Farmers of the district urge basic farm services in town
Farm readers describe needs for stable housing and a farm oriented restroom, arguing for a barn in town and cooperative services. They note mistreatment of existing facilities, call for priority for farm families, and urge continued research on weed seed dormancy and drought effects on germination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Western Canadian Society of Ronomy
N. G._ Lewis
Plant Products Division
Calgary
Alberta
Lewis
Grey Sisters Foretold Events and Death in Mysterious Apparition
A description of a eerie band known as the Grey Sisters. Their "grey" figures spoke to people and predicted future events including warnings of death and tragedy. The phenomena puzzled English observers and were linked to visions of future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreas
Adventurer's blood thrills at Sack London film week
Oak River shows a Technicolor lineup featuring Michael O'Shea, Susan Hayward, Carmen Miranda, Vivian Blaine, and Ronald Colman. The program promises romance, danger, and exotic locales in a series of premieres and dance numbers, with titles like Something for the Boys and Bagdad Nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sack
London
Michael O'Shea
Susan Hayward
Oak River
Carmen Miranda
Vivian Blaine
Bagdad
Baxdad
Coloesal
Ronald Colman
Local Visits Span Wide Distances in Weekend Notices
Mr and Mrs A Bailey and Eleanor plus Mrs Emily Baily of Calgary visited Bras id on Thursday. J A McRae with Jack and Donald visited Minnedosa Sunday. Wes Common of Souris left for Carberry after leave with Mrs Common. A Heel of Harding spent weekend with E J Blatchford. F Bailey of Cromer visited his brother A Bailey. mother Mrs Emily Baily of Calgary returned home. Leonard Couling and son Larry of Lauder visited Gordon Woodhead family. Sgt R Steski, on leave, returned to Owen Sound Ont. Albert Baily of Guelph Ont spent weekend with Woodheads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bailey
Eleanor
Emily Baily
Calgary
C. Hunter
Vancouver
Brasid
J. A. McRae
Jack and
Donald
Minnedosa
A. Heel of
Harding
Mrs
E. J. Blatchford
F. Bailey
Cromer
Leonard Couling
Larry of
Sgt
R. Steski
John Steski
Owen Sound
Ont
Albert Baily
Guelph, Ont
Mra
Gordon Woodhead
Prince Rupert Named After 1906 Contest Prize Winners
The Canadian town Prince Rupert in British Columbia was chosen in 1906 from a field of about 1200 submissions. Eleanor M. McDonald of Winnipeg proposed the winning name, with two others offering Port Rupert, and all three prize entrants receiving $250 each. Ice and snow hazards prompt extra caution for drivers and pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
B.C
Grand Trank Pacific
Mies
Eleanor M. McDonald
Winnipeg
Port Rupert
Hudson's Bay Company
Tarbolton Ladies Aid Plans Bazaar and Supper
The October meeting of the Ladies Aid met at Mrs A Thomson's home last Wednesday afternoon. A bazaar and supper were decided for Saturday November 17. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs W Cochrane with Mrs E Steggles. Winnipeg visitors Mrs Bert Stamp and children visited John Thomson's home over the weekend. Mr Mrs E M White and family of Rivers and Mr and Mrs Sanford Cochrane spent Friday with John Thomson for Mr White's wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
A. Thomson
W. Cochrane
E. Steggles
Winnipeg
John Thomson
E. M. White
Rivers
Sanford Cochrane
Mrs. White
Manitoba Altitudes From Sea Level to Half a Mile High
The Manitoba Altitudes study lists elevations across communities and railway stations. Hud son Bay sits at sea level while Baldy Mountain near Ethelburt reaches 2727 feet. Crocus railway station on the CNR rises to 2185 feet with Churchill at 11 feet above sea level. Other towns show varied heights from Rivers at 1568 feet to Lenore at 1512 feet, with multiple CPR and CNR points detailing small changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Hudson's Bay
Baldy Mountain
Ethelburt
CNR
Crocus
Neepawa
Churchill
Home
Oak River
Rapid City
CPR
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the Rivers Gazette
Thomas W. Offen
Gazette
Main Street
Graham F. Barker
Taylor's Transdev
Hi-Way Transportation
General Freight
Brendon Oak River
Bradwardine
Brandon
Canada
Klimax
The
Grey Sisters
Gradwardine
Tarbolton
Bert Stamp
Port Arthur
Anglican Chfe
A. Champness
Reever
Daly
Canadian Legion
United Church
F. W. Lee
Minista
Pettapiece
Sabbath Ool
Christ
the Geodetic Service of Canada Book
Myra
Lenore
Wheatland
Forrest
Carnegie
Kenton
Meres
Concord Grapes
J. A. Grupmett
Forman's Hardware
the Rivers
G. M. Setter
Trent's Bakery Limited
Resser Avenue
Sreaden
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