Route for the Highway by James H Gray
James H Gray argues the Trans Canada highway should maximize reach with minimal detour. He proposes a central prairie route from Winnipeg through Portage la Prairie, Yorkton, Rosetown, Drumheller, Calgary and Red Deer to Edmonton, emphasizing dry higher ground and reduced mileage. He notes current roads would be reused and stresses benefiting travelers to Regina Saskatoon Calgary Edmonton and Banff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Yorkton
Qu’Appelle
Saskatoon-Regina
Saskatoon
Kenatson
Rosetown
Alberta
Calgary
Banff
Rockies
Edmonton
Drumheller
Medicine Hat
Portage la Prairie
Winnipeg
Portage
Brandon
Oak Lake
Indian Head
Medicine ‘Hat
Poisonous Plants Teach Safe Hiking and Camping
The piece notes how poison ivy causes misery to anyone who has suffered exposure and affects thousands of picnickers and campers each summer. It advises recognition and avoidance, mentions vaccination as protection for allergic individuals, and urges safe enjoyment of hiking and camping vacations.
Three Rocky Mountain Routes Considered For Highway System
The text outlines three prairie routes through the Rockies via Calgary and Benff and the Big Bend Edmonton Jasper and Yellowhead pass and west of Lethbridge Crow's Nest Pass. The central route offers choice with limited extra mileage. If neither north nor south route is chosen, agitation to complete the other would double prairie paved highway mileage with little national gain.
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Rockies
Calgary
Benff
Big Bend
Edmonton
Jasper
Yellowhead Pass
Lethbridge
Crow's Nest Pass
Prairies
Obituary of Dora Ellen Swain Man of Russell
Dora Ellen Man born November 22 1879 in Stockport England died August 16 1949 in Sacred Heart hospital in her 69th year after brief illness. She lived in Millwood Winnipeg and Russell, was postmistress for 23 years and witnessed to Jehovah’s Kingdom. Survived by husband James Man three daughters sister and brother three grandsons and eight granddaughters. Funeral conducted by Adam Hume and interment at Russell cemetery.
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Dora Ellen
James Man
Russell
Sacred Heart Hospital
Stockport
Cheshire
England
Canada
Millwood
William E. Swain
Roland Man
Winnipeg
Edward Walk
Christ Jesus
Edward v. Walker
Brandon
Adam Hume
Grandview
Russell Cemetery
George
Robert Man
Alfred Polding
Harold Furnace
Dave
Campbell McKinnon
International Wheat Pact ratified by three exporters and nineteen importers
The governments of three exporting and nineteen importing nations ratified the International Wheat Pact, effective August 1. It sets a maximum price of 1.80 and a minimum price of 1.50 for wheat with specific FOB terms at Fort William. Importers may demand an 1.80 ceiling. between 1.20 and 1.50 no price or quantity guarantee exists.
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Winnipeg
Fort William
Canada
Keeping in Shape Through Regular Exercise
Forty plus and anchored behind a desk may need regular exercise to keep the waistline under control. Moderate, regular activity, not extreme routines, helps maintain muscle tone. Start by walking to work and seek medical advice to tailor a plan. Check up on health today.
Three may keep a secret if two are dead
A cryptic proverb notes that secrets survive only when most or all involved parties are removed. It suggests that with more participants, the risk of disclosure grows, implying silence is safest with fewer people aware of the matter.
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Vancouver
Praire
Manitoba
Minnedosa
Sask
Saskatchewan
Drumhheller
Russell Hardware
Retail Merchants’ Association
N. R. Fark & Sons Jewellers & Engravers
Russell, Man
Great Lakes
Aras Sua Ue
Cusitar’s
Radio Electric Sales & Service
J. F. Andrews
Birtle
Man
Singer Car Singer Sewing Machine CO
Tenth St. Brandon
World of Wheat
Inglis Transfer
Inglis
Muggland, Skeeter
Mweun
Wally Bishc
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