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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
4
Due to the day of publication change advertisers must submit copy for changes by noon Monday to ensure insertion. late submissions may not be guaranteed.
An editorial cites a railroad president on discipline and penalties influencing safety. It notes Europe’s signaling in comparison, labor unions pressuring reinstatement, and Wall Street pressure to avoid strikes. A Grand Trunk collision leads to a judge’s hard view of railway rules and criminal negligence.
A judge faulted railroad management for unsafe long shifts and charged both workers and leaders with moral and legal responsibility for three deaths. The conductor faced harsh remarks for nineteen to twenty hour days, while executives who set the rules were urged to be investigated and charged where criminal law permits. The ruling urged swift, impartial enforcement as a key safety measure.
At Winnipeg last week W R Doyle of Beulah Rifle Association, a novice, won the Hudson Bay Cup by scoring 33 of 85 at 500 yards. Doyle also placed 4th in the tyro aggregate 16th in the Taylor match 7th in the Tyro match 46th in the Winnipeg Corporation 41st in the Kelley match 22nd in the Militia match and 7th in the Wynne match. The cup must be won twice and Doyle’s showing came against many veteran competitors. We extend congratulations on his creditable debut.
An aged cautionary note urges avoiding licking stamps due to possible disease transmission. It explains safer moistening methods using a damp fingertip or water and notes the imperfect health of those who handle stamps can spread illness.
Notice announces a meeting to discuss and organize a Miniota Board of Trade in R G R Mackenzie’s Law Office. The meeting is set for Wednesday August 2 at 8 o’clock sharp with encouragement for citizen attendance and input.
F W Morse first vice president and GM of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway arrives in Edmonton aboard his private car International. He is joined by Chief Engineer B B Kelliher and others for talks at G T P offices on progress from Edmonton to Winnipeg and material readiness.
John H. Zirkle of Philippi West Virginia credits Chamberlain's Colic Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing his years long diarrhoea after one bottle. He notes eighteen months of relief and restored vigor at sixty, with no further symptoms. Sold at Mishta Drag Store.
Dr William Saunders director of experimental farms Ottawa returns from Manitoba and the west. He disputes crop shortage fears, sees drought isolated, and forecasts about three fourths crop overall. A larger cash return to farmers is likely with current wheat prices, even if late grain is frosted.
Mary Matilda Conover and John James Lelond of Arrow River were married on Wednesday July 24 by Rev. R P Hunter.
Methodist Church led by Rev. T. Y. Williams holds services on alternate Sundays at 3 30 and 7 30 p.m. Next Sunday service is at 7 50 p.m. All are welcome. Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rt. F. Hunter offers Sunday evening service at 7 30 sharp. all welcome.
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