Manitoba to attract settlers with cheap, fertile farms
The article argues Manitoba offers vast, inexpensive farmland made accessible by rail plus growing land values in Southern Manitoba after CP Rail expansion. It contrasts western province opportunities with expensive eastern lands, lauds settlers including Mennonites, and defends Canada against accusations of cowardice while criticizing the Free Press.
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Northwest
Britain
Canada
Enicrant
Innipeg
Manitoba
Ontario
Hudson Bay
Prairies
Shoal Lake
Russell
Mennonites
Observer
Free Press
Winnipeg
Dakota
Reform
The Free Press on Cowards
A discussion urges Mennonites to accept legal protections and municipal benefits, insisting they must act to secure state safety during extreme peril as the Government extends its reach.
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the Free Press
Death of Mrs Morrison Shocks Birtle Community
Mrs Morrison wife of Dr Morrison of Birtle dies after a brief illness. A highly accomplished friendly church worker and former choir leader at the Presbyterian church she helped with the new place of worship. The organ was draped in mourning and relatives travel from St John New Brunswick to decide burial at the old home.
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Birtle
Morrison
Presbyterian Church
St. John
N. B
Storming an Indian Camp Incident Stirs Tension
A Manitoban town tale recounts a night raid by intoxicated youths on nearby Indigenous encampments. Wagons rolled downhill into tents, guns fired in the darkness, and a white man was shot in the leg. The assailants fled, one man tumbling into a dry well and hiding until morning. The Indians remained furious at the assault.
Gopher Control Debate In Winnipeg Papers
Winnipeg papers advise smothering gophers with a sulphur cartridge in underground burrow entrances and covering with sod. Editors overlook that long grass hides many exits and a gopher may defend multiple openings while a lone applicator targets one entrance.
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Winnipeg
Stull and Wryty Betrothal Notice in Dakota
Marriage notice states Ralph H. Stull of Dakota wed Miss Bissey K. Wry at home Ayeit on December 21. Officiant J B. Shainer presided. groom is son of Levi Ty of Bartle, Man.
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Srugi—Fry
Ayeit
J B. Shainer
Ralp
HB. Stull
Dakota
Biss EK
Levi Ty
Bartle
Infant Henry McKary Died in Birtle
On the 26th, Henry, infant son of Mr. Alex McKee, Birtle, died رخ.
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McKary
Henry
Alex
eKe, Birtle
Manitoba Progress Across the Year Celebrates Railways and Growth
The writer celebrates Manitoba’s advance in the past year citing railway construction town improvements settler influx crop ripeness and the Hudson Bay railroad. It notes land cost differences and asserts railways removed major prosperity drawbacks enabling national growth and ample food supply for all inhabitants.
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Manitoba
Binscarth Notes Reflect Growth and Local Activity
Observer readers learn of Binscarth's rising profile as a railroad town across Silver Creek, with wheat arrivals, competitive prices near Birtle, and the Corporation Store serving farmers. A new hotel is under construction and a Presbyterian Tea Meeting is planned at Binsearth Farm. Local social events include G. K. Walker hosting friends and a New Year shooting match in Russell. Large crews prepare to remove ties on the Bird Tail line.
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Silver Creek
Binscarth
Presbyterian Church
Binsearth Farm
Bees Take Possession Of Church Steeple In Glens Falls
The Glens Falls Messenger reports a swarm of bees has occupied a church steeple. New Year's Day fires struck Portage la Prairie destroying 35000 dollars of property across ten stores in a dense town area. Manitoba wheat helps Ontario millers advertise flour quality.
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Glens Falls
Portage la Prairie
Ontario
Manitoba
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Murdoch & Murdoch
CAA
Isaac R
DR. Morrison
Birtee
A. B. McKinnon, M. D
The
University of the City of New York
College of Physicians & Surgeons
BE. Green
Birile
Man
J. Mickle
Manwaring & Wright
G. S. Hallen
O'Keeff
O’keeff
Dominion & Provincial Land Surveyors
Valuators
G.S. Hallen
Salicitur, &c
D.C. O'Keeffe
D. J. O'Kreeffe
F. A. Wilcocks
A. B. Woood
Imperial Fire Insurance Co
London
England
Mike
Birtle and Vicinity
Loca Acenrs
Accountant & Muditor
Main Street
Russell House
Birtle Drug Store
W. E. Crawford
Bibtle
John Pearson
AD — Undertaker
John Houson
E. Bedraway
Birtle Dray
Birtles
Grand Central
J. A. Preston
Birtle Hotel
Geo. McPhee, Papp’s
Iney W
Stor
Tke
Ak W
Manitoba & North-Western Railway
Ismigre
Neepawa
Minnedosa
Rapid City
Shoal Lke
Isis
Dirtle
Linsearth
Langenberg
Irtie
Can
Pac. Ky
McDonald Cass
W. R. Baker
Vulcan
Wain Street
J. Roseborough & Bro
Grand Central Hotel
R. J. Johnston
J. A. Carman
P. O. Box
Wxm
Holman
Birtle Boot & Shoe Maker
Mr G Lewis
Thomas Yeantle
Glasgow & London Fire Insurance Comny
London Guarantee and Accident Wmpany
Quebec Fire Insurance Company
J. M. Lawrie
N. L. Hill
Hargreaves
Binscarth Farm
Anderson
Corporation
G. K. Walker
J. P
Farlands
Wallace
McIntyre
Debalinhard
Mr. Mitchell
Burne
F. Preston
Beulah
N. Y
Center Street
McLeod
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