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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
4
The speaker reflects on the past year with both its challenges and gains and expresses cautious optimism for the coming year. Frost and late spring affected harvests, but banks performed modestly. Despite hard times, confidence remains that trade will improve overall.
A Friday Kenny-Harvey concert in Miniota drew a tiny crowd yet strong applause for Bert Larvey Co Le Roy Kenney Emma T. Trons Nellie Moore and others. The troupe's varied acts elicited praise though turnover of patrons reduced attendance. fans hope for another westward visit after their Toronto stop.
The season's frost caused damage early, but reports indicate plenty of seed-wheat in the area. Officials note that despite losses, spring sowing should proceed, with abundant seed and favorable conditions expected for growth.
Manitoba delegates at Virden propose appointing permanent municipal auditors for all provinces except Winnipeg. They urge abolition of current audit methods and adoption of a new system after review. They also call for annual tax sales by October 1 for lands two years in arrears and require yearly balance sheets publicized before nomination day.
The second trial of Harry K Thaw for the Stanford White murder will be shortened after the defense admits Thaw was insane when he shot White and remains so. His lawyers expect to arrange with the district attorney to commit him to Mattewan Asylum before evidence begins. Thaw’s wife may be surprised by developments.
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