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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
8
A 1915-era notice urges SW farmers needing workers to report to their nearest allotment station. Agents will wire Winnipeg to distribute labor. farmers should inform probable needs in advance, including number of men, dates, and wages.
A fragmented 19th century style note discusses pressures on editors for balancing humor, originality, churchgoing, office work, and dress. It argues public opinion cycles between calling editors rattle brained hypocrites lazy or unfaithful, with no stable stance.
The Methodist Quarterly Board met at Glaris on Monday with Rev. T W Bird presiding. Members present included LL Harrison, W UiIL, J E Heise, Md Bridge, RD Le Warren, Adolly, and AM Radford. Lynch and Robinson were unavailable. The year’s budget was amicably agreed upon and each member willingly accepted duties. An arrangement was warmly approved inviting these Methodists as members into a closer relationship with the church.
Laborers and farmers are urged to arrange attendance in Winnipeg or appoint a representative to attend. The purpose is to vet and select men to stop off at a local station for coordination and rating before further steps.
Our Weekly Letter reports controversy around the sale of the Miniota property, the Palace Hotel, and trustees involvement. It notes a small post office notice, a ratepayers meeting on incorporation, plus changes in local assessor John Crawford and a misdated article error.
A London protest by peaceful suffragists draws hundreds of participants arriving from various ports. The image shows nonmilitants arriving on horseback led by a figure described as a timber, signaling a calmer approach than the militant suffrage methods.
Community voices express concern over band members showing little enthusiasm during practice. They argue the group has talent and potential but questions remain about commitment and leadership. A call goes out for a Wednesday meeting to address the issue.
On a Wednesday evening a crowd gathered at Hardware corner as a dark figure appeared atop a CLP.R. car. Suspense rose until investigators revealed the mystery was a staged shot by a local amateur photographer to create a big effect.
Week visitors to the city saw the Walker theatre production Ready Money. A line about selling stocks in Miniota and the reader’s town being noted for stock disposal appears amid a local paper promotion and humor about paying for the paper.
Torn Weather chatter lingered Thursday as Miyiota and nearby districts report crop damage. Petta piece and Oakner areas were bailed out as officials note eastern neighbors fared worse.
The article outlines import shifts from 1899 to the early 1900s under the National Policy and imperial preference. It notes Canada moved from relying on British refined sugar to more foreign sources, and discusses the broader economic benefit to Canadian industry and Empire trade as British countries favor each other.
An advertisement touts Dr. de Van’s pills as highly powerful for regulating the female system. It claims the medicine is sold at three bottles for $10 and lists a mailing address in Catharines, Oz for purchase.
A parish meeting at Holy Trinity Church on Setonbay August 16 will discuss the church financial position and other matters. All interested in English school matters are asked to attend.
Sunday services listed for multiple churches with times including 7 40 pm at Curren Miniota 2 pm at Brighton 1st and 3rd Sunday 1 20 Crandell 2nd and 4th Sunday 11. Holy Trinity next Sunday Evensong and sermon at 7 20 pm. Two Creeks each Sunday at 3 pm using same form of service as Holy Trinity. Everyone welcome.
Miniota Methodist Church holds services each Sunday at 11 AM and Tsabella at 7 30 PM. Blaris Ist holds 8th Sunday service at 3 30 PM. Brighton observes 2nd and 4th Sundays at 3 30 PM. Rev T Weird, pastor. Beandor notes a streetcar on Tenth Street and Victoria Avenue crashed into a fence, motorman Hopkins injured, conductor and one passenger unharmed. Anarchy reigns at Extension Nine Nanaimo Vancouver Island.
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