Old Miniota Herald Finds Recall of 1909 Plans
Harry Harrison found copies of The Miniota Herald dated April 29 and December 23, 1909. A Hawthorne hall citizens meeting with Beulah attendees discussed asking the CPR to extend its line from Miniota to Birtle, crossing CN tracks. The meeting also addressed filling fire brigade vacancies and paying 2. to the first responder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Harrison
Miniota Herald
Hawthorne
Beulah
P.ry
Miniota
Birtle
CN. Ry
Miniota Column Highlights Local Incidents and Markets
Notices report a fatal accidental rifle discharge at C P K Palmaers farm and losses from lung fever in a horse. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Allan Struthers Jr on April 24 1909. Markets list wheat oats butter eggs chickens live hogs and cattle with prices. ads show banks elevators and livery services. Local officials and council races are summarized from December 23 issues with names like J R Mullins Hirtle and Miniota municipality results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownridge
Northern Crown Bank
Winnipeg
J. D. Forsyth
Allan Struthers, Jr
Miniota Herald
Geo. Cornish
Imperial Elevator and Lumber Co
A. Ross
Palace Hotel
H. Y. Cusack, Jr
Stewart & Hawes
Bewl
R. G. R. McKenzie
Herald
J. F. Tennant & Co
Virden
Ed. Graham
Hirtle
J. H. Houckeeve
Hamiota
D. Gerrand
Miniota
J. L. Thompson
E. H. Massina
F. H. Paynter
C. Spencer
G Phillips
W. Preston
D. Gerrand Gee
Mellor
Glenlochar
Fred Clarke
E. & G. Burrows
Holy Trinity Church
R. Lang
E. W. Avers
G. Cornish
W. Prentiss
W. B. Rowan
A. Kerr
Colrart & Orr
Dr. R. K. Chalmers
Hunter & Co
A. Ross & Co
Parker & Schofield
D. J. Fraser
T. Conway
J G. Livingstone
J. F. Tennant
Harry Harrison
Queen’s Role Across Realm Titles and Duties
The text references the monarch as sovereign of Kingdom Canada and other realms and territories, head of the Commonwealth, and Defender of the Faith. It outlines constitutional and ceremonial duties associated with the royal title across the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Realms
Manitoba Roads and Beautification Contests Planned
The Manitoba Good Roads Association sponsors the 1953 Roads and Beautification Contests, plus a best farm home buildings and grounds event. Increased provincial publicity boosts interest as contest winners receive trophies in Winnipeg on November 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Manitoba Good Roads Association
Winnipeg
Wheat rust races prompt push for fundamental research
Canada and the United States have developed rust resistant wheats but remain vulnerable to other rust races. Mexico has rust traces labeled 139 49 and 11. The piece argues for increased funding and government or private support for fundamental research into rust resistance and how new rust races emerge.
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Canada
United States
Kenya
Mexico
Virden Health Unit Board Meets at Hartney May 8 1953
The Virden Local Health Unit Advisory Board met at Hartney on Friday May 8 1953. Attendees included P Anderson E Gibbs T Olive C Alexander J Morton H Walker Reeder Ray Jones A R Hales T L Tapp Gabel Wedow and Fempel appointed Sanitary Inspector. The unit reported 50 new communicable disease cases including measles mumps scarlet fever and chickenpox. A Chest Clinic was held by the Manitoba Sanatorium Board with 112 persons X-rayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden Local Health Unit
Hartney
P. Anderson
Oak Lake
E. Gibbs
Elkhorn
T. G. Olive Oak
Maternal and Infant Health Report for April
Public health notes show 18 natal and postnatal cases treated this month. First month newborns number 29. Health visits examined 136 children in Rutherglen and Virden schools. Diagnose Unit conducted 217 examinations with 466 visits. Laboratory used 317 examinations. Vital Statistics list 46 live births, 2 infant deaths under 1 month, 11 total infant deaths, and 4 marriages.
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Rutherglen
Virden
Public Health
Labora
Manitoba Power Commission reports widespread line upgrades
The Manitoba Power Commission bulletins show crews active across the province with major projects. Key upgrades include converting the Grandview Roblin 33 000 volt line to 66 000 volt operation and expanded distribution at Camp Shilo Kenville Durban Boston Chaneyview Gimli Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg Portage la Prairie lines reconditioned. Total monthly electricity distribution reached 32 152 600 kilowatt hours, up over 2067 from last year.
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Croc
Manitoba Power Commission
Grandview
Roblin
Swan River Valley
Camp Shilo
Kenville
Durban
Boston
Chaneyview
Gimli
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
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Kelly-Ryan Hay Rakes
Fred R. Bryant
the Royal Bank
the Royal
D A. Huett
Manitoba Cancer Relief & Research Institute
Venables
God Save the Queen
Hamiota Progressive-Conservative Association
Elisabeth
Elizabeth
Grace of God
The
United
Bisa
Tory
Social Credit
Social Credit League
Portage Ave
Blindcrak
BY Treblin
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
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