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Sivelair spends days in Winnipeg while Morgan Johnson heads to Regina to begin new duties. Reston Masona plans a $5000 lodge building this summer. Provincial income tax forms now available at the municipal office. Mrs Bruce departs for Calder Sask to visit a daughter teaching nearby. Armstong and Bally attend Brandon Diocesan W A annual meeting. A community race organized with prizes calls for funds and rule changes. start time set for 3 o'clock with a line start for entrants from Cook's house to Hill Mossup's.
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Wisl
Fitiess
Cook
Hill Mossup
Mrs Gerrand and Warren Return from Winnipeg Visit
Mrs Gerrand and S A Warren arrived from Winnipeg on Friday and will depart again this week. The note warns there will be fewer motor car accidents this year due to reckless drivers who were killed last year.
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D) Gerrand
S. A. Warren
Winnipeg
Downey Siblings Visit Friends in Hamiota
A Downey and sister Miss L. traveled Monday to Hamiota to visit friends before returning to their home at Coulter Man.
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A. Downey
Miss L
Hamiota
Coulter
Man
Mrs Leland and daughter visit Mrs Becker in Calder
Mrs A J Leland and her daughter Audrey traveled Monday to Calder Sash to visit Mrs Becker, the daughter.
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A J. Leland
Audrey
Calder
Sash
Mrs. Becker
Western Canada Airways orders twelve Fokker monoplanes
Western Canada Airways of Winnipeg placed an order for 12 large Fokker universal monoplanes. Two aircraft have been delivered.
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Western Canada Aiways, Ltd
Winnipeg
Mellor Still Holds Justice of the Peace Commission
Mr G. E. Mellor, appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1912, continues to hold the commission. The inquiry was raised earlier and now the information is conveyed.
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G. E. Mellor
District schools set for Oratorical contest entries
Crandall school selects Clara McCoubrey and Doris McDonald to represent Crandall. Miniota and Bexzlah have not yet held elimination rounds but will do so soon.
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Miniota
Bexzlah
Clara McCoubrey
Doris McDonald
Crandall School
Bidtail Old Timers Association Radio Broadcast In Birtle
The Bidtail Old Timers Association will air Tuesday the 21st from 8 30 to 10 p m on CKY. The programme, broadcast from the Savoy theatre, is under the auspices of the Birtle Agricultural Society attracting local radio fans.
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Bidtail Old Timers Association
CKY
Savoy Theatre
The
Birtle Agricultural Society
Demand for Reward wheat seed outstrips supply
The demand for seed of Reward wheat has been keen with hundreds of applications unfilled this year as supplies ran out. Those planning spring sowing in 1929 should contact their nearest experimental farm to obtain information on supply sources.
Marquette's James A. Glen Draws Noted Attention
Hansard review on the speech from the throne highlights the Marquette member James A. Glen as diligently active in the federal house. His address is praised for real solid facts and is deemed worthy reading.
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Marquette
James A. Glen
Village of Miriota ratepayers meeting announced
The annual meeting of the ratepayers of the Village of Miriota will be held tonight in the Municipal hall at 7 p.m. Citizens are urged to attend and participate, with suggestions to benefit the community.
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Miriota
Boys Seek Next Dog Race on Saturday Afternoon
The text notes the boys aim to run another dog race and advocate for scheduling the event on Saturday afternoon, believing the afternoon slot is more suitable for their plan.
Warrer Sentenced for Municipal Theft at Portage Jail
W B Warrer faced hearings at Minnedosa and Winnipeg Galt court after pleading guilty to stealing about 32000 from the municipality. He received one year for theft and a concurrent one year for falsifying accounts. Harrison Burgess defended, Geo A Eakins led the prosecution.
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W. EB. Warrer
Minnedosa
Messrs Harrison and Burgess
Geo. A. Eakins
K. C
Valentines Ball Draws Dazzling Costumes and Prizes
The Sons of England held their annual St Valentine ball on Friday with superb costumes. Mrs C Fleming won ladies fancy for A Pirate, Hugh Stewart took gent fancy Spanish Senor, Mrs Hawthorne won ladies comic Simple Susie, Joe Spencer gent comic Maggie, and Mr and Mrs Kurlin won the couple event as Buff Orpingtons. Music by the Gloom Chasers of Arrow River.
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Sons of England
C Fleming
Hugh Stewart
Mrs. Hawthorne
Susie
Joe Spencer
Maggie
Arrow River
Lodgs
Isabella Items and Local Meetings Reported
Mrs T Arris visited Winnipeg last week while A G McMullen attended a Firestone tyre convention there. Trail Rangers held a successful meeting at the Reid home Friday. Isabella will be represented at the Decker bonspiel by ladies rinks Thursday and Friday next. J Chapman and F Doran shipped cattle cars last week using their own vehicles. Mrs H Brisbin drew quilt number 66 at the W L meeting last week. M Bridge visits Brandon as wife undergoes a critical operation. Birtle hockey team visited for a strong game with local players and a large crowd attended.
