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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1931
Page
8
Rumors circulate about whether the Chautauqua will visit Miniota this season as the committee plans to investigate. The Elkhorn Canadian Leymon will host its annual decoration service on Sunday August 10 at 2 p.m. with an invitation to returned soldiers, followed by a band concert.
The interior department faces a drought driven collapse of prairie wild ducks with reports worsening. The United States biological board notes the crisis as talks of a closed season for ducks to halt further decimation as birds migrate south.
A proposed creamery at Minieta appears set to become a reality as planning progresses and local officials indicate firm steps toward construction and operation pending final approvals.
Local farmers welcome a planned creamery as Harry Saiter digs a well to secure water for operations. The project promises job opportunities for four workers depending on patronage, with further developments expected soon and a creamery in full operation not far off.
Mrs. Phillips has returned to the district from Regina. Miss Edna Shier left on Sunday to resume her teaching duties at Tilstea.
News notes Mr W J Buddima has recovered from a prolonged illness, bringing relief to his family and community. The report offers no further medical details or dates.
Rev. J. Dunnett of Leavenham Manitoba visits friends in the district. Miss Gow, who had been visiting in the district, left for Calgary on Saturday.
Walter Frazer and Miss Trixy Hall have returned to Winnipeg on Sunday after visiting home for the harvest and holidays respectively, resuming their usual routines.
Wm Pierce visited his brother Charles Pierce in Deer Lodge hospital last week. No update on Charles’s condition has been received, so the family presumes his health is not worse.
Suets and overcoats priced for made to measure at 27.50 dollars and 24.75 dollars. Johnston's Approved Clothes featured in United Stores advertisement for Miniota.
Classified item announces a five room cottage for sale in Miniota. Interested buyers are directed to apply at The Herald Office for details and purchase terms.
Lloyd Bérlund spent several days visiting with Rev. and Mrs A J Tufts at Regina last week.
The school started on Twesdey with Principal Mr McLennan. Former teachers Miss White and Miss McLeachtan are back on the job.
Mr and Mrs Lester Tennant and son Billy hosted Mr and Mrs Frank Laundry and son Frankie from Brandon, with Mr and Mrs Daimian and Mrs Wm Tennant Sr of Winnipeg staying in town to visit friends and acquaintances.
The writer urges the Board of Trade to promote Minieta’s creamery project and attract nearby municipalities. With ample town water, proper advertising could turn Arrow River into a major manufacturing center.
The article urges parent school cooperation for a child’s healthy mind and body. It stresses healthy school environments, parental responsibility for fed and rested children, and illness precautions to prevent disease spread. It notes schools provide medical exams and invite parental attendance at these assessments.
Reverend and Mrs A J Radley and their family have returned home after holidays spent at MacDonald and Winnipeg.
Classified notice lists board and room offerings with weekly rate five dollars and fifty cents. Mentions Mrs I M Breakey at 817 Eighth Street and Mrs W C Brooks with a phone number 2074. Includes Brandon location details and light housekeeping rooms at 814 Third Street.
Beulah Bits T Forster faces connection with Arthur in a disputed matter. The note appears in a court or legal brief referencing ongoing proceedings and possible parties involved. Details are limited in the fragment.
Victor G Few announces the opening of piano and theory lessons starting September 1 at E H Woods residents. For appointments call Wood's Hardware at 71.
Peter MacPherson of Miniota offers four silver grey corner markers with every monument order this summer at no extra charge. Markers measure 4, 6 and 8 inches square and are graded by monument price. Further particulars available from MacPherson.
Mrs J M Elliott spent Sunday with Reeve and Mrs J Ro Lrdch. Tom Marvin of Broadview renewed acquaintances in town last week. J M Elliott and daughter Jessie visited Benito last Friday to see Dr and Mrs Baldwin. Threshing is in full swing and both elevators are quiet. Some farmers have completed threshing already.
The school doctor can only advise, not treat. Parents must act to address a child’s medical needs such as glasses or nasal obstruction, or risk hindering the child’s schooling. This underscores the team effort between parent and school in ensuring the child’s welfare.
Gardeners at the Chateau gather seeds to mail to hotel guests this season. Canadian Pacific Railway western grain markets show 199,989,600 bushels sold since August 1, 1930, up 31,000,000 from last year, accounting for 52.3 percent of all grains handled in that period.
The Fish Culture Division of the Canadian Department of Fisheries distributed over 479 million fish eyes fry fingerlings and yearling fish from hatcheries last year. The Prairie Provinces led in the largest distribution.
Nipigon River Bungalow Camp reports a fine season with seven pounds one ounce and six pounds fifteen ounce trout recently landed. Three to five pound catches are common and locals call it one of the best seasons in years. J O Ticotee visits Regina on grain exhibition interior decoration plans for the World Grain Exhibition and Conference. Decoration will use grain seeds with no paint.
The July 4 rule limits soft domestic wheat in bread to 25 percent in Holland. J. C. Macgillivray, Canadian Trade Commissioner in Rotterdam, says the limit may rise, creating strong demand for Canadian hard wheat.
Sir Alexander Gibb, renowned port expert, is to supervise the rebuilding of Saint John port facilities after a recent fire. The British Empire-wide importance of port development is stressed as a key concern beyond Canada. The piece also notes King and Queen of Siam’s stay at Banff Springs during August and their royal tour of the Rockies.
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