Rural Telephone Rates Debate at Portage Plains Meeting
Farmers from Portage la Prairie district gathered under United Farmers of Manitoba to press for telephone rate cuts. Commissioner Leary and others argued lower rates would hurt revenue and service. Lowry claimed Manitoba rates are already lowest. Notes on arrears, prepayment, installation credits, and city of Winnipeg support for operation. Concerns voiced over rural exchanges, service disruption, and need for adjustments until conditions improve.
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Portage Plains
Portage la Praii
Portage District
United Farmers of
Montoba
J.T. Leary
Lowry
Manitoba
Winnipeg
North
Sidney
MacGregor
Local group backs world arms ban plan at meeting
The WMLS endorsed a proposal by the Women's International League to abolish private armament production and place the industry under international supervision rather than national control. Petitions will be distributed. the matter goes to Canada's premier and federal MPs before Geneva.
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WMLS
Women’s International League
League
Canada
Federal House
I N
Geneva
Ambition And Success In Industry And Personal Growth
A brief essay discusses how drive and disciplined effort, not mere wishes, build a successful career. It contrasts inherent personality with qualities learned through study and steady work, stressing sacrifice, constant labor, and saving as keys to lasting achievement and happiness.
Education and the Eyes Precaution for School Children
Educators warn that student success hinges on vision. Regular eye exams help prevent strain and ensure learning progress.
The Local Community Paper Needs Your Support Now
The Herald explains the paper’s role in informing the community about municipal affairs schools churches and daily life while offering ads and classifieds. It asks readers in arrears to renew subscriptions and pay what they can to help cover overhead and keep the paper affordable for all.
Renewal plea for Herald subscription renewal
The notice urges renewing the Herald subscription for 1933 and asks that readers in arrears for a year or more remit past dues along with a renewal for another year.
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Jas. Barrett
J. Mann
Parkhill
C.C.M
D. Sutherland & CO
Jon
Indus
Pius
Erler
George
Irtage LA Prairie
Kirshner. Rabkin & CO
Ontario
Ng of Municipas Affairs
Vuat
Function
Herald
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