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Newspaper

Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 12, 1931

Page

7

Farm Party Assured for Saskatchewan Agrarian Shift

Saskatchewan moves toward a new farm party as UFC factions plan a provincial structure with two constituency committee members per lodge and a convention inaugurated within two months. The platform mirrors UFC policy, seeking 100 percent grain pooling, price controls, currency nationalisation, and crop insurance, plus port development at Churchill and debt adjustments, aiming to unite farm interests across provinces alongside Alberta's United Farmers in a larger politico economic shift.

UFC Fettle Saskatch Ewan Dominion Alberta Sasketchewan United Farmers of Alberta Manitoba Churchill U.F.C Milton Campbell Mackenzie A. M. Carmichael Kindersley George H. Williams Farm Party Fiete A. J. MacAulay Williams MacAulay Offce Mac J. ¥. Herman Rocanville

Motor vehicle ownership rising in Canada since 1929

A Dominion Bureau of Statistics report notes 1990 had one car per eight people versus one per 11 in 1929, with 1,239,589 vehicles then, up 44,299 from the prior year. Ottawa workers aided 21 Atlantic Saskatchewan families with warm clothing, distributing 385 articles from a recent department of labor drive.

Ottawa Canada Dominion Bureau of Statistics Ont Atlanac Sask Department of Labor

Hudson Bay route draw sparks shipper interest and plans

Over the past three weeks Canadian, British and foreign shipping firms show sudden interest in the Hudson Bay route. Fort Churchill aims to open a lucrative trade path with inter provincial and international cargo, with insurers lowering rates. Minister Manion plans a detailed parliamentary statement as commitments crystallize.

Mateen Bay Ottawa Cans- Gian Hudson Bay RJ. Manion Fort ‘Church Maritime Provinces Prairie Provinces British Columbia Churchill Vancouver Livy@'s London England

Important Ruling By Alberta Supreme Court

Calgary case outlines a ruling on a provincial government fee collected via the Lieutenant-Governor in Council under the Alberta Companies Act. The decision touches on the authority and scope of the levy imposed by the province and its relation to corporate regulation.

Alberta Supreme Court Calgary

Revolt in Peru Held Off Until Prince of Wales Departure

Reliable sources in Peru report a planned uprising ready to start during the Prince of Wales visit. Peruvian informants say officers warned the prince, who continued his tour through Peru and Bolivia, that the revolt would be postponed until his party left.

Peru Vina del Mar Chile Prince of Wales Bolivia

Wellknown Geologist Dr Stewart Dies After Arctic Career

Dr Stewart, a renowned geologist tied to the Bay Company and Ontario Bureau of Mines, had a stirring career marked by two shipwrecks in Hudson Bay and one in Ungava. Born in Lucknow Ontario, he last traveled north in 1928 following expeditions in 1925 and 1927.

Unemployed Men Cause Trouble Injuring Two Policemen

Unemployed individuals reportedly caused trouble, resulting in injuries to two policemen. Details on location, individuals involved, and outcomes were not specified in the provided text.

Royal brothers at golf amid Toronto protest disruption

In Toronto two policemen a ten year old girl and a woman were injured as at least two thousand unemployed demonstrated at Spadina and Dunس Street downtown. Stones missiles and other projectiles were directed at the royal party including the Prince of Wales and Prince George during a brief stay at golf links en route to the Argentine exposition.

Toronto Cailous Posice

Trade coal for farm machinery plan with Russia

Lieutenant Colonel Herbert J. Mackie claims Ottawa discussed a barter scheme where Canada would accept 13.35 million dollars of Russian coal to pay for 10 million dollars of Soviet agricultural machinery with the balance settled in gold. He urged a Canada Russia conference in London and warned against American coal competition. He cites support from Argentina, Australia, and U.S. Farm Board chief Legge for a broader dialogue to prevent Russia from using wheat and coal to wage economic pressure.

Montreal Canada Russia Herbert J.mackie Ottawa Tod Canida Col Mackie Tome Col. Mackie Nova Scotia Mackie London England Saul Bron British Empire Bron Argentina Legge U.S. Farm Board

Notable Statesman and Lawyer Remembered by Canadians

A renowned Conservative figure, noted as a London solicitor for the English courts. He helped realize assets of the British America Company the London Globe and Whittaker Wright concerns after the major financial collapse in 1901.

