Canada invests vast sums in highways and bridges
Canada plans 900 million dollars for road work covering about 390000 miles while Waterloo bridge requires replacement at 1,295,000 pounds. The old span opened in 1817, and other items note naturalizations, seizures, deaths, expeditions, and royal visits.
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Canada
Close Judicial Districts In Saskatchwan For 1932 33
Four judicial districts Gravelbourg Leader Maple Creek and Wynyard will not operate this year due to lack of government appropriations for 1932 33. Twenty three districts operated in the year just closing and eliminating these four will cut expenditures by about 30 870 dollars.
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Saskatchewan
Gravelbourg
Leader
Maple Creek
Wynyard
Saskatchewan Leads In Mental Hygiene
The 1930 31 report of the Canadian National Committee for Mental Hygiene praises Saskatchewan Minister of Public Health F D Munroe for creating a division of Mental Health and for establishing psychiatric wards at Regina General Hospital. It notes nationwide efforts including surveys, education, and cross border cooperation in mental health policy and research.
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Canadian National Committee For Mental Hygiene
Saskatchewan
F. D. Munroe
Regina General Hospital
Regina
Canada
Prince Edward Island
Toronto
Montreal
Brandon
Manitoba
Federal Census Bureau
British Columbia
Department of Public Health
United States
CN Rail Branch Lines Get 648000 For 1932 Construction
The Canadian National Railways plans to spend 648000 on branch line construction in 1932 under the 1929-1932 programme. Five projects proceed this year with Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Ontario represented, including Brantford cut-off and Lulu Island. Total expenditures to Dec 21, 1931 reached 17640769 with 4378050 spent in the year. several projects have been halted for now.
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Canadian National Railways
R. J. Manion
House of Commons
Alberta
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Ontario
Bulwark
Brantford
Hemaruka-Scapa
St. Walburg
Bonnyville
Lulu Island
B.C
Public Schools Replace Merchant of Venice with Julius Caesar
Premier J T M Anderson defended Saskatoon department policy on textbooks at the Saskatchewan School Trustees Association stating Julius Caesar will replace The Merchant of Venice in province public schools due to objections from Jewish people.
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J. T. M. Anderson
Saskatchewan School Trustees’ Association
French Dye Producers Dominate Domestic Demand
French producers supplied about 96 percent of the domestic demand last year, reflecting strong export ties and market dependence. Local industries rely heavily on Paris and Lyon suppliers for colorants, with implications for pricing and supply stability.
Germany Eyes Early Restore of Unrestricted Rental Market
Germany signals intent to quickly lift limits on rental market practices. Officials argue reforms would restore market flexibility and curb shortages while balancing tenant protections.
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Germany
Dress design with Modish sleeve flounce and rever details
The description highlights a black canton faille crepe silk dress with one sided white rever and new sleeve flounce. It notes suitable soft royal blue shade crepe silk options and printed crepe silk with blending tones. Style No. 672 fits bust sizes 36 to 46 inches with material yardage and a 25 cent pattern price.
How to Order Patterns Address in Winnipeg News
Pattern orders from Winnipeg Pattern No. Name are directed to the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 McDermot Ave. The notice instructs patrons how to place orders and obtain pattern numbers.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Architectural Institute Officers Elected at Annual Meeting in Lucerne
Gordon M. West of Toronto was elected president of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada for 1932 at the 25th general annual meeting in Lucerne Quebec. John Y. McCarter of Vancouver is first vice president. Western council members include Alberta G. H. MacDonald and R. McD. Symonds. British Columbia S. M. Eveleigh John Y. McCarter Andrew L. Mercer. Saskatchewan F. H. Portnail W. G. Van Egmond.
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Gordon M. West
Toronto
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Que
John Y. McCarter
Vancouver
Council For Western Provinces
Alberta
G. H. MacDonald
R. McD. Symonds
British Columbia
S. M. Eveleigh
Andrew L. Mercer
Saskatchewan
F. H. Portnail
W. G. van Egmond
Sunday School Lesson on Jesus Washing Disciples’ Feet
The lesson explores John 13 1 15 and Matthew 20 28 with focus on supreme love and supreme treachery. It contrasts Jesus humility when washing feet with Judas betrayal and Peter’s initial resistance, highlighting service as central to discipleship and loyalty to the Lord.
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Evangelist
Judas Iscariot
Peter
Phillips Brooks
Sumou
Christ
Hermon
Sea of Galilee
F. W. Farrar
Simon
G. W. Bull
Saskatchewan Gasoline Tax Revenue in 1931
The Saskatchewan legislature released figures showing a net gasoline tax revenue of 1 254 058 20 to the provincial treasury in 1931. Total tax collections reached 2 458 675 29 with rebates of 1 148 528 59 and 56 088 50 in collection commissions. Minister A C Stewart noted 91 276 automobile licenses were issued, along with licenses for trucks and other vehicle categories.
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Saskatchewan
A. C. Stewart
Kerosene Lamps Fueled Oil Trade Hopefuls in Asia
A quarter century ago Standard Oil distributed kerosene lamps and stoves in China and across the Orient to boost kerosene demand. Now tankships run by Standard Oil and Shell ship millions of gallons yearly to Oriental countries, as electric lighting remains scarce inland and in rural areas.
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Standard Oil Co
China
Orient
Standard Oil
Shell Oil Companies
Oriental
France Hosts About Eighty Daily Newspapers and Two Hundred Magazines
France maintains a large print media landscape with roughly 80 daily newspapers and 200 magazines in circulation. The figure reflects a vibrant press scene spanning national and regional titles and diverse topics.
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France
Government and Municipal Cooperation Urged by Saskatchewan Minister
Hon. Howard McConnell, Saskatchewan Minister of Municipal Affairs, calls for close government and municipal cooperation. He stresses extreme economy in budgets, praises tax collection in drought districts, urges capable secretaries and reasonable pay, and offers full government support and co operation.
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Howard McConnell
Saskatchewan
Tuberculosis Affects Indians in Canadian Reserves
The Indian Affairs report notes lower resistance to tuberculosis among Indians living in remote reserves compared with those near white settlements. It states control is feasible near settlements and among agricultural communities, while remote groups show little progress and hindered access to aid.
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Canada
Superintendent of Indian Affairs
Department of Indian Affairs
Department
Persistent Gender Differences Spark Hushed Debate
The passage notes ongoing disparities between the sexes despite efforts to remove them. It mocks the idea of careful study of superficial clues like envelopes instead of straightforwardly opening letters to learn their origin.
Canadian Farm Implements Exports Rise in January
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports January exports of farm implements valued at 120 324 dollars, up 9 300 from December 1931. The United States bought 43 486 dollars of the total, while Great Britain purchased 15 806 dollars.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
United States
Great Britain
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