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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1926
Page
1
A large number signaled intent to attend the Masquerade Ball to be held in Miniota on Friday February 22. Many guests will come in costume. The event is under the auspices of the Miniota Lodge of the Sene of England. See advert for full particulars.
Reports from several sections describe motorists colliding with stationary trains at crossings. In Galt a car hit an 18 loaded and 15 empty car freight train in daylight with no injuries, highlighting continued driver carelessness.
About 30 cords of dry wood and 40 cords of green wood all cut priced at 4.00 per double box load. Contact W. J Armstrong by phone 156 in Miniota.
Local notes promote Ames Holden brand footwear to protect feet from snow and wet conditions. Provincial income tax forms available from municipal secretary treasurer and Winnipeg office, due by April 30. Col HA Mullins buys 1000 acres west of Winnipeg to start a cattle feed lot with Charles A Maybee, after selling a local farm with export cattle. Mullins elected to federal parliament but will continue livestock business.
A brief listing of events and prizes for the Grand Challenge Cap. Read as a snapshot of the competition schedule, highlighting key activities and rewards. The document names participating groups and the value of awards available in the capstone event.
First prize is four sets of silverware valued at 30 dollars. Second prize offers four sweater coats valued at 16 dollars. Fourth prize provides four boxes of cigars valued at 10 dollars.
The notice lists prize amounts for a competition: first prize four Axminster rugs valued at 28 dollars, second prize four scarfs valued at 10 dollars, third prize four sacks of Lake of The Woods flour valued at 10 dollars, and fourth prize four Forsyth shirts valued at 9 dollars.
A white sow weighing about 340 to 350 pounds strayed from John Wythes farm about a week ago. Any information on its whereabouts should be sent to Jno. Fleming at Two Creeks.
First prize awarded four lib. packages of tea and second prize four boxes of chocolates in a Corsolation event with total value 10 00.
Entries close at 6 p.m. Monday February 8 1926 with a draw at 7 p.m. on Monday. Five draws daily at 9 am 1 pm 3 30 pm 7 pm and 9 pm. Umpire Mr Rapley will settle any skip disputes. Open events include the top three and a consolation for those not reaching the open fours.
Following the mens' spiel, the ladies expect to start theirs on Thursday night. In both cases excellent prizes are being awarded in the various events.
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