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Newspaper
Birtle Observer
Location
Birtle, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1887
Page
1
The piece recounts a man’s late night garden intrusion prompted by a proud young woman Iris and her sister Clara. He unhooks a cow bell to enter, is challenged by Iris and chased by Clara with a broom, then flees hat in hand. The sisters laugh at his audacity and hint at future retribution.
Dr Harrison traveled east for lectures and found many upbelievers among the audience, noting changed opinions and renewed interest in his message.
A severe hail storm on Wednesday the 3rd inst damaged a municipality strip five miles wide and eight miles long with crop loss from three to fifteen bushels per acre. Glass windows broken at Rose Lea school and Rev. Robinson aiming to place an ordained minister on the Presbyterian circuit. Fire from last fall may foster new growth of poplars on burned sod blocks, prompting council fire-guard plowing.
Riosearth Farms reports rapid progress with Christie and Brown's new store near completion and Mitchell Bucknell adding to their house on the knoll. A new preaching appointment opens at Millwood and a pony race at Russell boosts locals’ fortunes. Barley harvest rises while wheat advances. Goldsmid Flindt Randell move into a new store with stock and paper soap samples. Reid and McPherson use part of Anderson's livery stable for their hotel clientele. Dinscarth to get a school with Mise Brunt as teacher.
On Saturday August 27 a special car carrying Manitoba product samples will depart Winnipeg for Toronto. Shoal Lake and Russell farmers are urged to send grains and soil products. Mr. Waugh of the Northwest Farmer will visit soon to collect. Wheat with long straw, heavy heads, fine barley, strong oats, and a sheaf of each are sought, with wrapped specimens to prevent damage. Grass specimens are also requested to ensure strong local representation at the national show.
A bull belonging to Mr. Bedson was killed by a rifle shot after wandering from the herd. The shooter is unknown and the incident occurred recently.
Canada Pacific shares moved higher amid market buying and positive trader sentiment. Investors watched early trading for potential gains as confidence grew in the firm’s prospects and sector performance.
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