The Northwest Prospects in Sheep Raising and Local Industry
A January 1885 meditation on needs and exchange, arguing Canada’s Northwest should develop wool and sheep production. It praises self sufficiency, notes Manitoba and Ontario contrasts, and urges a Birtle carding mill to boost local knitting and cloth making. It highlights rapid sheep growth and winter leisure for clothing preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Northwest
Nuc
Ontario
Birtle
Horse Power Threshers and Industrial Strife
The piece laments losses from horse power threshing machines, noting frequent broken cast iron wheels and high repair costs. It contrasts engines and modern straw burners, discusses frost impact, and urges better designs or steam power to preserve work and economics for settlers and farmers. It also covers Manitoba political remarks, timber seizure disputes, and inspector conflicts in Rock Lake with calls for restraint and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Minnedosa
Reepairs
Election results from Tirtle Ellice and surrounding municipalities
J. H. Crerar was elected Reeve of Tirtle with no opposition from Captain Chambers and Mr. Edwanis. Ward 1 winners are J. McMurray and Janes Dorrucian. Ward 2 winners D. M. Dow and Jno Walley. Ward 3 representatives Tuomas Lane and John Dunlop. Ellice Reeve is John Hunter. Ward 1 officials William McDonald and George Watson. Ward 2 Peter Davey and Alfred Workman. Ward 3 W. P. Wood and Mr. McMavan. Birtle council names D. S. Crawford as mayor. W. J. Oe A. B. Wood in Ward 1. Ward 2 elected K. P. Esson and H. A. Stagutniee. Ward 3 elected S. F. Patterson and J. A. Markle. Reeves across Shoal Lake Russell counties listed: Shoal Lake Ellice John Hunter Archie Orr. Minneola A. Fraser. South Oak River J. Clariadge. Shoal Lake J. Menzies. Birtle J. S. Crerar. Russell Wm. McDonald. Silver Creek Wm. Crerar. Russell Major Doultan. Shell River Alex Stuart. Boulton not reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirtle
Crerar
Captain Chambers
Edwanis
J. 1. McMurray
Janes Dorrucian
D. M. Dow
Jno. Walley
Tuomas Lane
John Dunlop
Ellice
John Hunter
William McDonald
George Watson
Peter Davey
Alfred Workman
W. P. Wood
Mr. McMavan
Birtle
Crawford
W. J. Oe
A. B. Wood
K. P. E Sson
Shoal Lake
Russell
Boulton
Juo
Hunter
Archie
Jnn
Orr
Mineola
A. Fraser
South Oak River
J. Clariadge
J. Menzies
J.8
Russell County
Rossburn
Wm. McDonald
Wm. McDonald. — Silver Creek—Wm. Crerar
Major
Doulton
Shell River
Alex
Stuart
Pre-emptions and Manitoba Interests at Ottawa
The Hon. Mr. Norquay is in Ottawa to advocate Manitoba interests. A key issue is overdue pre emptions due to the Government, with farmers unable to pay. The Interior Minister may grant a six month extension but longer relief is sought to prevent land passing to Trust and Loan Companies and risking settlers' ruin. The Government is urged to extend payment deadlines by one or two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norquay
Ottawa
Manitoba
Interior
Winnipeg meeting targets provincial municipal taxation reform
A Winnipeg meeting on provincial municipal taxation aims to bring the issue before the Legislature soon. The note urges vigilance to protect resident ratepayers from speculative interests and to prevent Winnipeg from setting a weak standard for municipal tax management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Janda
Winniepeg
Municipal contest produces tight mayoral race and council positions
The municipal contest closed with high excitement and bitter edge. Reeve War McDonald won by one vote over Young, with councillors elected in wards one through three. Special meetings began at the School house linked to the Methodist Church. Mrs. Craig suffered serious injuries after an accident in an open cellar. Indians on the reserve engage in hunting and trapping this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve
War McDonald
Young
Robert Caraul
J. Black
R. R. Peden
Wm Strong
Jas. Young
Hamilton
Craig
Wim. McDonald
Quarterly school examination at Troddburn praised for student effort
The Troddburn school held a December afternoon examination with strong attendance and evidence of careful teaching and independent thought. Speeches by local officials accompanied by praise for the teacher while weather disrupted a social gathering at Mr. Millers. Nearby residents rent a large house to attend the school led by Mr. Innis. frost causes cellar issues and vegetable losses. Grant Bros. expand goods as a storehouse is built. the village singing school remains popular with music and flirtation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Dow
W. Pengelly
G. Waldock
Wmn. Todd
Board of Trustees
Jack Frost
Grant Bros
Severn of Music and Flirtation
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Birfle
J. A. Murdoch
DR. Morrison
Birtle Petsician
Accoucheur Coreser and
Medical Health Oberr
J. Mickle
Notary Public, Ae, the
Ofice
Richardeons & Lepper
Tore
John Halles
Law Office
Birtie
C. J. Mickle
Bietie
Man
London & Canadian Loan & Agency Company
G. Thallen
Sculcrror
RLWD
W. Hodnett
Saecr
F. Gr
Ile Wis
WE Crawford
Jas. Johnston
Elkhorn
Larevet
Hall
T. D. Cavanagh, Prop
Sohn McOdougall
Birtle Hotel
Grand Central Temperance Hotel
Birtle, Manitoba
S. Gdams, Rrorrietor
Pires
Birtle, Wan
B.p.bassen
Bietle Vale Lode
Albert
WM. Edwards
The
Tate
McPhelson
Ben
ADAMS
Mac
E. H. Trish, Birtle, Man
Seal Restaurant
K. Green
Prof
Matinba Sod
Heatowe
H. A. Manwaring
M. & M. Ry. Lande
S. W. Chambers
Ant Fane
Xmai
Toys and Games
Siage Line
Beulah
Jas
Jackson
Taylor Bros
Choice Meats, &c., &c
A. J. McPherson
Practical Gunsmith
Center St
Smigheenad
Ing
William M. Cushing
General Merchant
Eigborn
Horse Power Threshers
Toronto
John Medonak
Woney
Moore
Meanicipal
Kncossburn
Troddburn
Charles Millers
Nave
Mr. Mickle
Mr. Innis
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