Grasshoppers Threaten Manitoba Crops Invasion
Grasshoppers in the Manitoba province have reached epidemic levels with millions hatched across districts. The Manitoba government has shipped fifty carloads of poison bait to combat the infestation, with mixing stations set up in every infested municipality. Farmers may obtain free bait in Norther Norfolk at MacGregor and Agra, receiving guidance on scattering while avoiding livestock. The bait is extremely poisonous and must be handled with care.
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Manitoba
Northorfolk
MacGregor
Agsa
Accidents urged during Manitoba Prevention Week
During 1931 Manitoba saw 214 deaths and at least 1,000 injuries from accidents with many on farms. A provincial drive led by the Board of Trade, Bureau of Labor, and Manitoba Motor League promotes Accident Prevention Week from May 29 to reduce tolls through care and courtesy.
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Manitoba
Boards of Trade
Board of Trade
Bureau of Labor
Manitoba Motor League
Renewal notice for Herald subscription due in arrears
A compact renewal notice stating the Herald subscription expired in the past year and asks the reader to renew for one more year, noting the account is in arrears for one year or more and requesting past dues be paid.
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the Herald
Provincial election meetings drive riding campaigns
Two candidates in Net folk constituency tour the riding as meetings are scheduled across MacGregor Austin Edrans and Brandon. Conservative candidate Dr RJ Waugh and provincial leader Col FG Taylor address gatherings with Mr John Muirhead’s supporters speaking at Austin Edrans and MacGregor. Premier John Bracken is to speak at Edrans Monday night. voting instructions caution voters to mark a single X for their chosen candidate.
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Netfolk
Conservative Party
RJ. Waugh
F.G. Tuylor
MacGregor
John Muirhead
Austin
Edrans
John Bracken
Etpal
Edrars
Masonic Hall
M.hales
Communitiey
Community Hall
MacGregor Fair Seeks Exhibits For May Event
The MacGregor Summer Fair demands public participation as prize classes were trimmed and some prizes reduced to ensure a successful exhibition. May 20th is the date with baseball prize lists forthcoming. Residents are urged to contact Secretary T. Clar if copies are not received by mail.
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MaGregor
Herald
Theiis
Peo
T. Clar
How We Spend Manitoba 1929 30 Expenditures Compared
A Manitoba government record lists estimated 1929 30 spending on various items. Notable totals include elementary schools 7 904 735. passenger automobiles 10 142 658. tobacco products 6 002 02. hard liquor 4 701 227. theatres 1 959 000. high schools 1 619 046. candy 2 338 929. beer 2 618 035. parimutual turnover 3 936 000. ice cream 986 471. jewelry 525 071. Other items include chewing gum and popcorn 281. cosmetics and perfumes 546 290. sporting goods and toys 792. soft drinks 1 403 628.
Manitoba Poultry Pool offers grader services for flock culls
J B Green announces government grader services available to cull flocks if shipments reach a workable number. For details call 1094. In political news, Hon E A McPherson, newly named provincial treasurer, was nominated Tuesday to run for Portage la Prairie against Col F G Taylor, Conservative leader and sitting member.
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J. B. Green
Manitoba Poultry Pool
E. A. McPherson
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Col. F. G. Taylor
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Repre
Marshall Wells
Parkhill
Morris
Parkway
Beatty Bros
Frontenac
D. Sutherland & CO
Kirshner, Rabkin
Majestic
Macgregor Fair
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