Measles Dangers and Child Deaths in Canada
A summary from the Canadian Medical Association stresses measles as a serious childhood threat. It notes 1926 Canadian deaths total 893 with 26 percent under one year, and that most deaths occur under five years. Exposure spreads easily, and protection from prior illness or vaccination is urged.
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Canada
Yanemonia
Canadian Medics Association
College Street
Toronto
Jetter
Letters on winter road travel and gravel funding debate
A reader asks for public input on a winter road travel plan, questioning costs financing and machinery needs. They note municipal road challenges and urge gravel usage to improve value and long term progress, inviting more community ideas. The editor commends Wisky Bragg for compiling a municipal reference book aiding officials.
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Rogers
Fastest Things Man Can Do
A discussion on reflex speed and danger perception. It notes how a wink in response to a cinder allows a driver at sixty miles per hour to cover about ten feet, and a fast plane more than twenty five feet. It recalls workers near a New York construction fall and the quick rope grab that saved a life, illustrating timing between sight, thought, and action.
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New York
Rene Rinirenm
E-Fetv
Homestead Entries Across Western Provinces
The report shows 2,979 homesteads and 178 soldier grants filed in four months, totaling 504 320 acres. Saskatchewan led with 360 entries, Alberta reported 1 824, Manitoba 171, and British Columbia 142. Saskatchewan and Alberta saw strong early-year activity versus 1927 figures.
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Edmonton
Geinde Prairie
Peace River Alberta
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
British Columbia
Togo Locals Share News and Travel Updates
TOGO LOCALS report visits and arrivals from Dan Sinclair to Alta mount Man and Foxwarren Man. James McEwen Jr returns to Winnipeg by auto. Burkett of Roblin manages the medical hall at Togo. Albert Roe of Regina visits his parents J J Roe. Jack Allan of the Royal Bank Sask visits his parents. Mrs Eddy hosts in honor of Mrs Breber Red Deer. Fred Gillespie returns from three months in Ireland. Waterman of Radisson visits Geo.rne and recalls Carclew school.
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Jack Allan
The
Royal Bank Fsrmo Sask
Mrs Arthur Allan
Waterman
Radisson, Gusk
Geo. “Rne
Carclew School
Rabin Locals Review September Events And Plans
The column notes Labor Day as a public holiday and September activities. School begins winter term on Tuesday September. Miss Kathleen Greenway plans to attend Winni pe g Normal. residents return from Winnipeg. An auction sale is set for Saturday September 8 at Mr and Mrs Wao Griffin’s home. Madame Simons the music teacher resumes classes Thursday August 90th. Thursday half holidays end this year and stores stay open on Thursdays.
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Kathleen Greenaway
Winnipeg
Wao Griffin
Grand Narrows District Reopens Schools and Community Notes
Grand Narrows reopens with Miss Diamond as teacher. M A C McKnight trips to Mellw He Sask. News reports Handley district expenses. Dorothy Pitfield and Donalda Basso go to Pinnicky. Mr Dixon buys threshing outfit for community benefit. Grant McKnight leaves Thurs for Gull Lake school. Walker school opens with Mr C Martin. Min Martin previously taught at Grand Prairie. Cooperative shop near district and Makaroff for pool. U F M holds meeting with plans for October tis zur. another UFM meeting set for Sept 1.
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Walker School
Mr C. Martin
Min Martin
Grand Prairie
Unlikely Inventors Behind Famous Inventions
A historical note highlights surprising non specialists behind key creations. It cites Konig the Saxon lockmaker as the steam powered press origin, Beil the deaf teacher for the telephone, Wrights as bicycle repairers for the flying machine, a blacksmith for the spring bed, Morse for the telegraph, and a portrait painter and photographer associated with other devices, suggesting innovation often comes from unexpected trades.
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Konig
Beil
Wright
Morse
British imports call for more butter from Canada
Canadian trade items include Hartney banning beekeeping, Elkhorn eyeing an electric light plant, Canada training 500 aviation students, Regina producing asphaltic waterproofing, Churchill docks receiving supplies, and Winnipeg Prep Championship noted. Alex McDonald dies at 84. Killarney votes for 30-year electric franchise. Canadian National Railway reports record cargo growth.
