Local and General News From Miniota District
Miss Jennie Bonner leaves Sunday for Calgary to visit friends. Miss Blodwyn Price of Vancouver visits relatives in the district. Wanted a girl for house work apply to Mrs J Wythe phone 195 Miniota. Rev Earl S Dison leaves for Chicago for the Summer Session of the Divinity School. Miss Amy Elviss returns to Minnedosa after two weeks visiting relatives. Edna Rowan accompanied her. Beulah Rink Club dance at Forster's Halls Beulah Friday August 3 with Cashner Orchestra. tickets 1 for men 50c for women. A ripe tomato at Free Press office prompted remarks but Miniota has real ripe tomatoes grown locally. Mr Hawthorne gifted an edible tomato weighing just over 5 ounces. The Canadian National Exhibition marks its fiftieth birthday with a contrast between 1879 and 1928: 52 acres and 23 wooden buildings in 1879. today 340 acres, nearly 100 modern permanent buildings, over 2,000,000 square feet of floor space, 84 miles of paved roads, expected attendance 2,000,000, admission fees about 400000.
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Free Press
Winnipeg
Miniota
Hawthorne
Shower for the bridegroom gains townwide notice
Kitchener introduces a groom shower as a practical wedding tribute. The form shifts attention to the groom with gifts such as clothing and tools while crowds enjoyed Picnics fairs and a ball tournament. Immigration notes from Bishop Lloyd highlight English speaking congregations shrinking as Continental settlers arrive.
Foreignization of the West Drives Migration Trends
The passage argues that many Country settlers and English speaking residents move to cities to avoid un congenial neighbors and foreignized schools for their children. It claims about half relocate not for electric lights or entertainment but due to cultural changes and schooling, presenting this shift as a serious issue.
Obituary of George Randall Stowe Pioneer of the District
George Randall Stowe 72 years 5 months 4 days passed Sunday night after a long illness. Born in Brails Warwickshire England 1816 he came to Hamilton Cot 1481 married Margaret Ringland then moved to the district homestead turning virgin prairie into a beauty spot. He exhibited at local fairs earning prizes and admiration. Funeral Monday at the family home conducted by Rev G L Armstrong with many neighbors present. burial in Miniota cemetery. Survived by widow and three daughters Mrs J A McDonald Isabella.
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Lieorge Randall Stowe
Stone
England
Brails
Warwickshire
Hamilton
Cot
Margaret Ringland
Stowe
George
G L. Armstrong
Miniota
Mr. Stowe
J A. McDonald
Isabella
Obituary Notices From Morse Saskatchewan
Mrs. D. G. McDonald of Morse and Mrs. W. G. Boulton of Uno mourn the death of a beloved husband and father. Three sons John, Robert and Harry reside in the district as the community extends sympathies to those left behind.
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D. G. McDonald
Morse, Sask
W. G. Boulton
Uno
John
Robert
Harry
Card of Thanks for Mr. Stowe Family
Mrs. G. Stowe and family express thanks for kindnesses during the illness of the late Mr. Stowe and for the expressions of sympathy shown after his death.
Agnes Wright laid to rest after stroke in Arrow River district
Agnes Wright a pioneer of Arrow River district died from a stroke at her daughter’s home in Heaslip Manitoba. Born in Sterling Scotland in 1830 she came to Canada at age eleven with family settling at Carleton Place then Minto township. She married Edward Harding in 1863 and had eight children. The family lived in Howick and Gorrie before Wright moved in with her daughter and later resided in Manitoba with Mrs Ed Blodgett.
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Arrow River
Canada
Agnes Wright
Edward Harding
Ed. Blodgett
Heaslip
Man
Scotland
Sterling
Carleton Place
Minto Township
Wellington County
Bush Country
Christina
Esther
Howick
Huron County
Ont
Gorrie
Jady
Frank Stockton
Mount Pleasant
Manitoba
Chas Craig
Blodgett
Death of Mrs Harding at Heaslip after long illness
The 88 year old Mrs Harding died after paralysis and declined since June 2. Survived by three daughters Mrs Blodgett Heaslip Mrs Craig Arrow River and Mrs McLeod Estevan and son L'hillip Waubeasa Ont. Brother James Wright of South Bellingham Wash. Funeral at Arrow River church conducted by Rev Earl Dixon after remains were moved from Heaslip. District extends sympathy to mourning family.
