Wheat bets and a boxing match fuel a frontier tale
In a Daly settlement Mrs Thomson hides bread from dusky visitors who threaten entry. Meanwhile John Shanks and the Bill Brothers run an elevator swap, selling grain and betting on Corbett vs Fitzsimmons. Bob Fitzsimmons wins, netting Wheat profit and a lesson in how to process wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shanks
Bill Brothers
Mr. Shanks
Corbett - Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Shanks
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob
Manitoba Agriculture Committee To Monitor Dominion Acts
The Manitoba legislature approved a resolution for the select standing committee on agriculture to watch Dominion government acts and their impact on farm production costs. Earl Collins led the motion and the aim is to keep a watching brief on federal legislation affecting farmers. A separate note from Regina announces that 25 cigarette packs will shift to 20 per pack as civilian packages, while discussions on Borstal institutions and penal reform arise for a future Dominion provincial conference in Edmonton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Earl T. Collins
Coalition Ind
Dufferin
Local visits and social notes from Bradwardine district
John Arnot Bradwardine business visitor to Brandon this week. Betty Common spent the week end at Mr and Mrs George Seater home Lothair. Mr and Mrs John Wood returned from a California vacation. United Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs G W Common home. Mrs Catherine Deg of Brandon fell downstairs breaking her arm. Mrs Deg for many years resided at Bradwardine.
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John Arnot
Brandon
Misa Betty Common
Mrs. George Seater
Lothair
John Wood
California
United Church Ladies Aid Monthly
G. W. Common
Catherine Deg
Thorough Reorganization Industry Under Way
Moscow reports a major push in Soviet five year plan with Stalin backing a 60 million ton annual oil output, double pre war levels. The oil sector is split into western southern and eastern divisions to streamline management and boost production as demand grows with automotive tractor aviation and industry expansion. A Moscow expert links oil growth to national security and wartime victory.
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Moscow
Reuters
Russia
Stalin
Off Commissariat
U.S
Soviet Union
Roundup of Hitler Youth Conspirators Reported by Allies
American intelligence officers said nearly 1000 Hitler Youth conspirators were rounded up during a weekend sweep and that the effort is just beginning as counter espionage teams press to crush remnants of Nazi activity in Germany. The Axmann faction remains under raid as funds seized and some suspects fled. casualties among Allied troops were minimal. European reports note Nazism revival spread to the Canadian zone with officers warning of more Nazis in Oldenburg and Wilhelmshaven. a Hudson's Bay manager in British Columbia sought sarin treatment in Whitehorse.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Arthur Axmapp
Hitler Youth Movement
Axmann
Hitler
Berlin
Heidemann
Oo Ne
Bad Oeynhausen
Oldenburg
Wilhelmshaven
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Tourist Service
Manitnba
Benafire
TME Travel and Publicity Bureau
Dept. of Minea and Natural Resources
Parliament
Man
Het
Alese
Hydro
Sean
Amtora
Daly
Froen
Canada
Military District
Regina
Dominion
H. J. Wilson
Alberta
Edmontos
A. Chomgmen
St. James
Rivers
United Church
F. W. Lee
Christ
Sabbath School
Bradwardine
Hitler Youth
Telegraph Creek
B.C
Hudson's Bay
Whitehorse, Y.T
RED & White
Aim
Ontario
R&w
J. W. Hanlon
the Rivers Bakery
J. V. Minary & Son
Bradwardine Hardware Lumber
J. F. Tormka
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Veterans' Insurance
His Majesty
the Drewrys
Sno-Whiteandy
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