Mothers' Allowances To Rise This Year In Province
Minister Schultz announced in the legislature that mothers' allowances will be increased by about twenty percent during the current year. The plan includes wider access to benefits for children in Wiesipeg and surrounding suburbs, plus measures to ease nurse shortages. Construction of an outpost hospital and potential addition of similar facilities are slated for the year.
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Beztin Barvineg
Provincia Health Department
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Schultz
Ron
Addesu
Tipping at hotels sparks industry debate in Chicago
President Floyd Sills of the Chicago Hotel Association argues tipping is sometimes necessary and may influence hotel pricing. He notes that hotel guests and commercial travelers often consider tips as bribes and suggests rising tip rates could push up overall hotel costs.
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Boston Post
Floyd Sills
Chicago Hotel Association
Who Would Pay Britain's Debt
In scission of plans for emigration from Britain to other dominions, the statement is made that the island properly can support out more than 000,000 people, compared with the more than $0,090,000 now there. Another question is how the 25,000,000 could take care of the obligations which would remain on the country, unless the Dominion benefiting from the migration were to take over some of them.
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Port Arthur
Muddled Thinking at Ottawa Senate Session
Ottawa Journal notes a humorless and improper performance by Senator Farris Vancouver in a Wednesday Senate session. He lamented attacks on public figures then attacked Ontario and Quebec premiers as sinister. The piece criticizes muddled thinking and partisan r ancor.
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Ottawa Journal
Farris
Vancouver
Senate
Ontario
Quebec
Not Compulsory Kingston Talk Sketch
After a long evening of chatter about cost of living a weary critic voices sympathy for an old gentleman who notes that living after all is not compulsory.
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Kingston
Tenant Threatened With Property Degradation Warning
A resident alleges a corporation caused or allowed damage to their property and warns of possible action after a meeting. The note says the tenant is informed of the degradation and potential consequences.
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Wells
Gilac
Corporation Amd
Food Without Vegetation Prophesied by Dr Matzke
Dr Edwin Matthe of Columbia speaks at a Coms Chion Forum predicting future food production sans vegetation. He emphasizes carbon and water unite in green plant cells to form carbohydrates and suggests humanity may synthesize base food in a battery later, though process details remain undiscovered.
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New York Times
Edwin 9. Matthe
Columbia
Sigar
Immigrants From Europe Arrive in Canada by Sea
A Rome dispatch reports an American transport carrying about 500 displaced persons to Canada. The newcomers include many Yugoslav, Polish, Lithuanian, Estonian, Latvian, Ukrainian, and other groups. Additional ships have brought hundreds of refugees, with thousands more expected. The writer says they are eager to leave misery behind and become productive citizens.
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St. Thomas Times Journal
Rome
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Canada
Cuma
Vyogostlavvs
Digtech
Margarine Savings Highlighted for Hospitals
The Montreal Star notes that allowing margarine in New York hospitals could save about 2,759,000 yearly. A Canadian hospital group recently urged similar permission, arguing the savings would be substantial.
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Montreal Star
New York
Canada
Civic holiday marks first Monday in August
The Rivers Board of Trade announces that the first Monday in August is now a civic holiday. The annual event will be featured on that day and Monday Aug 2 is set for the next festival, correcting a misstatement that it fell on Thursday. James Frame, board president, confirms the plan.
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Arnival
Ha Rivers Board of Trade
James Frame
Trade Board
Strange Drug Peptothal Reported By London Doctors
A fragmentary item notes a drug called Peptothal said to restore memory and calm battle fatigue. Reportedly tested by Harley Street specialists and discussed on the BBC, the claim suggests recall for those with memory lapses and those fabricating or driven by hidden urges.
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Thomas Times-Journal
London
Harley Street
BBC
Seth Dee Vranas
Power Commission February output and connections rise
During February the Manitopa Power Commission purchased and generated 11 099 944 kilowatt hours, up 23 93 percent from February last year. The number of services connected at month end totaled 39 Sh4 compared with 33 235 a year earlier.
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Manitopa Power Commission
New River Flood Scheme Aims to Save Fens in Britain
Britain launches a major flood prevention project in the Fens to protect fertile low-lying farmland from last year’s floods. The plan creates a new river ten miles long to drain spring rains into the North Sea, costing about 26 million dollars and taking about seven years to finish.
