Farmers seek recovery over Manitoba Pool losses in coalition era
Letter from Leader H. D. B. Ketchen, MLA Winnipeg, critiques Manitoba Legislature’s coalition session of 1941. He alleges swift passage of two Manitoba Pool Elevator bills, insufficient public notice, and argues farmers lost 2,945,265 dollars from 1925 to 1929 while Pool profits rose. He urges formation of a Protective Association and notes tax-advantaged Pool earnings since 1933.
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Sirs
Manitoba
J. A. Barry
Coalition
Manitoba Pool
Minanitova
Rewra
Axton
Manitoba Foo
Seov
Benito's Retreat in the Airfield Skirmish Tale
An excerpt describes Benito hiding under a bunk while Messerschmitt fighters approach. The scene captures fear as Benito peers out with a pale face as airmen react to distant aircraft. The fragment suggests a wartime airfield encounter and a tense moment among crew.
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Benito
Skunk
The World of Wheat by H G L Strange
A discussion of wheat seed varieties including Certified Apex Roman Thatcher and Registered seed. Observes purity and varietal true-to-type advantages of Registered over Certified. Notes price factors from delays in harvests and international credit for wheat shipments to Spain and sales to Shanghai.
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H. G. L. Strange
Australia
Italy
U.S
Spain
Shanghai
Memorial Service For Sir Baden Powell at Knox United Church
A memorial service honoring Sir Baden Powell will be held at the United church on Sunday January 19 at 11 am. Members of all organizations are invited. The evening service topic will be The True Definition of A Church and Rev James E McNeil will preach at both services.
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Sir Baden Powell
United Church
James E. McNeil
Benito Speaks In Shelter Wish
A fragment notes Benito quoting Himmel in a faint squeaky voice about preferring a shelter if given a choice. The bare text focuses on a brief, personal utterance without broader context or actions.
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Benito
Himmel
Manitobans Told to Invest in War Savings to Defeat Hitler
Gerald F. Pearson named chairman of the Manitoba campaign committee of the Provincial War Savings Committee as organizers plan six weeks of full time work. Manitoba aims to enlist 130,000 regular subscribers for War Savings Certificates, with employment participants urged to invest weekly and monthly in support of Canada's war effort.
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Gerald F. Pearson
Manitoba
Provinial War Savings Committee
Dr. B. Tarr
Mr. Pearson
Bank of Montreal
W. J. Parker
Manitoba Wheat Pool
Joseph Harris
Canada Packers Limited
N. C. Mackay
Extension Department
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Tarr
Pearson
War Savings Drive and Tax Measures Urged by RCAC
Morris W. Wilson, president of the Royal Bank of Canada, urges drastic economies by the public and government to boost the war effort and War Savings Certificates. He warns higher taxes or compulsory savings, notes rising incomes, and stresses prudent government spending while Sydney G. Dobson reports unprecedented business activity but no peak reached.
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Morris W. Wilson
Sydney G. Dobson
Canada
Royal Bank of Canada
Montreal
Wilson
Sar
Wuson
Mr. Wilson
Afr
War Savings ‘Committee
Sirois
Snoruy
Germany
Rotterdam
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Hitler
S. G. Dobon
Dobson
London
Royal Bank Prepares for Increased War Driven Activity
The article notes wartime destruction and British resolve, praising courage with only one fatal casualty so far. It forecasts higher business activity in 1941 and states the Royal Bank is ready to finance and support the surge to aid Canada's war effort.
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Royal Bank
Dobson
Canada
Bush League Hockey Tournament at Russell Jan 17
Local sports note announces a bush league hockey tournament scheduled for January 17 in Russell. Event details include participating teams and venue, with organizers encouraging community attendance and support.
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Russell
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Russell Banner
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Cecil Sanderson
H. D. B. Ketchen
Mla
Winnipeg, Man
Messerschmitts
Messerschmitt
Knox United Church
E. J. Tama
C. B. Gmanae
Eta
Government Liquor Control Commission
Commission
Winnipeg
uLay
W. Hancockter
Queen's Hotel
Man
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