Observations on Canadian Prosperity and Honest Dealing
Lord Coleridge’s warning on wealth not equal to greatness echoes through Manitoba. The piece condemns deceit in early settlement trade, extortion in distant districts, and high interest schemes. It praises lawful restraint, notes revival meetings, church trials, and local commerce shifts including hogs sales by R. R. Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lord Coleridge
England
Northwest
Manitoba
Custon
Burns
The People of the Northwest Character and Spirit
The article argues Northwest settlers show Puritan traits and French influence in Lower Canada. It emphasizes bold independence, inventive minds, and vigor in both genders. It notes fearless adventures such as tobogganing in Manitoba, reflecting a climate of self reliance and bold social conduct shaping regional identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Manitoba
Prairies
New England
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Lower Canada
Northwest
East
Recluse Hermit Beside Lake Embodies Robinson Crusoe Tale
A solitary man lives near a lake on the Pemina River frontier, cultivating a garden and fishing from his door. Once wealthy but betrayed by friends, he sought seclusion in the Northwest, living a quiet, almost Timon-like life among primeval woods and wild neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembina
Robinson Cruiose
May Bene
Timon
Athens
Cartwright secures mountain mill to supply settlers materials
Rossburn correspondent notes George Cartwright has taken one of the Mills in the Mountain and plans to provide settlers with lumber and shingles. The column also reports the marriage of a local man to his new bride, offering best wishes for their happiness and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cartwright
Cartwright
McIntosh
Tree lined highways urged under statute labor plan
The article advocates planting trees along roads using statute labor. It argues rows of ash leafed maples would be ornamental, shade travelers, and attract birds, with careful planting to deter cattle and withstand weather. Ogilvie warns that rebuilding 100 miles of the Southwestern and 50 miles of the Northwestern is essential this season to avoid losses to the grain trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binsearth
Ogilvie
Birtle Council Deliberates on Finances and By laws
The Birtle Municipal Council met in the Town Hall with Reeve J. S. Crerar presiding. Minutes of prior meetings were read and adopted. finance committee reports approved with amended accounts. various appointments and by laws discussed. Treasurer’s books to be audited, and notices issued for tax and arrears collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dintte Fes
Birtle
J. S. Crerar
Thos Alimack
George Weatherall
A. Hargrave
Lt. Tibbets
KR. Cook
Finance Comitee
Connect
Finance Committee
Menre of
Thos. Almack
G. Weatherall
H. Hargtreave
F. Tibbets
J KR. Cook
Dow — Walley
Rockwood
Dorrowman ~Lane
Cook
Walley ~Lane
McVicar
Dow—Dunlop
Dow— Walley
Land Office
Dow—Borrowman
Dow— Lane
Council
McMurray~ Walley
Sec’y- Treas
Borrowman—McMurray
Sec
Judicial Board
Borrowman—Walley
Eine
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Astem
A. Murdoch
DR. Morrison
Birtue
DR. Rolston
Royal Navy
Broiah
Kaz
C. J. Mickle
Richareoc & Lepper's
GEO
ST John Halles
Law Office
Birtile
A. Wilcocks
Company
Private
Man
London & Canadian Loan
Crerak
Bieris
Scuscrror
Mace
Marsialles
EF. G. Lewis
WE. Crawford
Ratranew
Elkhorn
T. D. Cavanagh, Prop
Sqn McDougall
Birtee Hotel
Grand Central Terperance Hotel
Birtle, Manitoba
HE Russell
RF. Eason
W. Chambers
Wattsview Po
Elkhorn , Birtle
Beulah
Shoal Lake
Jas
CC. Jackson
Taylor Bros
Wholesale and Retail Butchers
Choice Meats, &c., &c
The
Watson Manfacturing Co
A. J. McPherson
Center St. Near Post Offer, Birtle
Birtle Vale Lodge
Albert Hall
Welleet
WM. Edwards
A.J. McPheeson
Banrix
Joseph Broadley
Contractor & Builder
Beulah Manitobs
Jas. Johnston
Gold Seal Restaurant
Ek. Green
Prof
Bejing
Manivwha
A. Manwaring
Lands, Birtie, Man
Richardson & Lepper
Nistmas
William MM. Cushing
General Merchant
Fe Ee Coles Int
Dee
Ee. Lols
Birtle, Mas
Windsor House
Temperance Hotel
Beulah and
WM Bailey
Prop
Thomas Tduchannan
Robert Taylor
Methodist Church
Geo. H. Long
Legion of Manitoba
R. R. Ross
Little
Minnedosa
the People of
Rossburn
Biatle
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