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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
4
The Miniota Herald lists advertising rates and printing policies. It notes monthly and annual subscriptions, rate details for legal notices and announcements, and requires advance payment. The notice credits Norman W. Dingle as proprietor.
Inspector Newcombe opens at Sarahville school on Weredesday Last and raises a community question. The address contrasts teacher salaries with conditions in rural country schools and urban centres, arguing for better remuneration to attract and retain qualified teachers.
Meeting chaired by President Craig at 3 15. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. J Lynch named treasurer pro tem. Members discussed forming an Agricultural Society in Miniota Municipality and supporting farmers to use elevators or load grain at platforms for one cent per bushel. Next meeting set for Arrow River School House Saturday Feb 2 at 3 p.m.
The first annual bonspiel by the Carting Club began Monday evening February 24 with twenty rinks entered. Tough ice gave way to better conditions. a running summary lists players such as Reynolds Beulah Paynter Thompson Hayter Birtle and Kerr among others. Five games remain for the Grand Challenge with Kerr of Hamiota and Thompson of Beulah now on the prize list.
A Friday night sleigh party of youths went to Mr. and Mrs. Will Warren's valley home intending to upset their marriage. Despite road spills the group arrived unhurt and enjoyed dancing, cards and music until 3 p.m. Some attendees claimed injuries, including a back break and a broken arm, before returning home satisfied with the outing.
Canadian North West homestead regulations outline entry eligibility by sole family head or male 18+, land parcels of 160 acres, and in person or proxy applications. Plans require six months residence yearly for three years or owning 80 acres nearby, with rules on vicinity, parental residence, and six months notice to Ottawa.
The agriculture committee reviewed a bill to extend the prairie chicken and grouse hunting ban until October 1 1909. Game Protection officials and supporters argued crows and coyotes cause more damage than sportsmen while noting hatch quality and seasons affect stock. The committee postponed action awaiting Mr Mickle the bill’s promoter.
In Miniota on February 18 1908 a son was born to Mr and Mrs D Gerrand In Two Creeks on February 16 1908 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Alex Webster This notice records two birth announcements with the parents and dates.
Will J. Hayner of the Burley Cole Bulletin notes his wife suffered a winter cough causing sleepless nights. After trying various remedies, a friend recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and after three doses the cough vanished. The medicine is sold at Miniota Drag Store.
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