Prominent Local Ads Mention Miniota Notices
Fragmentary OCR hints at ad rates and notices in the Miniota Herald. References to advertising space, peaking at per pew and per card, with scattered lines about rates and display ads.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1926
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR hints at ad rates and notices in the Miniota Herald. References to advertising space, peaking at per pew and per card, with scattered lines about rates and display ads.
The text argues that self denial is a personal choice tied to faith and not limited to Lent. It warns against unchecked self indulgence while praising self denial in work and charity. It notes many people practice sacrifice for family and community, gaining affection and esteem as rewards.
The piece laments widespread temptations to "throw the game" across society from baseball stars to workers and clerks. It warns that greed jealousy and resentment tempt individuals to sabotage colleagues and employers, undermining faith and effort in public and private life.
A merchant strengthens ties with the local paper to use it as his advertising channel, signaling a shift in town commerce and media relationships. The piece notes the mutual benefits for promoting performances and local events, highlighting the theatre's role in community life.
The home town paper serves as the voice of the people and a key community institution. For merchants it is a local platform essential to business success, urging cohesive campaigns over sporadic ads and signaling the need to invest in advertising for credibility and growth.
Government signals no risk on Hudson Bay vote. Senate, hostile to Bay road spending, must accept or reject the general estimates bill as a whole. Rejection would topple all departments and services. senate cannot amend the proposal, limiting its power.
Hon. Chas. A. Dunning will join the Dominion Cabinet as Minister of Railways succeeding Hon. G. Graham who resigned the post. Dunning plans to run for election in Regima on March 23 where he will face a Conservative challenger.
A census of the Three Prairie provinces will be taken in June next. The Dominion census is required every ten years while the prairie portions have a five year cycle. The last census occurred in 1921.
City assessor WwW reports Brandon now 16 728 residents up about 200 from the 1925 census. The updated figures reflect a growing population and provide new data for municipal planning and taxation.
J H Plewes visits Winnipeg this week while W E Warren and Dr R E Chalmers also spend time in the city. Miniota trustees attend a convention. hockey plans see Miniota versus Virden with players aged 21 or under. Auction sale announced near Arrow River with cattle, horses, and more. Lectures and concerts scheduled in Miniota and Arrow River, including a discussion on Athens and a church benefit concert on March 12.
The Curlers Messrs Kerr Peel W Dorward and TLeland lead Oak River bonspiel this week. Virden rink won Merchants event four bed comforters and Grand Aggregate at the Virden bonspiel. Hamiota rinks captured the McDonnell Cup with 27 to 16 over Miniota, driven by Messrs Young and Dorward.
Arrow River items note Mr and Mrs Ford of sponatenenna A and Mr and Mrs J Wiggins. W I meeting to be held at Mrs EB Sinclair's home at 2 30 this afternoon. Women Missionary Society annual prayer service in church parlors last Friday. Young People plan a March 2 gathering. Hockey review Romola by George Eliot to be given by O Holmes. Carloads from the district visited Virden to see Virden and Winnipeg teams. Young People meeting at the school last Tuesday was interesting. Jussel Elliott presented United Church in China paper. Hazel Johnson spoke on Mission Work in China and asked if funds should be allocated fifty fifty.
Born on Saturday February 20 to Mr and Mrs J Still Jr at Arrow River a healthy baby boy.
The Torrance family expresses sincere gratitude for kindnesses shown during Mrs Torrance's illness and for expressions of sympathy after her passing.
Beulah reports Mrs BE Forster returned from a visit west. J A Fraser attends Trustees convention in Winnipeg. Abel Hawes had successful appendectomy at Miniota hospital. Beulah rink club Dramatic Society staged The Country with strong audience response and a post show dance benefiting the rink fund. Arrow River Orchestra provided music. The Carnegie Family drew a large crowd at Decker Memorial hall with encores and plans to tour nearby. Beulah High School formed a Literary Society with Friday meetings. first concert, second debate on whether a boy has a better time than a girl tied 1-1. Third meeting featured Principal Bees andyard Kipling readings. fourth featured two minute talks on current events and a short game. Committee members named include Melvamerniek, Margaret Spencer, Alice Iltshire, Charles Martin, Jack Fraser and secretary Kathleen Kirkland.
