Trustees Return From Winnipeg Convention
The Trustees convention in Winnipeg brought 450 delegates from Manitoba school districts. Each delegate spent about 15 dollars, totaling roughly 6750 dollars, with talks focusing on educational reform and corporate ambitions for the trustees. The writeup notes slow government action and critiques the convention as venue for quick-decision ideas. A separate item mentions a wartime homefront club for service wives and a street corner revival scene with a drum and testimonies.
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Big City
Winnipeg
Russia
Povernment
Two Fires In Roblin Week Two
Roblin saw two fires in the past week with limited damage. A short circuit at Cross' garage caused a small blaze damaging only the ceiling. At Aitken's Dairy milk house, burnt to the ground with roof flames. contents mostly lost and cause unknown.
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Roblin
Cross
Aitken’s
Aitken
Local Creamery Wins Awards at Winnipeg Competition
The Manitoba Dairy Association creamery butter competition in Winnipeg last week showcased 244 butter samples with high quality entries. John Collins of Roblin creamery earned prizes in multiple classes including Keewatin Box Special, Canada Vegetable Parchment Co. Special, and Federal Cold Storage. Dairy Supplies Special donated $50 for a first place.
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Manitoba Dairy Association Creamery
Winnipeg
John Collins
Roblin
Gems of Thought HELFUL COUNSEL
A compact reflection on life duty and character from Robert Louis Stevenson. It emphasizes living truthfully, fulfilling duties, and steady judgment in fortune or misfortune, urging quiet minds and consistent action.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Bracken Leaves Manitoba Premiership for Ottawa Leadership
The Manitoba legislature opens without John Bracken after 20 years as premier. Succeeding him is S. S. Garson as Bracken joins the Conservative national scene to guide postwar reconstruction and farm programs amid changing political tides. Bracken’s move sparks debate on its impact for Canada’s future.
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Manitoba Legislaure
John Bracken
S. S. Garson
Bracken
Manitoba
Mr. Bracken
Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
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YMCA
Aunt T
Canada Vegetable Parchment Co
Federal Cold Storage
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