Canadian Parliament Seeks No Paster Recess Amid Claims
Report notes no recess for Canadian parliament while Canadian manufacturers oppose a standardized tafthere. Portage la Prairie grand jury urges use of jail labor for employable inmates. 4000 adults and 3560 English‑language‑disabled people affected. Petitions totaling 67000 push Alberta to control liquor sales and bar physicians from sale consideration. Manitoba legislature calls for heavier idle farm land tax but not idle town lots. Foresters order drafted in Brandon this week.
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Crand
Portace la Prairie Jann'zes
Alberta
Manitoba
Angueville Church Minutes and Social Notes Mixup
A jumble of local items including church meeting minutes read aloud, beef ring references, and social notes from Angueville in 1920. The text includes acknowledgments, a misread beef ring ledger, and an acquittal remark amid musical items and dancing doings.
Local notes from Shellmouth community update
The community reports Mrs. W Hargreaves visiting her mother at Shellmouth for four weeks. A car of coal arrived for the Grain Growers Elevator last week. W Anderson won the doubles draw in the fee. A UFW week was held at the church with fair attendance. Women papers on tariffs and home economy were read. Plans form to organize a junior society with Royal and Girls Clubs. Voters disappointed by hospital by law vote. another vote may be scheduled with smaller district and cheaper plan. Passion Week services planned with opportunities for church recruitment and spiritual strengthening. Sunday School lesson titled Jesus on the Cross from Matthew 27:33-50 and Romans 5:8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Staples
Wimpes Howard
Harold Chenowes
Ainsley McDonald
Billy Sunday
Alf
Dunn
Crairman
W. Hargreaves
Shellmouth
W. Anderson
U. Ff. W
Jesus
St. Patrick's
Robert Foth
Anderson
Angusville
L. Sparrow
Forward Movement Church Notes Urge Participation
A church bulletin highlights a Forward Movement to obtain crafts for Christ’s army and merits for the church. It calls members to attend special services Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Easter observance, and to present membership certificates to the minister for connection with the church.
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Christ's Army
Dropmore Community Notes and Upcoming Events
No one sleeping in Dropmore last week. Council meeting Wednesday, card party and dance Friday night. An up to date repair shop will mend cutters up to two miles at most. Spring winds begin to blow as war memories stir ex-soldiers. The Leonard correspondent notes hockey hopes in the Shell River valley. Minnedosa not in it.
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Dropmore
France
Leonard
Trial Mocked by Principal at School Meeting
A school meeting at one of the best social towns last Friday featured a mock trial led by the principal. The event consumed most of the evening as evidence was presented and a council conducted the case.
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Belig
Community notes from Winnipe g area events and council talks
Local updates recount Mrs Broadfoot's medical care in Winnipeg and council purchases two ladder sets from N Braendle for fire use. Wm Waller seeks cost details on a new hall while Morley Clegg shows gradual recovery after removal from disposal. Charlies Strachan takes Imperial Oil agency. KoBR Plamt promotes soft drinks and sweets. Bert Murdock announces St Patrick Fancy Dress Carnival and dance. I O O F lodge and Womens Missionary Society attend events in Winnipeg. Talks of a private hospital in Binscarth surface amid fire engine planning. Masons host a Friday At Home with toasts, delicacies, and whist contest.
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Broadfoot
N. Braendle
Wm. Waller
Morley Clegg
X. Charlies Strachan
Imperial Oil Ceatth
Ko BR Plamt
Bert Murdock
St. Patrick’s
Donald Meun
H. Crerar
Winnipec
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Bert
Dr. Lanigan
Cockburn
Elebent Brothers
G. M. Shaw
Service in Trinity Church Next Sunday
Parishioners are invited to Sunday service at Trinity Church at 2 30 p m followed by a short business meeting for attendees and parishioners.
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Triniy
Public prompts on gambling and hospital funding in Russell area
Neenewa Press letters decry youth gambling while criticizing civic hypocrisy. Debate over a district hospital in Russell shows mixed support with broader concerns on financing public needs and charity versus public treasury. The Neepawa plan cited as a stable model blends public responsibility with private generosity.
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Russell
Shellmouth
Bgston
Silver Creek
Neepawa
Hospital fate sparks town meeting and debate
Local readers hear discussion on keeping or replacing the hospital. Municipalities vote against a new facility but debate financing and possible long term operation. Residents urge practical plans and community focus amid storm disruption records.
Demand for Investigation of Western grain trade reforms
The session sees a push for a government inquiry into Western Canadian grain practices. Proponents claim the Northwestern Grain Dealers' Association fixes prices, suppresses competition, and profits through dockage and overages. Allegations extend to sample markets, grain ownership, and terminal elevator operations. A commission is urged to probe grading, handling, exchanges, shipments, and lake port movements.
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R. C. Henders
Macdonald
Manitoba Grain Growers
Trielly
Northwestern Grain Dealers’ Association
Machen
Co-Operative and Corporation
Ams
Lake Shippers’ Clearance Association
Northwest Grain Dealers’ Association
Ocean
Atlantic
Rts
Manitoba Motor League Push for Provincial Highway Takeover
The Manitoba Motor League seeks government control of provincial highways to improve supervision and management of the road system. The group argues central oversight would lead to better maintenance and safety across the network.
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The
Manitoba Motor League
Wenser
Presbyterian Anniversary Services This Sabbath
The Presbyterian Anniversary will be held next Sabbath the 20th. Principal John Mackay D D of Manitoba College will preach both morning and evening. The choir will provide music. The anniversary dinner and concert follow on Monday evening with a feast of nations and dishes from different tables. There is an address by Mr Pratt on Army occupation of Germany. Dinner 6 to 8. Admission 75 cents.
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John Mackay
Manitoba College
MacKay
Pratt
Germany
Col. Pratt
Palm Sunday Services at Christ Church Change in Morning Time
Palm Sunday at Christ Church features Holy Communion at 9 80 a m and Evensong at 7 p m with no eleven o'clock service next Sunday. The rector hopes to distribute Palm branches and plans to perform The Palms at the evening service. Holy week services run Monday to Thursday at 8 p m with Good Friday and Easter Day times to be announced.
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Merchants Bank
Russell SL
Order of Foresters
Brandon
H. S. Swallow
D. Co
Pelly Avenue
A. W. Carter
Chiropractic Research Bureau
D. C
Chiropractor
Millwood
Gach
E.allie
Klima
C. W. Thom
Angueville
Silverton
Minniska
ENOCL
IFFE
Binscarth
Harrowby
Neenewa
Chrid
Wilfred Smith
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Oddfellows Hall
Oddfellows Home
Hall
Russel School Board
Christ Church
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