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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
The note states pricing terms with a yearly advance rate of edremTiPtions St. per year and a standard rate of 1.5 per year. The source presents an unclear amount for the advance figure but specifies the ordinary annual rate as 1.5.
Our Sidewalks calls out the council over deteriorating business district sidewalks. A Saturday incident left a woman nearly injuring her ankle, prompting complaints that taxpayers deserve better oversight and local attention from town leaders.
Citizens complain as trains halt at Hamiota delaying mail and business. July 1 Sons of England parade. July 7 Temperance rally. July 8 Rapid City Sports relaxations cause 10:30 to 10:45 arrivals. Residents urge special trains to avoid mail delays harming commerce.
Citizens denounce train delays blamed on C P R officials and urge the post office to press for reliable schedules. They suggest the railway authorities provide special trains to ensure newspapers and letters arrive on time and end the post master’s indefinite waiting.
William Jannings Bryan was officially nominated by the Democratic Party for a third time as President. The report notes his nomination was a foregone conclusion with the convention under his control at all times.
A bottle of blister beetles was sent in with several specimens. The pests are destroying potato leaves. readers are advised to inspect and overhaul their potato crops. The beetle is described as very active, black, and resembling a large ant.
The Wanless Store on Yonge Street Toronto sold last week for 140000 dollars. Its lot fronts 22 feet 6 inches and extends 122 feet 6 inches deep. After allowing 20000 for the building about 120000 remains for the land equating to roughly 5450 dollars per front foot. The site could have been bought fifty years ago for 300 dollars.
Complaints claim horses are frightened and accidents may occur as football is played on Main Street. Officials fear further games on the street and warn the Board of Trade may take extreme measures if clashes continue.
The Blairs picnic occurred last week in Arrow River district. Mr and Mrs Andrews Sen were in Arrow River on business. Edmond Bennett and Stafford from Joslin district visited Arrow River. The Arrow River Sunday School held a picnic at Murphy's lake. Miss Davidson, longtime Blairs and Arrow River teacher, visited friends here. Mr King, a recent Arrow River School teacher, left last week.
The annual Blaris Sunday School picnic on July 9 attracted many neighbours. Children’s foot races and a married versus single men baseball game entertained attendees. Tea was free and the stand cleared over 18 dollars. A Sunday School Convention is set for Blairs on July 21 with sessions through the day and an evening concert.
A collage of quips and anecdotes range from proverbs on goodness to jokes about work, psychology class quips, and humor about manners and money. The piece includes wry lines about Englishmen and job ads, a sly Victorian joke about married life, and brief sketches on common human foibles.
Services run alternate Sundays at 3 30 and 7 50 pm. Next Sunday service starts at 7 30 pm sharp. All are welcome to attend.
Rev R F Hunter leads next Sunday services at 4 30 p m and 7 30 p m all are welcome to attend.
Meeta on the first Tuesday in each month and visiting brethren cordially invited. 8. G. Dixon, CoM.
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