Opportunities Call in Western Canada Expands Jobs List
A revised list issued March 1 shows 1 737 openings along the Canadian National Railway from Port Arthur to Victoria. Professions include doctors, druggists, blacksmiths, veterinarians, and many trades in 58 boarding houses, 64 home makers, 35 restaurants, 66 general stores, 61 banks, 27 moving picture theatres, 25 lumber yards, and 29 shoemakers among others. Educator W J Rutherford of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture notes farming now blends industry and commerce and must target export markets and rural education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rutherford
Saskatchewan College of Agriculture
Agricultural Gazette
Noxious weeds talk links farming co operation to land value
Mr Geo Walton of the Provincial Weeds Inspection department lectured on current noxious weeds Canada Low and Russian Thistles prevalent in the district. He urged farmers to cooperate with wood inspectors to eradicate weeds by keeping summer fallow and smothering them. He warned the Russian Thistle is rising in danger and predicted land values could reach 150 per acre in five years if farms stay clean. Mr Brown of the inspection department spoke briefly. Sydney Beach updates noted, with home improvements planned. Birth notices: Cameron William Priulx, Russell, Feb 26. Goddard son born Feb 27. April 1 general servant wanted, apply to Miss Wowson, Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Walton
Canada
Brown
Inspection Department
Walton
A. M. Anderson
Winnipeg
George McFarlane
Junr
Edmonton
Buster
Summerberry
Sask
Russell Flynn
Cummings
Silverton
Q. Broadfoot
D. C. Stewart
Almyer
John Crerar
Wiliam Reginald
Busler
Rossburn
John
Saskatchewan
Rapid City
Douglas
Porta de la Prairie
India
Kirkbride
H. Brown
G. Walton
Weeds Commission
Silverton Notes Healthy Travel and Local Events
Silverton updates show A M Anderson returning from Winnipeg, George McFarlane off to Edmonton, and Mrs. Buster and family arriving from Sum merberry. A civic update covers the W M S meeting, India talk, weed control lectures, and a successful Winnipeg dairy exhibit with Russell and Shoal Lake Creameries earning prizes.
Local Notes From Russell A Dull Week Of News
Community updates include Mr Power taking a book-keeper post with Mr J Devlin. Mrs Glen joins the Manitoba Red Cross Advisory Council. Mrs Arthur More dies in England. illness and hospital reports mark the town. Russell Football Club meets tonight. teachers return to Russell School. post office extensions advance with 18 new boxes.
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Power
J. Devlin
W. J. Dotg
United Farmers of Manitoba Political Action Advt
J. A. Glen
Manitoba Trustees Association
F. W. Robinson
Millwood
Brandon
Glen
Manitoba Red Cross Society
Geo. Briggs
H. Payne
Grand Lodge of Oddfellows
Winnipeg
Russell Lodge
T. Lyon
Junr
E. Madill
Chas. Herbert
Arthur More
Boulton
England
Russell Football Club
L. C. Boulton
Grand Central Hotel
Russell School
Miss Kippan
Robb
Veteran John Watkins Sentenced to be Hung
John Watkins, a veteran who served two years in the 226th battalion under Lt. Col. Gillespie, was sentenced to be hanged for murder. The jury returned guilty with a strong recommendation to mercy after four hours deliberation. The judge said the sentence would be carried out and evidence transmitted to the Minister of Justice. 226th Battalion members urge commutation and have petitioned Mr. Nelson at the Post Office for signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watkins
Gillespie
McKay
226Th Overseas
Nelson
226Th Battalion
Watkins
Women’s Institute Hears Plans Feb Meeting at Mrs McFadyen
The February session drew many ladies. Secretary to pay 2.76 freight for two bales sent to Saskatchewan. Planned rink and gymnasium support for youth and Boys and Girls Club. Discussed nurse presence and health inspections for schoolchildren. Next meeting at Mrs Bryant’s home with a “Famous Women” roll call.
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Women's Institute
L. McFadyeng
Saskatchewan
Extension Department
Manitoba
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C. McDonald
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D. R. McDonald
Newdale
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Robert Kippan
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A McLennan
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Bule
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Shellmouth
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Silver Creek
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