Pregnant Patsy Pig Delivers Litter at Winnipeg Express Yard
Mass production chaos at the Canadian National Railways express sheds in Winnipeg as Patsy Pig gives birth to a large litter. Two, then three, then four piglets followed by four more, prompting H. E. Fraser and staff to seek straw and warm mash. A veterinarian arrived, declaring Patsy in fine condition though tired.
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Patsy Pig
Express
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
H. E. Fraser
C. N. Express
Patsy
Off the Record on Cost of Living and Want Ads
A brief note questions Canadian attitudes toward rising living costs while urging readers to use want ads for results. The piece highlights inconsistency between criticizing inflation and calling it dear. It ends with a practical nudge to employ classifieds.
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Canada
Local Notes from Russell and Area Highlight Visits and Events
Mrs D Gillen and Joan Anne Miss Olive Collinson of Flin Flon visit with Mrs Gillen in Russell. Polly Kobluk of Winnipeg visits friends. George Mosoranchon of the CNR spends a holiday with family. George Peddie and Lloyd Love return from Eastern Ontario. H J Peddie of Regina visits Russell. Mrs L Madill and Mrs J E McNeill attend the WMS presbytery in Newdale. Women’s War Work committee meets in Red Cross room at 3. R J Patton of Winnipeg optometrist visits Russell May 29–30. G Busby heads to Quebec City for Dominion Legion convention with Major Warren. Anderson baby girl Linda born to D W Doug Anderson on May 16 in Winnipeg.
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D. Gillen
Joan Anne
H. J. Peddie
Saskatchewan Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Regina
Russell
L. Madill
J. E. McNeill
N. Bryant
WMS. Presbyterial
Newdale
R. J. Patton
F. W. Dudley
Winnipeg
G. Busby
Quebec City
Canadian Legion
Major Warren of
Birtle
Anderson
General Hospital
D. W
Doug) Anderson
Banantyne Ave
Linda
Veterans Land Act welcomed by Western Canada farming group
The department and two Line Elevator Companies sponsor a message to ex service men settling on farms in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta under the Veterans Land Act. The note honors returning armed forces and cites Cicero on agriculture while inviting inquiries about farming opportunities in the Prairie Provinces.
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Western Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Cicero
Canada
Soldier Settlement Board
Olds-Innisfail
Recent Bride Honored At Reception And Shower
Guests numbering 88 attended a tea reception and shower on Wednesday for Mrs. J. G. McIntosh. The bride wore a powder blue suit with pink accessories and a roses corsage. Hostesses included Mrs. J. Hill of Winnipeg and several local ladies. assistants and hostesses listed by name.
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J. G. McIntosh
Molly Mather
J. Hill
Winnipeg
D. Fisher
H. Madill
Miss Burden
G. W. Bicknell
F. Matheson
H. Dunn
Vancouver
Auctioneers schedule Russell sales in May and June
Angus Moynes sells household effects at Russell on Saturday May 25. Robert Walker offers household effects at Russell on Saturday June 1. Hudson's Bay Company lists lands for sale at the Central Hotel Russell on Saturday June 8. All auctions conducted by Shipley & Son auctioneers.
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Angus Moynes
Russell
Shipley & Son
Robert Walker
Hudson's Bay Company
Central Hotel
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Frank Clement & Sons
Mar
United Church Pension Fund Campaign
Pell
Smellie Bros. & Co
Astbury's
Medibér Retail Merchants Association
Pp. H. Nelson
Polly Kobluk
George Mosoranchon
The
CNR
George Peddie
Lloyd Love
Binscarth
Ontario
Women's War Work Committee
Red Cross
Seenti
Minnedosa
Pany
Blaine Perry
Dennis Okeole
Carmen Miranda
March OF
Mon
Lawrence Hazord
Alan Friedman
Colin Scott
Willis Goldbeck
Frederick 5
Rockies
Gene Autry
Smellie Bros.&Co
Grocery Dept. Russell
Retail Merchants Association
Jarvex
Fleischmann
Texas
Bologna
James Nasmyth
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Dodge Sales & Service
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