Manitoba Government Prepares Wheat Board Bill
The Manitoba government outlines plans for a wheat board bill and related measures in the throne speech. It anticipates one year of new wheat marketing rules, suspension of coastwise regulations, educational and resource inquiries, and potential federal-provincial cooperation to stabilize freight and marketing amid declines in prun crop and other issues. The opening ceremony included oaths for House members, with tributes to W C Kennedy and notes on diabetes research.
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James Aikion
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Farisco Hudson Ying Railway
Dominion
Jon
Cheat Lakes
Oulaen
Dominion Parlia Tient
Geovision
New Stamp Tax Instructions From Ottawa
The Department of Customs and Excise outlines new stamp duty rulings. No stamp required on nailed postcards that already bear war revenue tax one cent. A mailed form letter without an envelope uses no extra stamp, while a form letter mailed in an envelope acknowledging ten dollars or more requires a two cent stamp as evidence no other tax was paid.
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Ottawa
Aqua Fleus Wheel claims to generate power from slow river flow
Rev W P Spooner of Cupar Suck proposes an Aqua Fleus Wheel to produce electricity from Saskatchewan streams. He is visiting the city to present the invention and has brought AC to the attention of the Saskatchewan Government via Minister of Agriculture Hon C M Hamilton.
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W. P. Spoons
Cupar
Saskatchewan
Spooner
CM. Hamilton
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Easy Bowel Relief
An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a remedy for sick children. It promises quick relief of bowel issues, urging mothers to administer a tea spoonful to revive a tired child. The copy warns to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup to avoid imitations.
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California
Xou
French Policy In Ruhr Veers Toward Mild Measures
French policy described as shifting to milder methods in the Ruhr region. The French economic mission reportedly pauses further formal requisitions, diverting already mined coal and shipments bound for France, and delaying broader seizure of mines while indicating a cautious approach.
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Ruhr
France
Germany
Famous film star dead in Los Angeles hospital
Cat Wallace Tita a motion picture actor died in a Los Angeles hospital after a month of treatment for a nervous breakdown attributed to fighting narcotic habit. Reid's wife and children were with him. death caused by congestion of the lungs and kidneys induced by the illness and drug use, says his attending physician Dr Herbert.
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Los Angeles
Wallace Tita
Hollywood
Senatorimia
Reid
Herbert
Learning Value of Vote United Farm Women In Alberta
The United Farm Women's Association held its ninth annual convention with strong turnout from delegates. Hon Lene Parlby urged farm women to focus on hopeful signs, supporting poultry, dairy improvements, and mixed farming. President Mrs. M L Seares reported visits to about 60 locals revealing renewed voter responsibility among members, attributed to electoral success. Secretary Miss J B Kidd noted falling membership yet high cooperation to sustain the organization.
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United Farm Women
Calgary
United Farm Women’s Association
Nint Apntial
Lene Parlby
Ministe
Hart Times
Alberta
M. L. Seares
J.B. Kidd
Vasilignt
Line of Succession and Market Rates Report
The article outlines the royal line of succession from the Prince of Wales to the King’s siblings and mentions potential marriage affecting the throne. It also reports a sharp drop in German marks in the foreign exchange market, hitting a new low near 5.10 marks to the dollar, with context on prewar parity and implied value.
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London
Duke of York
Bowes Lyon
Earl of Strathmore
Prince of Wales
York
George
Henry
Mary
Lucess Royal
Pincess
Arthur of
Connaviett
Duff
Uemarcia Teccuily
Wales
Sehion
Earl of
Mac
New York
United States
Death of Hon. W. C. Kennedy Ottawa minister dies
News arrives of the death of Hon. W C Kennedy a popular cabinet member and head of the Railways department. He was returning from the south where he had gone to recuperate after a serious accident. The loss is felt across government circles and among his colleagues and friends.
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Ottawa
Hom. W. Er
Pinance
Europe
W. C. Kennedy
W . Kennedy
Tie South
Kennedy
Winnipeg seeks reform of trust fund laws amid farmer influence
A rocky draft in Winnipeg and Vancouver proposes reforming trust fund regulation with a focus on farmer members controlling the funds. The bill aims to tighten closure on trustees and address a possible misappropriation tied to a steamer’s lost cargo and unrelated distant policy debates about British and French possessions.
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Winnipeg
Aaises
Tein
Texal Pe
Lemibers
Australian Fleet Superior Claim by Addison
Addison commander of the Australian fleet told the Sydney Herald the Australian squadron was better than those of the Admiralty on East Indies African North American stations in an interview.
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Sydney
Addison
Eet
Sydney Herald
Admiralty
East Indies
Germany to seek British mediation amid crisis
Report says Germany will ask England to act as mediator in the current dispute. In Alberta, Mrs Sears is reelected president of the Alberta Ladies Organization at a convention, with Mrs Paradise Valley and Mrs High River named as vice presidents. The exchequer outlines new provincial farm service policy, while Ottawa congratulates the Duke of York’s engagement. In Chicago, a 96 to 7 vote keeps Ku Klux Klan members on the rolls.
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Calgary
Ly Sears
Nanton
Terawa
RI Paradise Valley
BF. Ki
High River
Jessie
Agriculture
Alberta
Directo
Chicago
Connedl
Ku Klux Klan
Freezone advertised as cheap drug bottle in ad
Fragmentary OCR describes a doorway drug item named Freezone marketed by a druggist. It mentions a tiny bottle sold for a few cents and uses unclear phrasing about lifting off with fingers and a brief claim of relief.
Britain and Allies Seek Quiet Reparations Talk
British officials report Allied efforts to secure calm negotiations over French reparations while warning that any interference could delay France’s decision on using force to pressure Germany. Downing Street notes Germany’s stance hardens as labor groups support the government.
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Wade
Bariica
Geis
League
Weslese
Germany
Downing Street
Fausts
Teciin
Turkiye Likely to Agree to Land Exchange Amid War
Reported talks suggest Turks may accept an earnest appeal to restore land rights to widows and families of soldiers buried at Gallipoli. British delegates abroad prepared to press for exchange terms as about one hundred thousand British troops and Indian soldiers remained near Gallipoli. A prisoner exchange with the Turks is discussed in context of wartime costs and living expenses in London, with figures around July 1916 cited.
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Gallipoli
Oxcoman
Ccord
Wapata
Organize The Farmers Of Canada Into A National Body
Delegates moved toward uniting farmers into a national coordinating body under the United Farmers of Canada. A resolution authorized negotiations to form an organization with provincial groups, aiming to coordinate federal political, social, and educational activities. Wood received a warm welcome after Revington’s withdrawal.
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Yhel
Tor Reid
Ron
United Farmers of
Canad
Nr Wood
George Revington
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