The note suggests housing issues vanish only if all w-breakers are incarcerated, implying a causal link between law enforcement and housing stability. This terse remark frames crime-related policy as a determinant of housing conditions.
For rent a half section of land located five miles west of Miniota offering a one third crop agreement. For further particulars apply at the Herald office.
Classified note offers pure breed Rose comb White Wyandotte cockerels for sale at 1.50 each. Contact Gilbert Rowan in Minioia to arrange purchase.
For sale a land parcel described as north east and south west of section 814 located 263 miles from Miniota. For price and terms contact H A Shank Rouleau Sask or W J Bonner Miniota.
Advertises white blossom sweet clover seed tested 94 percent germination cleaned hulled scarified 10 cents per pound for small lots with lower rates for larger orders. Cotton bags supplied. Contact A Rowan Miniota phone 223.
For sale sweat blossom sweet clover seed with government certification 55-1530 Grade No 1 scarified. 10 cents per pound in small lots. 500 pounds at 9 cents, 1000 at 8 cents, 2000 at 7 cents. New cotton bags free. W R Doyle Beulah phone 2923.
An auction by TOM D. LANCASTER and J. COLLINGWOODs Auctioneer markets horses implements and cattle as Mr. Collingwood retires from farming. Prospective buyers may bid without reserve on available farm equipment and stock.
Isbaella notes Mrs Mayhew visiting Winnipeg this week. Mrs Russell Heise substitutes for sick Miss Stevenson at the school. Jel shows wellness in the bonspiel with 15 local rinks taking part. Ww Iverach attends the event.
The ladies meet this week in Winniper to arrange a ladies bonspiel. Isabella attends the North Western bonspiel in Birtle this week with one rink. Rev Anderson gave an evening talk on Japan with illustrated slides Sunday evening.
Canada invites British Dominions and foreign powers to attend the world poultry congress in Ottawa from July 27 to August 4, 1927. Three thousand delegates expected. January 1927 Canadian construction contracts totalled 12,669,000 dollars, up from 8,934,700 in January 1925, signaling rapid growth in winter construction. Mardi Gras in Quebec marked by winter sports, while Saskatchewan wheat value reached 264,606,000 dollars in 1925 with 18,002,741 acres seeded yielding 240,551,000 bushels.
Aylmer Quebec witnessed a near fatal escape when a chauffeur tried to beat a passing train at the road crossing. The taxi driver and two passengers were thrown from the car but suffered only shock and fright, with no serious injuries reported.
David E. Brown aged 71 and J. A. Fullerton aged 81 died in Vancouver on February 10. Both were prominent in Vancouver history and the Canadian Pacific Railway era. Brown was the first agent appointed at Port Moody in 1886, and Fullerton spent thirty years in Montreal with the Allen Lime before moving to Vancouver in 1888.
Brooklyn hunters Frank Doudera and Joseph Sartori travel via Montagu to Fabre near the Kipawa River and Lake Temiscaming to hunt trap and film timber wolves said to menace game in that region.
A nearly seventy year old woman from Swift Current arriving in Winnipeg trusted Stationmaster Ruff of the Canadian Pacific Railway to transfer her to the outgoing train. He ensured she would be met by her son in Toronto and receive care on the journey. Her tribute praised the railway staff for their assistance.
The Canadian Pacific Social and Athletic Club of Regina contributed 75 dollars to the Leader-Post Christmas Cheer Fund. Twenty five dollars was given to the Old Folks Home at Wolseley twenty five to the Orange Orphanage at Indian Head and twenty five to the Salvation Army Girls Home. Santa Claus arrived at Regina Station on a CPR train on the first day of the Christmas School holidays and distributed candy to 3 500 children who were taken to various theatres. Officers of the Social Club arranged all this.
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