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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 18, 1947

Page

4

Springfield Leader and The St James Leader Ad Rates Notice

Local newspaper notice lists advertising rates and advance subscription price. Names of contact persons across Manitoba towns are shown, including Lac du Bonnet Mrs Cliff Brown and Whitemouth Mrs T G Erskine, with several other individual contacts in various communities.

Lac du Bonnet Cliff Brown J. W. Wade Seven Sisters Falls M. Everson Pinawa H. Leith Great Falls Betty Jean Thorbergson Bissett Martha Wegle Whitemouth T. G. Erskine St. Georges E. J. Bouvier Beausejour Valerie Manchester

Britain Faces New War Phase Economy War Readiness

The Christian Science Monitor reports Britain’s Labor Government issued a White Paper titled A Working Pattern for the Nation. It frames postwar Britain’s struggle as economic warfare, urging higher man-year production, outlays for key industries, and prioritizing defense while balancing union limits.

Britain Winston Churchill Europe Far East Christian Science Monitor

The Battered Banner Memorial Poem

The poem by Gemmill honors fallen soldiers and their enduring legacy. It laments war’s toll while praising bravery and the return to peace under a banner now safe on the shore.

Gemmill

Darwin's Mistake

A humorous poem argues that humans did descend from monkeys in a critique of the idea, contrasting human behavior with monkey conduct. The speaker says no monkey would desert its mate or starve its offspring, and highlights that humans do these things, while insisting monkeys did not descend from humans.

Seed Treatment Promoted for Prairie Farmers in 1947

Dr. F J Greaney urges Western Canada farmers to treat seed for wheat oats barley and flax. He cites disease presence bunt smut and weathering losses as reasons and outlines mercury dusts Ceresan and Leytosan as effective treatments with precautions and storage guidance.

Western Canada Prairie Provinces Dominion Laboratories of Plant Pathology Edmonton Saskatoon Winnipeg

Painless fox trapping described by Eskimos in Arctic story

The article recounts an Arctic fox trapping method used by Caribou Spike involving peppered rocks and a fox call to render the animal unconscious, then a painless suffocation with chewing gum. It notes caution about unions and government principles, credited to A. C. M. Ross, dated March 11, 1947.

Twoteeth Eldorado Herschel Island Spike Hudson Bay Great Bear Lake A. C. M. Ross Sec

Great Falls Forum Debates Union Incorporation And Security

The panel discusses whether trade unions should be incorporated to curb improper strikes and fund penalties. They argue incorporation could check strike leaders, but not end strikes, and stress a partnership between labour and business. They oppose closed shops yet support union security with dues and fair management relations.

Garson Hockey Wins Shine Through Local Whist Drive

Garson hockey team wins two games against Stonewall in Midget B playdowns as W Johnson C Wawryshyn and R Erickson lead scoring. Garson advances to the second round. upcoming matchup vs La Riviere at Pilot Mound. Also notes Banquet by Tyndall Legion on April 9 and local social items.

Stonewall Garson W. Johnson C. Wawryshyn R. Erickson Mollard la Riviere Pilot Mound

Silent joy after sudden change recalls Fielding motto

An obscure quotation from Fielding and Homer appears, noting joy hidden in the heart after unexpected shifts and criticizing vanity without merit. The lines reflect on restraint and the value of genuine feeling over ostentation.

Fielding

Pinawa Hosts Pointe du Bois Rinks For Curling Visit

Two Pointe du Bois rinks visited Pinawa curling club and enjoyed a dinner hosted by Mrs. A. Erickson. Mrs. E. Dobbin and her baby joined her father M. Pearson in settling nearby, while Mrs. W. Loveridge and M. E. Wentz were in Winnipeg on business. Roads remain muddy as a bulldozer failed on its first run. residents fear weekend travel. Jack Richards is ill but hopes for a quick recovery.

Pointe du Bois W. Loveridge Winnipeg M. E. Wentz

44th Battalion Association Reunion Dates Set

The 44th Battalion Association will hold its annual reunion at the Marlborough Hotel in Winnipeg on March 22 at 7 p.m. A church parade to St. Matthews Church follows on March 23 with the 44th Memorial dedication. Members meet in the church basement at 10:30 a.m.

44Th Battalion Association Marlborough Hotel Winnipeg St. Matthews Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Che Springfield Menega Springfield Springfield Leader St. James Viaaher Wallding Dentex Alfred W. Hanks Man Member Audit Bureau Vesta van Malsen Elma—C. Wendeborn Alex Brown Tyndall L. A. Wawryshyn Darwin F. J. Greaney George Herbert Citizens’ Forum L.A. Wawryshyn John Komadowski Adeline Pauline Canadian Legion Slipper Inn Vimy Ridge Andrew Komisarchuk Garson School van Wallingham Bruce Price A. Roski G. Wells M. Wizbiski F. Komisarchuk R. Blair I. Riddell W. Matthews Royal Cape Town Rey Ares Keniworth Majes King Elizabeth Pma Roaret Nene O Mrs. E. Dobbin Mrs. Dobbin M. Pearson Jack Richards Jack B.B. Dubienski K.C Confederation Life Bldg Winnipeg, Man Red & White Drache & Matlin Joseph Bellan Manitoba Harry Hershfield Somerset Winnipeo Kensington Bldg Portege Ave
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