Ancient and Modern Locomotives Compared for Canadian Pacific
A feature portrait compares the Lampoon first locomotive from 1839 with new Pacific type engines adopted by the Canadian Pacific Railway for heavy main line service. The piece extols reliability economy and the 2300 series capacity noting boiler pressure weight and wheel sizes. It cites tests from 1919 and highlights design choices including Walschaert valve gear and efficient steam distribution.
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America
Albion Mines
Canadian Pacific Railway
Local Visitors and Rural Events Highlight Week
Loc 2 reports visitors to friends and a Brock resident's return. A Dirtle vs Hamiota game was postponed for lack of players. Anne Millar recovers after a stroke while road work continues. Falls Sample fashions and new model sales attract crowds. Minndosa tennis prizes go to Hemmons and DeWitt, with other locals winning. Isa bella Agricultural Society holds a successful third annual exhibition with cattle horse garden arts and a large crowd. evening events include a baseball game and a concert by Bessie Larcher company followed by a dance and Miniota Band performances.
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Isabella Agricultural Society
Isabella
McConnell
Bessie Larcher
Miniota Band
Fry Harrison Wedding at Westminster Church Winnip eg
A quiet wedding was held at Westminster church Winnip eg on Saturday. Mrs Collingwood Harrison of Miniota and Mr C F Fry of Muswell Hill London England were married by Dr David Christie. A reception followed at 210 Spence Street and the couple departed for a Pacific coast honeymoon.
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Fry—Harrison
Westminster Church
Winnipeg
Collingwood Harrison
Collingwood
Miniota
C.F. Fry
F.J. Fry
Muswell Hill
London
England
David Christie
Spencetreet
Moonlit Fair Day Sparks Police Watch on License Dodgers
A pleasant fair day ended with a moonlit night as moonshine rumors echoed in the stable while many watched from a car running board as police kept an eye on license dodgers in the area.
Births in Beulah and Isabella Families
Born at Beulah on Friday July 27 a daughter to Mr and Mrs A Stewart of Beulah Born at Isabella on Saturday July 28 a daughter to Mr and Mrs J Mossop of Isabella
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Miniata- Sthel Leland
Edna Rowan
Myrtle Conway
Arrow River
Elva Lynch
Olive Richardson
Wynona_ Filiott
Kathleen Gosling
Ruth Mitchell
Beulah
Willie Forster
Ted Armstrong
Isabella Sarah Armstrong
Edna Iverach
Florence Miller
Harry Miller
A Stewart
Isabella
J. Mossop
Local Movers and Visitors Reported in Craik and Kenton
Dave Hogg departed for Craik Saskatchewan to relieve in a bank there. Miss Irene Hodnett and Zella Cornieth are spending a few days with Rev. J. and Mrs. Hamil in Kenton.
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Dave Hogg
Craik
Sask
Irene
Willow Jottings in Miniota district crops look good
Willow Jottings notes crops thriving in the district. Mrs A Beatie left Sunday to join her husband in Cleveland Ohio. Road workers progress praised as Miniota roads improve. The writer wonders why the queries end abruptly.
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A Beatie
Cleveland
Ohio
Miniota
Willen Church Fundraiser Boosts Bridge Nailing Efforts
Miniota council failed to set up a concert to raise funds for bridge planks. A Willen home cooking sale on July 20 raised $8 for the church treasury. A Willon shower on July 16 honored Mr. and Mrs. W Thompson with gifts and a purse of 21, followed by a dance.
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Miniota Council
Willen
Treasury
Willon
W. Thompson
Hodnett's Straw Hats Go Half Price This Week
A brisk local promo waves half price on straw hats at Hodnett's this week. The cheerful display and bold signage invite shoppers to beat the heat with affordable headwear.
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Hodnett’s
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Canada
Fort William
Dominion
Gentral Farza Wa
Prince Edward Island
British Columbia
Marsert
Earlots
Britain
United States
Revere Dominion Department of “Agriculture “Well
J. H. Grisdale
Isibl
P. Beatt
Gordon Winter
Brock
Sok
Xamie
Dirtle
Hamiota
Alex. Millar
Hebberlin
W. L. Hodget
Con. Dorward
Brandon
W.L. Hodnech
Minnedosa
Hemmons
Miss DeWitt
Hodnett
Great West Life Assurance
Jing. Spalding
B.R Miniota
Manitoba
J.D. Forsyth
Willow
Ves Dimnain
Pmc
eAsh
Joe
J. Arklie
Duell’s
Wed
Lake of the Woods Milling Co
A. Spencer
Twine
Garden City
Tennant Bros
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