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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
4
Harvest labor shortages threaten 1909 wheat crop
In Minnesota augmentation of harvest crews is essential as farmers report early cutting yet expect peak gathering to mid August. Labor shortages along main lines and rail hubs complicate recruitment, with Grain Growers Association seeking district mobilization and Winnipeg reps securing help. Higher prices may offset some costs, but timely labor remains critical to prevent delayed harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden West
Grain Growers Association
Seteline
Winpeg
Seancthia
Gece
Toronto Globe
Winter Fair Premium List Seeks Exhibitor Names
Prospective exhibitors may obtain the official premium list by sending their names and addresses to Mr Chas Fraver Secretary Winter Fair Brandon. The list outlines fall directions and is to be returned free of charge at the close of the Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Fraver
Sec
Brandon
Desertion by two servants before eight months end
Magistrate Rowan heard two young men charged with deserting their employment with JL Thompson after eight months. They faced a $20 fine plus costs, but were fined $2 and costs as first offenders. Thompson may sue for damages in County Court. The magistrate warned such desertion harms harvest security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan
JL. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Thompson
Saver Brothers Offer Free Plantel Soap Cake for Readers
Toronto advertiser Saver Brothers promises a free cake of Plantel toilet soap to readers who mention the paper, a publicity gimmick inviting paper readers to claim the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saver Brothers
Toronto
Canadian Wheat Demand Lifts Prices Across North America
The article notes a growing Canadian wheat export demand to the United States as the U S harvest tightens and Western homestead entries rise sharply in early 1909. It explains that lower export supplies from European pen countries push buyers to Canada while Western farming reforms boost land entry numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canadian Seed Growers Prize Contest For Wheat And Oats
Manitoba boys and girls are urged to study plant differences in wheat and oats. The Canadian Seed Growers Association offers prizes for exhibits of spring wheat and oats, with cash awards and a gold medal for Red Fife wheat. Exhibits must include a sheaf of plants and threshed grain, with accompanying exhibitor details and variety name. The contest aligns with the Manitoba Winter fair in Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Ais
Canadian Seed Growers' Associ
Jas, W. Robertson
Char.eter
Brandon
Arrow River Arrival After Fair Morning Detachment Reaches Arrow River
Early morning reports say pioneers from the Morse colony arrived at Arrow River after failing to find lodging at Elkhorn. The fatigued group led by Mr and Mrs Matt, Wilson and family, and Wm. Leland were brought home by Will Lelena around 6 am. Other notes mention ongoing phone line disturbances, a moving of the livery stable by Jas. Wiggins, and new stables planned. Mrs Elliott Sr hosted visitors Mr and Mrs W Stewart of Arrowwood, while Miss Irene Fleming returned to Redvers, Sask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Arrow River
Elkhorn
Matt, Wilson
Wm. Leland
Will Lelena
Auction sale announced by Two Creeks Lawrence and Warne
The farm stock and machinery sale will be held at their farm on Friday. The Virden Agricultural Society good farming competition concluded with Mr R Turnbull winning first prize and a 75 dollar cup. Turnbull scored 133 of 1000 points with judges praising the competition and high farm standards at the Virden Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Warne
Virden Agricultural Society
R. Turnbull
Turnbury
Virden Fair
Local Farm Report Sees Crops Improve And Minor Accident
H Veiteh made a brief district visit this week. Jimmy reports good crops north of here. Archie Hill had a mishap while driving near Hamilton when his team bolted causing a shaking but no serious injuries to him or his companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehie Jimmy
Here
Archie Hill
Hamioty
The Devil's Advocate in Catholic Canonization
An official called the devil's advocate is appointed to oppose the candidate. He outlines charges the other side must refute, and canonization proceeds only after his charges are disproved.
They Own the Soft Impeachment Address
In Montreal at the Canadian club James Bryce remarks avoids detailing Scotch contributions to Canada’s literature and science. He notes Scots readily claim greatness, citing a friend’s quip that he never argues with Scotchmen about their nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
James Bryce
Canada
Cost of Courtesy in Business
The Magazine of Commerce notes courteous conduct as a key but costly mental effort in business. It argues that while courtesy benefits commercial operations, sustaining it continually demands significant personal discipline from individuals in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magazine of Commerce
Bismarck’s Love of Nature Admired by Speaker
The article recalls Bismarck’s daily long walks and his belief in nature’s vast life. He reportedly expressed awe at the living world and faith in an all seeing eye noticing every atom, remarking on the fire in a square yard as a chilling example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Krauss
Lady Randalph Coerrehit
Proud Farm boy football memory from Washington Star
A Washington Star excerpt recalls a farmer proudly watching his son play football and noting he once could whip the same boy who now plays, reflecting on shared pride across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Corn Tossel
Washington
Star
The Charter Oak of Hartford Fell In 1687 and 1556
Bells tolled and funeral dirges played when Hartford’s charter oak fell after a windstorm. The legendary tree protected Connecticut’s charter in 1687 under Andros and Wadsworth, later serving as a guardian for generations. Indians had pleaded for its preservation as a landmark for planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
James
Duke of York
England
Andros
Connecticut
Assembly
Wadsworth
Guilty Verdict Echoes From Keen Observer's Testimony
A narrator describes a man who prides himself on perception watching a witness closely. The observer nods vigorously as the witness asserts guilt, noting the subject's evasive eye movements and bold, deviating stare.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miniota
Herald Printing Office
Man
Adyvort
R. G. R. MacKenzie
Mlus
Tia Cibe Breet Wa Wala
A. Werner
SP Cisi
Loac
Isre
The
Jas. Wiggins
W. Stewart
Arrowton
Elliott Sr
Irene Fleming
Redvers, Sask
Agnes
Grace Faulkner
Miss Turnbull
Edith Ballingad
Galt
Ont
Miss Turnball
Balcarres
Sask
H. Veiteh
the Herald
Charter Oak
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