. Lamb, MacCrevor
Gervat the Han
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