Postwar Electrification Plans for Prairie Farms Drive Action
The article urges prairie farmers to save now for farm electrification as governments and private power interests prepare postwar expansion. Manitoba and Alberta push test lines and farm distribution projects while some farms rely on own plants with gas or wind power. Wiring costs and equipment vary, with potential investments from 100 to several hundred dollars and savings via Victory Bonds suggested to fund future connections.
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Manitoba
Alberta
Manitoba Electrification Inquiry Commission
Manitoba Power Commissio
Form
Power Commission
Pirate Utilities
Thanksgiving Set For October 9th
Thanksgiving will be observed this year on October 9th. The proclamation in the Canada Gazette sets the date, noting it is one of the six statutory holidays the government recommends observing.
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Canada
Firearm Ammunition Sales Limited to Permits
Sportsmen may buy a limited amount of fire ammunition for hunting after September first. Purchases require a permit issued to owners of registered firearms by local ration boards between August 15 and September 30.
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Loce Ration Boards
Postwar dreams face due share of national duty
A RCAF Warrant Officer voices wartime servicemen’s hopes for postwar rehabilitation. Airmen and airwomen dream of homes with modern conveniences and financial security, plus education benefits. He urges the country to bear full responsibility and deliver a fair deal to all as the army counts down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCAF
Ranners
Manitoba Boys Serve Afloat In Critical World War II Efforts
The Navy League highlights Manitoba youths serving at sea keeping watch and supplying Allied operations in Normandy and Italy. It notes ongoing dangers from U boats and harsh conditions while praising Navy League aid through dirty bags, woolens, fur vests, reading material, and 23 hostels nationwide.
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Durham
Manitoba
North Atlantic
Channel
Normandy
Italy
Europe
Navy
Mechant Marine
Hitler
Nav League
Navy League
League fund drive aims to aid returning sailors
The League is conducting a campaign for funds to carry on its work. Manitoba will be eager to do its share to put the drive over the top these are our boys.
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Welcom
League
Manitoba
Eage
Goose Lake S D Trustees Meet Debates Tenders and Rules
Goose Lake School Board met in the evening with trustees Greenway Cameron Rae Black Jakeman Mitchell present. They adopted minutes, called for route 10A tender openings on Sept 1 1944, and approved securing signs forbidding nails on blackboards.
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Greenway
Cameron
Rae
Jakeman
Mitchell
J. Funk
D. Davis
W. H. Robertson
W. Edwards
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Andrew Stewart
University of Alberta
Iveson
Prairie Provinces
The
Dominion
Goose Lake S.D. Trustees Meeting
H. J. Stefansson
Tener
Hy Taylor
Adam Zelmer
Os. Gage Co
Wm. Cranwell
Moyer School Ltd
Little’s Business College
Eaton
Dauphin
Telephone
P.O. Box
MR. Thom
AS Little
Barrister At Law
Eaton Building
Dauphin, Manitoba
Nortiice
Minister of Labour
National Selective Service
Humphrey Mitchell
Labour
A. Macnamara
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