Canada Trade and Transport Notes From May 1926 Dispatch
Trade totals for April 1926 show imports at 127,968,121 with 67,801,263 for imperial and 60,166,868 for exports. Immigration for the first quarter rose 103 percent from 1925, totaling 21,049 arrivals. Canada’s 1925 output of manufactured non metallic mineral products reached 115,587,316 dollars, up nearly 45 million from 1994 and the highest since 1920. Dominion Express reports a cream export surge in Quebec with May shipments 3 to 4 carloads weekly and June forecasts at 153,600 pounds daily. A record hot-house tomato load from British Columbia’s Victoria Bet-House Association was moved by Dominion Express. E. W. Beatty and W. R. MacInnes travel to England to advance CPR’s Atlantic liners. The Boston and Maine line near the international border was leased to CPR, affecting several New England states. CPR rock ballast projects will strengthen and smooth mainline tracks from Brock Fort to Montreal West and beyond. The Trans-Canada Limited from Montreal to Vancouver began the summer season May 16 with full bookings, continuing as the continent’s longest all-sleeper service.
Railway veteran Charles E S McPherson celebrates 40 years
Charles E S McPherson assistant passenger traffic manager Western Lines CPR marked the sixth anniversary of his entry into railway circles. He began in the telegraph office of Grand Trunk Railway in Toronto as a junior clerk. He completed 40 years with CPR serving in Toronto Niagara Falls New York Montreal Boston Saint John and Winnipeg.
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Charles E.S. McPherson
Western Lines
Canadian Pacific Railway
Grand Trunk Railway
Toronto
CPR
McPherson
Niagara Falls
New York
Montreal
Boston
Saint John
N.B
Winnipeg
Notice to sit members of Rob Min Co operative Elevator Association
Notice to sit members of Rob Min Cooperative Elevator Association Kedile hereby given that the elevator closed for the season Saturday 0th. All grain should be deposited before June 30th. Your co
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Rob Min Co-operative Elevator Association Lidsle
Roblin Notes Brightens Town With Picnics and Games
Judy Blk hosts county lodge celebration Aug 6 Roblin pair Aug 7. Football club formed for season and to play Rochedale Friday. Cromarty dance moved to June 25. Tummel picnic June 29. Free Methodist Camp begins June 24 for ten days. Roblin W I meeting reports and library plans. District Rebekah lodge meets with awards and tableaux. Health conference in Roblin August 5 and 6.
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Roblin
Farmers Union Picnic and Bracken Address Draw Large Crowd
Silverwood hosts a farmers union picnic moved to June 28 near W Maguire’s farm. A full sports program precedes a dance with Makaroff Players. Premier Bracken spoke on farming, debt, and soil use, inspiring locals as Mrs Vo Byce and Mrs R Boyce performed.
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Farmers Union
W Maguire
Silverwood Schou
Makaroff
Silverwood
Premier Bracken
Grackens
McEllwraith
U.F.M
Manitoba
Alow Agriculture
Western
Canada
Mr. Bracken
Mar
Meliwen
Brackens
Aberercrombie
Uebice Se
Vo Byce
R Boyce
G Davies
United Church News Sunday Topics and Addresses
Rev. Robert Harvey presents subjects for Sunday including The Ears of The Heart and Children's address. Also featuring Tammer and Cromarty, Roblin, The Old Quken Bucket, and Old Faithful.
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Robert Harvey
Tammer and Cromarty
Coatly
Roblin
Merridale News Promotes July Picnic For Ukrainian Church
Crops at Merridale progress as Grant hauls lumber. Jelly Cockerill buys Bean farm. Steve Michelevitch returns from Detroit job. A July 18 picnic at Merridale schools will raise funds for building a Ukrainian Orthodox church.
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Merridale
Elks Day At Hub July First Draws Families
Community event invites families to Hub for Elks Day on July 1 with trains buckboards and motor cars, sports including baseball and football, midway games, horseshoes, all day meals, two dances in the evening, and both old and new time dancing.
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Heblin Dowiniea
Elks
Local Togo News Highlights Winnipeg Visit and Community Events
Mr Glenn Thompson visits Winnipeg trends while R J M Parker ships cattle to Winnipeg. Local reports note stock club signups, visits by Mr and Mrs Gleason, and Miss Vo Pachall returning to Yorkton. A June 26 meeting at the fin hall is announced along with a Milor picnic and Decoration Day services on June 27. Premier Bracken visits, with remarks at Silverwood.
Local Notices From Grand Narrows District
Mrs Lissamore visits Mrs Walch in Wainwright Alberta. Boys and Girls club picnic and dance on Friday at Mr Harry Wilson’s farm. Mrs A G McKnight visits son Mr HH Forbes and Mrs Hainstock stay a few days. Ice cream social and dance on the eleventh a financial and social success. UFM meeting on the sixteenth approved part of funds for Union church. Premier Bracken and Mr McEllwraith spoke at Silverwood on the eighteenth and again at the UFM hall.
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Harry Wilson
A. G. McKnight
HH. Forbes
Hainstock
U.F.M
Union Church
U.P. M
Premier Bracken
McEilwraith
Silverwood
McEllwraith
Silwood
Balmy spring garden woes and cutworm plague
The writer speaks of pest pressures in the garden as calamitous mornings arrive. A particular hate for the cutworm is noted and a method to feed poisoned mash is suggested, reflecting worry over plant losses and garden security.
Mortgage Sale of Valuable Farm Property in Roblin Manitoba
Public auction to be held at the Roblin Hotel Roblin Manitoba on July 11 1926 at noon. The SW quarter of Sec 21 Tp 28 R 28 West includes 120 acres arable 40 acres low pasture 72 acres cultivated with a 12 by 18 ft dwelling a 12 by 18 ft addition a 16 by 22 ft log stable and a 14 by 16 ft frame granary. Twenty percent cash payment balance per sale terms announced at auction.
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Roblin
Province of
Manitoba
Thatere
Sealed Reserve Price for Winnipeg Property Set
Sealed reserve price applies to the sale with further particulars and terms at the law firm Tupper McTavish Foley and Tupper Barristers 200 Trust and Loan Building Winnipeg Vendors Solicitors Dated the Lith day of June 1926.
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Tupper, McTavish, Foley & Tupper
Trust and Loan Building
Winnipeg
Man
In Memoriam Maud Gill
In loving memory of my dear little friend Maud Gill. As we loved her so we miss her. The Golden Gates were open a gentle voice said Cone.
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Maud Gill
Cone
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