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Trail Rangers
Reid Home
Isabella
Card of Thanks for Fire Help and Appreciation
Mr and Mrs A Stewart express gratitude to all who assisted during their recent misfortune. Special thanks to Messie F Bolro L Kinsey and Ff archer for their splendid work at the time of the fire saving machinery endangereal.
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A Stewart
Messie F. Bolro
L. Kinsey
Ff, Archer
Eal
Seed Barley 3B Yield Leader at Hieanlon Farm
Forsalf A seed barley of the 3B variety has been grown for nine years at Hieanlon experimental farm and yielded 40, the highest among varieties. A Mercs team weighing about 1150 pounds each and several good young cows due to freshen soon. John Ingland, phone 1512 Miniota.
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Forsalf
Hieanlon
John Iingland
Miniota
Beulah United Farmers Host Whist Drive and Dance
John Reynolds returned Friday from Winnipeg. United Farmers of Beulah held a whist drive and dance Friday night. Winners: Ladies first Mrs Titley, Gents first John Reynolds, Consolation Mrs Berwick and W Kirkland. Oaknor Orchestra supplied music for the dance.
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United Farmers of Beulah
John Reynolds
Berwick
W. Kirkland
Oaknor
Dangers of carbon monoxide in garages and engines
The article warns that exhaust fumes from gasoline engines are poisonous and lethal. Carbon monoxide, invisible and odorless, can kill in minutes in closed spaces. always ventilate and work outdoors or with ample airflow, as even brief exposure can be fatal and symptoms may be delayed.
Perils of Ignorance and Gas Heating Paint Grim Picture
A warning notes the deadly risk to automobilists and households from incomplete combustion of gas and kerosene in stoves and heaters without chimneys. It cautions that ignorance and thoughtlessness invite danger, causing low mood and diminished vitality where death does not occur.
Portage la Prairie Fire Insurance Report urges prevention
Portage la Prairie Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company releases its Annual Report in booklet form. It notes total insured value up by about 750 000 and an investment of 50 000 in Manitoba Province bonds. Claims rise mainly after August due to hay combustion and faulty furnaces, with strong assessments averaging over 90. The company urges homeowners to read the report to cut losses and save money across Manitoba.
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Whistaker
Larne
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba to Bring Fifty Boys for Farm Placement This Year
The Manitoba Government adopts the British boy migration plan placing about fifty youths on province farms. Immigration Minister A Prefontaine says preliminary training will start at the Manitoba Agriculture College before farm work.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
A. Prefontaine
Manitoba Agriculture College
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E Sivelair
Morgan Johnson
Regina
Fife
W. L. Wennett
Reston Masona
Armstrong
Bally
Brandon
Diocesan
W. A
T. Arris
A. G. McMullen
Firestone Tyre
R. E. Heise
Agricultural Societies
M. A.C
J. Chapman
F. Doran
M.bridge
Brandon Hospital
Birtle
Birvie
R. L. Miles
Pratt & Lauman Block Birtle
Useverceai Detel
Aisigia
GEO. Gabel Optometrist
Faimercay
Virden
R. R
W.R
John Desmond
M. Oliver
Peter M.pherson
Tomer and
Valuater Miciota
Minista
Satiurday
Peter McPherson
Imperial Oil Agency
P. McPherson
Tom Long
Iniseervcemaved Vilings
Lies
Baris Young Peoples Society
Blaris
John Spaldinz
Grey Horse
Abou
Stowe
United Church of Canada
Earl S. Dixon
Jenlocer
Worshop
Miniota Slam
Marcelling
Hobberlin
Church of England Services
Two Creeks
Holy Trinity Church
Beulah
G. L. Armstrong
M. A. C. Strain
A. Rudd
Crandal Exchange
W. HL Yarweed
Preston
Aubrey Street
Bree Bull
Orpington Cockerets
Beulah Notes
N. King
Lean’s Hotel
W. C. Scott
Portage Avenue
Manitoba Farmers
Dominion
Dominion Minister of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Uf.m
R. C. Brown
U.F.M
Bank of Hamilton
Dominion Seed Branch
Commercial
Calgary
Edmonton
Camrose
Alta
Glasgow
Scotland
Donald James Campbell
C.R
Saint John
Montclare
Busby
Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railway
E. Cotterell
Western Lines
Canadian Pacific
Quistion
Alberta
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