Memorial stones and gratitude in a Scottish school sermon
An editor forwards excerpts from an old Scottish schoolbook sermon on National Gratitude. It argues monuments ensure lasting remembrance of liberty won, and cites ancient and modern examples, urging a memorial for countrymen with names and deeds, to teach future generations. It ends with wedding notice details for Mr. and Mrs. C L Richardson, including attire and travel plans.
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Pretty wedding in St James Church Winnipeg
Mary Elizabeth Minnie Thos daughter of Mr and Mrs J Thos of Russell married Alvie B Callin son of Mr and Mrs A B Callin of Russell at St James Church Winnipeg on December 11. Rev Telfer officiated as Mendelssohn's Wedding March played.
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St. James Church
Winnipeg
Mary Elizabeth
Minnie
Rustlers Hold Off Big 6 In Opening Hockey Clash
The season opener drew a large crowd as the Big 6 led the Rustlers through two periods before reinforcements for Rustlers produced five late goals. Final score 64 yet the outcome remained in doubt until the clock expired.
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Rustlers
Local Indy Sons of Eng Lan Society Hears Inaugural 1921 Officers
The Indy chapter of the Sons of England Society held a Dec 14 meeting with three new Red Rose Degree initiates. Officers were elected for 1921 including W. President A H Leech and Secretary H J Pettitt. A hearty lunch followed the session.
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A. H. Leech
C. Greeley
F. Mills
F. H. Davenport
H. J. Pettitt
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G. Naylor
P. Peddie
W. J. Bates
L. C. Boulton
Luxury Tax Abolished by Order in Council in Ottawa
Ottawa reports the luxury tax from the last budget is repealed by order in council and will cease effective tomorrow. Remaining taxed items include alcoholic beverages, medicines, certain preparations, perfumery, playing cards, and confections. sales tax remains in force.
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Ottawa
Ottawa announces automobile excise taxes and refunds policy
The order in council abolishes the luxury tax on certain merchandise and imposes automobile excise taxes of 15 percent for cars up to 3000 dollars and 20 percent for cars above 8000 dollars. No refunds are provided for cars already in dealers' hands. The taxes are excises, not luxury taxes, and apply to dealer stocks. The 1 percent sales tax remains in force.
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Ottawa
Government to Conduct Inquiry into Agricultural Conditions
The Manitoba provincial department of agriculture and immigration will survey the province to gather accurate data on agricultural conditions. Start points include Deloraine January 4 Melita January 6 Lyleton January 6 and Waskada January 7. Prof. John Bracken leads the investigation with J. H. Evans Prof. T. J. Harrison and Prof. W. C. McKilligan.
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Daughters and Hops The Prisoner Joke
Russell birth announces a daughter to Mr and Mrs F S Mullin on December 22. A Toronto Mail and Empire note recalls Capt Spencer's question to a released convict about life after prison with a simple, stark frontier view on seasons and work.
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Spencer
Church Army
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