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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
1
The Second Seed Grain Fair at Gee Town Hall drew a modest crowd Thursday, with light exhibit turnout and low grain quality. Judges noted near uniform entries led by James Crime Geo Anywus W. RK Doyle and Garton family members, while Plymouth Rocks and other varieties showed limited standout specimens.
About 150 tele graph poles on the C P RR right of way between Miniota and Arrow River. Price 55 cents each. Jd Fy, semiant & Co., Arrow River.
A brief notice states Fraser and Stewart appoint Plymouth Bin der Twine as exclusive representatives for the Miniota district, indicating authorization for sales and distribution. The exact geographic scope centers on Miniota and affiliates. The notice names Fraser and Stewart as principals and Plymouth Bin der Twine as the appointed supplier.
A candidate announces they were nominated to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Jas Boyce and confirms acceptance. They express support for road improvements and milder herd laws, promising attention to both town and rural municipality needs. The message requests voter support for polling day January 16, 1912, in Miniota.
The Herald urges subscribers in arrears to settle dues, noting that publishers often accept small amounts graciously. The report mentions a disturbance involving two local boys and a five dollar find, with details of the Monday incident and warnings about noisy behavior at a public event.
Residents around Beulah and Isabella push for graded schools and consolidation to end one room rural schools. Petitions circulate to join with Whoona and include areas in Miniota Shamrock Arrowton and Dilaria. Winnipeg official Mr Hail Jones aids inquiry as council prepares to accept petitions.
The Snowshoe Club gains momentum in the town with about fifteen members and a nominal fifty cent fee. The first official tramp went to Walter Bryant's home with new snowshoeing stunts and a lunch provided by Mrs Bryant. A meeting at Miss Hodnett's home formed the club with officers elected: President A C Thompson Vice President Miss Hodnett Sec Treasurer Miss Ballantyne and committee members.
District Deputy Louis Koester with Pastors Bowen and Elliott installed the officers of Kisime Lodge No. 76 in a full turnout meeting. New officers included J.P. G J Webster N.G. E W Ayers V.G. W D Berwick and others. the customary fourth degree followed after business.
The article notes a new skating rink ready for use with snow and atmosphere as local promoters advertise heavily. The Masquerade Ball drew strong attendance while local acts like Jimmy Fox and his son Rueben Pax highlight the upcoming Hall performance on Saturday night October 10.
A critique arguing against consolidating rural schools and replacing many small country schools with fewer large ones. The author claims vans run in winter, costs rise, and student education does not improve, urging authors to oppose consolidation and favor distributing and maintaining local country schools with more teachers.
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