Campaign letter urges support for reciprocity trade pact
A Manitoba candidate appeals to Marquette electors ahead of the September 21 vote. He touts the Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the United States, aligns with the Farmer's Platform, and frames the election as a referendum on reciprocity. He cites support from Grain Growers and calls for voter unity despite limited campaign time.
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Minnedosa
Man
Marquette
Canada
United States
Ottawa
West
Council of the Nation
Longtime Marquette Candidate Appeals Electors
Minnedosa Manitoba September 1 1911 a candidate for parliamentary honours appeals to the electors of Marquette promising fifteen years of service. He denounces the Laurier Government for alleged scandals wasteful spending and a proposed reciprocity measure to distract voters from current controversies. He criticizes the navy policy as neutral in war.
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Minnedosa
Man
Marquette
Laurier
Remai
Farmers and tariffs debated in public meeting notices
A political appeal favoring farm relief and tariff reform references Sir Wilfred Laurier and government pledges. The speaker urges farmers to attend public meetings on September 21 to hear views opposing the pact, citing past votes on agricultural implements duties and meat industry support. Also mentions Chamberlain products for digestion and sprained ankle treatment.
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Wilfred Laurier
Hudson Bay Railway
Sam
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