Gasoline threshing outfit debate stirs Manitoba farmers
A Portage la Prairie writer defends gasoline threshers against a criticism as overblown and urges farmers to compare costs with steam outfits. He cites figures on prices, fuel, and efficiency, and notes Grain Growers Grain Co. as a cheaper supplier while promising proof from farmers. The piece closes noting Archibishop Matheson named Chancellor of the University of Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamida Echo
Portage la Prairie
Miniota
David Jackson
Ux M.P.P
James Parke
John Clark
J H Bedford
Robert Pearson
Alexander and Lief
C. Biccum
R. Sedney
Jos. Dickie & Sons
Short Bros
M. Turriff
Rapid City
Grain Growers Grain Co
Tri-Weekly Passenger Service Now Assured
A Board of Trade meeting reported the Brandon delegation’s success in securing tri weekly passenger service. The new timetable calls for trains leaving Miniota at 7 20 on Tue Thu and Sat with connections to Winnipeg and Brandon. The mixed service remains on Mon Wed and Fri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Brandon
Flett
The
Echo
Savage
Miniota
Warevoe
Winnipeg
Portage
Hamiota
Get Your Name On The Voters Lists Dates And Places
A Manitoba style notice lists registration dates and venues across multiple communities. Registration clerk A B St John of Newdale is named. Dates include May 26 to June 2 at various schools halls and halls in Ilamiota Miniota Crandell Oak River Rapid City and Hamiota with a revision court set in Hamiota on June 30.
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Ilamiota
Marney
R. van Norman
Shamrock
Turner Hall
Miniota
Foresters
Crandell
Council
Ham
Fire destroys Ollie Fraser’s house and contents
Fire at Ollie Fraser’s farm home four miles southeast of town destroyed the main building with upstairs flames spreading quickly. Firefighters arrived too late. loss estimated around 3000 dollars with little insurance. Mrs Fraser and family saved only their clothing as they plan immediate rebuilding.
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Ollie Eraser
Fraser
Manitoba liquor detectives halt carry of liquor in local option district
The April school report shows enrollment 23 and average attendance 16 with Mervyn McConnell and Roy McConnell prominent in grades. The article notes Kildonan residents were detained by Manitoba liquor license detectives enforcing a new act banning liquor transport into local option districts, even in pockets or grips.
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Rietogs Oia
Aaase Ate Ae
Mervyn McConnell
Roy McConnell
Wilfred Hegeland
Willie McConnell
Wilkinson Cochrane
Roy Cochrane
Milton McConnell
Kildonan
Manitoba
Liquor License Department
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Bank of Hamilton
F. C. Grant
Mr. B. Jackson
Barrister, &c
Frenc
Bennest
Hudson
Hamiota, Man
Lemon's
Hemburg
Marisioha
Lusher Ce
Tinsmithing
Red Cross
Chambers
General Merchant
Slater
R. E. Anderson
E. A. Allon
LON
Archibishop Matheson
University of Manitoba
Ildeai Bay
Hamiota Studio C. P. Bowden
John Nairn
Life. Insurance
Man
Hamiota Book Store
Miss Fraser
Ollie Fraser
Victor Murray
Fred Cowan
Stanley Fraser
Cynthia Cowan
Ly Steele
Blanche Ferguson
Bruce Steele
Mildred McConnell
Pearl Codie
John McMillan
George Fraser
Gerrand Sproat
Harold Cowan
Bert Lawton
Beatrice Warren
Agnes Lawton
Arthur Leary
May Atkinson
Jack Steele
Mabel Fraser
Clarence McConnell
Bennie McMurachy
Jessie Venables
Gus Howie
Oliver
Louie Venables
Edith McLean
Bennie McMureachy
Gwendoline Redman
Clare Murray
Fred Kemp
Ella Smith
Stephen Hamilton
Herbert Davis
Olive Egan
Ethel Leary
Ellenville School
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