Debated rail debts and Duff commission in Canada
Ottawa letter outlines 1920s to 1930s railway debt burden and losses for CN and CPR. It notes government guarantees, interest costs around 5 million monthly, staff cuts, and failed expansions. Highlights include Duff Commission aims, export freight rate changes, and upcoming budget timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific Railway
C.P.R
Great Britain
C.N.R
Corporation
Canada
Opera
Publc
Duff Commission
Togo News Highlights Local Events And March Plans
J H Abercrombie visited Kam on business while a mild week delayed the bonspiel. March 17 is reserved for Home Makers Club entertainment. posters will announce details. A poultry profits lecture by Professor Rae is set for March 4 at 3 p.m. in the Fire Hall. The Davis Hall concert and dance by the Togo Agricultural Society drew a full house with Abecr ombie presiding in Winnipeg. The programme featured Togo Orchestra, United Church Choir, Mr Paul Le Seilleurs, Mrs Radford, and the play Friday For Luck with Mrs King Rev H Til G ibson Brown and H M Brown taking part. The audience praised the mirth-provoking show.
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Rae
The
Agricultural College
Togo Agricultural Society
Davis Hall
James McEwen
Winnipeg
J. H. Abercrombie
Seletion
Togo
United Church Choir
Paul le Seilleurs
Radford
Pau le Seilleurs
United Church
King
Rev
H. Til
G*bson Brown
H. M. Brown
Forage Crop Calendar Aids Manitoba Farmers
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture urges farmers to build a feed surplus each year to weather droughts and price spikes. It promotes a Forage Crop Calendar outlining sowing times, seed quantities, harvest, and management for regional forage crops to keep herds safe during emergencies.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Bield School Reopens After Vacation and Local News
Miss Alice Cooper spent the weekend at her Shomt-dale home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Olson report a son born February 24 while Mr. and Mrs. Ray Chase welcomed a daughter February 21. The Bield School primary and intermediate rooms reopen after a two month break. The Girls' Choir hosted Miss Edith Cooper's home gathering with whist and dance. Prizes awarded: Ladies 1st Miss Alice Cooper, Gent's 1st Findlay McLeod, Ladies Consolation Miss Margaret Olson, Gent's Consolation Geo. Snowion.
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Bield School
Chuir
Edith Cooper
Alice Cooper
Findlay McLeod
Margaret Olson
Geo. Snowion
Prizes Awarded to Local Contest Winners
Prizes were won by John Cocker taking first place, Win Whyte second, Anna Yakuibowski first, and Mrs Luikach second in a recent local competition.
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John Cocker
Win Whyte
Anna Yakuibowski
Luikach
Abba San in Old Japan at Roblin Opera House
The light opera Abba San from Old Japan will be presented again on Saturday March 3rd at 8 o'clock with admission 10 cents. The Ladies Aid of the United church produced the show and strong reviews prompt a repeat performance.
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Japan
Roblin Curling Club
Gilbert Plains
Geo Ritkyes
Nevis Terry
Harvey Yeo
Bob Greenaway
Abbu San
Old Japan
Ladies Aid of the United Church
M. Goldman
Roblin Trading Co
Roblin
2Aiffo
Palestine
Goldman
Zignist Organization of
New
Shell River Municipality
R. Rae
T. D'llin
Reeve Ragars
Avril
FL Skinner
Droom
Hoture
Fraay
Union Chaitel
Community Notes From Grand Narrows Area
Miss M Wilson spent the weekend at her home in Grand Narrows. Mr and Mrs T Burrell visited friends near Togo. Lavere Lester returned from Kamsack last Tuesday. B Dixon and G Ferguson work in a lumber camp north of Grand Narrows. UEWM meeting scheduled with Mrs T Burrell on Tucson March 7. Grand Narrows featured at the Agricultural Society concert and dance in Togo last Friday evening.
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Mr. Lavere Lester
Kamsack
Messrs
B. Dixon and
G. Fergueny
Grand Narrows
Ue.w.m
T. Burrell
Tucson
Agricultural Society
Togo
J Ritchie Jr Dies At Brandon
An old time settler, James Ritchie age 87, died in Brandon Manitoba on Friday February 24. Born in Ireland he settled near Toronto before moving to Ear Water and Roblin after the railroad arrived. Survived by four sons James John Gibson Alex all of Roblin and three daughters Mrs R A Baie Selkirk Mrs da Be Stratford and Mrs John Arnott Roblin. Wife predeceased him about seven years ago. Burial held at Tummel Cemetery with service by W J Inglis.
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Brandon
Man
Roblin
James Ritchie
Tummel
W. J. Inglis
Porc
Broughshane
County Antrim
Ireland
Canada
Toronto
Earwater
James
John
Gibson
Alex
R.A. Baie
Selkirk
Stratford
Wan
John Arnott
Voats
Birth Announcement in Roblin for Alexander Son
Born at the home of Mrs J. Twa in Roblin on Sunday February 26 a son was born to Mr and Mrs B Alexander of Taramel.
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J. Twa
Roblin
B. Alexander
Taramel
For Sale or Trade Holstein Bull in Roblin Man
Registered Holstein Bull, rising four years, strong pedigree, offered for sale or trade for anything useful. Contact A Scrimshaw, S.W., 526.27 Roblin, Manitoba.
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A. Scrimshaw
S.W
Roblin
Man
For Sale Dairy Stock Listing from Dropmore
Auction or sale notice listing 6 good milk cows including Holsteins and other breeds with heifer calves and rising one year olds. Registered Holstein bull, two year high producing strain. Seller: Gar net Leflar, Dropmore. m9p.
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Ottawa
J. L. Bowman
M.P
Afr
Senate
Iasive
Grand Trunk
Canadian Northern
Pacfic Railway
United States
Resul
Mary
Manion
Minister of Railways
Prain
Vancouver
Edmonton
Calgary
Prairies
Columbia
Togo News
Home Makers Club
Bield
Shomtdale
Ed. Olson
Ray Chase
Canadian Legion
Austrary
Grandview
Merridae
A G. Townsin
Robin
W. W. Cutforth
Aton
Aprl
Comton
Wilred Gamey
Mrs. T. Burrell
J. Ritchie Jr
Empire
Aris
Tece Neville Chamber
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