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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1929
Page
8
Local observers note the Masonic hall has a new coat of paint and a brighter exterior. The community also discusses several contemplated projects as the cooperative business receives cautious attention and scrutiny.
Mr and Mrs Wright and their daughter Martha of Saskatoon are visiting with Mr and Mrs Sharpe, staying for a period with the Sharpe family in the city.
Me Wm Taylor and daughters Mattie and Irene of Saskatoon are visiting friends and relatives in town.
Frank Cullen attended the Good Seed demonstration at Brandon Experimental Farm on Tuesday last, gathering insights into seed research and farming practices.
The message promotes Heinz Pure Distilled Vinegar for pickling and recommends Be& Vinegar. United Stores Ltd. Miniota appears as the retailer. The note emphasizes quality for successful pickles.
Hugh Walker states that a party who took his Chinchilla rabbits on Friday night may return the other rabbit if they call around. He urges contact to recover the missing pet and resolve the incident.
Schedule fragment lists events at Reaaburn July 24 and 25 plus Binsearth and Berathelair July 26 and Birtle August 2. Details are incomplete for full items or participants.
A Sunday afternoon concert at Miniota park by the Virden Barn drew a fair crowd who enjoyed the programme.
Constable Kirk from Shoal Lake detained two local residents on Friday and escorted them to The Lake for a stay. The duration of the excursion has not yet been determined.
A long dry period ended Friday with a welcome rain beginning around 5 p.m in Miniots district and continuing after midnight. Farmers anticipate benefits to crops from the precipitation.
A large crowd attended the Ham Iota Fair on Friday, with strong showings across many events. The baseball team attempted to raise funds but lost the first game and failed to collect any money.
Easts, Cottingham, K, and Reeve Mellish toured town last week. The trio, Public Utilities Commission members, were possibly here over the electric lighting scheme that interests ratepayers in the two villages.
The last of the steel has been placed with rivet ing expected to finish this week or early next. A large number of visitors have viewed the work, especially on Sundays.
Cardale won the final, earning Miniota second. Arrow River finished second overall in the competition. A notable feature was aeronautical novelty by Jack Crosby of Northern Airways. Our team reports a good time.
The article notes a growing spirit of cooperation among farmers with local organizations forming and handling multiple commodities. It suggests a charter to operate may already be granted and plans are underway to begin business, though specific commodities are not disclosed.
Advertises new shades of Dollar Queen silk hose from United Stores Ltd in Miniota. Claims hosiery’s value and invites customers to try a payment plan or purchase option.
On Friday noon a fire alarm sent engines to WH. Yar where the chimney was found to be well alight. Prompt action suppressed the flames before material damage occurred. The chimney, however, had to be pulled down.
Circumstances beyond control forced the Little Brigade of the Canadian Legion to postpone their Memorial Service from this Sunday to Sunday next July 28. It is hoped many returned soldiers from the lower district will join the Little Comrades. Parade forms at the town hall at 2 30 p m and proceeds to the memorial site for the service at 3 p m.
Fifteen municipalities join with the City of Winnipeg to ease the burden of provincial municipal tax demands. Officials warn of higher levies as crops prospects remain poor and budgets strain to meet government demands. Residents fear rising taxes before levy figures are set.
Maple Leaf Flour offered at 5.25 per 98 pound bag today. United markets advertise the price in store circulars.
George Gordon of Oak Lake promotes Manitoba Livestock Credit Co. plan to place 7600 Rambouillet ewes and 3000 cross breds in Manitoba. Ewes weigh 110 to 112 pounds and average 10 pounds of wool per head. Price 14.40 per head delivered cash or on terms. Terms require 4.40 down and three yearly installments with 7 percent interest. Applications must be approved locally.
The article warns that September sees the most infant deaths from diarrhoea due to summer infections and weak health. It notes 1923 deaths exceeded 1,200 and advocates breastfeeding or pasteurized milk, proper handling, and immediate medical care to prevent and treat diarrhoea in babies.
A report notes Miss Merle Kennedy left Winnipeg on Friday to spend the next two weeks in Saskatoon, staying away from the city during that period.
Rev D Iverach of Clanwilliam exchanged pulpits with Rev Bowman on Sunday last, in a local clerical courtesy that highlights neighboring parishes sharing duties and ministry.
Mrs W Iverach and her son William departed last week on a motor trip to Calgary and other western points.
Mrs J Smith spent two weeks with her daughter Mrs KK Eleise and departed for her home at Alexander on Sunday last.
Ready for a busy summer fair with activities planned throughout. Read the advertisement for a general outline and plan to visit Isabella on Thursday for the event.
Messrs J Clark W Iverach H Reid and J Spalding visited Brandon on Wednesday to present an application to the Board of Railway Commissioners for a crossing at Second Street Isabella. The board ordered the closure of the private crossing and the opening of the new crossing at the applicants’ expense. The Rural Municipality of Miniota shares the cost of construction and maintenance.
A statistician's reading shows a woman's chance of marriage fluctuates with age. From 15 to 20 years it is 144 percent, rising to 52 percent by age 25, then 18 percent at 30, 154 percent at 35, 3 percent at 40, 24 percent as age advances, 8 percent from 45 to 50, and 1 quarter of one percent from 50 to 55.
A Sunday fire swept through Wainwright Alberta destroying every business in town. Fire crews fought the flames but could not save several storefronts. Investigations focus on the cause and potential insurance claims for affected merchants.
A small rubbish heap caught fire and spread, leveled the area with nothing left intact including cats and clothes. Relief aid arrived from Edmonton to assist residents.
Canada launches tri metered airplanes as a primary air force weapon in a declared war on the spruce budworm. Planes carry 1600 pounds of powder to dust forests at low altitude amid the expansive campaign.
W A Yarwood expresses thanks to all who assisted in extinguishing the fire at his residence recently. The note credits valuable and prompt help from neighbors and responders in the incident.
The note records that Isabella left on Monday to spend time away, remaining unclear on destination or duration. It mentions Florence and Francis Brown as related names in the same fragment.
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