W Horner visits Brandon and plans for bonepier
W Horner visited Brandon this week. Arrangements are being made to hold a local bonepier in Miniota next week. The editor of the Finnish paper Vapaus has been jailed for six months with a $1000 fine, plus two years if unpaid, for disparaging remarks about His Majesty's health. A reader missed Christmas dinner due to illness, others were sick but recovered by Sunday and attended a belated feast under a full moon.
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Miniota
Vapaus
Down East
Murder Dials Placed for Spring Assizes in Winnipeg
Three murder dials are slated to be heard at the spring assizes in Winnipeg with the session opening on March date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Regular Irish Entertainment by Miniota WI Planned
The Miniota Women’s Institute announces a regular Irish entertainment session to be held on Friday March 15 with fuller particulars to follow. The event aims to showcase local talent and community spirit in a cordial gathering.
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Miniota Women’s Institute
Fuller
Jack Rowan Leaves for The Pas as CN Draftsman
Jack Rowan departed Tuesday for The Pas to begin duties as a draftsman with Canadian National. He will join CN at his new post and start work in that capacity.
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Jack Rowan
Pas
Canadian National
Ellerington Attends Manitoba Dairies Meeting
C Ellerington left on Tuesday to attend the annual meeting of the Manitoba Co operative Dairies held in Winnipeg this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ellerington
Manitoba Co-operative Dairies
Winnipeg
Kerr skip wins Seagram prize at Virden bonspiel
The rink skipped by Archie Kerr won the Seagram competition at the Virden bonspiel last week. First prize was four cedar chests and the team took the top honor.
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Virden
Peacock named Chappie Lost by William Lindsay
William Lindsay reported the loss of his peacock Chappie last week. A fire death occurred after the bird was kicked by a cow and it is understood the bird will be stuffed.
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William Lindsay
Chappie
United Methodist and Presbyterian Churches Agree to Union
A committee of ministers and lawmakers representing the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches of the United States has agreed that the two great churches should unite and have resolutely set their minds toward that end.
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Law Gpen
He Methodist
Presbyterian
United States
First crow spotted signaling early spring on a farm
Frank Cullen reports seeing the first crow on his farm, indicating spring is approaching. The note suggests seed catalogs have circulated and residents anticipate warming weather.
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Frank Cullen
Minnedosa Plans Back Home Week in July
Minnedosa organizes a Back Home Week in July inviting former residents from the town’s railway hub to return and reconnect with the old school and community memories.
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Minnedosa
Western Canada grain groups under grain trade control says Lawson
George Lawson told the Royal Grain Inquiry Commission in Rosetown Saskatchewan that farmers organizations in Western Canada their official publication and the three Wheat Pools are completely under grain trade control. He argued the Garner position is worse than in 191v. The House of Commons passed a resolution for the unconditional return to prairie provinces of school lands and funds and to investigate other provinces’ claims arising from the transfer.
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George Lawson
Royal Grain Inquiry Commission
Rosetown
Sask
Farmers’ Organizations of
Western Canada
House of Commons
Canada to keep Thanksgiving and Armistice Day distinct
The House of Commons rejected a Liberal Progressive resolution to unite Thanksgiving and Armistice Day into one November 11 holiday. The government affirmed both days remain separate national observances: Thanksgiving for Providence and Armistice Day for those who served in the great war.
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Canada
Providence
House of Commons
F. W. Gershaw
Liberal-Progressive
Medicine Hat
Miniota School Society Hears O Canada and Charades
The Miniota School Literary Society met Friday afternoon. The meeting opened with O Canada. A recording of The Rosary was played and two charades followed, with clues including Lester De Pester.
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Miniota School Literary Society
O Canada
Lester de Pester
School library gains new reference works and portraits
The High School Library adds the 1928 Department of Education annual report, Dominion of Canada Animated Atlas, Answering 100 Questions, Wills and Trustees from Manitoba’s Industrial Development Board, and four photographs of Browning Tennyson Hardy and Ruskie donated by Mrs Collingwood. Pupils praise the gift.
