Northwestern Railway moves main line toward Assiniboine region
A Birtle area update says the Northwest Railway intends to shift its main line south from the Assiniboine valley, crossing Snake Creek in Ellice and following the Qu Appelle toward open prairie. A branch to Shell River may be built this season to relieve Russell, with junction near Birtle. The Northwest Central Railway is blamed for fraud and mismanagement, urging government caution.
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Northwestern Railway
Assiniboine
N. W. Central
Northwestern
N W. Central
Ellice
Winnipeg
Central
N. W. Company
Snake Creek
Qu’Appelle
Shell River
Russell
Birtle
Northwest Central
Rapid City
Brandon
N. W. Central Railway Company
A Curious Resemblance Between Manitoba and Europe
The article notes many similarities between Manitoba and European fauna and flora. It cites crane, badger, cormorant, magpie, and wolf species found in Manitoba, plus Welsh-like heather and hedge hogs, suggesting a curious parallel in plants and wildlife across continents.
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Manitoba
Europe
Germany
Dominion
Pembina
Tiger Hills
Assiniboine
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Riding Mountains
Old Country
Mr. Edwards
Northwest Central Charter Renewal Possible On Rail Link
E P Leacock provided Ottawa despatch read to Winnipeg railway committee. Telegram confirms Northwest Central charter may be renewed if the company proves work will continue this season. If no satisfactory proof by June first a new company will be formed. Norquay and colleagues express public congratulations on rail prospects. Government members praise public patience and good humor of residents.
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E. P. Leacock
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Northwest Central
Leacock
Norquay
Ottawa Government Denounces Sharpsellers and Railways
The passage condemns sharpers selling their interests and criticizes government leniency while praising Mr Nor quay and supporters for pushing provincial railways. It argues that delaying the N W Central railway harms a wronged people who deserve denunciations, not congratulations.
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Ottawa
Norquay
N. W. Central
By-Law Debate Splits Birtle Council Over Cattle Fences
From Birtle minutes a council extends the by law operation from May to November challenging farmers to balance cattle grazing and crop protection. AGEARIUS argues for later pasture use while noting hardships from blanket fencing demands and the need for a middle ground.
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Birtle
Ontario
Chen
Agearius
Birtle School April Attendance and Top Performers
The April report notes irregular attendance with an average of 44 and daily lows of 39 and highs of 50. It lists students achieving 80 percent or more of their work across several class sections including Stanpard IX Lizzie Plumb 99 and Nellie McDougall 96, with many others in the 80s and 90s, and signed by J. W. Inniss, TasoneS.
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Parente
Stanpard
Lizzie Plumb
Laura Hill
Maggie Flynn
Fannie Graham
Annie Hodnett
Emily Tibbatts
Percy Hodnett
Alfred Hill
Stanpark
Nellie McDougall
Barbara Plumb
Sophia Talbot
Louise Webster
Nellie McLeod
Freddie Flynn
Eddie Cairncross
Willie Harris
Srasparp
Annie McLeod
May Chambers
Catharine Bisset
Gills Lawrie
Nellie Fiynn
George McDougall
St Clair Wood
Sanen
Willie Lawrie
Dunlop
Samuel Lawrie
Baga
George Deeper
Winns
Seeen Tartee Brown
Frank Brown
Stawoasnd
John Haines
Percy Wilson
Freddie Bogart
J. W. Innis
Tasones
Arbor Day Proclaimed May 12 as Tree Planting Day
The notice proclaims May 12 as a public holiday and a day for planting trees. It extols shade trees for towns and country residences and highlights ash leaved maple as Manitoba’s best ornamental, hardy and fast growing. encourages fencing prairie tracts to protect and establish groves.
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Manitoba
Legal Fellies in Rail Damages Debate Endlessly
The writer argues against weekly rail damage awards claiming the public bears the cost. He asserts lawsuits against companies are unjust because safety measures and travel costs burden the public, and courts repeatedly grant flawed damages. He warns that railways should not bear all responsibility for unrelated accidents and criticizes such legal decisions.
Stray Ontario Stock Arrives for Riverview Ranch Farm
Stratford Herald reports a car load of superior cattle from near Stratford Ontario arrives safely at Riverview Steck Farm of Mr Sharman in Selkirk. Two boys Howard Sharman aged 17 and Fred aged 11 guided 25 head of stock 1800 miles, praised for courage and cleverness.
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Stratford
Ont
Selsgirth
Riverview Steck Farm
Sharman
Stratford Herald
Howard Sharman
Fred
Jos
Manitoba
Kew
Tea At Birtle the Met
Mrs. H. Travis Mey attended a social at Birtle where local residents gathered for refreshments and light conversation amid a quiet community event.
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Birtle
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Arene
A. Bhurdoch, Fediter
Birtle Vale Loder
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DR. Morrison
DR. Rolston
Pleet
Royal Navy
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Girtle
C. J. Mickle
Howard's
G. S. Hallen
LAW Office
R‘ A. Wilcocks
A. B. Wood
WM. Edwards
A.J. McPhy
Brarve
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B. P. Easson
Birtle Hotel
Geo. McPhee
Prof
J. Mickle
W. E. Crawford
Buildes Snd Contractor
Bibtle
Jas. Johnston
Freehold, Loan & Savings Co
Wm. Walley
Varraren
Birtie
Ainous Pinot
Copstel
Satie
London
Municipal & School
Crerar
Brerie
Grand Central Bote
J. D. Adams
Proprietress
J. Roseborough & Brother
Blackomite Shop
Solsgirth
Shellmouth
Via
Teddburn, Seeburn, Silver Creek and
Solegirth
Steilmouth
Frodave
Holman
Birtle Boot & Shoe Maker
Main Street
G. Lewis
Manitoba & North-Western Railway
Teaseiog
Agen
Portage Lake
Prairie
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Gladstone
Midway Arden
Neepawa Bridge Creek
Minnedosa
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Newdale, Strathclair
Shoal
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Sulsgirth
Portage la Prairie
Can
Pac. Ry
Shepmouth
Toddburn
Longfleet
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Seeburn
Silver Creek
Biosearth
Solagirth
H. A. Manwaring
W. R. Baker
Cotte House
8& A.m
Sp. M.ays
C. G. E. Hargreaves
Manitoba & North West Parm Agency
Birtle District
United Counties of Shoal Lake and
United Kingdom
John M. Lawrie
D. W. Cumming
Howard
Portage Fleur
Pioneer Store
Solscgirth
Mae
Glasgow
London Guarantee and Accident
Quebec
M. Lawrie
Thomas Yeandle
N. L. Bill
Richardson & Lepper's
Would
Wallens & Warren
Butchers
Choice Meats, &c., &c
E. H. Irish
May Tilt
The
Observer
Arbor Day
Cale
Portage Tribune
Legislative Hall
Selkirk
Lirtle
Ireland
Shoal Lake
Ruggel
de Sos Tail
Sree
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