Local notes from Austin and area recount visits and events
Vera Saunders is home in Austin. Campbell visits Beresford with sister Mrs. R Johnson. Alex Booth attended funeral of old friend Mr. Jefferson. Rumor that Fred North may enter endurance waltz in the States. Mrs C R Wallace and family visited Portage la Prairie. Sewing Circle meetings resume at Mrs Keswick’s on Jan 17. Houston McVicar attended Farm Mechanics short course at Manitoba Agricultural College Jan 7–12. Reuben Storie of Abernethy and J L Lindsay of Rocanville visited in Austin. Austin vs MacGregor hockey game ends 21–? with MacGregor win. Fred North refereed debut.
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Alex. Booth
Jefferson
Fred, North
States
The
United Church
Austin
MacGregor
Fred North
Farmer’s Best Friend: Family Herald and Weekly Star Sale
A Montreal farmer’s handbook praises the Family Herald and Weekly Star as a trusted companion for a dollar yearly. It notes a superb free magazine for family readers and touts the publication as essential reading for rural households.
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Family Herald
Star
Montreal
Family Circle
Edrans Young People's Society Holds Winter Break
The Edrans Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor formed in December and meets Mondays at United Church. An open air link is planned, aided by cold weather. Mr and Mrs William Anderson and daughter Eileen left December 10 for Ontario with return planned March 1. The society will have no meetings till March 1 due to the holidays. Robert Milne MP and F C Barton attended. Nelson Miller elected President for 1909 with RM Sharp as Secretary. Attendance was light but hopeful.
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Robert Milne MP
F. C. Barton
Nelson Miller
Rm, Sharp
Watering Cattle and Tank Heaters at Resthern Experiment
The article notes cattle drink more consistently when water is freely available and that poorly heated tanks caused steers to crowd and shiver during cold weather. It suggests a tank heater plus fuel could improve comfort and possibly feed efficiency, based on observed appearance and behavior.
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Resthern
Katrime Jack Birkett Returns Home After Winnipes Visit
A brief note says Katrime Jack Birkett returned home after a two week stay in Winnipes. A whist drive and dance are planned for Friday at the Community Hall. Geo Hanna drove to Portage. his son Irwin is ill and receiving care at home from Dr. A MacKinnon. A court whist drive Friday awarded first prizes to Mrs G Holton and Herbert Ieselwood, with consolation prizes to Mrs J Harber and A Halliday, followed by a Harmony Boys Orchestra dance.
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Jack Birkett
Winnipes
Alt
A. Uroves
Hanna
Portage
Mr. Hanna
Irwin
A. MacKinnon
G. Holton
Herbert Ieselwood
J Harber
A. Halliday
Harmony Boys
Canadian and international notes from 1888 and beyond
Excerpts cover grain shipments by CPR railways with about 2 percent move, Quebec winter sport attractions February 21 event, President Calles purchasing prize birds, new track repair techs by Canadian Pacific, tank car beer shipping, maple souvenirs trend, Christmas express shipments, and a tale of a moose attack near Banff with a cow group nearby.
Impounded Bay Gelding Held at Austin Livery Barn
A bay gelding is impounded at the Austin Livery Barn on Friday January 4. The owner may recover by proving ownership and paying expenses. FRANK PETERSOY csustio.
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Austin
Frank Petersoy
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Ssiness & Professional Care
A. G. Mackinnon, M.D
Prrecan
JS. Bowie, V.s. MacGeneer
Mackinnon
H. A. Lye, Llb
Leicester
G. Camsell
Hate
Winnipeg General Hospital
Bromley St
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J. R. Horton
Portage la Prairie
F.C. Borton
Manitoba Auctioneer Association
G. Henry
Manitoba
MacGregor District
Nelson Smith
S.C. Duff
L. D. Campbell
Licexsen AucTioNer
North Norfolk
J. Woodin
A. F. L. Palmer Pianoforte
R. S. Williams and Whaley Royce Musical Merchandise
Dominion Pianos and Organs
Ofice
Merricks’ Store
Hardware ‘Store
W. H. Glover
W. Clifford
T. Hickin
J.J. Irwin
Box 126
Virden
Katrime
St. Patrick's Night
Rawleigh
Viking Cream
A. Lowes
Erle R. George
Portage LI Prairie
Vera Saunders
Campbell
Beresford
Her
Mrs. R. Johnson
C. R. Wallace
Edrans
JG Sutherland
Quebec City
Calles
Mexico
Mesey Cig
Canad Pacific Railway
London
JK. Martin
Foreign Department
Canadian Pactic Express
Express
Banta Alberta
Mercury Re
Banff
Moose
Csustio
Ile
G. Robertson Austin
For
Berkshire
Thos. Clarke,macgregor
R. B. Wimsett
Bank OF Montreal
W. A. Young
R. R. Wright
Wilson & Garrard
Proprietors
Austin, Man
Gray
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
Victoria
New Westminster
Canadian Rockies
Banfy Winakk
CARNI
Canadian Pacific
California
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