London British ‘America Company Lonon Globe Whittaker Wright

Nations sign disposal act for European wheat stocks

At the French Foreign Office in Paris, 16 European nations signed the final act for disposing of central and European wheat stocks. Russia was not invited, so Russian wheat is not included. Signatories include Germany Austria Bulgaria Estonia Finland France Greece Hungary Italy Latvia Poland Lithuania Romania Switzerland Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia. Seven states did not sign: Britain the Irish Free State Denmark Spain the Netherlands and Sweden.

Paris France Russia Germany Austria Bulgaria Esthenia Finland Greece Hungary Italy Latvia Poland Lithuania Rumania Switzerland Czechoslovakia Britain Irish Free State Begum Denmark Spain Netherlands Sweden

Alberta farmer taps well with ready boiled water

Leo Chaput of Vimy Alberta reports a locally tapped well that provides constantly ready boiled water for tea shaving and other uses. He has sent a bottle of water to the University of Alberta for analysis seeking scientific confirmation of the remarkable supply.

Vimy Alberta Leo Chaput Chaput University of Alberta

Canada to Apply 48 Percent Discount on US Books

The Department of National Revenue stated that a fixed 48 percent discount will be applied to books imported from the United States for sale in Canada, effective April 1, with the measure placed on duty purposes to reflect this discount.

Ottawa Canada United States Departme Ot National Revenue

Women Mushers Prepare for 200 Mile Race Championship

A Northern Manitoba duel for the women mushing title heats up with Thula Geelan challenging Mrs. E P Ricker for a 25 mile race and $1000 side bet. The Pas hosts the 200 mile event from March 20 with Ida Carriere also training. St Godard Brydges and Shorty Russick head north to ready their teams for the gruelling trek from The Pas to Flin Flon and back.

Derry Winnipeg Manitoba Pas A. E .Warren Canadian National Railways Thula Geelan McCall Idaho E. P. Ricker Poland Springs Maine

Recovery Seen in Employment in Canada Report

The February 1 payrolls from 7 181 firms total 904 315 workers, down from January but higher than any year since 1921. Manufacturing, textiles, iron and steel show recovery. railway construction and shipping improve, while highway and building construction, trade, mining and logging decline. Regional trends vary with uptrends in Montreal Ottawa Hamilton Windsor Vancouver and declines in others. British Columbia shows modest contraction mainly in highway construction and service sectors.

Ottawa Montreal Hamilton Windsor Vancouver Quebec City Toronto Winnipeg Prairie Provinces British Columbia

Sea Harbor for Prairies to Open Soon

Winnipeg reports a new Churchill Grain Elevator project nearing completion to serve the Prairies. The 2.5 million bushel facility along Hudson Bay will include a large warehouse and shipping galleries. Construction advances toward September readiness, with 750,000 bushels expected overseas this fall and Canada watching its harbor experiment.

Winnipeg Man Churchill Rock-Girt Harbor Hudson Bay Great Pool Port Arthur Dominion West Fort Prince of Wales Pas Manitoba Canada Jans Munck Churchill River Prairies

May Amend Mining Act Ontario Introductory Bill

Ontario legislation introduces an amendment to the Mining Act requiring claims to be developed as mines rather than real estate speculations. The bill, introduced by Hon. Charles McCrae, targets speculators who would turn mining areas into townsites or commerce before actual mining.

Ontario Toronto Charles McCrae

Cavalry Cup Award Won by Manitoba Mounted Rifles

Manitoba Mounted Rifles at Portage la Prairie won the Canadian Cavalry Association six taller ch allenge cup with a score of 5536 points out of 5713. Eighth Princess Louise Hussars of New Brunswick place second with 4246 points. Oxford Rifles of Woodstock, Ontario won the Infantry Signallers competition with 5656 points.

Manitoba Mounted Rifles Portage Ta ‘Prairie Ottawa Portage 1A Prairie Canadian Cavalry Association Princess Louise Hussars New Brunswick Oxford Rifles Woodstock Ontario Infantry Signallers

Manitoba Legislature Drives Pension Plan for Blind Persons

The Manitoba Legislature adopted a resolution sponsored by Labor member William Ivens of Winnipeg calling for a pension scheme for blind residents. The plan would be financed in part by the federal government to support qualified blind individuals.

Winnipeg Man Manitoba William Ivens Labor

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