Cornish Heads West For Business Trip
H. H. Cornish left Sunday for Regina and points beyond on a business trip. A. J. Leland was admitted to the local hospital after taking ill. Miss Allie Cornish will accompany them and visit Regina and Fillmore. The Water tank loan policy is tightened as frequent misuse disrupts supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. HH. Cornish
Regina
Weet
A. J. Leland
Mins Netts Cornish
Fillmore
Allie Cornish
Elks Carnival At Silver Beach Draws Town Crowd
About thirty five town folks attended the Elks Carnival at Silver Beach on Thursday East. They praised the water for paddling and the area as a good picnic spot, though they say they had a fair good time overall.
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Silver Beach
Eng land group enjoys pleasant Curry home gathering in valley
A number of Sons and Daughters of England members and invited guests spent a pleasant Thursday at the Curry home in the valley. The evening featured games dancing and a camp fire with all enjoying a dainty lunch before departure.
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Sons and Daughters of England
Horticultural Society Show at Miniota Schedule Golds
Thursday and Friday this week devote time to the Horticultural Society show in Miniota. Judging of entries Thursday, hall open 5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Admission 2 cents. Public urged to attend and support the varied exhibits from across the municipality.
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Horticultural Society
Reckless Driving Cited In Rising Auto Crashes
The piece argues rail against reckless driving, noting brakes fail at high speed and cars skid on sharp curves. It stresses that speeding endangers not only the driver but others, urging safer speeds and caution.
Destructive Sunday Fire Levels Several Businesses in Hamiot
A Sunday morning blaze caused about 35000 in damage at Hamiot destroying the Cecil hotel kitchen and the Harrison and Burgress law office Sheardown's blacksmith shop Benedict's barber shop and the Royal Bank building were damaged Frame structures except the hotel three story brick Minnedosa fire brigade arrived quickly and prevented further outbreaks Mise Watkins lost 200 in her millinery shop above the law office.
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Acme
Hamiot
Cecil Hotel
Buiding and Harrison & Burgress Law Office
Sheardown
Benedict
Minnedosa
Royal Bank
Mise Watkins
Canadian Legion organizes awaiting harvest meeting
Attendees crowded for lack of local turnout in the Legion meeting. Major C. G. Kurr of Virden led three carloads of comrades and officers were preliminarily elected to organize for a post harvest gathering possibly October 15 with a chance Colonel Ralph Webb of Winnipeg attending.
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Canadian Legion
C. G. Kurr
Virden
Ralph Webb
Winnipeg
G. L. Armstrong
P. C. Watts
R.M Oliver
Noxious Weeds menace farmers urge strict cooperation
District farmers are urged to combat Sow Thistle and Low Thistle spread to protect crops. Officials warn neglect by any farmer endangers neighbors and threaten district livelihoods. Co operation is needed to eradicate these pests before they become uncontrollable and raise production standards.
Crandall Debates Utility Deal For Street Lighting
A Crandall meeting Monday night considered National Utilities Corp proposals to light village streets for 365 dollars annually for ten years. A motion passed to authorize the village committee to sign when due. Miniota rural council met Wednesday but took no action, authorizing the secretary to consult solicitors if an agreement arrives. Citizens have taken up the matter and progress remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall
Natonal Utilities Corp
Ienyth
Miniota
Hamiota considers pole line franchise vote
Discussion centers on granting a franchise to erect a pole line within Hamiota municipality. If the vote passes, two villages may petition councils to allow the company to run lines. Presently no immediate service is possible, as details require electorate sanction and thorough review by five visiting men last Friday.
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Hamiota
Hamioia
Isabella Notes on Gordon Kennedy in Virden
Gordon Kennedy spent the past week in Virden. Mr and Mrs D Wright spent Sunday at Basswood.
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Gordon Kennedy
Virden
Mrs. D. Wright
Bassw Od
Misses Wrights Enjoy Week at Asawood
Misses Rose and Marion Wright spent the past week at Asawood. Miss Mabel Kelly leaves on Thursday to take up duties at Bengough School.
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Rose
Marion Wright
Asawood
Mabel Kelly
Bengough School
For sale threshing outfit with engines and separators
Complete threshing outfit offered by J. W. Mitchell of Xinieta. The sale includes a 16-30 Kumeley Oil Pull engine with self steering guide and a 28-46 J. I. Case separator. Prices and terms available on inquiry.
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J. I
Xinieta
Dominion backs pigeon signaling with defence department lead
The Dominion Government plans a pigeon breeding program to train birds for military communication under the Department of National Defence. A civil service exam is announced for a pigeon-left manager to organize and administer a pigeon communications service. A Windsor Station sighting notes pigeons aboard a crate tied to modern rail travel, highlighting unforeseen bird transport in Canada.
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Dominion
Department of National Defence
Civil Service Commission
Windsor
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Express
Canada
United States
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C. E. Cornish
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