Manitoba Budget Highlights and Legislative Turmoil
The Manitoba Legislature last week saw the annual budget presented by Provincial Treasurer Garson. Tax changes include lowering wage tax to one percent, higher bank and corporate taxes, with an expected net tax rise of over fifteen million dollars. Opposition leader Farmer proposes a $200 candidate deposit ban at elections as the government barely won the second reading 25 to 21. A lack of quorum delayed a Winnipeg relief committee meeting amid curling events and ongoing discussions on municipal financial controls. The Scots curling team arrived, entertaining with demonstrations as they tour Manitoba arenas.
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Farmer
Labor Party
Winnipeg
Parks and Police Commission
Manitoba
Young Ladies Society Chautauqua at Masonic Hall Friday
A Chautauqua event hosted by the Young Ladies Society will take place in the Masonic Hall on Friday March 4. Attendance at a McCormick Deering tractor and implement show the previous day at the same hall drew a good crowd, sponsored by local agent Strath Booth. The talking pictures presented were noted as interesting and instructive.
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Young Ladies Society
Masonic Hall
McCormick-Deering Co
Strath Booth
Manitoba Winter Fair Seeks Entries and Tickets
Winter Fair promoters urge farmers traders and horse owners to enter and exhibit animals and goods. The event attracts buyers from across the region with dozens of sales daily. Entry closes Monday February 28 and prize lists and forms are available. advance sale tickets are on sale in town at reduced prices.
Wheat Situation Briefly Reviewed in 1938 Outlook
Western Canada will plant over two hundred thousand farmers will grow wheat next spring. The Agricultural Situation and Outlook for 1938 notes world production in 1937 rose modestly but stocks fell. Canada aims to keep at least 200 million bushels for export. Current supply about 215 million. domestic use ~100 million and 30 million carryover minimum. Export capacity may fall short of foreign demand, but a 1938 crop comparable to 1937 could absorb without difficulty. Copies free from Ottawa.
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Dominion Departments of Agriculture and of Trade and Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
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