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God Save the King
Department of Education
Dominion of Canada
Department of the Interior
Manitoba
Industrial Development Board of Manitoba
Collingwood
Browning
Tennyson
Hardy
Ruskie
Meat selection and cooking lectures at Manitob a Winter Fair
The Manitoba Winter Fair management announces four days of lectures and demonstrations on meat selection, cutting, and cooking from March 12 to 15. Demonstrations are in the Armouries with talks by F W Baker of Canadian Meat Packers J H Evans deputy minister of agriculture and J C Donaldson of Hudson Bay Co Winnipeg. Esther Thompson and Mrs Hancock of Extension Service will cover cooking tougher cuts.
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F. W. Baker
Industrial Council
Capadian Meat Packers
J.H. Evans
J. C. Donaldson
Hudson Bay Co
Winnipeg
Esther Thompson
Hancock
Extension Service Department of Agriculture
Bevy of How-To Talks Planned at So'clouk Center
The program features daily afternoon sessions focusing on beef with added demonstrations on handling and cooking pork and lamb. The Board of Directors aims to continue the project started last year and expand its outreach.
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Wence
So'clouk
Mrs. E. Vance Heads to Brandon for Hospital Operation
Mrs. E Vance travels to Brandon where she will undergo an operation at a local hospital.
Rev Robertson Occupies Pulpits at Crandall and Palmerston
Rev Robertson of Brandon College preached on Sunday at Crandall and Palmerston churches in a brief pastoral outreach.
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Rev. Robertson
Brandon College
Crandall
Palmerston
Zion church in Hamiota names new pastor
Rev. E Land of Zion church Hamiota visited Crandall last week to discuss filling the vacancy caused by Rev Brady's removal. The settlement board has called Rev Dennison of Ramy River Ont to take charge of the work here.
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E. Land
Obituary for Jacob Langley Johnston of Crandall
Jacob Langley Johnston died at his Crandall home on February 20 at age 85 years seven months and 28 days. Born June 23, 1845 near Dundalk Ontario he lived as a shoemaker and farmer in Ontario Manitoba and Crandall. Survived by two daughters Mrs James W Crawford and Mrs Annetta Johnston and two sons Robert Leonard and Denton Lorence all of Crandall. Funeral held at home with Rev W T Brady officiating and burial in Crandall cemetery.
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Crandall
Jacob Langley Johnston
Mr Johnston
Dundalk
Ontario
Joseph Elliott
Sandhill
Margaret Ann Hodgson
Campbells Cross Cnt
Mapitoba
Portaze Ja Prairie
Johnston
J.C. Vance
Mr. Johnston
Crandall Church
W.T. Brady
Oak River
James W. Crawford
Annetta Johnston
Robert Leonard
Denton Lorence
Chevrolet Six Transformation Cut Time and Cost
The article details Chevrolet’s rapid shift from four to six cylinder production in six weeks. Alfred P. Sloan Jr. of General Motors cites about $30 million in investment to implement the change as the company retooled plants and redesigned models to meet new consumer demand.
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Chevrolet Company
Alred P Sloan, Jr
General Motors
Spectacular Automotive Transformation Delivers New Model
The Wall Street Journal lauds a dramatic industrial shift as a near flawless clockwork retooling by the world’s largest car maker. In 1928 the firm abruptly stopped 5000 daily cars, reorganized, kept workers, and within 90 days achieved full capacity on a new model.
Womens Missionary Society Sale at Forsyths Ice Cream Parlor
The United Church Women’s Missionary Society in Minnesota will hold a Home Cooking sale on March 2 at J. D. Forsyth’s Ice Cream Parlor starting at 3 p.m. Proceeds support mission work.
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Womens Missionary Society of the United Church
Minsota
J. D. Forsyth
Aberdeen Angus Bulls for Sale from Accredited Herd
Advertises Aberdeen Angus bulls for sale from an accredited herd. Mentions terms to responsible purchasers. Provides contact: Seed Bailey, John Wythe, phone 193, Miniota.
