Fifty Years of Change Since Queen Victoria Ascended the Throne
In the May 18 1888 issue the Birtle Observer surveys half a century of progress from steamers to railroads and electricity. It notes steamship emergence, Stephenson’s rail idea, and vast societal shifts, predicting electricity as the future power and praising Queen Victoria’s long reign while remarking on local political moves and future senate appointments.
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Victoria
England
New York
George Stephenson
India
Manitoba
Wea
Atlantic
Liverpool
Mark Twain
Queen Victoria
Dinner Horn Echoes From Ontario Forest Days
Old settlers recall the dinner horn's music that welcomed frugal homes and hard work in early Ontario forests. The scene recalls loggers, horses, and rural life before modern technology, as memories fade with the first settlers now gone.
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King of Kings
Orchard Farmers Report Delayed Spring After Snowstorm
The storm on Thursday and Friday followed by frost and snow slowed farm work and delayed vegetation. Cold dry winds persist and the season is at least two weeks later than last year. Some green appears in woods, and river ravines still hold snow drifted by winter winds.
Marriage of Princess and James Newton Burn
At Winnipeg on the Tub iist the marriage took place by Rev Geo Bryce L L D Princess eldest daughter of Thomas Alison Govan Scotland to James Newton Burn Man The ceremony followed by news that a large emigrant train of about 200 persons mostly Scotch English and German moved westward toward Langenburg seeking new settlements Tuesday evening the coaches carried many passengers.
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Winnipeg
Geo. Bryce, L. L. D
Thomas Alison
Govan
Scotland
James Newtonburn
Langenburg
Liberals pick Jones as candidate in North Winnipeg
The Convention of the Liberals of North Winnipeg selects The Hon. L. M. Jones as their candidate. Col. McMillan to contest Centre Winnipeg and Luxton expected to represent the South.
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L. M. Jones
Liberals of
North
Winnipeg
Col. McMillan
Centre Winnipeg
Luxton
South
Ottawa division backs Canada Pacific bill to remove monopoly
In the Ottawa division the Canada Pacific bill to remove monopoly passed 112 for to 60 against. Mr. Watson sided with the Government, voting in favor while independence marked his stance.
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Ottawa
Canada Pacific
Mr. Watson
Assiniboine River Fuels Firewood Floods and Political Shakeup
The Assiniboine is described as a river of sticks after about 1 500 cords of firewood are dumped into the water upstream of Fort Ellice. The float aids by adding 45 000 logs, frightening fish. The Manitoba Gazette announces James A. Smart of Brandon as Municipal Commissioner replacing A Murray who is dismissed. A large staff outage and disfranchised electors signal potential for a new government in a new province if money and province exist.
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Assiniboine
Fort Ellice
Manitoba
James A. Smart
Brandon
A. Murray
Manitoba Liberals weigh plan to reroute trade via Portage route
The author argues residents will bypass Winnipeg and Portage by crossing the boundary for cross border trade. They note border Canadians recall making quick border trips for groceries before dusk, asserting duty free American tea is as good as any. They reference Mr. Greenway for confirmation.
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Manitoba Liberal
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Portage
Custom House
Greenway
RULES FOR DR BARNARDO HOME AT RUSSELL
The document outlines strict daily routines for lads at Dr Barnardo Home Russell including wake at 5 00 a m bugle breakfast at 6 00 prayers and work shifts in gangs with foremen responsible for tools and conduct. It bans leaving estate without written passes imposes penalties up to expulsion for rule violations and notes a weekly deportment record affecting a small monetary incentive.
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Birtle
Murdoch & Murdoch
DR. Morrison
B. McKinnon, M. D
College of Pryncians
Bavitora
Crerar
Mickle
Sisk Birt
Das Menney Te Lend
CeReen
Birtie
G. S., Hallen
Notary Publicc
S. Horace Prespace
Main
A. Wilcocks
Bartie
Gjourt
Foresters’ Hall
Thos. Wilkinson
Geo. Reddauway
Pavpir
Reinin
N. L. Hill
Cerchant
le Furniss
G. P. Smith
Fancy Bakery
Main Street
Ebiriic
Geo. W. Marsh
Lerner
Fec
Prue
Lesa
Beulah, Man
Peter Sutcliffe
Wm. Holman
Birtle Boot & Shoe Maker
Strore
G Lewis
First
Gottom
Orcans & Pianos
T. F. Patterson
Wateh & Glokmatr
AL Brads
Kkheys
Fitica
John Lane
Wd. Fi. Edwards
Webster
Ancrathcetitien
London Times
Mentreal Herald
Canada
Roslin
Tarling
John McDougall
North-Western
Fertilesway
Rie
Neepaws
Bineearth
Kussel
Reeven
Lingenborg
Hirtle
Lancenbure
Rapi City
Miene
Rapid City
Portage la Prairie
Cas
Pace
Winnipec
McDonald
Ane
W. K. Baker
Feneral
Buasxcuan
William Miller
Oak River
Stratucnark
Stewart Geekie
Strathclair Station
James Cinesides
Chumah
Sweat Lake
M. W. Thompson
Shoal Lake
Mixteta
A. B. Harris
Brerie
J. M. Lawrie
Rossuces
J. Brodie
Roasburn
Exsice
James Fletcher
Binscarth
Sinven Creek
Rossi
O. Inman
Binscaith
Silver Creek
Shell River
Russell and
Boulton
Ire _s EDEN
N. W. KR
Strathclair
Selsgirth
Fox Warren & Binscarth
Balderdash
Harrison
Neepawa
Norquay
Senate
Schultz
Indi
Manwaring & Wright
Crockery
Doors & Sale
ELOUR
W. J. Richardson
Just
Crompton Coraline Crompton Gatiss Crompton Modjeska Crompton Nursing
F. G. Lewis
Barnardo
Russell
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