Story of Daly settlers venturing to Canada in early days
The narrative follows English settlers arriving in Canada via Fort Garry, detailing John William Smith and family's harsh first year with $10, improvised sod shelter, scrappy meals, and frigid winters. Neighbors like Andrew Lockhart and Jonathan Thompson faced winter hardships as sod huts and patchwork tents served as homes.
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Canada
Montreal
Brazil
John William Smith
Smiths
Assiniboine
Portage la Prairie
Jonathon E. Thompson
John W. Smith
John Wiliam
Andrew A. Lockhart
Jonathan Thompson
Euphemia Smith
Manitoba
Sinatra Visit Sparks British Debate on Costs and Tastes
The proposed Frank Sinatra visit to Great Britain triggers a spending and cultural dispute. British housewives flood letters to MPs protesting the expense preferring American dried eggs to crooning while a member of parliament questions the use of American dollars.
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Sinatra
Kansas
Cy Times
Frank Sinatra
Great Britain
House of Commons
the Exchequer
Britain
Flying Freight Cars and Railways Future Competition
Railroads face growing competition from motor transport with air freight proving crucial during war. The war boosted air shipping of munitions and even small tanks. Flying freight cars may become a serious future rival, as freight traffic sustains rail revenue allowing lower passenger fares.
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St. Thomas
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National Employment Service
N. E.S
Court House
Dominion Labour Department
the Gazette
Daly
Fort Garry
W. Vickery
Juha Shanks
G. L. Davies
J. C. Cousins
J. E. Thompson
W. Rea
T. Clark
Free Blood Transfusion Service
Red Cross
Europe
Asia
Manitoba Red Cross
The
Eatons
EATON
R T. Eaton
RED & White Stor
Kraft
Pige P & G
Rinso
Lux
Quinton's Dry Cleaners
J. W. Hanlon Fhone
the Rivers Bakery
J. V. Minary & Son
Animal Builder
Bradwardine Hardware
J. F. Topinka
Department of Veterans Affairs
Apeeda
National Employment Service Sta
Winnipeg
Armed Forces Registration Unit
King Street
William Avenue
National Employment Service Officers
Traelere
Hannapyne Avenue
the Drewrys Limited
Mary
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