Needed Leader Must Think Freely Not Follow Crowds
The piece argues true leadership requires independence and self reliance. It contrasts leaders who let parties steer them with figures like Sir John Macdonald and George Brown, urging a Manitoba leader who acts on own judgment and bold policy. It cites Newton Stephenson Miller and Franklin as examples of independent thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brown
Mackenzie
Blake
Sir John Macdonald
Manitoba
Newton
George Stephenson
Hugh Miller
Franklin
The Potato Trade In Manitoba Potatoes and Profit
The article traces potato origins with Raleigh and praises Manitoba soil as ideal for high yields. It argues potatoes provide abundant, versatile feed for humans and hogs, notes suitable varieties like Beauty of Hebron, and urges frost-safe storage and stout marketing to eastern cities. It also links barley and ale, urging crop protection and farm attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Raleigh
South America
England
Manitoba
Ontario
Hebron
Increasing the Resources of the Farmer
In this essay on agriculture the author argues Manitoba should diversify beyond wheat. Barley and potatoes offer hardier, frost resistant crops with high potential yields on clean ground, improving farmer profits as markets open for these staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Bacon
Mapnitobs
Manitoba
Death of Hon Thormas White Shocks Manitoba Ministers
Telegraphic notice reports the death of Hon Thormas White minister of the interior from congestion of the lungs. The Dominion lands office and Indian office flags are at half mast and mourning is widespread among settlers who trusted his advocacy for farmers. The article contrasts rail transport issues and Manitoba dependence on the Canada Pacific for grain and freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thormas White
White
Manitoba
Northwest
Dominion Lands Office
Indian Office
Beulah Items from our Correspondent
Beulah notes report Rev J Rawso and family left for California seeking milder climate. Rev Mr McArthur replaces him at the mission. Public school inspector J H Sparling visited the municipality to inspect schools. Mrs Frazer’s cheerful greeting is replaced by Mr Thos Taylor. Several locals returned from abroad including P Roberts H C Mitchell O Spain and E Li who prefers Manitoba to England. A Langford and a Muskoka friend arrive from Ontario to homestead soon.
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J. Rawso
California
Mr. McArthur
J. H. Sparling
Robert Frazer
Thos. Taylor
Messrs. P. Roberts
H. C. Mitchell
O. Spain
Old Country
E. Li
England
Manitoba
A. Langford
Muskoka
Ontario
Wolverine Skin Noted Near Bird Tail Among Winter Captures
Resident Wakefield on Bird Tail shores reports skin of a wolverine or glutton found after two of these unusual animals were captured this winter. Description includes brown sides with a black oval back patch, gray muzzle with white throat marks, white claws about an inch long, and a bear like long hair with a thick underfur. The animal is described as fierce and voracious.
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Murdoch & Murdoch
DR. Morrison
A. B. McKinnon, M. D
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Calege of
Physcians & Sergeens
Crerar
Mickle
G. Ss. Hallen
Law Office
R. Horace Bagshaw
Main
Wecocks
Hirtie
A. F
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W. M. J. A. Markle
Court Birtle
Foresters’ Hall
Sp. m
Brethern
Thos. Wilkinson
Geo. Reddaway House
N. L. Hill
Banday
WH. H. Edwards
Wettrice Bode
G. P. Smith
Confectionery Store
Mais Street
Marsh Towner
Leon
Post Ofec
Beutsh
Man
R. B. Blackhurst
Sted
Watch & Clockmaker
Hargreaves
Wm. Holmen
Birtle Oud & stiOk
Main Street
Mal Te Onier
Peter Sutcliffe
Tae &Nglish
Etai
Nan
Roslin
Firtie
Tech
John McDougall
North-Western
Railway
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Portage Larairie
Hiladstene
Neepawa
Minnedors
Hapa Oy
Tineeartower
Langeobore
Kassel
Rusret
Wedeelove
Feawe Mercle
Aly
Porpi City
Thapetaye
Satardivegt
Rapid City
Uridere
Portage Ta Prairie
Can. Poe. Ky
Trom “Innipee
Informacion
McDerald Esert
Peree Geracert Toragee
Tea
W. Kh. Baker
Tieneral Saperiotende
Manwaring & Wright
Crockery
Woors & Sales
W. J. Richardson
Warcer
T. F. Patterson
Finnan Haddie
F. G. Lewis
Mllwood Mills
Ermine
Petal
Strong Bakers Second Bakers
Mitchell & Bucknall
John Lane
Thes. White Dead
Canada Pacific
West Lyme
Northern Pacific
C. P. R. Cara
Great Company
Red River Road
Suide Habeas Chester & CO
Hadi Nipeg
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