Prairie wheat growers blame price controls on losses
A letter argues prairie wheat farmers suffer while wool prices soar. It notes raw wool rose from 1.01 to 3.55 dollars per pound in New York, making Australian New Zealand and South African growers wealthy, while prairie wheat prices remain capped by the International Wheat Agreement, causing widespread discontent among Canadian farmers.
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New York
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
H. G. L. Strange
Manitoba legislators weigh department status and energy policy
Manitoba MPs debated expanding Industry to a full government department with a minister and dedicated policy focus. Speakers urged immigration, oil exploration funding, reforestation in Assiniboine lands, and a North region tourism and power push. Backbenchers pushed hatcheries, sturgeon fishing, and a new highway opening in July. Opposition lamented illness of J S McDiarmid. Agriculture Minister F C Bell guided estimates. L Stinson pressed for second reading of his bill.
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Dept. of Mines & Natural Resources
D. Roblin
Wpg.s
Manitoba
M. Gray
CCF
Gray
Alberta
A. Harrison
Killarney
R. Hamilton
Rupertsland
Roxy
God’s Lake
Isaak Walton
Willis
J. S. McDiarmid
F. C. Bell
Manitoba Legislature Debates Jury Act and Highway Plans
Manitoba division debates on amending the Jury Act to allow women to serve on juries, with Atty Gen. Smith adjournment halting progress. The session reviews Mines & Resources estimates, Public Utilities, and Public Works totaling eight million, praising the telephone system while critiquing delays. Debates on civil rights continue, and the Golden Boy at Legislative Grounds hosts light commentary as road projects dominate funding discussions.
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Atty Gen. Smith
C. Halderben
St. George
Lake Winnipeg
Messrs
MacDowell
Mitchell
Hamilton
van Belleghem
Shuttleworth
Shewman
George Renouf
Swan River
CCF
Swailes
Hawryluk
Gray
J. MacDowell
C. Halldorsen
W. Morton
M. Gray
E. Hansford
L. Stinson
Union Point Ferry
W. C. MacDonald
Dufferin
Prefontaine
Mr. Willis
First Aid Advice for Accident Scenes
Do not move an injured person until a fracture is ruled out to prevent worsening damage. Training in first aid teaches how to care for the injured and respond to sudden illness before a doctor arrives.
Device reduces drudgery of Venetian blind cleaning
A new cleaning device uses plastic jaws with foam rubber pads to clamp onto Venetian blind slats and wipe both sides at once, easing the chore.
Steep Rock iron ore project fuels Canada’s industrial growth
Canada faces a bold rise in mining as Steep Rock Lake ore deposits near Atikokan and Port Arthur push a multi‑million dollar plan toward ten million tons yearly. Under engineer Bend, pumps and dredging unlock a billion tons of high‑grade ore, attracting Stelco and American firms while Atikokan population surges and rail docks expand to feed Great Lakes mills.
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Anada
Britain
Sheffield
Dominion
Quebec-Labrador
Atikokan
Ontario
Steep Rock Mine
Winnipeg
Port Arthur
Mackenzie
Mann
Canadian Northern Railway
Steep Rock Lake
Julian G. Cross
Joseph Errington
Steep Rock
Great Lakes
M.S. Fotheringham
Canadian National
Fotheringham
Atikonan
Atikokan Progress
Errington
Steel Company of Canada
Stelco
Bethlehem Steel
Interlake Iron
Youngston Sheet and Tube
Steep Rock Range
Steep Rock Company
Mesabi Range
Minnesota
Canada
United States
Labrador
Western Canada
Selkirk
Prairie Wheatlands
Pittsburgh
Hamilton
Red Cross Trains 5000 Canadians in First Aid Programs
Civil defence authorities rely on a core of 5600 Canadians trained in Red Cross standard first aid. Dr. R W J Urquhart notes over 400 first aid instructors, 46 967 enrolled in 1950, and 170 564 pupils in five years. About 5000 instructors volunteer for free swimming classes. highway first aid posts number 143 across five provinces. Continuous operation hinges on continued success of protective and instructional services.
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Red Cross
R. W. J. Urquhart
Red Cross National Committee
Ontario
Manitoba
St. John Ambulance Association
Ontario Motor League
Beausejour School District Debenture By-Law Proposal
Beausejour Manitoba votes on By-Law No 451 to authorize a 160000 dollar debenture for a new school building. Debentures bear 4 percent interest repayable in twenty installments, first due December 15, 1942, with rate adjustments funded by district levy. Election set for April 11 1941 with official tally on April 25 1941. final summing by April 9 1951. Debenture details available at Town Clerk office.
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Beausejour
Manitoba
Province of
Society's Annual National Appeal for Funds Noted
The society stages its annual national appeal for funds this month, highlighted by Dr. Urpuhart who pointed out the event's timing and purpose.
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Urpuhart
Young Man Keeps Lawful Way, Sure to Live
Biblical line notes that a son who does what is proper and follows all statutes will surely live. The quotation from Ezekiel emphasizes obedience and longevity as a reward for righteous conduct.
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Ezekiel
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Lac du Bonnet
Cliff Brown
W. S. Kennard
Seven Sisters Falls
H. Leith Eilma
C. Wendeborn
Whitemouth
T. G. Erskine
Tyndal
L. A. Wawryshyn
W. W. Childe
Cromwell
Phylis Mroz
River Hills
L. Rempel
Powerview
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Pine Falls
W. T. Mansell
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Brokenhead
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Audit Bureau Circulations
Manitok
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First St. Bridge
Morton
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Labor
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Campbell
Hryorchuk
Wm. Kardash
Wm. Morton
Mr. Morton
Golden Boy
Robert Harvey
Town Properties
Consult
Joseph Bellan
Cryderman’s Drug Store
Jos. E. Shelson
Beause Jour
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P. F. Douglas
Carman
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Hurtig
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Winnipeg River
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Fte
Beausejuur
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Dubienski
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Confederation Life
Drache, Matlin and
Weselak
Municipal Hall
Beausejour, Manitoba
Chiropractors
Des. Davidson & Baizley Chiropractic Clinic
Somerset
Leonard L. Portnoy
Boyd Building
Morley R. Shuckett
Will
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