Moccasins and Gloves From Deer Skins A North West Insight
The Northwest winters drive demand for pliable moccasins and leather gloves, mostly made from South American skins in Montreal. Deer skins, acquired by an English settler in South America, flood into Brockville glove works. The tanning and prep process uses lime, oil, grinding and smoking to produce durable footwear and fine gloves. The piece argues for expanding local processing and warns against waste of available skins.
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Northwest
Montreal
South America
Manitoba
Australia
Hall
Brockville
Manitoba Conservatives and Liberals Realign After Long Struggle
The Manitoba political scene shifts as many Conservatives join the Liberals, boosting the latter into power. Reformers are urged to acknowledge the support that enabled their ascent, yet perceived arrogance from Liberals strains former alliances and civility in the province.
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Manitoba
A Manitoba River and its Mighty Assiniboine
The Assiniboine dominates Manitoba’s geography and history, receiving Souris Little Saskatchewan Bird Tail Qu Appelle Shell River and Red Deer tributaries. Its great valley offers timber rich shores, abundant fish and game, prairie farms, and a home for the half breed population with winters spent along the river.
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Manitoba
Assiniboine
Souris
Saskatchewan
Minnedosa
Rapid City
Qu’Appelle
Qu’ Appelle
Asessippi
Red Deer
Fort Pelly
The
Inaccessible Fields Describe Watering Ranges for Cattle
The text notes places where stacks and buildings are already provided and where there are usually open springs from which cattle can drink when they feel inclined.
Liberals Meet In Rainy Assembly Addressed By Greenway
The Liberals gathered in a crowded hall despite rain. Hon. Mr. Greenway defended the government’s records and accused the late administration of extravagance and dishonesty while Dr. Morrison argued the opposite amid interruptions. Mr. Mickle condemned the disruption as harmful to their cause.
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Greenway
Morrison
Mickle
Conservative editor’s newspaper clash shocks Morden Monitor
Rev Mr Borthwick, editor of the Morden Monitor, a Conservative publication, praised the Greenway Government in a recent article. He now faces criticism as his editorial stance draws ire from the Monitor’s Conservative owners who view the remarks as turning their own artillery against them.
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Borthwick
Morden Monitor
Greenway
Monitor
Beulah Centered Municipality Seeks Mail Route to Birtle
Miniota sends more produce to the Birtle station than it receives from other districts. Beulah, the central village, lies about twelve miles from Birtle. Current mail runs long detours via Portage la Prairie or Mesomin along the CPR, totaling twenty five to thirty miles. Proposal urges extending the Elkhorn to Beulah service to reach Birtle.
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Miniota
Birtle
Beula
Portage la Prairie
Meosomin
Beulah
Elkhorn
Locomotives Seek Rail Route From Winnipeg to Glyndon
A pair of engines shown in Winnipeg are headed to Glyndon after failing to locate the Red River road. The locomotives aim to join the Northern Pacific route to locate the missing line’s far end.
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Winnipeg
Red River Road
Glyndon
Northern Pacific
Ties Destroyed in Bush Fire Dispute at Scott's Hill
A Sunday bush fire at Scott's Hill near White mouth destroyed about 10 000 ties belonging to Mr Strevel. Two weeks earlier a jet of 10 000 ties was burned. The ties were intended for the RR V BR but were never taken over by the Government. Strevel claims government ownership. government contends the ties belong to Strevel.
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Strevel
Scott’s Hill
Whitemouth
RR. V. BR
Mr. Strevel
Free Press
Rain Brings Relief to Crops as Spring Delays Set In
Rain refreshed crops on Monday and lifted spirits. Cold spell beyond usual for this season, with spring arriving about ten days later than last year. Wild berry bushes are just blooming and show scant promise of fruit this year.
Fire destroys Morning Call office. Free Press narrowly escapes
Morning Call offices were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning with no salvageable items. The adjacent Free Press office had a narrow escape. Managers promptly secured a new building and began relocating type ink paper and presses to publish the paper as usual.
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Morning Call
Free Press
Call
Weathering Rain Boosts Crop Hopes In Local Fields
A continuous heavy warm rain fell yesterday afternoon and last night soaking ground and accelerating vegetation growth. Prospects for good crops have risen extraordinarily, lifting farmers' hopes.
Cumming Declines Nomination for Conservative Bid
It is understood that Mr. D W Cumming will not accept the nomination for Conservative candidate at Birtle. Business engagements will cause him to decline though he may reconsider his decision as he has been unanimously selected in convention assembled.
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D. W. Cumming
Birtle
Notable Ex-Premier Norquay Delayed Arrival Astonishes Crowd
The Hon. Mr. Norquay and Mr. Hagal did not appear yesterday as expected to greet birth events. Attendance suffered as many people traveled from afar to hear the ex-premier, who did not arrive, disappointing the gathering and prompting regret.
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Norquay
Hagal
Grain ships move down St Ulaig River in record numbers
Upwards of one hundred vessels have carried approximately 3,000,000 bushes of grain down the St Ulaig River, reflecting a busy export period and strong river traffic as shipments depart for market.
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St. Ulaig River
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Main
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Micelle
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Roslin
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Exxice
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Rissei
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Vsaflace
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