Long War Expected by French and British Leaders
British and French governments warn of a three year war against Germany and urge nationwide preparation. Britain notes benefits from actions not seen for eighteen months as both nations accept a prolonged, costly struggle with risk of German defeat by economic collapse first. Soviet invasion of Poland continues, and Germany sinks HMS Courageous, signaling heavy losses and renewed resolve to endure reverses.
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Germany
Britain
Hitler
Poland
France
Russia
H.M.S. Courageous
Creasy
Aboukir
Hogue
Threshing Season Nears Finish in Manitoba Area
Threshing operations in this section of Manitoba have faced occasional rain delays but with continued fine weather most threshing is expected to finish this week. Grain has flooded into the two local elevators with close to 100,000 bushels marketed, keeping elevator men busy during the season.
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Manitoba
Grain boom lifts crops and rail traffic across the region
Farmers report excellent yields across multiple farms with fields reaching forty bushels per acre and many at twenty to thirty five. Freight trains run daily through the area, the heaviest grain movement since 1928, as rural towns anticipate improved business and merchants restock to serve growing demand.
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Austin
Beaver
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National
Edward Returns Home From Exile With Duchess
Edward Duke of Windsor and his American wife returned to England last week ending their self imposed exile. The Duke offers his services to the British government while the Duchess plans to take up war work.
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Edward
Duke of Windsor
Britain
England
Fowl Suppers and Local Talent Recalled by Victor Leathers
Victor L Leathers recalls annual fowl suppers and concerts in a Manitoba town. He describes morning services unusual for boys. Monday meat suppers. long tables of country fare. a concert with local youth and visiting professionals. children helping on stage. and a late return home under Northern Lights.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Duck and Prairie Chicken Hunting Seasons Set
The Manitoba duck hunting season runs Sept 18 to Nov 15 south of 53rd parallel and Sept 11 to Oct 31 north of 53rd. Daily bag 12, season 100, possession 40. Prairie chicken Hungarian partridge and ruffed grouse open Oct 4 to 14, including Oct 9 Thanksgiving. Limits: prairie chicken 7 daily, 14 possession, 20 season. Hungarian partridge same, ruffed grouse 3 daily, 6 possession, 9 season.
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Manitoba
Order-In
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Wegal
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Fisherman’s Wharf
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W. Cobbe
Chinaware Sale
Gray’s Drug Store
Robert Polloge
Winnipeg
Macgregor Hotel
M. Kirshner
General Merchant
PHONE
Prairie Brand Soda Biscuits
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E. D. Smith
Colgate
Victor L. Leathers
Cortec College
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