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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
4
Advertisers must submit copy for changes by noon on Monday due to a day of publication shift. Late submissions may not be guaranteed insertion.
W G Walford withdraws from the Herald proprietorship and E Dingle continues the paper alone. The editors thank readers for past patronage and promise to strive for continued support and improved coverage of the district.
The article sketches a continent wide competition for settlers and wealth between Western Canada with its vast wheat fields and two provinces and the American Southwest. It notes immigration to Texas and Oklahoma pushing at a five million by 1910 target, comparing climates and yields as a choice for European peasants and the future of grain production.
A traveling man hired a dealer’s horse and trap with a plan to repay and reclaim them at the same price. After a day’s ride, he returned the money but the dealer claimed payment for hire. The man replied that there was no hire since he had driven his own horse all day. The tale ends with lingering sorrow.
Washington forecast highlights a major mid month disturbance crossing the continent from June 20 to 21 reaching the eastern states by the 24th. A hot dry spell follows from early month through the 28th with two disturbances and a very cool spell expected afterwards, impacting crops across New England and the Missouri valleys.
Fire insurance experts lauded asbestos wood as a new composition after tests at 1200 to 2100 degrees lasting about an hour and a quarter. The material withstood the blaze, meeting expectations for fire resistance.
The visiting team journeyed to Oak River on Tuesday to face the Oak River squad in a league game but lost. Lt. Kenton plays here tomorrow night, inviting fans to turn out and support the boys.
The latest piano hit The Automobile Ride composed by W. J. Bock is popular in New York Boston and Philadelphia. It is performed at major theatres nationwide and praised as pretty showy and spirited. Copies cost 50c to buy and 2c postage covers postage from The Gtone Music Co. in New York.
A New York hotel room reveals a youth’s sorrowful self written will declaring social ruin and family misery. The text ends with a quip about motoring and a humorous exchange about references in a housekeeper interview.
A communications notice invites general interest letters and explains that writers may use de plume but must provide their real names as evidence of good faith. It specifies letters should be written on one side of the paper only and notes that articles under this heading are for publication and do not reflect the paper's views.
Editor warns residents that since 1906 Manitoba law requires a licensed ordained clergyman and local domicile for marriages. He cites Archie residents who married in Elkhorn with a cleric unlicensed, risking no local registry entry and urging adherence to official ministerial authorization.
William Thomas Schofield and Miss Elizabeth Murray wed at the Schofield home in Minnesota on Wednesday the 12th. Rev. Sydney Thomas officiated. The bride wore white silk with veil and orange blossoms. Miss Norma Sunley attended. After the ceremony guests enjoyed a reception and gifts. The couple left Thursday for two weeks on the coast before settling in Winnipeg.
A narrator recalls his brother Andy’s late nights and secret outings. He watches a new buggy, varnish care, and Sunday dress as clues. The puzzle resolves with a sister hinting Andy visits a girl, explaining the sleepless after hours.
A reflective line from Haytite notes that those chasing personal greatness reveal a fixed, hollow standard they set in their mind. The remark critiques self styled loftiness and echoes cynicism about vanity.
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