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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
1
A brief ad touts a local shoe store claiming pride in quality and a low cash price. It highlights friendly service and customer satisfaction with the store presenting itself as the town’s best shoe shop. It includes a phone line for contact.
A local report notes dentistry visits Miniota on the first Wednesday with all operations guaranteed satisfactory. A youth in Pollander was shot at Elk horn last week by a boy he had fought with. The bullet was removed and should not prove fatal. The assailant is under guard until the other heals enough to testify.
Public reaction to the Miniota Amateur Dramatic Society's production of Sweet Lavender marks it as the strongest amateur performance in Miniota. Critics praise P H Beal as Richard Phenyl and commend other cast members including E E Mitchell, A S Hodnett, R Purves, Miss Leary, Miss Wiggins, Miss Mitchell, Mrs Broadhurst, J L Evans, and Herbert White. The reviewer notes superb scenery by Robert Parves and highlights the dramatic climax at the end of act two. A repeat performance may occur. a Friday showing is planned at McConnell's Hall on March 12.
Saturday night curling contest saw a mixed team race the gentlemen rink against Jacks. Right-end play tested skill as both sides fought to place stones in the house. Ladies swept with zeal while Mrs Gerrand filled in. teams included Mrs Clinton, Miss Turner, and others.
A regional Agricultural Society meeting at Arrow River school heard delegates report from the Manitoba Agricultural College convention. William Rowles outlined draft horse type and beef cattle criteria, with Bowles offering to demonstrate horse conformation at a future meeting. The discussion covered weed control through grazing, land productivity, and farm welfare. Next exhibition is planned for Miniota on August 4, with a March 27 meeting in Miniota featuring a debate on intensive versus extensive farming.
Notice invites interested boys to apply through Rev. Thomas at 800 as possible. Applicants must complete the regite lar form and include train fare from Winnipes to be considered. Those spoken to by Mr. Thomas are asked to obtain from him an official application form.
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