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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1924
Page
7
Government plans to introduce a retirement scheme for civil servants, including compulsory annuities for widows and a voluntary retirement option after long service. The proposal stems from the Civil Service Committee and aims to curb public costs via a new superannuation framework.
Manitoba Beekeepers Association passes a resolution asking the federal government to ban imports of bees on the comb from the United States. The move aims to prevent spread of American foulbrood and other diseases affecting bees and honey production, urging immediate action.
An old ad claims Catarrhozone stops nose colds and tickly throats with instant relief. It urges carrying a vial in a vest pocket and using at first signs, priced at one dollar, with Montreal as the origin.
Local oil refiners announce a two cent per imperial gallon increase in gasoline prices across most of Canada. The move follows a recent similar jump and is attributed to a rise in the price of crude oil.
Colonial officers will investigate two youths death by self harm in Canada. An overseas settlement committee seeks detailed histories of the boys before they sailed and after arrival to establish facts under the Empire Settlement Act.
A German colonial scheme links restoration of colonies and pre-war rights to a sleeping sickness remedy. Dr Zache, a colonial expert, argues the remedy could empower Germany to enforce colonial revocation while the Bremen colony society leader Edouard Achelts advocates the plan as a political tool.
The Federal Government unveils a new plan for land settlement and irrigation in Alberta. Ottawa outlines a temporary halt on irrigation projects not yet developed while promoting a unified reclamation effort led by J. B. Tempest and V. Meek, with Tempest sent to Calgary to coordinate the three irrigation branches.
The Manitoba Liquor Commission reports a three month total of about 561 000 dollars in late 1929 as stores stock up during prohibition. Officials say profits will be higher due to Christmas and New Year demand and general stocking by thirsty residents. Half of the net profits go to municipal treasuries.
The Ottawa government announces cabinet reshuffles with Hon. marine and fisheries taking ministerial posts. Mr Cardin becomes minister of marine and fisheries, triggering a by election in Richellen. Cardin previously carried the seat by 1,862 votes.
Turner MLA for Saskatoon City was unanimously chosen as House leader of the Opposition after the resignation of J A Maliare at a Saskatchewan Assembly meeting. The scene featured full dress uniforms from military officers and RCMP.
Alberta residents may obtain beer deliveries to private residences in March if the current liquor act proposal passes. Provisions on brewers’ sales will first become operative, with arrangements for hard liquor to follow swiftly.
Ladies remove corns with a simple night and morning application. No pain and little trouble, costing only a darter. Putnam's Corn & Watt Extractor promises complete relief and is guaranteed by 2504 dealers. Refuse substitutes.
Ottawa announces six weeks training aboard the Royal Navy special service squadron for one officer and 20 men of the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve during the squadron’s voyage in American waters. They will join Mood, Repulse, or other ships visiting Esquimalt, Halifax, or Montreal.
Article outlines how Premier MacDonald aims for a liberal conciliatory foreign policy with France and other nations. It notes his frank stance to M Poincare, desire for open relations, and emphasis on resolving questions through diplomatic means. Also mentions impending naval talks and related international expectations.
Venizelos says for the time being Greece will retain premiership status and enters a period of dispute as Athens notes he will not attend the assembly.
The report discusses a proposed appointment to Washington and notes the premier’s statement that the appointment has not been considered. It references rumors from earlier that were circulating and mentions a repaired patch of a tear in the text.
A conference on agricultural statistics advocated school based data collection for crops and livestock with gradual change. A Dominion Bureau of Statistics representative would visit farmers to explain the questionnaire. Saskatchewan and British Columbia would continue joint crop reporting with provincial departments, and other provinces were urged to follow.
Fragmentary notice describes aspirin tablets and related neuralgia remedies sold widely. It references Bayer and Canadian markings, mentions counterfeit packaging and local retailers selling bottles of 24, with warnings about quality and familiar trade names.
At New York, officials warned of dangers from storing used films and other vaults in hospitals and institutions where X ray equipment is used. The Dominion Fire Prevention Association convened to stress safer storage and handling practices to reduce fire hazards.
A conference led by George Robinson of the Sackatche Waayard reports Western Pools intends to market wheat through a national selling agency. Manitoba dealers and three province chiefs reached broad agreement. a meeting in Regina or Winnipeg will finalize arrangements and appoint an execution group.
Vancouver officials announced a delegation of city businessmen will travel to Western prairies to promote the western grain route and develop Vancouver as a distributing port. A special train will reach as far east as With A sitting of the Grain Commission will be held in Vancouver on February 7 according to Seth Hi Boyd chairman.
The Manitoba Dairy Association approved resolutions at its convention aimed at improving farming across Manitoba and the western provinces. Plans include continuing semi public grading of dairy products and steps to boost trade relations with the United States. The gathering also approved modern dancing and a pastoral letter from Guinal Heinz of Quebec, marking local branches of the Independent Order of Foresters.
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