Incoming Americans Boost Western Canada Immigration
Government estimates show 75 090 migrants this year from the United States and Great Britain heading to Western Canada. Officials note Americans arrive in solid numbers, many English speaking and buying Canadian land, with some denied entry due to non birth in the United States. The movement is shaped by economic conditions and policy aims to curb entry from certain European regions.
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Raiway
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Baptists Split Province Into Six Associations
The Baptist convention of Manitoba divides into six associations for administrative purposes. Southern Southwestern Central Eastern Northwestern and Northern will cover Brandon Reston Hartney Elgin Medora Boissevain Ninga Virden and other districts with named towns in each association. The Dauphin Association formed first, led by Rev W E Matthews of Winnipeg. Australia plans a 130000 man army and universal military training. US presidential election has 23 million eligible men and 26 million eligible women.
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Baptist Convention of
Manitoba
Brandon
Reston
Hartney
Elgin
Medora
Boissevain
Ninga
Virden
Frandon Association
Dauph’n Association
W. E. Matthews
Winnipeg
Northwestern
Russell
Birtle
Shoaltake
Strathclair
Minnedosa
Roseneath
Rand City
Kenton
Central
Portage
Prairie
Long Burn
Gladstone
Neepawa
Glendale
Austin
Mather
Pilot Mound
Manitou
Kaleida
Morden
Rose Isle
Carmen
Emerson
Winipeg
Stonewall
Otterburne
Australia
United States
Town Council Minutes Adopt Last Meeting Actions
The minutes approve last meeting actions and defer the Jas Skevch sidewalk petition to next year. Also grant F G Elliott a permit to keep 2 pigs, approve various electric light and town accounts, and order collection of a hospital fee claim. Depot terms extended for bids, and a separator issue charged to C Sparrow. Millwood notes report illnesses, bridge progress, and a social event in honor of Miss Ellis before her England trip.
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Jas. Skevch
Op Pelly Ave
F. G. Elliott
Vulcan Iron Works
Ae G
Acticin
C. N. Telegraph
Ccmssense Redetiaenanisanien
Eho Secreis Saincaicaca Alicuimeman
Ramone
Hickiesindgptceeuainscesia Cieieens
de la Mare & Russell
Ciadoen
John McKinnon
Jas. Matheson
C. D. Sparrow
Sample Grain Trading Starts at Winnipeg Exchange
A new sample market for grain has opened in Winnipeg with G. R. Wilson company selling the first car, No. 250230, shipped from Erickson, Manitoba, to Thunder Bay Terminal Elevator at Fort William for 28 9 percent. The process uses seven standard inspection samples plus an extra sample from the bag for a dedicated sample room where buyers review bargains. Farmers are expected to favor this method for lower grade grain to secure premium prices.
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Winnipeg
G. R. Wilson Company
Grane Exchange
Commission
Erickson
Man
Thunder Bay
Fort Wiliam
United States
Canada
Local residents report injuries from farm and auto mishaps
Thos. Jackson living south of Robin was kicked by a horse last Wednesday and injured. Alf. Scott, his neighbor, is helping by cutting Jacksons crop. John Arnott had a car incident on a hill after cranking it the vehicle rolled back pinning him beneath it. He suffered back and side injuries and remains in bed awaiting recovery.
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Thos. Jackson
Robin
Alf. Scott
Mr. Jackson
Alf
John Arnott
Mr. Arnott
Women’s group to hold regular monthly meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the women’s group will be held at Ridgway. All ladies are invited to attend as arrangements are made for winter meetings. The note quotes Kipling on teamwork and emphasizes collective participation.
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Kipling
Angusville Auxiliary to Lead Sunday Service
The Angusville Auxiliary of the W. M. S. will conduct a Sunday evening service on September 26 at 7 30. Papers on home and foreign missions will be given. Special music has been arranged. All are invited as the auxiliary undertakes this solo service for the first time.
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Angusville
Wasyl Holunga
Lennard
Alex
Ue Zilinski
Clarence Maher
Army and Navy
Russell
Victoria
Jas. Man
Presbyterian Church
Harvest Festival Services Next Sunday at School House
Harvest Festival services will be held in the School House next Sunday at 3 pm. The usual Harvest hymns will be sung and the Rector Rev. F. H. Davenport will preach on Thanksgiving to God.
