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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1928
Page
1
Nelson executed for double murder in Winnipeg scaffold
Karl Nelson, who received a death sentence last summer for the murder of two women in Winnipeg, was hanged on the scaffold Friday morning. The notice also advertises the Power Farming Conference at Miniota hall this Friday afternoon and evening with free admission for motion pictures and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Nelson
Winnipeg
Miniota Hall
Ford Motor Company OF Canada, Limited
Special Council Meeting on Alleged Funds Shortage
A special council meeting was held last Tuesday to discuss a shortage of funds. The council decided to ask the municipal commission to collect the amount in question from the bond company.
For Sale Barred Rock Cockerels and Banff Winter Carnival
A notice offers pure three prize Barred Rock Cockerels at 5 or 83 each per pair, with contact E. Sunley in Crandall ex. Preparations for the Banff Winter Carnival set for February 4 to 11. The piece also reports on Canadian mushers aiming to reclaim the Strong Heart Trophy and notes US team entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sunley
Crandall
Banff
Canada
United States
Warren Cordingly
Ashton
Idaho
Canadian wagering on racetracks tops 347 million this season
The Department of Agriculture released a statistical statement showing 347,915,828 wagered on Canadian racetracks in the latest season, up from 44,516,672 last year. It notes 34 more racing days in 1927 and $3,560,156 in added wagers amid population growth, cautioning against treating this as evidence of broader betting spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Department of Agriculture
Dominion
Tax Returns Now Required, Warning From Local Officials
Local residents are urged to file income tax returns promptly under threat of legal action. Officials warn that noncompliance will lead to fines and costs, and even those who have avoided returns for years may be pursued. The warning stresses timely compliance and accountability.
Express Companies of Canada Offer Reduced Rates
Merchants and the public note that effective January 1928 Express Companies of Canada cut package rates from one to fifteen pounds. Charges now depend on the province containing both points. within same province 1 to 5 Ibs 30 cents, 6 Ibs 40 cents, 7 Ibs 45, 8 Ibs 50 cents, 9 Ibs 55, 10 to 11 Ibs 60 cents. Between adjacent provinces slight increases range 10 to 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express Companies of
Canada
Manitoba Legislature Moves Toward New Liquor Law
The Manitoba legislature met on Monday as the law amendment committee refined the contentious liquor bill. It is expected to be placed before the assembly soon and may become law quickly. Proponents urge citizens to enforce the act once enacted, noting years spent on the issue and the need for a definite resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
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Miniota Drug Store
Miniota
Westinghouse
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Minicta - Man
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Westinghouse C
Liz Winnipes
Wresting
Power Farming Conference
Jas. W. Warren
al Gent
Saint John
United Kingdom
W. R. MacInnes
Canadian Pacific Railway
W. A. Wainwright
C. P
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Canada Colonization Association
Vancouver
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Sir William van Horne
City of
C. A. Cotterell
British Columbia
Carillian Pacific Railway
A. Spencer
MO. Spalding
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NFEC
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