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Heaslip
Harding
Sires
John McLeod
Estevan
Blodgett
Chas Craig
Arrow River
L’hillip
Waue
Mother Earth
Card of Thanks for Agnes Wright
The family of the late Agnes Wright expresses sincere appreciation for kindness shown during their bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes received.
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Agnes Wright
Weed alert in Miniota district calls for cooperation
The Rural Municipality of Miniota asks farmers to cooperate with the Weed Inspector to control spreading sow thistle and the poisonous leafy spurge with yellow green flowers appearing in the district. Farmers are urged to be vigilant and report weed growth.
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Miniota
Isabella Notes From a Manitoba Camp and Local Visits
The column reports girls enjoying camp life at The Narrows Ht. Miller in Dryden Ontario. It notes visits from Mrs. M. Vramwond and sons of Winnipeg, Mr. and Mrs. J. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. J. McGuire and Doris of Carberry visiting H. Brisbin, and Rev. and Mrs. Bowman and family planning holidays in Miami and Winnipeg. Harvey Mossop had hand surgery in Brandon last week and is recovering well.
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the Narrows
Mrs
Mrs. J. McGuire
Doris
Carberry
H. Brisbin
Harvey Mossop
Brandon
Edna Iverach Heads to Calgary for Yellowknife Park Trip
Miss Edna Iverach leaves Sunday for Calgary to join friends and begin a motor trip to Yellowagpone Park. Mr and Mrs K Morrison Branden and Miss H Smith Alexander visited with Mr and Mrs R E Heise and the Johnsons of Bolton and Conquest. A shower at Mr and Mrs A Stewart for Mr and Mrs C Kelly featured many gifts and a sociable gathering.
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Edna Iverach
Calgary
Yellowagpone Park
K. Morrison
Branden
Mies H. Smith
Alexander
R. E. Heise
Fine stock show at Isabella Agriculture fair
From local farms comes a superb display at the Isabella Agricultural Society annual summer fair with abundant well bred stock. Judges report most entries in show condition, reflecting strong breeding in the district despite provincial feed shortages.
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Isabella Agricultural Society
Isabella Fair Draws Strong Regional Support
The Isabella annual fair featured heavy horse and cattle classes with prized grain and grasses exhibits. Judges praised the quality as residents J. T. Finkbeiner and KR Heise coordinated a strong showing while women led in the main buildings. An Oak River Orchestra concert and a federal address capped a successful day.
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Isabella
J. T. Finkbeiner
KR. E. Heise
Isabella Fair
Manitoba
Oak Hiver
M. Henderson
J. A. Glenn
Federal House
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Blodwyn Price
Vancouver
Deering Elevator Canvass
J. Fraser
Miniota Phone
Earl S. Dison
Chicago
Divinity School
University of Chicago
Amy Elviss
Minnedosa
Edna Rowan
Beulah
Forster's
Cashner Orchestra
Kitchener
Virden
Ople
Chicago Giants
Masons
Shoal Lake
Elkhorn
Bishop Lloyd
Saskatchewan
George Randall Stowe
Bijur
Houdaille
Lovejoy
Nash
P.C. Watts
Salem
Earl Wallace
Winnipe
Miller
Dryden, Ont
Edna and
Laura Johnson
Bolton, Ont
Clarence and
Alex Johnson
Conquest, Sask
Mrs. R. Warren
Come
Tig Antes
Province of Manitoba
Minsota
Patrick Watters
Thomas Copeland
McCormick
Sturday
Grant
Peter McPherson
A.D
Isabella Garage
Studebaker
Fordson Tractors
Alex Clark
United Church of Canada
J. ©. Anderson
Basswood
Sidney Lewis
Crandall
E. Lund
Hamiuota
Hamiota
Women’s Missionary Society
Church of England
G. L. Armstrong
Dev. d
Ranka
Bolo
Marion Henderson
Cnme
Success Business College
Success Business of
Lta
Moving Picture Show
Lillian Annie Laurie
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