Prairie lands sale shows record progress in 1927
The 1927 Prairie Provinces sale of school lands yielded 480,408 acres sold for 8,983,967 dollars at an average 18.70 per acre. Prices ranged from 7 to 79 dollars per acre while a CPR appointment and a Canadian tour highlight ties to notable figures. John Wyllie Barbour travels from Los Angeles to Glasgow in CPR care. Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss visit Halifax on a Dominion tour. A Banff Rocky Mountains camp ground project opens next summer with affordable rates and full amenities for prairie farmers.
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Western Canada
Prairie Provinces
John Wyllie Barbour
Los Angeles
Glasgow
C.P.R
Chicago
John
California
Montreal
Rocky Mountains Park
Banff
Tunnel Mountain
Canada
Seymour Hicks
Ellaline
Terriss
Betty
Halifax
Saint John
Dominion
Victoria
Mr. Hicks
Constable Kirk Transferred to Souris
A police shift update confirms Constable Kirk will be transferred to Souris, aligning with regional policing changes and staffing needs.
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Constable Kirk
Souris
Local and General News Update
J. D. Forsyth learned on Sunday that his sister died in Teeswater Ontario. Mr. Gooten arrived from Brandon last Tuesday and now fills the clerk position at W L. Howett's store, vacant by W. G. L. Watts.
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Wj. D. Forsyth’s
J. D. Forsyth
Teeswater
Ont
Mr. Gooten
Brandon
Tuesaday
W L. Howett
W. G. L. Watts
Percy Watts and Bill Thompson Attend Winnipeg Dealers Convention
Percy Watts and Bill Thompson visit Winnipeg this week to attend the Chevrolet and Firestone dealers convention.
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Percy Watts
Bill Thompson
Winnipeg
Chevrolet and Firestone
Noxious weeds cost Saskatchewan farms up to 500 dollars
The Field Crops Branch of the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture estimates annual losses from noxious weeds across the province at about 400 to 500 dollars per farm.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Appeal Planned After Magistrate Rowan Assault Hearing
The case before Magistrate Rowan likely to go to appeal. The offender has paid the total fine and costs in the assault matter.
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Rowan
Canada on threshold of era of expansion and development
Prince of Wales predicts Canada will enter a remarkable era of growth within many readers’ lifetimes. He calls for active cooperation to attract good brains, money, and work, noting Canada’s desire to remain British.
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Canada
Dominion
H. R. H. Prince of Wales
Rinks From Miniota to Hamiota Bonspiel Win Prizes
Two rinks led by J. R. Lynch and A Kerr from Miniota to Hamiota bonspiel won prizes. Archie Kerra’s rink took second in the Grand Challenge with Pyrex sets, while Russel Lynch’s rink placed fourth in the Chambers competition with ties. A ladies rink skipped by Mrs Hawthorne competed in Hamiota but did not win prizes.
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Miniota
Hamiota
J. R. Lynch
A Kerr
Archie Kerra
Russel Lynch
Mrs. Hawthorne
Opening of a Parliament Session in Ottawa
Amid boisterous reunions MPs form opinions and plan campaigns for the year. Key issues foreseen include St Lawrence Canals, the Budget with tariff and tax debates, Customs Act reforms, immigration friction, and Sir Henry Thornton’s Mexico visit as the new leader seeks to make an impression. Robert Forke expected to bear the controversy.
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France
Japan
Montreal
House of Commons
St. Lawrence Canals
Robert Forke
Sir Henry Thornton
Mexico
Ottawa
R J. Deachman
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The
Manitoba Hardware and Lumber Co., Ltd
de Laval
Fes
Delaval
ST. Valentine's
Ledge Gordon
Sons OF England Benefit Society
Chasers
Westinghouse
R. F. Angus
Mr. Angus
Canadian Pacific Railway
R. B. Angus
Vincent Meredith
Bank of Montreal
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Manitoba Snowshoers’ Association
the Herald
DR. R. K. Chalmers
Miniota Drug Store
Manitoba
A. Spencer
Minioia
Maniota
MO. Spalding
Ilb
Sunkist
J.D. Forsyth Grocer and CO
FEC
Tioner
John.j. Arklie
the Commercial Hotel
Minsota
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