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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
1
A local store advertises a slaughter sale of ladies skirts and winter blouses with prices marked down to low figures. The ad notes display this coming week and aims to make room for new goods arriving soon, urging customers not to miss the selection.
W L Hodnett informs customers the No 44 store closes at 7 PM daily except Saturdays. Goods as represented or money refunded policy noted.
Miniota Grain Growers Association convened at Hawthorne's Hall on February 6. Delegates James Boyce Reubt Reel and Wm Morton spoke as criticism of government agents handling farmers was voiced. The group discussed proposed settlement of government cellars and plans to send delegates to the Brandow convention on March 14.
Mr John Tennant arrived Heime from Carberry on Tuesday evening last. Rumors say John Wiggins is affecting a change in the South. Mr P Hemmons spent Sunday last at Miota. J 2 Stubbins hosted friends to a dance on Tuesday evening last. Farmers discuss charging non subscribers for phone use and tracking by centrals. Mr Cleghorn of Brookdale is visiting and mentions life insurance. Mr McIntyre of P Ray was guest of Mr W Evans on Sunday last.
Beulah on Tuesday night hosted a lively carnival with most attendees in costumes. The 1 mile race had seven starters, won solo by Hanes of Birtle. Top prizes went to Missie Reynolds, Lizzie Orr, Jessie Crockett, Greta Lyon, Eva Orr, Allan Haines, and C Reynolds, with several judges named from Beulah and nearby towns.
All accounts and notes must be settled by February 15 1909. This is imperative. Implement Dealers MINIOTA.
Reports note tense relations between Japan and the United States as Telephones Deputy Minister O. B. French resigns with Patterson succeeding. The Laird Scott libel suit jury cannot reach a verdict, a new trial ordered, later an agreement drops graft-related cases. Ottawa census cites Manitoba farm lands at 2.30 per acre. Vancouver pushes terminal elevators to aid shipping and Alberta growers. Police rumored to have located Mike Sagar killers, with sensational disclosures anticipated. Agricultural land sales in Nichaco valley near GTP line linked to settlers from eastern territories.
A Manitoba era clipping recounts a dispute over debt collection that led to a violent confrontation. The story traces injuries, a possible legal complaint, and the involvement of a provincial constable. It questions jurisdiction and the fairness of moving a resident to another town for trial while noting the ongoing social clashes and public perplexity.
A Thursday Crandall carnival drew a large crowd despite a competing attraction. Prizes were awarded for best ladies and gentlemen costumes, clown outfits, couples, and youth categories, with multiple skating races entertaining attendees.
A curling game Tuesday evening between two local rinks ended in a tight three end contest with the Noviah rink narrowly leading 10 to 2. The lineup included Perrastt Pert Bradley Crockett Lenadey Torie Jas and Stewart.
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