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F. H. Davenport
Campaign setup for Marquette electoral division meeting
An electoral division meeting in Shoal Lake Manitoba set campaign plans for Marquette with officers elected from Newdale Isabella and Minnedosa. A $2400 campaign budget was approved with separate publicity and literature committees led by regional representatives. Propaganda Sunday in October designated for churches across the constituency.
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William Strayson
Newdale
Roblin
Chas
Brydon
Russell
J. A. Glen
Birtle
M. C. Markle
Hamiota
John Flaws
Minnedosa
John Culver
C. H. Best
Nespawa
Chas. Brydon
J. B. McLaren
Rowan
Lockhart
Rourke
Wilford Gamey Birtle
D. Watt
Gilmour Couple Welcome Daughter at Russell
At Russell on September 10 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. T. Gilmour.
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Gilmour
Russell
Mr. and T. Gilmour
Valley town notes bustle with fairs and faith
Local items report social events from rallies to church dedications, trades and so on. Highlights include Rally Day at the Methodist Sunday School, a memorial oak choir seats dedication in Christ Church, various staff moves at the Union Bank, and the death of pioneer Mr. Jas Mitchell.
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D. Cameron
Union Bank
Winnipeg
Mr. Burrows
Pas
Russell Curling Club Reorganized After Rink Opening
The Russell curling club reorganized after a three year absence due to a new municipal curling and skating rink. Officers elected include Patron T Tod Hon Presidents E Lucas and W W Wilson. President Wm Thom. 1st VP J McIntyre. 2nd VP F Glover. Secretary Treasurer J G Kippan. Chaplain Rev Hellyar. committee members Matheson Warrington Leifer Cookman. Members to sign up with the secretary or Cookman for rink plans and the winter bonspeil.
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Russell Curlers
C. W. Thom
T. Tod
E. Lucas
W. W. W. Wilson
Wm. Thom
J. MicIntyre
Ind
F. Glover
J. G. Kippan
Hellyar
F. G. Matheson
J. S. Warrington
B. Leifer
R. W. H. Cookman
Cookman
Harvestival plans and church services note
Christ Church notes outline Sunday Holy Communion at 8 30 a m and Morning Prayer at 11 a m followed by Evensong at 7 p m A Harvestival service is set for Sunday Oct 3 with a full announcement promised in next week s Banner The previous Sunday saw a large congregation for Holy Communion and the choir stalls dedication Members of the Girls Guild celebrated a corporate communion Next Wednesday Sept 29 is the festival of St Michael and All Angels The sermon next Sunday evening will be the ministry of Angels Choir practice is tonight Thursday at 8 30 to rehearse Harvest Festival music
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W. W. W. Wilson
Manitoba
Canada
Thene
Christchurch
Girls’ Guild
F.H. Davenport
Jas. Mitchell
Castleavery
St. Michel and All Angels
Ministry of Angels
Boys' and Girls' Club meetings scheduled in district
The Rossburn event opens Friday Sept 24 followed by Angusville Saturday Sept 25 Binscorth Monday Oct 4 Dropmore Tuesday Oct 5 Shellmouth Wednesday Oct 6 and Russell Thursday Oct 7 with activities for youth in each location.
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Rossburn
Angusville
Binscorth
Dropmore
Shellmouth
Russell
Name Debate for Russell Town Plot Names Lawrences or Boulton
A 1929 letter from Jos. Sharman to Lawrence C. Boulton proposes the town plot near Russell be named Lawrence to honor a Dominion surveyor, noting adulation from a local lady. It later notes a shift toward favoring a returned soldier’s name, proposing Boulton as an alternative.
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Russell
Lawrence C. Boulton
C. P. R. Extendi
Lawrence
Dominion Land
Boulton
In Memoriam Lieut Anthony Dennis Cope
A memorial note honors Lieut Anthony Dennis Cope of the 8th Batt C E F killed in action on September 28 1618. Rev Canon Scott penned the lines in salute to Cope’s chivalry duty valor and noble character.
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Anthony Dennis Cope
Batt. C. E. F
Canon Scott
Cope
Premier Meighen Admitted to Privy Council of Britain
An excerpt notes Premier Meighen has been admitted to Britain’s Privy Council. The report contrasts Canada’s rising lumber prices to freight costs and mentions BC’s mothers allowance act filings.
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Banner
Meighen
Privy Council of Britain
Canada
British Columbia
Wall Street
Cincinnati
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