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Newspaper
Birtle Observer
Location
Birtle, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1888
Page
1
The February 6 1888 issue of the Birtle Observer criticizes the Attorney General for restricting officials expenses and threats to dismiss the paper. It argues Manitoba politics focus on railway monopoly and Dominion authority, defending the newspaper’s stance while warning against rebellion and coercive action.
The piece argues that Conservative downfall followed internal discontent within the party and disunion with Reformers. It claims ministers and representatives resisted their roles, leading many to ally with Liberals against monopoly. It uses a fable comparing Conservatives to a saddlebound horse under Liberal control, suggesting loss of liberty and footing in power.
Toha can congratulate themselves on being safe within the union and can sing with Bunyan. The sentiment echoes resilience and solidarity in the community amid ongoing challenges.
General Superintendent Baker arrived yesterday in his private car Minnedosa as the guest of L Smellie at Binsearth Farm. Mr and Mrs Flindt departed by east bound train Saturday for England. Mr Filmet has served with Co stores for three years. Mr R Gwynne rode the east bound train to Winnipeg. The Binsearch Dramatic Club performed Sheilmouth on the 21st inst.
The Free Press reports farmers twenty to thirty miles from railways hold 1500 to 3000 bushels of wheat in fields covered with straw. Without barns or grain elevators, much will rot in warm weather. Critics blame frontiersman's mismanagement for wasted land and future losses as Manitoba wheat gains fame.
Minutes from Solsgirth February 7 1888 show councillors Nicoll Anderson Watt Wilcocks present with Reeve pro tem. Petitions for Eden School District formed in township 18 kt. 27 approved. By laws appointing Pathmasters Poundkeepers Fence Viewers passed.
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