Sifton praised as honest Manitoba reformer in Liberal era
The Herald column defends Mr Sifton as a loyal reformer who improved the County Courts Act by ending statutory counsel fees for small debts and curbing debt imprisonment. It lauds his tenure as attorney general and interior minister, his tariff stance, and urges Manitoba first platform while noting a delayed provincial Liberal convention and the Austin meeting may lack broad representation.
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Canada
Brandon
Sifton
Manitoba
M Bifton
King’s Bench
Interior
Ste
James A. Smart
Smart
Repu
Greenway
Northwe N
Laurier
Tor Vince
Editorial Notes on Tariffs and Agricultural Policy
Editorial notes criticize personal attacks on Mr Litton and question motives behind tariff protests on agricultural implements. The piece condemns direc tion promises and avoids pledges about future policy on the railroads, reflecting a cautious stance on reform.
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Tissas
T. Arch
Mr. Litton
Letter from Trooper Allan Near Bloemfontein Front
A wartime letter from Alex Allan describing marches from Bloemfontein, near Paardeberg Hill, and battles with Boer forces. He notes scarce rations, heavy horse losses, and the nickname Fighting Arch as they endure patrols and a long three month trek. He asks Jack to relay news and mentions comrades Dick and Cleve, with aging Cronje and Jacobs figures in context.
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Drax
the Herald
Massey Harris Co
Jack
Macgregor
Bloemfontein
Paardeberg Hill
Cronje
Dandee
Jay
Knox Hankes
Lond
Cleve
Bible Society Meeting in Presbyterian Church
A Bible Society gathering occurred Monday at the Presbyterian church in MacI the Upper Cana Ga Binie Society attended.
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Mac I
Presbyterian Church
Modday
Fragmentary church meeting minutes hint at leadership roles
The report describes a devotional session led by Reverend Mr Chisholm and others presenting prayer for broader church work. It notes attendance below expectations and mentions election of leadership positions including president, secretary, and treasurer with R. Vardon as depository.
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Chisholm
Empors
Miss Caverhill
R. Vardon
Meeting Adjourned Amid Unclear Remarks At Service
Fragmented report notes the meeting closing with a benediction pronounced by Rev Me Ross. A brief line mentions the executive intending another meeting soon and expresses hopeful sentiments about future arrangements.
Stepped Into Live Coals Prompted Foot Injury Tale
The fragment notes W. I Eas of a locality recounts stepping onto live coals and injuring his foot in a frightening incident. The garbled OCR preserves only the core event and the observer's name with limited context.
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Alex Allan
John Little
Alex Allen
Kraal
Hloemfontein
Range River
Sept. Lo
Allan
T. E.D
South Africa
MeRoss
W. I Eas
To.p
Bae
Ghia Miles
Trom
Macarener
Moore
Macare
Watsoi
Miss F. Shaver
Pete
P.W. Martin
Fryer’s
H. B. Fryer
the People’s Store
Ving
Snap
Th People’s Store
R.e. Turner
Cutter
Canton
W. Soults & Son
Mr. Thresher
Eeeeer
Merrick Bros
W. H. Glover
Cee
Smith
Akeeee
Sue
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