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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1927
Page
3
Premier Cardin and Saskatchewan officials cited the Wheat Pool as a stabilizing force for the province's wheat industry. The program linked producers to contract sales, boosted export volumes, and fostered optimism about future prosperity despite evolving markets.
A broken OCR report describes the Canadian Press general meeting in Toronto where officers and directors for the coming year were chosen. It lists honorary president Fito Mecken, president J H Woods, vice presidents J Seater and Henri Ganon, and general manager JF B Liveres, among others.
A discussion on readmission to British nationality for Canadians who naturalized in the United States. It notes one year residence in Canada is required and that proof of intent to reside must be shown by property ownership and an affidavit. The provision aims to respect Canadian born individuals naturalized in the US and outlines five years residence under the Naturalization Act.
Vancouver reports that late spring weather has growers anxious as May passes with little progress in fruit and vegetable development. Early fruit ripening is unlikely until late June, raising fears of reduced yields and late crops for the season.
A famed British airman aims to fly a seaplane from London to Camula with a passenger paying fare. The route would start east to the Azores then toward Europe and North America, with plans still evolving and July 1 proposed as a launch target.
Members of Parliament grilled the Government over delays in authorizing cattle imports from Canada. Sir Hilary Barnston questioned assurances on not admitting new pedigreed breeding cattle amid concerns from medical and veterinary officers about tuberculosis risk in Canadian heifers. The 1924 Imperial conference understanding on cattle categories was also discussed.
A 2 line summary can be drawn noting that postage reductions from three to two cents did not change mail volume, while a Vatican restoration and reopening of a cathedral for services is planned for November. Cardinale Llouicon leads a religious service with a diplomatic delegation present.
Reports indicate the North Pacific fleet is conditioned for the season with Consolidated What the Company planning two more expeditions. Inspections near Vas ottote and Gacen Piut note rising costs and taxes. Rose Harter warns of fiscal pressures as crews prepare for operations from the new port.
New York man Marcus Barone and his dog set out on a ten year global trek on foot. They plan to sleep outdoors every night and carry full packs. The journey starts toward Canada then Alaska and continues through China Japan India and Persia. The pair aim to visit every country before returning.
The British government disputes Andrew Mellon’s March 17 claim that Britain’s debt payments to the United States do not strain its economy. In a note to Kellogg delivered by T. G. Chilton, Britain asserts errors in Mellon’s statement and urges reconsideration and revision of the debt settlement with the United States.
The plan calls for telegraphic greetings between Governor Generals and premiers of the nine provinces. A formal exchange may involve Lieutenant Governors and the King in current Dominion Day observances.
Reported from Samarkand and Tashkent that about fifteen thousand Moslem women seized May Day events to protest veils. In Samarkand they paraded unveiled, while in Tashkent 250000 observers watched as veils and coverings were tossed into a public square bonfire.
Tenders are invited by the Dominion salvage office for TEM.C. cruiser Aurora and submarines Nos. 11 and 15, obsolete and dockside for years, with inspection available for prospective buyers. Tenders close on May 30. The vessels were donated to Canada by the Admiralty after the war and will face further legal appeals by the provincial government.
Governor General Viscount Willingdon and Lady Willingdon arrived in Winnipeg on Saturday afternoon April 22. Thousands gathered at the station and along Main Street to welcome the royal party. The photograph captures the entourage on the platform after the train's arrival. Included in the group were Viscount Willingdon, Lady Willingdon, and Manitoba Lieutenant Governor I A Burkens.
Premier Howard Ferguson spoke to Peel County Conservatives in a temperate session about provincial service and policy. The address touched on reform, recruitment, and a broader aim to strengthen Ontario’s administration.
I M Glack, newly named central board member, says the British Columbia fruit and vegetable price plan will save housewives money this year. Mr Black, returning from the Coast, supports the plan as a remedy for years of disordered prices, while coast growers back the scheme for relief from current difficulties.
Captain L A McKenzie speaking to the Vancouver South Liberal Association argued the Liberal party would adopt universal public insurance. He cited Sir Richard Cartwright as laying the foundation for a nationwide scheme including old age pensions maternity benefits invalidism and accident cover. He warned the Lei of Liberalism in Canada is moving toward a universal insurance system.
The North American celebration plans call for First Canadians and seven Eskimos to participate in the Confederation’s 60th birthday events across Canada. Local committees submit participation requests through the department and maple trees are proposed to be planted at various celebration sites. Eskimo involvement is expected to be limited, with focus on key Canadian locales like Aklavik and Arctic Red River.
Hon J A Robb recalled his humble beginnings as a miller’s apprentice at Queens University conferral. He described leaving the farm to learn a trade before preaching and urged students to study human nature and national unity in a Jubilee era.
Agriculture Secretary William Jardine urges delegates at a Washington conference to seek long term loans at low rates to stabilize farming. He emphasizes U S government support, warns against prematurely creating a world wheat pool, and invites Canada to share progress while promising access to existing pooling mechanisms.
In Ottawa the Minister of Trade and Commerce recommends and the Government appoints Leste Boyd Kay as chairman of the Board of Grain Commissioners for another ten years with headquarters at Fort Walliany. Boyd's salary is set at a fixed amount per year. Prior to his 1977 appointment he was a prominent Montreal lawyer amid earlier Western replacement talks that were not pursued. In Victoria and British Columbia, Russian buyers plan to ship several thousand horses from Kamloops to Russia, contingent on securing sufficient numbers. The shipments would go via Montreal.
A collision near Valma Ris station as the Andalusian express hauling royal party and a freight train led to two deaths and four injuries. The incident occurred shortly after the royal train passed through, with the Prince of Wales and Spanian sovereigns aboard.
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