Yellow Peril and Canadian Labor Protection
The piece warns that economic pressure from large Chinese populations threatens white workers. It cites Australia and Asian portaging in Manchuria as precedents and argues tariffs protect Canadian labor from cheap Chinese-made goods and immigrant competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Globe
China
Australia
Straits Settlements
Dutch Indies
Manchuria
Asiatiae
Hong Kong
Harbin
Tsitsihar
Industrial centres raise farm values across regions
The Farmers Sun notes U S census 1910 shows farm land values averaging 3240 dollars, up from 15.17 dollars ten years earlier. Highest values occur in New England, Middle West, and California, while Texas and some southern areas stay below ten dollars per acre. Industrial centers drive price increases, a trend Canada may soon observe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New England
Middle West
California
Texas
Illinois
Iowa
Republic
Western
Canada
Flight from Free Trade in England Sparks Canadian Debate
The Toronto News argues that spring renewal of free trade drives poverty and unemployment in Britain and warns against importing similar policies to Canada. It laments cheap labor and goods undermining British workers and portrays protectionist restraint as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Toronto News
England
Great Britain
Canada
Free Press Building Opened as 20000 Apply for Admission
The new Free Press building in Winnipeg opened on Tuesday drawing about 20 000 applicants for admission. In other notes, James Malvey injured on an Orange excursion train at Morden last Saturday shows slow recovery. The Roland Orangemen service drew 400 people the largest yet led by Rev S L Lochhead. Chief William Davis plans to resign over perceived police pay cut from city council. Weather foul postpones baseball tournament at Hamiton. London shivers as cold snaps persist and forecasts hint at better weather ahead. Sixty Russian immigrants reach Montreal after walking from Quebec claiming fraud by agents. four attempted suicide en route, authorities promise investigation. Fire at Alex Smith home in Gretna traced to matches in overalls pocket. fire hall key missing and pump access blocked by cement sacks. Lesson drawn from incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Smith
Gretna
Man
Town Council Divide Spurs Call to Incorporate
A communication to the editor condemns the open rupture between Councillor Maxfield and the Ratepayers Committee over town spending. The piece urges incorporation to gain control of town money and questions value from recent expenditures such as roller skating facilities on South Railway Ave, hoping for a well attended ratepayers meeting to settle the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Maxfield
Committee of Centre
South Railway
Tennis Tournament Held at Miniota
The Miniota tennis tournament drew local players and visitors from Beulah Virden and Elkorn over several days with good weather. Prize winners include Kerr and Pee in open doubles Mrs Hig Cog ar of Virden in ladies singles C P R Palmer in gents open singles and mixed doubles won by Dr and Mrs at John Virden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Beulah, Virden
Elk 1Orn
Phiy
C.p.r.palmer
Bert Fraser
Elkhorn
Bert
Is YOUR Child Among Those Mentioned At IC P R Depot
A local notice warns about children playing near the IC P R depot during train time and freight activity. It cites five children seen on the platform edge with feet over the edge and others on the side track, urging care to prevent accidents during switch changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IC. P. R
Safety Advice On Platform Edge Hazards
The text warns that children near platform edges risk slipping into the path of trains and being struck by moving cars. It urges parents to keep kids off platforms and tracks and to take future precautions to prevent injuries.
Entrance Exam Results Shine for Miniota Town
The recent entrance examinations held in Miniota produced gratifying results with all but one candidate passing. Two achieved honors: Sarah and Eleanor McKee. Successful examinees include Nellie O'Callaghan Annie Stewart Lois Sunley Jennie Huntsman Ella Webster Clarence Cornish.
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Miniota
Sarah
Eleanor McKee
Nellie O'Callaghan
Annie Stewart
Lois Sunley
Jennie Huntsman
Ella Webster
Clarence Cornish
Panic warnings warn of a repeat 1907 style financial break
A Toronto broker forecasts a gloomy outlook with a potential panic similar to 1907. He warns Canada has advanced too fast and that stringent money conditions may trigger the largest financial breakdown in the country if crops fail this year.
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Toronto
Canada
Canda
No Complaint if Loyalty to Prosperity Desired
A terse line suggests the public favors loyalty to prosperity over complaints. The remark notes a preference for economic advancement and stability as a guiding principle among the people.
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Farmers’ Sun of Toronto
Sir E. Grey
Methodist Church
Vancouver
Free Press
Winnipeg
James Malvey
Morden
Roland
William Davis
Lethbridge
Hamiota
London
Metereological Bureau
mid-Atlantic
Quebec
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Hrratp
Sip
Kerr and
Pee
Lidies’ Oper Singles
Clarkes
Suesday
Wilkins
Hellie Gitkins
Tryute
Zoe
Rockford Gasoline Engines
Reeves Engine Co
Tudhopé Buggies
Plymouth Binder Twine
D. J. Fraser
the “Herald
G. T, Grant
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