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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 30, 1930
Page
8
A group of local horsemen plan to compete at a Friday rice mortals meet. The event included races games and a fine supper drawing many attendees. Boat rides proved popular and crowds praised the programme despite a slight delay.
Mrs J D Forsyth with Lorna and Harold drove to Winnipeg on Tuesday. Mrs J Lt Evane accompanied them.
Sire WL Heiniett and his daughter Trene traveled to Minnedown on Friday to watch the tennis finals unfold.
Miss Isday Linear underwent an appendicitis operation on Thursday last. She progresses toward recovery and is reported to be in good headway with her health.
On July 3 this year aste grease was sold at 2c a pound at Swaniver and butter offered at 152 a pound at the same place.
The Brandon city council passes a resolution recommending salary increases for the mayor and aldermen, detailing approval of compensation reforms for city leadership.
The giant airship R-100 travelling from England toward Canada is anticipated to reach Montreal this afternoon or Wednesday, weather and conditions permitting. The crew aims for the Canadian city as the next milestone in its transatlantic journey.
Providence notes that over the past two weeks at least five Wheat Pool elevators were struck by lightning, four of which were totally destroyed, as the community discusses impacts on the cooperative.
The papers report no harvester excursions will be run from the east this year. The decision aims to aid the employment situation, particularly for Manitoba, where job talks have been prominent recently.
A later update corrected the earlier story about a missing purse. The woman believed she left it in one spot, but it was actually elsewhere and informants had not been informed of the new fact.
Robert Mann, an employee of the Hydro, fell from a motor truck last week and a rear wheel passed over his leg. An X ray showed a broken leg. Mr. Mann returned to his home in Portage.
The Community Fall at Arrow River opened Thursday night with a large crowd. The Groom Chasers Orchestra provided music for dancing and attendees report a very good time.
Binders will be distributed at various points in the district this week amid growing concerns over black rust. Arthur Rowan delivered a wheat sample picked up along the road south of Arrow River, with black rust evidence noted in the grain.
The United Church Sunday School held its annual picnic at Murphy's Lake on Thursday afternoon. Initially the weather looked threatening and officials feared rain would spoil the event.
Maple Leaf Flour is guaranteed by United Stores Ltd. The notice promises reliable quality and dependable sacks for customers at the Minot location and other outlets.
A large gathering of ladies hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Florence Edith Hawthorne at Mrs Hodnett’s home on Thursday afternoon. Activities included contests and a dainty tea before Hawthorne and her mother left for Winnipeg, where she will wed Dr Russell Sagdon of Chicago on Tuesday.
On Hudson Bay shore Churchill welcomes a large female presence as four women relocate to the town for the season. Mrs S A Mar sin, her daughter Margaret, and Mrs Claude Johnson join Mra A Gibson as new residents, all moving to Churchill on the Muskeg Limited in late May and planning to stay until autumn.
The Confederation train running daily between Toronto and Vancouver now includes lounge cars with a bath a miniature gymnasium barber shop valet service and an ice cream parlor for passengers. Twelve cars are in service offering high level traveler comfort and ultimate in on board service.
A call is requested from residents who consider themselves old timers in the Miniota district to report the year they came to the area. The notice specifies the Rural Municipality of Miniota and provides a phone contact 72 for callers to provide the information.
The article clarifies there is no season restriction for grain used as exhibit for the World's Grain Show. Exhibits must be at Regina authorities by March 1, 1902, implying Canadian grain for display may be grown this season or in 1931.
Manitoba agricultural outlook shows headed wheat heads with good appearance and potential favorable filling depending on future conditions. Annual rainfall occurred in local showers rather than general rain, yielding a balanced distribution across the province and leaving no extreme wet or dry areas.
The report notes variable crop prospects with some fields likely to ripen around late dates and overall yield near average. Rust appears limited so far and weather will largely determine its spread. observers remain cautious but not alarmed about potential losses.
Monday polls produced a heavy vote with Conservatives leading in 13 seats Liberals 5 Progressives 2 Liberal Progressive 3 UFA 1 Labor 3 Independent 2 Powerful 6 Several prominent figures were defeated including Hon T A Crerar in Brandon by Dave Beaubier and Hon Chas Dunning in Regina Toronto leader T Church fell in Toronto James Allison Glen Liberal Progressive lost at Starquette to Col A A Mullins Conservative Congratulations to Mullins as expected victory The Conservatives were initially seen as sweeping but later tallies adjusted the picture Winnipeg elected Robert Rogers W Kennedy Heaps Woodsworth and others while Labor gains in Winnipeg were noted The results show a potential shift in government pending final tallies.
John J. Arkhe specialist on light testing and fitting of glasses will be at Leam's Hotel on Wednesday August 6.
Isabella notes Miss Hileen Bridge visits sister Mrs D G McKenzie in Rapid City. Mrs A Sthelfried and Verna visit with Mr and Mrs J Sunte. Mrs R Reid and daughter from Winnipeg visit with Mr and Mrs Fred Reid. Mr and Mrs H M Brisbin and Jack holiday in Winnipeg and Pilot Mound. W E Iverach and friend from Kennedy Sask visit with Mr and Mrs W E Iverach. The new garage is completed and Alex Clark is all.
Visitors from Winnipeg and Miami attended the annual Jeabella Agricultural Society fair held on Thursday. Kew conducted services at the local church as the event showcased central exhibits including cattle horses and pigs. The fair improved crowd flow, some gate receipts, and praised judge performance while meals were served in the new garage to wide approval.
Classified items report breeding ewes available for sale with potential shares through Dr. Miles in Birtle. Two yearling strays from Bryant valley pasture include a red roar with WP brand and a red steer with ear cut. Also offered is a threshing outfit a 24 inch Case Steel Separator and a 20 hp portable engine ready to work, listed by C Edlerington in Miniota.
Eller ingerton, secretary of Miniote endorses Minioa Cooperative Wholesale, assuring buyers of reliable Twine supply and dependable service.
The Miniota Consumers Co operative offers gasoline and oil supplies with good service guaranteed to all. Orders can be placed with C Ellerington, Secretary, by phone 17 i2, Miniota.
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