Opening ceremony eyed for Roblin Grandview highway completion
October 11 notes progress on the Roblin to Grandview road with tax payments and support from Roblin Board of Trade and Grandview Dauphin boards. Officials including Lt Governor Sac Skipper and mayors W. R. Clubb and Carl Stewart expected at Kell River Bridge ceremony marking official highway opening. A ribbon cutting and parade are planned.
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Roblin
Grandview
Lochan Ke Terve
Roblin Board of Trade
A Boards of Trade of
Gilbert
Kell River
Ventage Case
AC Oe Ca
Sac
W. R. Clubb
Sibttreed
Carl Stewart
Yokton
Local ceremony to honor visitors set for Friday October 11
The combined committees appoint R Fagen of Dauphin as secretary. A ceremony is scheduled for Friday at 3 30 p m on the bridge with a welcoming program led by Roblin and Grandview officials. Organizers urge Roblin residents to join and greet guests.
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W. J. Westwood
D. Law
H. J. Bowley Robin
W.savage
J. Orr
J. Dunseath
Grandview
J. Mills
F. Wood
C. C. Baker
Gilbert Plains
W. J. Ward
M.P
W. BE. Robson
Chas Murray
Dauphin
A. Gleiser
I. L. Mitchell
Roblin
A Webb R. Cameron
M. Alley
P. Robertson
H Stelch
R Fagen Dauphin
R Fagen
Taxing Mail Order Houses in Manitoba
The Manitoba division of the Weekly Newspaper Association urged a tax on mail order businesses to fund municipal costs. They argue local taxpayers bear the burden while outside firms operate without contributing to community funds. The plan would tax by area based on business volume, ensuring a shared burden across provinces.
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Brandolén
Manitoba
Appociation
Melita
Community Hall gains fresh paint and town notes
The town reports the Community Hall newly painted and the depot work proceeding. Local residents recount visits, duck shooting trips, Bible Students broadcast plans, and a lively Harvest Festival at the Army Hall with vegetables and desserts raising funds. Sheep farming prospects in Roblin spark a push for Sheep Day and broader diversification.
Threshing Near Completion and School Reopening Notice
Threshing operations are nearly complete in the area. We are informed that our school will reopen Oct Jet. Our Union Minister Mr. A Calder left Monday for his home in Dominion.
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Mr. A. Calder
Dominion
Community notes recount travels and farewells in district
Irene Chase and others motor to Riverview last Sunday. McCurrie family drove to Calder Sask to spend the day with friends. Tony Jira of the Patrol has accepted a job at Calder Sask as assistant grain buyer. A farewell dance is planned next Friday for old timers leaving for Okanagan Mission B C. Norman Warbanks Jr. returned from Winnipeg and is renewing acquaintances in Shortdale and Bield districts.
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McCurrie
Calder Sask
Tony Jira
Was
Calder, Sask
Tony
Okanagan Mission B.C
Norman Warbanks Jr
Winnipeg
Shortdale
Bield
Grand Narrows Walker School Reopens
Mr and Mrs R Cormack of Wroxton visited during the weekend. Rev H McConnell held service at Happy Lake and spent Monday with locals. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ivan Bangle of Makaroff on the Sept 21 birth of a daughter. Mrs McConnell spoke about Miss Marty Slessor's Missionary work in Calabar Africa.
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R. Cormack
Wroxton
Ara ‘Irs H. Wilson
Ivan Bangle
Makaroff
McConnell
Marty Slessor
Calabar
Africa
Cromarty Fowl Supper and W L Meeting Report
Cromarty hosts a Friday fowl supper on October 4 at 7 p.m. Adults 50 cents, children under 14 years priced. Cromarty W L L meeting held at Mrs Fred Thompson’s home with a strong turnout. Mrs Walter Black won first prize for a verse on Our Institute after a social hour. Also notice: For rent – Howse on Gnd Arc, apply Harness Shop.
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Cromarty
Cromarty W.L
Fred Thompson
Our Institute
Walter Black
First Power Press at The London Times and Labor Response
A century ago the first power steam press replaced hand presses, boosting output from 250 to 1100 copies per hour. The London Times opening faced worker opposition yet modern production relies on machines, increasing efficiency while employment remains variable.
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London Times
Dors Mir
Industrialism and unemployment rise amid mechanical progress
A fragment notes time when every mechanical improvement strove to increase already general unemployment. The passage reflects concern over industrial change and its impact on workers.
Paradox of Handcraft and Machine Production
The text contrasts two eras: handcraft dominates with overproduction and unemployment, while machine manufacture lowers output per person yet creates work for all.
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