Canada’s Municipal Year Book 1998 29 edition reviewed
The Canadian Municipal Year Book for 1998 99 is a reference volume compiling data on Canada’s self governing communities and their 800 municipalities. It highlights standardized content and alphabetical access for easy use.
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Canada
Makaroff News Update From Local Lake Visit
Local residents report T. Smith and family spent the weekend at the lake. Teachers from Makaroff are visiting schools, with praise for the staff. Harvesting is underway and the Taurus likely to be satisfactory. community members include Mr Culbe and Mrs Paistey among recent visitors.
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Wx. Culbe
Ader
Paistey
Notice of Estate Claims in Roblin Manitoba
In the matter of the estate of Sarah KB Dilabough late of Roblin Manitoba deceased all claims against the estate must be sent to Bowman McFadden Ramsden solicitors for Florence May Adams administrator at the Town of Dauphin Manitoba on or before October 1 1928 dated Dauphin Manitoba August 21 1928
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Sarah KB. Dilabough
Roblin
Province of
Manitoba
Dauphin
Bowman, McFadden & Rams
For Sale and Lost Items Notice in Roblin
For sale six room house well furnished in good condition includes frame barn and garage by F Drinkwater Bield Man. Lost a Sterling Silver Sapphire bracelet between Dr Gilhuly residence and the Duntop block. Please return to Dr Yoerger Roblin.
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F. Drinkwater
Gilhuly
Duntop
Yoerger
Roblin
School enrollment notice for incoming term students
Parents or guardians must register children for the new term. Children must be six by December 31, 1928. Nonresident pupils should register promptly. Grade XII students are required to pay a $50 fee in advance.
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Dee Bist
Auto license cancellations amid intoxicated driving crackdown
Under Manitoba Motor Vehicle rules automatic license suspensions follow drunk driving convictions. The magistrate informs the charged party, the conviction is reported to Winnipeg department headquarters, and the owner is notified the license is canceled for the rest of the year.
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Maow
Kanada Ku Klux Klan protests national flag in Regina
The Ku Klux Klan faction in Regina passes a resolution opposing Canada adopting a national flag. No further details on advocates or dates are provided.
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Ku Klux Klan
Kanada
Regina
Bield United Church Service Schedule
Services are held with Sunday School at 2 pm and a 3 pm service. Evening worship follows at 7 pm led by R. J Marles, student pastor, and a short service at 11 pm on Sundays.
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Shortdle
Biel
Shevin
Provincial programs for land reforestation and coast industry notes
Nova Scotia plans reforestation of 1000 acres in Bear River Digby county following a smaller Wa verly district effort. Vancouver eyes dog fish oil based pest control and Mosquito suppression. Captain James D. Troup retires after 55 years on Pacific waters. C P Railway names C D Neroutsos as new BC coast manager. Castle Mountain Bungalow Camp offers a high altitude golf course by Stanley Thompson. Carnation Milk buys Holstein from Strathmore farm. first prairie Holstein grand champion on A circuit. A six and a quarter pound trout sets a new local fishing trophy record near Nipigon River.
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Nova Scotia
Boy Scouts
Bear River
Digby County
Waverly
Halifax County
Pacific Coast Mariner
James D. Troup
Pacific
British Columbia
Galt
Castle Mountain
Vermillion Pass
Banff Windermere
British Empire
Stanley Thompson
Banff
Carnation Milk
General
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pine Portage
Nipigon River
Bungalow Camp
Coronation Ceremonies May Boost Motor Car Demand
J A Langley Canadian Trade Commissioner in Tokio says the November coronation rites likely lift demand for motor cars from the continent. He notes the procession sample may shift from ox teams to motorized transport, following his voyage from Vancouver aboard the Empress of Asia.
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J. A. Langley
Tokio
Vancouver
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Electric Light and Power
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Robbs
Togo Sask
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