Irregularities in Contract Ads Noted by The Herald
Publication communications must be received by Tuesday for Monday insertion. Alterations in contracts to be made after the stated deadline. The Herald, Miniota, Man R G Mackenzie Proprietor.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
2
Prospects Bright for Western Canada Trade in Spring 1909
The article notes heavy snowfields, late roads, and a brisk outlook for a strong year in central and western Canada. It cites spring work by farmers near Miniota, government enforcement actions, and significant immigration from Britain, with 100 000 settlers expected. road projects and wholesale growth are also mentioned amid cautious optimism for 1909. A second piece argues for home market support, praising local stores for reliability, stock, and saving travel time, urging merchants to carry adequate goods to keep trade local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
West Fond
Deent 18
Old Country
Virden
Beulah
Trade tax abolished for travelling merchants in Prince Edward Island
Globe reports a recent Legislature meeting in Prince Edward Island abolished the tax on Commercial Travellers from other provinces. The move is praised as a commendable step toward unabolishing trade across the dominion, reducing interference with commerce. The article also reflects on societal individualism and shifting community cohesion in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Island
Dominion
Communications Policy and Letter Submission Note
The article outlines that communications published do not reflect the paper's views and invites letters on general topics. Writers may use a nom de plume but must provide real names for good faith, and letters should be written on one side of the paper only.
Proposal for Municipal Telephone Directory and Courtesy Rules
A letter to the editor suggests the council publish a pamphlet listing subscriber rings and hang one at each phone to reduce central desk work. It urges clear usage rules and civility on the wire, noting callers should announce themselves politely to avoid interrupting others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota Herald
Central
Fragmented chat and rude remarks in early dialogue
An odd OCR fragment discusses youths and rude talk, noting insults and social snubbing. It mentions phone conversations and face to face contact, suggesting tension when discourse isn’t going as expected and hinting at social misbehavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
Municipal Council Agrees On Long Distance Fees and Bonds
The council votes ten cents on all long distance resences from Miniota to Hamiota exchange and a 25 cent oper ators fee on long distance messages. It directs the treasurer to guarantee bonds of 1.2 for further telephone construction and orders furniture for Miniota and Crandel exchanges. The council adjourns to meet at Crandeil on the call of the Reeve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Hamiota
Paynter
Phillip
Treas
Phillips—Campbell
Crandeil
Rumors Spark Alarm Over Mississippi at Guantanamo
The item claims the United States battleship Mississippi was blown up at Guantanamo. It notes no bill will extend Ontario Province boundaries this session. It mentions Oxford and Putney Mortlake race results and reports Reginald Fessenden's wireless telephony system. Marathon winner Henri St Yves leads Dorando and Longboat in New York with a 2 hour 40 minute 50 3-5 second time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mississippi
Guantanamo
Reginald A. Fessenden
Brant Rock
Mass
Washington
Henri St. Yves
New York
Dorando
Longboat
Printing and farm opportunities offered with affordable terms
The notice advertises quality printing services at fair prices and promotes a home merchant trade mindset. It also mentions a good farm with buildings available to rent or sell on crop payments and invites applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. R. Mackenzie
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