Ottawa MP Bowman reports budget debate and conference
Letter from James L. Bowman, KO MP, describing rapid adjournment rush in the House of Commons, budget debate outcomes with Liberal and Conservative votes, and Senate reporting changes. He notes the Ottawa conference on Canada Wheat and farm products, Western Canada's interests, and his personal remarks on the Canadian National Railway System.
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Kingabet
Bennett
Liberal Party
Siverta Farm Group
Senate
Ottawa
House of Commons
Canada
Dougal
Raymong
I Ion Y
Canadian National Railway
Western
Taxation methods unjust and farmers burdened
The rapid rise in taxes on agriculture harms farmers in Canada and the United States. Intangible property like stocks and bonds escapes full taxation, while farm income bears heavy taxes. A fairer system is urged to relieve farmers and bolster rural prosperity. farmers should speak up.
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Canada
United States
D.L
Peterboro
Card of thanks for Andrew Johnston family gratitude
The family of the late Andrew Johnston express heartfelt thanks to friends for kindnesses shown during their bereavement.
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Andrew Johnston
Contortion to survive modern life at once grounded and dreaming
The speaker lists paradoxical demands for resilience and optimism. A person must stay practical with back to the wall and ear to the ground while shoulders to the wheel and nose to the grindstone yet maintain a level head and roots on the ground. Simultaneously seek the silver lining with head in the clouds.
Togo Fair Promises Local News and Travel Notes
Togo fair Thursday July 23 outlines local activities. Mrs E M Olson drove to Yorkton on Monday, Miss M Peterson visited Sturgis Sask, Win Sweet and R F Palmter drove to Kamsack on business. James McEwen and E Janpson shipped stock to Winnipeg. Mrs Nyserod of Kamsack visited with daughter Mrs Topham. R J M Parker and A E Taylor shipped a car load. Local stores will close Wednesday afternoons May 4 to Aug 3. Dolly Parker of Regina returned for a three week visit.
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Messrs
Win Sweet
R. F. Palmter
Kamsack
Nyserod
R. Topham
R. J. M. Parker
A. E. Taylor
Winnipeg
Togo
Dolly Parker
Regina
Mother's Day Service Set For May 16 In Grand Narrows
Grand Narrows notes show church activities and social visits. Mr and Mrs Murphy and family visited Mr and Mrs Mills Sunday. The Women's UFH meeting met at Mrs T Disdetn's home Tuesday. Spring fires are clearing hay meadows. Mother's Day service moved to May 16 due to Rev McConnell's other commitments.
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Mrs. Murphy
Mills
UFM
Market Day and church end on a hopeful note in Shortdale
Market Day planned for Saturday aims for strong turnout after rains, seeding resumes. Reported: young men from Shortdale still in The Pas with scarce work. Easter Sunday service held at Ukrainian Church with Father Hritsina presiding, a record congregation attending.
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Churchill
Pas
Shortdale
Bield News Highlights Local Visits and Services
Mrs M Olson visits friends in Roblin Rev Roy Chase visits relatives in district Mr L Wells loses a horse at work last week Rev Wels from Regina conducts services at Bield Free Methodist Church Miss G Bueness back home after hospital treatment Mrs Rev Wern of Roblin conducts service at Bield United Church Rev Kern on sick list Attendees attend Liberal Progressive organization meeting in Roblin on Saturday evening
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Mr. L. Wells
Rev. Wels
Regina
Bield Free Methodist Church
Rev.) Wern
Roblin
Bield United Church
Kern
Bield
liberal-Progressives
Andrew Johnston Pioneer of Roblin Passes Away
Old-time Roblin settlers mourn the death of Andrew Johnston after a months long illness at University Hospital Edmonton Alberta He was brought to Roblin by his daughter Christena Atkey and his sons Harry and Oliver Johnston The funeral was held Friday April 29 in United Church led by Rev Kern Pallbearers included W Bennie A Edwards J Lamzkin A Terry Joe Brooks D McDougall Johnston born Corners Bruce County Ontario in 1850s resided in the district 50 years Survived by daughter Christena Atkey sons Harry Oliver Fred and others
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Roblin
Andrew Johnston
University Hospital
Edmonton
Alberta
Christ and
Atkey
Harry K
Oliver C. Johnston
United Church
Mr. Kern
Johnston
Mr. Johnston
Adam
Dominion Government
Losa
Christena
Edmorton
Harry
Oliver
Fred
Vancouver
Adam and
D'Arcy Johnston
H. Black
E Johnston
W. J. Ball
Salmon Arm
B.C
Corners
Bruce County
Ont
W. Bennie
A. Edwards
J. Lamzkin
A. Terry
Joe. Brooks
D. McDougall
Cromarty Notes From Roblin Area News
Miss Mary Negrych spent the week end with relatives in Shevlin. Mr Dixon motored to Dauphin last week for medical treatment. Sympathy extended to the Johnston families in their bereavement. The Cromarty W I will hold a Bazaar in Roblin soon. watch for details. George Peacon bought a car from W Ward. Nurse K S Collins left for Gilbert Plains last Tuesday to serve as private nurse to Mr MacDonald.
