24 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
1
A Sunday storm battered farming areas with heavy rain and hail while a stronger Monday squall caused extensive damage. Farmers near Two Creeks report a destroyed barn, killed horses, and injuries, with Fred Crump losing a barn and other structures but no horses. Cyclone indemnity covers Crump’s losses.
Winners at the Miniota Fair listed numerous categories with names such as John Beattie Richardson Russell Lynch Wiaward Craig Conway Richardson and Strachan. prizes cover vegetables fruits flowers and Crafts across farms and schools with multiple collectors and competitions.
Readers are invited to visit the Paynter Brothers district listing to inspect the comedious establishment and its stock, encouraging firsthand appraisal of goods and services offered.
The Miniota eight district and Sarahville consider merging despite past legal skirmishes. A ratepayer meeting elected a trustee and heated debate followed. Both sides see educational benefits and higher rates as key tradeoffs amid a larger electoral notice in Shoal Lake.
A meeting of the Conservatives of Miniota is set for Monday August 28 at 8 p.m. in Turner's Hall. Speakers include Tr Roche and other prominent figures who will address pressing political issues of the day. All are invited, with reserved seating for ladies.
A letter to the editor questions why women cannot secure hotel rooms in town. The writer asks if hotels are full or if proprietors discriminate and calls for licensing to compel accommodation at any hour at a set price.
Saturday's mail heavily features Timothy Eaton's and Simpson's catalogs. A wheelbarrow is needed to handle the next shipment, with the two wholesale houses expected to supply one for the town mail carrier.
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