Native horses of the Northwest and their hardy ways
A May 25 piece celebrates the native pony of the Northwest, detailing its rough endurance in winter blizzards, its preference for open air over stables, and its service in scout and buffalo hunts. It notes Col. Otter, Poundmaker, and General Middleton, warning against Riel’s escape and urging firm action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sable Island
Northwest
Hardihood
Boulton
Tmous
Ontario
Little
Col. Otter
Poundmaker
Middleton
Riel
Stage to Leave Birtle to Meet Trains at Minnedosa
Beginning Friday April 3 a stage coach will depart Birtle on Mondays and Fridays at 7 00 a m to connect with trains on the M and N W Railway at Minnedosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnedosa
Pater Aha
Apedosa
Birtie Reat
H. A. Manwaring
Birtle
W. R. Baker
Fate of Riel and hopes for escape from punishment
Readers abroad fear Riel may avoid punishment again due to policy fears of provoking Catholic French in Lower Canada and half breeds in the province. The piece calls the rebellion cruel and wicked, notes widespread atrocities against settlers, and urges the government to hold the author of the misery to account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riel
Lower Canada
Wanderers Sighted Near Great's Mill On Bird Tail River
News of two black pond birds spotted near Great's mill on Bird Tail river. One bird shot, identified as a Cormorant by taxidermist Mr. Edwards. The creature shows four toes with a webbed membrane and a hooked bill. Local observer notes rapid bird range shifts and praises Edwards for taxidermy potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great’s Mill
Bird Tail
Mr. Edwards
Edwards
Grant’s Mill
Providence
The Queen’s Birthday Anthem of Empire Pride
A ceremonial ode extols the Queen as Queen of the Islands and Sea, praising imperial banners, fearless war ships, and the loyal gratitude of the people. It envisions a future of brightness, enduring sovereignty, and national joy on the green in tribute to the Queen.
Grass varieties and seed trials for Manitoba uplands
The article urges farmers to experiment with native grasses and clover to improve ground cover and soil rest. It notes 40 to 50 grass types, mentions Thomas Edwards procuring promising seed, and stresses crop rotation’s impact on soil. Timothy is praised for pasture, but better country-specific grasses are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Edwards
Manitoba
Timothy
Beulah Etesss Correspondent Reports Manitoba Notes
A Winnipeg firm representative visits Beulah Etesss area as Reeve Crerar notes local disarray due to absent officials. Minima Municipality shows a credit balance after liabilities while Mayor Crawford anticipates rail service to Birtle. News covers local appointments, business in implement trade, a new teacher at Ethel School, and Synod travel of nearby Indians with Riel capture mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crerar
Silver Creek
Onghis Way
Brandor
Judicial Board
Miniota
J. T. Dinsmore
Reeve
Virden
J. Elliott & Sons
London
Neilie Elliott
Ethel School
Seeding Down of Fields and Clover Grasses Report
The district seeks farmer reports on successful cultivation of clover or new grass varieties. If any grower has achieved promising results, the publication welcomes his experience for possible sharing.
Sheep Raising in Manitoba and the high value of wool
A Manitoba farmer reports a successful sheep program with 160 to 175 lambs per 100 ewes over 1883 and 1884. He argues purebred ewes are costly and not essential, endorsing half-bred Southdown as well suited. He urges starting with few sheep, proper shelter, and protection from dogs, wolves, and sun to grow flocks and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Ontario
If Had Riel Escaped He Might Have Led Long Plunder
The fragment speculates that Riel if not captured would have become the center of a nationwide network of horse thieves debtors and robbers. It envisions him maintaining a persistent system of plunder by uniting these elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riel
David
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birfle
Geilbel Cray
A. Murdoch
DR. Morrison
Coroner
DR. Rolston
Pleet
Royal Navy
C. J. Mickle
Sougeltes, Sotary Public
Howard
ST Honk Halles
F A. Wilcocks
Man
London & Canadian Loan Agency
Municipal & School
J. A. Crerar
Brerie
Fe. G. Lewis
A. B. Hart
Crrwford
Jas. Johnston
Joseph Broadley
Contractor & Builder
Aelice
Beulah Manitoba
Zlahomn
T. D. Cavanagh
Russell
Birtle Vale
Albert Ball Wellmets
Joan McDougall
Grand Central Hotel
Elkhorn
Cavesay
Minnedoss — Arri
Traint Am
N. W
Rattware
Eee
Adams
Propaixrox
W.M. Edwards
A.J. McPherson
Wharf & Sear
Toronto
Alfred Boyd
Scott Street
Ont
Lands, Birtle, Man
North-Western
Railway
Prairie McDonald
Westbourne Woodside
Arden. Neepawa
Stony ‘Creek
Minnedoea
Flgin
Walth
Main ST
WM. Valley
May
DSSS
HH. Irish
Harness & Saddlery
Valises
Beulah
Shoal Lake
Jas. C. Jackson
D. W. Cumming
J. Roseborough & Brother
Blacksmith
Will
Thei Line
Winnipeg
Windsor House
Temperance Hotel
Beulah and
Wi. Bartley
Taylor Bros
Butchers
Choice Meats, &c., &c
The
Watson Manfacturing Co
A. J. McPherson
Practical Gunsmith
Center St
Rng
Wt. Holman
Boot & Shoe Maker
Main Street
Ss. Adams
Ocakburn
Toddburn and
Rossburn
Oakburn
WM. Gourley
N. L. Hill
Matn St. Birtle
Would
Kuan
Peto
E. McKay
Messrs. Turner, McKeam
D & Co
Crawford
Albert Sparling
A. McNab Frazer
Res
Brandon
Synod
Sioux Ben
Miss Hogg
Binscarth
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