19 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1931
Page
1
The Brandon provincial exhibition reported a loss of about $15,000 on its 1939 operations. The item notes local visitors such as Miss Nora Cruiksbanks of Chicago and Miss A Blackburn of Strathairn among attendees and residents returning from trips. It also quotes Maltbie and Babcock on work ethic and self-improvement.
Notices describe Corticelli full fashioned silk hose priced at 1.62 per pair sold at United Stores. The column also notes local moving changes, with the Dart family moving to Saskatoon and Inspector Clarke, Dave Cunningham, and Jas Boyce relocating into vacated residences, plus hints of upcoming relocations.
The notice asks advertisers to cooperate by submitting copy by Monday noon to meet a Tuesday publication goal. It references Buckingham Palace plans and a future ribbon cutting at the Sydney bridge with advanced radio and television features for long distance communication as part of a royal program.
Local ad notes Meh's Got Blue Denim Bid Overalls priced at $1.50 per pair from United States Ltd Miniota. Rumors claim schools may not reopen on August 25 due to finances, but officials say reopening will proceed as usual with six weeks of operation.
The text hints at anxiety over potential hardships for the council and school board and notes public consultation as revenue derives from public funds. Accompanists and congregation members honor Miss Mary Dart with gifts including a six piece dinner set and a white gold signet ring, as the program ends with Auld Lang Syne.
On Wednesday evening the United Church social in parlors honored Mr and Mrs Wra Dart and family who are moving to Saskatoon. The program included games contests and musical items with a duet in the Garden and a double trivia featuring Dart and Kathleen Clarke.
Distressed reader notes dire conditions elsewhere and voter concerns in our district. The message emphasizes a tough proposition and that the community may be hard pressed.
The writer reflects on hardship in Manitoba a region faced with looming need as 3000 families may require aid at an estimated cost of 50 dollars per family. They urge resilience, comparing current challenges to wartime Canadian spirit and urging calm, steady resolve.
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