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Mary Negrych
Shevlin
Dixon
Dauphin
Johnston
K. S. Collins
Gilbert Plains
Mr MacDonald
Western Opinion on Rail Amalgamation Sparks Western Canada Debate
J L Bowman Dauphin member warned that merging Canadian National and Canadian Pacific would be Canada’s greatest calamity. He urged protecting the national system while criticizing unregulated motor truck competition as unfair to railways. Bowman cited western sentiment and urged adjustments to boost railway revenues and business.
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Canadian National Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
J. L. Bowman
Dauphin
House of Commons
Bowman
Canadian National Railways
Dominion
Counterfeit $10 bill circulates on Pacific coast
A bogus ten dollar bill spreads through Smalltown and beyond as a preacher finds it in the street and uses it to buy groceries wood furniture shoes and other goods. The chain ends when the bank learns the bill is counterfeit leaving the preacher realizing no one truly loses or gains.
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Regina
Smalltown
John
Local and General Notices From Roblin Region
Local constable appointment W Gardner. Legion Sports Day posters for Roblin July 1. Wals meeting rescheduled to May 7 at Mrs Newton’s. Irwin L Mitchell named Returning Officer for Roblin constituency in provincial election. Silver Tea for United Church May 7 from 3 to 5 pm in church basement. Bob Greenaway visited before heading to Churchill. J Allan of Binscarth with family attended A Johnston funeral. Huddleston of Russell also present. Mrs Foster to display millinery May 14 at Nowosad’s store. Regravelling contract for highway 31 awarded to A E Prentice. guide posts contract to J M Aitken son in Shell River and Shellmouth. Poultry Pool directs eggs ship via Nowasad’s Warehouse. Liberal-Progressives meeting in Roblin held with officers elected: T L Dill in president, S E Rogers vice president, Geo B Mitchell secretary-treasurer.
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Roblin
T. L. Dillin
E. Rogers
Geo. B. Mitchell
Treas
Church Notices United Church Service Schedule
Minister Rev Dr Kern B A B D Paed leads services Cromarty and Roblin on a 1st 3rd Sunday 7 30 p m and 2nd 4th Sunday at 7 30 p m notices show dates and locations for weekly church meetings.
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Dr. Kern B.A
Cromarty
Roblin
Anglican Church Services Share Mother's Day Child Involvement
Morning and evening services are listed with times and locations. Mothers Day will be marked by the children leading the morning service at Silverwood Schoolhouse, with a 3 pm session noted for the afternoon.
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Silverwood Schoolhouse
Roblin W I Plans Eye Clinic and Meetings
The Roblin W I held an April 2 meeting in the church basement with members and friends. A special meeting set for April 30 organized an eye clinic with Mr Gunne on May 10 and 12 at the United Church in Roblin, $1 examination fee, names to Miss Ring. Next meeting May 19 features a talk by Miss Ring. Visitors welcome.
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Roblin
Miss Ring
The
W. I
Arbor Day Observed In Manito Ba On May 9th
Mayor J D McGregor proclaims Monday May 9 as Arbor Day in Manito ba with observances by rural schools farmers and prairie residents. The day promotes tree planting to cover bare prairie land and shade homes and streets.
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Manitoba
J. D. McGregor
Prairies
District Gathering at Methodist Church May 6-8
The Methodist church hosts a district gathering featuring preaching services Thursday at 8 p.m. Friday 8 p.m. and 7 p.m. plus Sunday Love Feast at 10 a.m. and missionary meeting 3 p.m. Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Wees of Regina will be present to preach. All are invited.
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F. M. Wees
Regina
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Sturgis Sask
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Rev
Roy Chase
Cromarty W. I
George Peacon
W Ward
W. Gardner
Legion
Lo Wals
Newton
Irwin L.mitchell
Bob Greenaway
Manitobaa University
J. Allan
Binscarth
T. Huddleston
Russell
A. Johnston
Foster
Nowosads
A. E. Prentice
Good Roads Board
Shell River
Shellmouth
J. M Aitkenson
Poultry Pool
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