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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
3
A flood of letters from various states reaches Congress as supporters urge action on a political matter. Reported letters include some advocating for a candidate in the 1924 race, reflecting growing calls and concerns that influence Secretary Denby may face pressure for decisive steps.
The Glasgow Herald discusses Duncan Marshall Alberta agriculture minister testimony on a Canadian meat supply idea. It notes belief that a steady import of hare-killed meats from Canada could support Britain, with cost estimates and concerns about feasibility and transport.
Work commenced on a major irrigation project at Lethbridge with the ceremonial breaking of ground. Lt Stew and a party including Brett and Journey Across Continent members attended the sod turning near the main ditch in Lethbridge North District. Burkman Von and family connections, born in Whitewood Sask, are noted amid recent arrivals in Vancouver with Behans and Dutt families visiting. Trail Smelter receipts dated Tune 14 are referenced.
Professors Vallee and Cacre report a serum that could immunize cattle against foot and mouth disease. The lab says the discovery, the result of years of blood and stake experiments, has produced small quantities of the serum. The announcement was made to the appropriate agricultural committee.
Three thousand emigrants are stranded at Antwerp awaiting a steamer. The Kroonland, scheduled to sail June 12, failed to take 830 immigrants and carried only 30. The backlog leaves thousands of travelers unable to depart.
The Bolserdas organization reports Japan weighing evacuation from Siberia as tensions rise. The public is notified about moving residents from Chita and nearby areas due to potential safety concerns.
London dispatch cites the 1 Times from Oppel stating there is no French aid in Silesia and notes Allied positions amid confusion over military support.
Prime Minister Meighen plans to oppose renewal citing three grounds. Canada argues the 1911 reasons no longer apply as the United States moves toward disarmament and peace, and there is no British imperial stake. Meighen seeks postponement on naval defense and faces pressure from Premier Hughes to push renewal.
Government funds for Mackenzie River natives to be disbursed by A. Conroy leading a sx member party aboard a house boat tows by the Hudson's Bay Company power boat Hubace. They travel to Fort Providence and Fort McMurray with about 10 dollars in treaty payments, the first such inclusion for Mackenzie River tribes.
An 1674 5 winter tale recounts a trek from Fairford to Manitoba House with a dog team. The narrator endures freezing cold hours blizzards and fatigue before a hospitable shelter helps recover. Lost dogs are recovered later with the aid of native trackers and the harness is damaged during the ordeal.
Justice Hyndman warned that invalidating the Canada Grain Act could trigger chaos in the grain industry. He likened it to the dangers of mixing whiskey and temperance enforcement, calling the scenario possibly the most serious yet faced in the sector.
A Canadian veteran is highlighted for a perfect score on a mental ability test amid wartime efforts. The piece references an Allied exposure of questions and a figure claiming 25 percent of mercial planes under scrutiny.
The Reichstag panel revises military statutes prompting warnings to Turkey and signaling shifts in Turkish-German relations amid ongoing wartime diplomacy and security concerns.
The Typographical Union on strike reports wage tiers: married men receive $25 per week, single men $20, and apprentices $12. Union leaders say seventy employers have signed on, contributing to a forty four week demand amid the strike.
Two individuals named Augsate and Bla vecomd Jaime travel to London for an unspecified visit. The note presents a casual, informal sentence fragment without clear dates or contexts.
Victoria provincial government through Premier Olver forwarded a cable to Rt Hon Arthur Meighen in London urging renewal of the Anglo Japanese treaty to preserve Canada’s right to restrict Japanese immigration. Hon E G Barrow has compiled data on Japanese and Chinese involvement in agriculture and the information was sent to Hon Dr Tolmie who accompanied Premier Meighen to England.
Fragmentary report notes Greek eleventh division moving toward the Bagdad Rasitvavs region near the Sea of Marmora and Bosphorus. Text mentions a western front and a naval squadron in transit toward Rakum, with limited readable details on ships.
In a formal gesture the wives of federal ministers present a silver casket bearing the Canadian coat of arms to the Duchess of Devons. Lady Foster, acting premier’s wife, expresses cabinet wives’ regret at Her Excellency’s departure and thanks for her service. Sir F Mons references a wartime gift by Canada’s government and notes ongoing criticisms and inquiries in Parliament.
The Board of Railway Commissioners revises ice cream classification for express service, treating it as a luxury vs first class item. Chief Commissioner Cavell states ice cream is essentially a luxury, noting its limited mobility and use.
Airmen step up border patrol between Piedras Negras and Matamoros to intercept tobacco smuggling. Most captures involve individuals transporting tobacco into Mexico.
At the International Clubs convention in Edinburgh Rotarians from the United States Canada Great Britain Ireland Cuba South America and India attended. Frank Weedon of New York led delegates in singing popular songs before the business session.
A movement in Manitoba aims to raise teacher standards and qualifications. Advocates argue years of teacher shortages make this an opportune moment to seize higher teaching quality and publishing standards across public sections.
A terse session opened with unclear agenda as members gathered for the next year. The meeting proceeded without public details on key items.
London reports a British note to France warning that France’s lack of cooperation on the Silesian question has created a serious situation. Lord Hartling urges placing Silesian troops under British command to avoid French military control at key points.
Fragmentary report notes Germany enacting a 20 percent rise in haircut and salve prices as a result of wartime pressures. The piece mentions Bolshevik alignment and Allied responses, with unclear specifics and several garbled phrases.
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