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Aberdeen
Aisi
Bailey
John Wythe
Miniota
Lost watch near Miniota toboggan hill
A ladies plain gold wrist watch with a black band disappeared on Sunday February 21 between Miniota and the Toboggan hill. Finder is asked to return it to Miss Marguerite Dart in Miniota for a reward.
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Miniota
Toboggan Hill
Marguerite Dart
Beulah Defeats Milliota 5-4 In Rough Hockey Tilt
Beulah won a hard fought hockey game 5 to 4 against Milliota last Friday night. Ronnie and Eddie Flower arrived from Winnipeg on Monday and are tending the home farm this season. The bex bongpiel is now in full swing with 6 mixed rinks participating. Mr and Mrs J Chisolm left on Monday for a visit to Winnipeg.
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Mrs. J. Chisolm
Winnipeg
Beulah
Milliota
Ronnie
Eddie Flower
Beulsh School Hosts Busy Sports Afternoon and Gramophone Fund
The Beulsh school held a successful sports afternoon and evening last Saturday with strong attendance. A home cooking sale at Forsters store was well patronized and together raised 8 42 for a gramophone purchase for the school.
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Beulsh
Forsters
Isabella Notes Mention Local Visits and Meetings
Mrs. red Reid visits friends in Portage la Prairie while W Iverach attends the Trustees convention in Brandon this week.
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Mrs
Red Reid
Portage la Prairie
W.iverach
Trustees
Brandon
Cliff Drummond Ships Stock Car to Winnipeg
Cliff Drummond dispatched a carload of stock to Winnipeg on Tuesday as the community prepares for the local bonspiel next week. The event will bring teams to town for curling matches and related activities.
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Cliff. Drummond
Winnipeg
Meeting Postponed for One Week
A local notice states that the scheduled meeting will be postponed by one week. No additional details on time venue or reasons are provided in the readable text.
Stewart returns from two month visit to Ontario home
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Brisbin attended the funeral of James Grisbin in Pilot Mound on Thursday, while Stewart came home Friday after an enjoyable two month stay at the old Ontario residence.
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Stewart
Ontario
H. M. Brisbin
James Grisbin
Pilot Mound
Canadian National European Tour Offers All Inclusive Journey
Canadian National promotes a 38 to 59 day all expense European tour from Montreal visiting Great Britain France Belgium Germany Switzerland Italy. Prices start at 3415.00 with sail from Montreal on the Cunard Line "Audama" in July. The package includes steamer accommodations and hotels, with motor coach touring of Scotland and England and all logistics arranged by CN agents.
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Europe
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Montreal
Scotland
England
C. N. Rys
Canadian film and railway feats reported in brief
Snowbound crews and Canadian film production feature a seven reel project by British Canadian Pictures Limited of Calgary with Guy Weadick praising Banff and Lake Louise as ideal backdrops. Meanwhile near Toronto, the Canadian Pacific Railway replaces a 1888 steel bridge span by span with a temporary fix and a 45 ton replacement using a special crane and concrete piers.
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British Canadian Pictures Limited
Calgary
Guy Weadick
Banff
Lake Louise
Willington
Raiilroad
Canadian Pacific Railway
Toronto
Ganzs
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W. Horner
Misiota
Marcelling
W. B. Yarwood
Prop
Isabella Garage
John Deere and
Cockshutt Plow Co
Garden City
Red River
Studebaker
Alex. Clark
the Herald
Maryfield
Down
Andrew Virden
GEO. Gabel Optometrist
Beulah Buts
Isabella
Uhis
Decker and
Orrwold
Isabella Young Peoples
J. Finkbeiners
L. Wallace
Finkbeiner
End C. Wall
J. Marshalls
D. Blellosk
H. Shervell
A. Brad
RL. Stevensons
R.E. Heise
P. Stewart
Scorgie
United Church of Canada
Earl S. Dixon, B.A
Idas
Church of England
G. L. Armstrong
Holy Trinity Church
Arrow River
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