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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
1
James N Clinton longtime CPR agent departs mid May for Winnipeg to enter realty and insurance. He is praised as a valued resident and gardener whose community service ranged from church involvement to promoting local uplift. Citizens express regret at his departure and wish him well in his new venture.
Posters announce Sports Day events with purses and prizes across horse races trotting runs and foot races. Prizes include cash purses from 10 to 60 dollars plus special awards, with entry fees up to five dollars and complimentary tickets for clubs.
The Canadian Northern Railway places a fully equipped train at the disposal of the Minister of Agriculture to promote agriculture and country life. The Provincial Department of Agriculture funds instructor staff from the Agricultural College under its direction. Miniota will host the train on Thursday June 20 from 9 to 12. Bring family and neighbors to participate and learn.
The local Masonic fraternity paraded to the Presbyterian Church where Rev. W Beattie delivered a fine sermon on the craft. A football game between Miniota and Wynona is planned for Saturday night with 7 30 kickoff and new uniforms expected. both teams are seen as top in the district. The Assiniboine River has fallen about six feet in two weeks.
Next Sunday Mr 8 Lt Lochhead will preach on Missions in Holy Trinity Church. The service will commence at 7.30 p.m. Every body welcome.
The Rural Municipality of Miniota announces that land for sale will be described to rate payers with details on improvements and price. The notices will be forwarded to Manitoba authorities to find buyers and farm help. By order Win. Howard Miniota May 30 1913.
Messrs Bob Jacke and John Farrell were among commercial visitors in town Tuesday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs J Bryant of Barnbank on May 27 1972. The town saw renovations to the bank building, and Geo Biggs nears completion of J R Mitchell's barn. Various residents traveled to Hamiota Winner Foxwarren and Swift Current for business and visits. The Manitoba Hardware received cement for early orders. The Miniota Dragoons prepare for camp life at Sewell and a team at the GTP grade caused a weekend mishap with runaway horses smashing a pole and a street wreck.
A list from the Million for Manitoba League shows old-country farmers seeking land in Manitoba. Applicants include a farm family from England with 1000 to 1500 dollars, a veteran farmer with 28 years’ experience, a dairy farmer seeking rent or purchase, and a man aiming to open a small-town general store with 2500 dollars.
For base tomato plants and transplanted stock for sale. Apply at once. J N Clinton Miniota. Due to the absence of Rey W Beattie there will be no service in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday.
An 1880s ad promotes Florida land as highly productive with mild winters and abundant rainfall. It claims low building costs, year round crops, steady markets, healthful climate, and easy water access. The pitch notes 12,460 acres for sale near a railroad station and invites readers to request illustrated literature from Elcrida Colonization in Berlin.
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