Portrait Sketch of King and Bracken in Canadian Politics
A political cartoon compares Liberal leader William Lyon Mackenzie King and Progressive Conservative leader John Bracken, highlighting King’s aging calm and Bracken’s vigor. The piece notes King’s long federal record and Bracken’s farmer background, ethics, and sustained leadership, with future installments promised.
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King
John Bracken
Mr. King
OAC
Sthlete
Trim
Western Canada
University of Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Bracken
Canada
Pontiac Silver Streak Promise Through the Years
A 1947 Pontiac Silver Streak showcases enduring value and performance. The message extends to 1948 1949 and 1950 models, asserting Pontiac delivers fine care in every respect and invites buyers to envy no one.
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Pontiac
Western Farm Workers Move to Ontario for Harvest Aid
The Prairie Provinces will send about 2,000 farm workers to Ontario from June 23 to July 12 to help with haying and harvesting. Workers arrive at Toronto and Ottawa daily and are transported to their assigned farms through the National Employment Service. The movement runs through June and July with a westward return in late August, followed by a reciprocal eastern wave as needed.
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Prairie Provinces
Ontario
Humphrey Mitchell
National Employment Service
Toronto
Ottawa
The
Prairies
Cooling Advice Urges Light Clothing For Summer Heat
Health authorities recommend light weight attire and loose neck coverings to help body cooling when perspiration increases. The guidance emphasizes breathable fabrics and staying hydrated during hot weather conditions.
Wheat varieties lead sales gains and recommendations
Last year showed peak sales in seventeen years as prairie wheat quality improves. Crop Improvement Associations and the Crop Testing Plan boosted farmer interest. Thatcher led wheat demand, followed by Red Bobs Regent. Victory oats, Eagle, Larian. O.A.C. 21 berbeys, Olli, Warrior. Farmers should hold fast to good varieties while new types prove field superiority.
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Thatcher
Regent
Larian
O.A.C
Olli
Warrior
St. Paul
Hydro Reports Increased Consumption and Construction
May consumption and generation total 8 689.21 kilowatt hours, up 29.69 percent from last year. Five crews dug 1600 poles using digging machines as the 1947 programme speeds up. An air driven tamping machine proved satisfactory on a farm area. Farm lines extend in Rural Municipalities Cornwallis North Cypress Wallaces Pembina Thompson and Lorne and to the villages of Elis Dropmore Cracknell and Shellmouth.
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Mey
Cornwallis
North Cypres
Wallaces
Pembina
Thompson
Lorne
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Sonos Bowmanvil
Toronto Star
Liberals
CCF
Brackenites J
Caesar
Fisher
Unisteel
Frank Clement & Sons
the Brewers and Hotelkeepers OF
Manitoba War Fund
University of Manitoba
Department of Education
Ncian Fairbanks-Morse Co. Limited
Main St
Winnipeg
Russell
Man
Fairbanks-Morse
PAL
Hydro
Somerville
Brandon Fair
Somerville’s Marble & Granite Works
Rosser Ave
Brandon
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