Winter cocoa and renovated school notes at Miniota
Schools reopen tomorrow as winter events unfold. MelLaren’s Pure Cocoa markets a two drink winter treat at Hodnetts. A fire at Lawson's gate in Hamiota last Sunday threatens local fate, while Miniota pupils stage a Christmas program under Mrs. J. W. Beer. The Minota open air link aids district hockey practice and upcoming close matches. The day and Sunday schools now host separate entertainments after a joint plan caused midnight delays, with clarification issued to avoid confusion about associations with the Sunday school.
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Minsota
Ete Mack Chasers
Letter to The Editor on taxes and state accounts
The writer questions tax payments for 1923 and criticizes council credit while state accounts totaling over 400000 owed to merchants remain unpaid. He notes laws allowing property seizure for arrears contrast with merchants’ inability to reclaim homes and urges moral priority for merchants and tradesmen in settlements.
Costly Dog Tax Set By Rural Council For 1924
The rural council last week decided to enforce the dog by law for 1924. Farmers may keep one dog for 1 dollar yearly, and each additional dog costs 2 dollars. Town residents are taxed at the same rate. Enactment will likely lead to many dogs being destroyed.
Mrs. Tom Sidey Called by Death in Regina
Word reached Miniota that Mrs. Tom Sidey died at 2 am on the day of the report, likely from cancer. She and her husband left Miniota for Regina years ago and made many friends here. Her funeral was held in Regina on Monday.
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Tom Sidey
Miniata
Regina
Miniota
Nineteen Twenty Four I’ll Sell Em More and More
A fragmented verse echoes plans tied to the year 1924 with hints of business effort and personal resolve. The speaker mentions 1900 and 24 and a pledge to cut losses and improve mood inside a workplace setting. The tone is determined and optimistic about future sales and effort.
Isabella Notes and Local Travel Updates
The community rink opened December 15 with the ice in perfect condition. Mr and Mrs R Heise motored to Alexander to spend Xmas with friends. Wm Taylor returned to Victoria on December Earl Warren left for Winnipeg to attend the Older Boys Parliament. Congratulations to Earl Wuon elected representative for District 4. In the second gathering, experience will help uphold standards.
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Mrs. R. Heise
Alexander
Earl Warren Lef
Winnipeg
Earl Wuon
Connec
Christmas Cantata Rendered by School Pupils
A Christmas entertainment at the church featured a cantata titled There Comes Christmas performed by about 100 pupils from the school. Each pupil fulfilled their assigned part creditably, reflecting well on the staff responsible for the training.
Men buy suits at Hennettts store at small price
A brief note urges men to visit Hennettss to buy a good suit or wetcoat at very low prices. Shoppers are invited to drop in and inspect the bargains available.
Some Money Says Wongy Is Two Bits in This Riddle
A playful verse outlines a small denomination item claiming not to be exchangeable for gasoline or a candy box. It notes limits on buying ice cream, movie tickets, or church offerings, ending with the punch that on Sundays it is recognized as SOME MONEY.
Ten Commandments for Curlers in Antiquated Verse
A humorous, archaic set of curling rules presented as commandments. It admonishes players to avoid using last year’s equipment, master turns, avoid running shots, listen to defeated opponents, keep the ice clear of broom debris, avoid arguing on rocks, refrain from stealthy rock pushes, and accept outcomes gracefully while respecting opponents and the game’s decorum.
Pension system a century old for Canadian Pacific workers
The article notes Canadian Pacific's pension plan began in 1903 with a 40,000 staff rising to about 90,000. It details funding, totals paid, and the current pensioners, with bonuses and minimums. E. W. Beatty praises the scheme for efficiency and worker morale within CP service.
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Cyecs
Lord Shaughnessy
Canada
Aime
Canadian Pacific
China
Europe
E. W. Beatty
World grain train record set by Canadian Pacific on October 5
The Canadian Pacific Railway shattered the global grain train record on October 5 with a monster train of 125 car loads of wheat over a mile long. It carried 185000 bushels and weighed 5568 tons, breaking previous marks.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Aoe
National Railway deficits shrink as fares drop per head
The CNUE report notes Canada’s population contributed over 88 per head two years ago to railway deficits. Now 1925 operating revenue reduces railway taxation per person to less than 85 per head as the system narrows deficits month by month. Freight charges are lower per ton than other major food exporters.
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CNUE
Toronto
Canada
Davis Couple Spends New Year’s With Friends in Town
Mr and Mrs F J Davis Vie den are visiting relatives in town to ring in the new year with friends.
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F. J. Davis
Vieden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Countryman’s Hardware
MelLaren
Hodnetts
Lawson
Hamiota
Wening
Tures
G.I.T
Chirac
J. W. Beer
the Herald
Mintota
Bore
Isabella
Wm. Taylor
Victoria
Tion
A. Spencer
Great West Life Assurance
Mney
Spalding
Notary Public
B.A Miniota
Manitoba
J.D. Forsyth
Co-Operative
E. H. Heath Co. Limited
Power Farmer
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