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Kitchener-Waterloo
Fens
Wis
Britain
North Sea
Woman recovers from broken shoulder after icy slip
Mrs C Wagar broke a shoulder when she slipped on icy pavement on Monday. The injuries were not fully learned until Wednesday after she sought medical help. Delays followed a severe storm on Tuesday, during which time the municipal sector was detained in Brandon while rushing a child to aid in a failed life saving attempt.
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Brandon
Riel Rebellion Veterans Reunite in Toronto
In Toronto on April 63rd anniversary of the Royal Grenadiers departure for 1885 western battles, five veterans aged about 1 as they recall bayonet charges and wartime life. H R Roberts led the group of six, with Cantwell Menary Burridge Dye and Allan among the others. They remember uniforms supplied by government and pay of fifty cents daily.
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Royal Grenadiers
H. R. Roberts
W. J. Cantwell
J. Menary
A. A. Burridge
S. H. Dye
FP. J. Allan
Winnipeg Population Rises by 2787 to 234201
Winnipeg's population reaches 234 201, up 2 787 from the previous year. Assessment commissioner L F Borrowman informed the city council of the rise.
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Winnipeg
L. F F. Borrowman
Doing Your Best
The author argues that doing one’s best matters only if it is the best method. It notes others may also be trying their best and stresses that choosing the best approach leads to real success rather than merely claiming effort. The piece cautions against asserting “I did my best” when a better method could exist.
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Cuelph Mercury
Dong
Not Unduly Chagrined Woodstock Sentinel Note
British Communist leader Harry Pollitt said his Canada ban would disappoint Tim Buck, though the rest of Canada was not unduly chagrined according to the Woodstock Sentinel.
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Harry Pollitt
British Reds
Canada
Tim Buck
CCF Leader Coldwell Faces Test in Carlin Case
Windsor Star notes CCF leader Mr Coldwell claims the party shuns communists and will act accordingly. The piece argues the party must prove its words by deeds, focusing on CCF legislator Robert H. Carlin of Sudbury.
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Windsor
Coldwell
C.C.F
Robert H. Carlin
Sudbury
Manitoba urged to take over all hydro plants in province
Dr. Thomas H. Hogg recommended exclusive government responsibility for development and operation of all hydro electric power plants in Manitoba. The report was tabled in the legislature by Resources Minister J. S. Mc Diarmid.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Thomas H. Hogg
Manitoba Water Power Commission
J. S. McDiarmid
Polite Bobbies Misled Prison Visitor in Prudish Gaffe
Edmonton Journal recalls a London bobbie who guided a young woman out of a prison only to discover she was a prisoner. The piece contrasts polite restraint with cautionary tone, while a Picton Gazette quips about future atomic bombs and personal longevity.
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Edmonton
London
Teen Rule Admonition From Fort Frances Times
Teenagers are urged to learn early that lifelong rules govern behavior and noncompliance carries penalties, Fort Frances Times notes.
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Fort Frances
Bat interrupts sermon at St Pauls Church in Peters borough
A bat swooped from darkness during a sermon at St Pauls Church Peters borough Ont driving Rev C G Boyd to duck. The incident halted services as churchgoers watched the animal reel away toward the pulpit and ricochet from the ceiling.
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St. Pauls Church
Petersborough
Edmonton Journal Delivers Pen-Friend Request Ad
Edmontonians praised the paper for publishing a 14 year old English girl's request seeking a Canadian pen friend aged 14 to 16, with the message headed Postmaster. The notice reflects a friendly city sentiment and cross country outreach.
Town of Rivers notices on dogs running at large penalties
Town of Rivers warns owners that penalties apply for dogs and other animals running at large. Bylaw 487 imposes $25 for first offense and $50 for subsequent offenses, with tax and tag requirements and continuous display on the dog's neck. Signed by W. T. Dyer, Sec-Treas.
Scrap Rumbar Sale At Old Skating Rink Site
A local notice states the Wandlers will receive bids for the purchase of all scrap Rumbar around the old skating rink site. The ad notes the process aims to tie up net proceeds and complete the transaction.
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Tondersavill
Wandlersiitbod
Nemh
Notice of Taxi-cab Bylaw Amendment for Rivers Council
The Town of Rivers Council approves a resolution to amend Taxi-cab By-law No. 182 by deleting the portion of Clause 16 after the phrase Siy law in its fifth line. A copy of the bylaw is available at the undersigned office for review.
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Town of Rivers
Rural Daly seeks two summer operators for patrol and rent building work
The Rural Municipality of Daly requires one man to serve as operator for the Roag Patrol during the summer on an hourly wage, and one man to operate municipal rent building machinery, also paid hourly. Applications should be made immediately to the appropriate address.
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