Humorous exchanges flood a noisy street scene
A string of comic exchanges unfolds with a jailhouse, a lover’s quarrel, and a parking hunt. A policeman questions a man about his search for a spot, a woman seeks a parking place for her car, and patrons debate a meal about very young chicken or eggs.
Harvest Triumphant Reveals Massey Harris Legacy
The Globe and Mail critic William Arthur Deacon hails Merrill Denison's Harvest Triumphant as a landmark Canadian history. The book traces Massey Harris and Canada's growth, Westward settlement, tariff debates, and agricultural mechanization, offering social and economic insights with authentic illustrations.
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William Arthur Deacon
Globe and Mail
Canada
Massey-Harris
Merrill Denison
West
Massey-Harris Co
Folly of Price Cutting Warns Dealers at ASE Show
The Teleoptic Company of Racine Wisconsin distributed educational cards at the A S I show explaining how price cuts raise required volume and handling. A 15 percent cut on a $100 sale forces $170 in volume and double the merchandise handling to earn a $30 profit, illustrating the risks of price wars. Driveway Reporter.
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Racine
Wisconsin
A.S.1
Bield Trustees Plan 1948 Meeting Actions
Regular meeting of the Bield Consolidated School District 1656 trustees held December 20 1948 in the schoolhouse. Minutes read adopted. Accounts approved totaling 6.55 11.66 11.83 9.50 37.50 2.00 0.65. F A Newton appointed auditor replacing W J Westwood. Applications accepted for six positions H Shiner 2 Mra Jose 4 A Dobranski 6 A J Belcher 8. F Bailes appointed delegate to Winnipeg trustees convention January 18 20 1949. Meeting adjourned.
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J. Anderson
A. Rice
A. Lovas
F. Bailes
J. Ready
Lovas-Bailes
Bailes-Rice
T. H. Taylor
Moyer
A. Mihychukou
Ady
F. A. Newton
W J. Westwood
Rice-Lovas
H. Shiner
Mra Jose
A. Dobranski
A. J. Belcher
Ready-Rice
Trustees
Winnipeg
Addourn
Cannibal King Fires Chef Over Leftovers Gag
Cannibal King asks what to serve for dinner and the cook replies with two old maids. The king fires the chef for continuing to serve leftovers in this dark humor exchange.
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Cook
C. K
Speed Cop and Motorist Exchange Blunt Plea
A speed patrol confrontation escalates as the officer warns a reckless motorist with a harsh threat while the driver questions the judge’s severity. The officer cites a Roosevelt era retirement idea, underscoring a clash over punishment and reform.
Roblin Manitoba Doctors and Funeral Home Listings
The notice lists Dr William A Large physician and surgeon in Roblin with office 98 and residence 62, Dr A Woods Hicks M D C M with Dunlop Block office and phone 22, A K E McLennan D C Chiropractor Neurocalemeter Palmer graduate in Roblin with Tuesday office above Trimbles Store, and R F Standish Funeral Home offering complete funeral equipment and 24 hour service at phone 46.
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Roblin
Man
Roblin, Man
M.D. C.M
Dunlop
A. K. E McLennan
D.C
Palmer
Trimble’s
R. F. Standish “Funeral Home
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