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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
4
The January 14 issue notes the loop trains on the branch are off, delaying travelers as the sole remaining train departs at 6 am. Citizens express dissatisfaction. a deputation to restore service to Minieta is urged, with a meeting proposed to press the claim.
A sad accident at Blaris on Monday morning involving Mr. Robert Bell and others sawing wood with a horse power led to the belt flying off a jack. Bell attempted to drive a spike for friction when the wheel collapsed, a piece striking his forehead and proving fatal a few hours later. He leaves a widow and six children, with the community sharing in the bereavement. The funeral proceeds to Arrow River cemetery today.
The Northern Bank buys the Crown Bank of Canada with Winnipeg head office. The merged Northern Crown Bank will have 7 branches and paid-up capital of 2,196,653, rising to 3,000,000. J W De C O Grady becomes manager. Sir Daniel McMillan president.
Deere & Co of Moline announces a new pension and insurance plan for employees. The program offers retirement at twenty years of service with a monthly pension, benefiting the company’s 1,000 workers and signaling a major labor benefit in the industry.
Japanese general Nosse asserts Canada should pursue immigration limits aligned to the labor market. He criticizes the Honolulu speculative scheme and hints the Tokio mission may carry counter proposals or have failed in its mandate. He says restrictive immigration is a Japan Canada concern.
The Lodges Minota Tent No 17 of the K C T meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Visiting brethren are invited to attend. S G Dito serves as Commander. The group promotes fraternal fellowship and local lodge activities.
W. W. past Grand Councilor R. T. of T. and editor lecturer announces a Buchanan lecture under liquor reform groups. The platform seeks local veto to banish bars or separate saloons from hotels, pairing with trades and labor, churches, and temperance groups.
The bulletin forecasts disturbances crossing the continent from early January, with rising heat and cooling waves through the Great Central Valleys and eastern states. It warns of a moderate to fierce storm reaching the eastern seaboard and notes planetary influences including Jupiter Mars and Saturn guiding January’s weather. Planets near the Moon and visible Venus are described for timing and visibility.
Synopsis outlines residence requirements for homesteaders under four plans. Six months of annual residence and cultivation or ownership of land nearby may substitute. Provisions cover living with parents, in-law terms, and definitions of vicinity not exceeding nine miles. Notice requirements include six months written notice to the Commissioner in Ottawa.
A fragmented dialogue shows a child asking about hush and a mother’s response. An observing archin mentions mussed hair after an afternoon, hinting at a playful, cryptic scene.
The Canadian branch of the royal mint opened at Ottawa with Earl Grey turning the lever for the first coin a silver fifty cent piece presented to Countess Grey. Three hundred witnesses heard cable to London deputy-master that Ottawa mint is in full operation. A refinery connected to the mint will electrolytically refine gold silver and copper for coinage, reportedly to be established by the Dominion government.
Mrs. F. H. McElwee of Boistown New Brunswick reports a left shoulder pain relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The note says rheumatic muscle pain responds quickly and claims prompt relief. Sold by Miniota Drugstore.
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