Trade relations with the Northwest and eastern provinces
A speech by Sir John McDonald outlines trade in the Northwest as vital for eastern manufactures. He argues Confederation, the Hudson Bay Company, and rail links to the north serve as means to channel agricultural wealth into Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia while opposing U S ties and routes.
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John McDonald
Northwest
Ontario
Qubec
Dominion
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Great Plains
Long Rivers
BP. R
Winnipeg
Liverpool
St. Lawrance
C. P
Great Company
Hudson Bay Company
England
C. P. Ft
Poisoning Trouble on the Prairie Animals and Law Clash
The article discusses herd protection and crop safety under a strict law. It condemns poisoning wildlife as a serious crime with severe penalties. It notes strychnine is useless and dangerous as the prey often dies beyond reach or is eaten by scavengers. traps sold at hardware stores are recommended as safer options.
Wheat Prices Rise Amid World Shortage
Eastern markets report steady wheat price increases as global supply tightens. Analysts say higher prices will boost Northwest farmers and land values, spur immigration, and revive rail traffic. Ogilvie & Co. plans quick gains from Manitoba wheat sales, while unsold stocks may still yield profits for farmers later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Ogilvie & Co
Manitoba
North West barley value and Hudson Bay notes
The article discusses Manitoba barley prices and potential barley mill viability, noting low current prices and the labor to produce barley products. It reports on Hudson Bay Company directors noting abundant fur bearing animals, and describes railway work plans from the Ridin Mountains toward Birtle with ties being prepared and a limited seasonal scope.
England cattle show gains praise from press and crowds
The BP R exhibit of cattle in England continues to attract attention. The press pronounces the display the best made in London. Souri coa is shown as well and regarded as good.
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BP. R
England
Preas
London
Bird of the Wandering Wing poem excerpt
A cluster of verses reflects a poem about a migratory bird symbolizing expatriates seeking fame and fortune. It laments distant homes, longing, and the sorrow of travelers far from their native climes as they roam and endure. The piece ends with a note of wintering in January.
Beulah Municipal Election Names Reeve and Councillors
Beulah voters elected Reeve A McNab Frazer and ward councillors J M Lyon Henry Heise R A Irwin Miblan Selby Jas Elliott Jr and D Gerrand Elliott is the only retiring member re-elected. A youth Richard Heath was jailed for horse robbery but released after owners declined costs. A hay theft was reported near W A Doyle. Beulah Literary Society, led by A B Harris, plans a public entertainment at season end.
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Qur
Miniote
A. McNab Frazer
North
J. M. Lyon
Henry Heise
Center
R. A. Irwin
Miblan Selby
South
Jas. Elliott, Jr
D. Gerrand
Elliott
Messrs. Sparling
Frazer
Stewart
Richard Heath
W. W. Hooper
F. Verry
C. P
Messrs
Hooper
Cone Veyanice
Heath
W. A. Doyle
Doyle
Beulah Literary Society
A. B. Harris
Beulah
Hudson Bay Ship Delayed by Ice Near Churchill
A Hudson Bay ship carrying two hundred thousand dollars in furs left Churchill on October first but is halted by ice and likely to winter in the north. The same fortune befell a ship last season, though it emerged in spring. In thirteen years eighteen ships passed the straits with six delayed by ice for more than a few days.
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Hudson Bay
Churchill
Imine
Straits
Timber Wolf Killed After Attacking Sheep and Dogs
A timber wolf had roamed Tiger Hill country killing several sheep owned by Icelandic settlers. The beast then attacked a farmhouse, killing dogs before being shot by a young man who fired a aimed shot ending its threat.
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Tiger Hill
Gage Readers Exchange Prompted by Edition Confusion
The Public Schools report inconvenience due to two Gage Readers editions. The authorized edition bears the caption Canadian Readers while the condemned edition is English Readers. The Gage Publishing Co will exchange new readers for old stock Nos 1, 4, and 5. Storekeepers teachers and pupils with obsolete readers should notify Dr Morrison to arrange exchanges.
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Gage
Gage Publishing Company
Morrison
Grain yields at Peace River mission reported
At the Peace River Roman Catholic mission the last season yielded 25 bushels of wheat from 50 pounds sown and 15 bushels of barley from 15 pounds sown.
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Peace River
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Birtle
Aseem
J. A. Murdoch
DR. Morrison
Sbirthe Petsician
J. Mickle
Solictvor
Notary Public, de
Obes
Richardees & Lepper
Law Office
F. A. Wilcocks
C. J. Mickle
de. Biaruz
London &A Canadian Loan & Agency Company
Kor
Caherar
Biaris, Man
Ebighill
G.S Hallen
Serserron
Revwd W. Hodnett
Lewis
Macer OF
Man
WE Crawford
Sotiwates Madr
Manitors
Jas. Johnston
Elkhorn
T. D. Cavanagh
Prof
John McDougall
Birtle Hotel
Grand Central Temperance Hotel
Russell
BR. P. Ensen
Albert Hall
WM. Edwards
A.J. Me
Brartx
Adams
Richardson & Lepper
E. H. Irish, Birtle, Man
Gold Seal Restaurant
E. Green
Uoa NW
Como
Haw
Hi. A. Manwaring
Landa
Irtle
S. W. Chambers
Wattsview
P.O. Man
Elkhorn , Birtle
Shoal Lake
Jas
Jackson
Taylor Bros
Choice Meats
A. J. McPherson
Practical Gunsmith
Center St
Hatte St
Taney Stationary
OX Band
Iseorn
Elkhors
North West
Ridin
Contrac
Bist
Obprayer
Binter
Jan’y
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