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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
8
Albert Westgate, formerly condemned to death with execution set for today, has had his sentence changed to life imprisonment. The Minnesota Agricultural Society Fair Prize List is available by applying to Secretary John Spalding.
Local notes report Rev E S Dixon attending the United Church Conference in Winnipeg this week. A small classified item lists a rhubarb for sale and an eye clinic event at Leams Hotel on June 5. Wm Bissett recovers from illness in Virden and neighbors helped with barley. a farm gang of 64 horses and 17 men worked swiftly, with a conk stall serving meals.
Mrs Stevenson left Monday to spend the summer with her daughter in Calgary. Mrs Finkheimer serves as delegate from here to the W. I convention in Winnipeg this week. Texix and Trail Ranger groups attended the athletic meet at Oak River last Saturday.
Beulah residents host and visit across Winnipeg and nearby towns. Mrs J Orr at Binsearth hosts Sunday guests, Rev Dunnett attends United Church Conference in Winnipeg, and a large group attends the Chatauqua at Birtle. Mr and Mrs King and family drive from Birtle to see Beulah friends. WMS Birthday at Mrs J A Frazer’s home draws attendees. Delegates from Beulah go to the WI Convention. Paynters from Tantallon on a six week east tour call on Beulah friends.
The rural council met in Minsota and carried resolutions appointing the Canadian Legion to staff the Community Memorial Service and grounds for 1929. Tenders for gravelling about 20 miles and guard rails were advertisements due by June 15 1929. Appointments made for village constables Crandall and Miniota. A three month leave of absence granted to Miss Turner. A $100 settlement for roadway 26-15-25 authorized. Debentures destroyed. Ward appropriations for 1920 set and road commissioners appointed. Audit report 1928 adopted with 100 copies printed. Next meeting at the Reeve’s call.
Plant a few extra at these prices onion sets per pound 15 cents and multi pliers per pound 12 cents offered by United Stores Ltd in Minicta.
The note mentions Isabella and M Bridge near Brandon over the weekend. The fragment lacks full details on event, location or context.
The W. A. of St Wilfred's Church Beulah hosts a Silver Tea and Sale of Miscellaneous Articles at Mrs W Tittey's home on Thursday June 20 from 3 p.m. All are invited.
The McAuley Dramatic Society presents the three act play The Three Pegs at Miniota Hall on Monday June 10 under the Miniota Tennis Club. Admission costs 50e with 25e for children and a dance follows.
Summer wear Forsyth Guaranteed Broadcloth Shirts in plain White or Sand popular at United Stores Ltd Miniota priced at $2.50 each.
An essay argues that placing a dollar value on infant life is challenging but feasible. It cites a $9,000 per child baseline and estimates Canada’s 22 000 annual infant deaths equate to over $22 million in lost value, urging public health spending to avert most losses and deliver long term dividends.
The article notes exams are near and students fear possible failure. It cites Bulwer Lyton on youth optimism and the belief in success shaping study effort, highlighting how anxiety tempers enthusiasm and drives determination.
The Rural Municipality of Miniota invites tenders for gravelling about 20 miles within the municipality and for erection of guard rails. Tender forms and specs are available from the undersigned or from G BR Hill, Virden. Tenders to be delivered by twelve o'clock noon on Saturday, June Lith 1429, to John Spalding, Secretary Treasurer.
A exhortation urging young people to summon courage and determination, prepare thoroughly, and enter exams when the time arrives, confident of success under all circumstances.
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