Miniota rink debate and local meetings pepper Manitoba news
A Manitoba Hardware meeting Friday will discuss funding a hockey rink for Miniota next winter. In Yorkton district half of farmers signed wheat pool contracts. Mrs. Forsyth returned from Winnipeg hospice Tuesday. Anglican service Sunday. Arrow River beat Miniota 9 to 6 last Saturday in hockey. Bill Leland reports corn 7 inches high from 10 sown. Hodnett's promote rubber footwear for slushy weather. Manitoba university offers merchandising course March 24 to 28 at $2 with lectures by Mr. Iverach and notes on advertising.
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Manitoba
Miniota
Manitoba University
Kearch
Wm. Iverach
Elevator offer to pool services from Benito Farmers' Elevator Co
The Manitoba pool committee has received its first offer to use elevator facilities from Neil Wright of Benito on behalf of the Benito Farmers' Elevator Co. The company claims an annual capacity of 200 000 barrels and is ready to place its elevator at the pool's service. The McConnell cup traveled from Oak River for the season's first local defense. Two Minnesota rink teams helped bring it, resulting in a 5 point margin for the home side. District teams plan to visit in the next two weeks if ice endures. A winter fair in Brandon drew many from the district with praise for the horses poultry and cattle. At Miniota Boys and Girls Club meeting last Thursday officers were reelected.
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Manitoba Pool Wommittee
Neil Wright
Benito, Man
Benito Farmers’ Elevator Co
Oak River
Minsota
Natty New Spring Styles Arrive As Hodnett Promotes Local Appeal
It is probable the government grant will not come this year yet the UK will continue activities with public help. Full assistance possible will be given to aid the organization. A new Spring Suit call invites selection from Natty New Styles just arrived with splendid choice and rights prices from W L Hodnett.
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W.L. Hodnett
Scotch Concert at Miniots Hall A Big Hit
A Scotch concert and dance at Miniots Hall Friday evening, chaired by W L Dorward. Carnegie family and Mrs Kirkland, Wm Williams performed, with bagpipes, songs, and strong dancing by Carnegie children. The event featured Highland dances and lively stage routines, concluding with an enjoyable dance.
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W L.dorward
Carnegie
George Bruce
Crown Versus Long Hearing on Attendance Act Case
The Crown sought the Attendance Act ruling against Tom Long for not sending his children to school. Magistrate Boyce heard many witnesses including M. M. S. B. trustees. After a long session the magistrate found in favor of Mr. Long.
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Crown
Boyce
Long
Rural Council Minutes Record Grants and a Train Schedule Change
The Rural Council met on Wednesday and heard appeals in a Court of Revision with most requests denied except for Amos Gurr and Henry Meighan. Miniota and Isabella Agricultural Societies each received $300. The council urged the CPR to shift morning train departure time from 6 a.m. for winter travel to Brandon hospital, seeking cooperation from Crandall Oak River area. The auditor’s report was accepted and copies ordered. the engineer was to prepare graveling estimates with pay at tendered half mile rates plus 8 cents per yard for each additional 3 miles, starting at the beginning of each interval, amid further discussions.
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Amos Gurr
Henry Meighan
C.P.R
Miniota
Brandon Hospital
Crandall Oak River
Young Girls Club Dance in Miniota on Friday
Dance event produced by the Young Girls Club in Miniota on Friday March 21 with Evans Orchestra. Dancing from 8:30 pm featuring Fox Trot Moonlight Waltz Quadrille One Step and Schottische plus supper and a barn dance, admission 75 cents general and 5 cents for ladies.
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Miniota
Young Girls Club
Evans Orchestra
Council Sets By Law On Medical Fees With April 4 Meeting
The municipality plans to frame a by law on medical fees and the council will reconvene on April 4 to discuss and finalize details.
Birth Announcement for Fleming Son at Mimiota
Born at Mimiota on February 29 to Mr and Mrs Clare Fleming Arrew Hiter a son.
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Mimiota
Clare Fleming
Arrew, Hiter
Miniota Players Impress With "Her Husband's Wife" Performance
The Miniota players staged Friday the 7th with "Her Husbands Wife" to great audience acclaim. Uncle John in humor and Mrs Beer and Evans Orchestra at the Masquerade Ball promise further engagements as the town applauds touring talent.
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Miniota
Charley
Mr. Reveley
John
Evans
Miniota Mutual Fire Insurance holds director election meeting
A general meeting of the members will be held at the Head Office Beulah on Thursday April 3 for the election of Directors and other business. EH E Hemmons Secretary Manager.
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Miniota Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Beulah
EH. E. Hemmons
Sec Mgr
Allan Parker Struthers dies at 84 pioneer and farmer
Obituary notes Allan Parker Struthers, 84, of Two Creeks, died suddenly at his son in law M Black's home after supper. Born May 15 1839 in London Ayrshire Scotland he emigrated to Canada 1858 earning praise as a farmer and renowned Clydesdale horseman with prize winning stallion Glen Burn. Survived by three daughters Mrs Reece Winnipeg Mrs M Black Two Creeks Mrs John Beattie Miniota and a son Allan Septre Sask. Funeral details not listed.
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M. Black
Alan Parker Struthers
London
Ayrshire
Scotland
Margaret Allison
Geo. Allison
Buenbank
Man
Mre. Reece
Winnipeg
John Beattie
Miniota
Allan
Septre
Sask
Struthers
Canada
Burnbank
Glen Burn
Mr. Struthers
Struthers Family Pioneer Dies in Elk Horn Area
The Struthers patriarch, a resilient pioneer, died at Mrs Black’s home in Winnipeg after years of farm work in Sceptre and time with his daughter Mrs Reece. He left 25 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, ending the fourth Struthers generation. A March funeral at the Black residence drew a large crowd, with interment at Elk Horn Cemetery and pallbearers G Cole J Andrews R Faulkner J Webster W Lindsay J Dickinson.
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Sceptre
Reece
Winnipeg
Beattie
Black
Strathers
Struthers
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Beattie
Mr and Mrs Beattie express sincere thanks for the kind sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
BC to Supply 150000 Douglas Fir Ties for Sudan Railways
London dispatch reports Capt E G Midwinter of Soudan railways accepting a tender from a British Columbia firm for 150000 Canadian origin railway ties. BC lumber exports rose 91 percent year over year with 521,707,132 board feet shipped overseas. Government schemes offer settlers from the Hebrides up to 300 loan per family with a matching British government sum. Canada’s pavilion at Wembley nears completion as France and Belgium show strong interest in Canadian manufactures.
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London
England
Soudan
E. G. Midwinter
Africa
British Columbia
Brtish
Columbia
Hebrides
Islands
Canada field crops total value in 1923 falls to $891 million
The Bureau of Statistics reports Canada’s 1923 field crops valued at $891,755,200, down $70,538,000 from 1922 due to lower prices. Wheat led at $316,606,700, followed by oats $177,704,400 and hay and clover $162,882,000 with other crops including potatoes and turnips making up the rest.
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Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Brill Caps Offer Spring Styles for Men
The notice shows Brill Caps for men with new spring styles now on the market. WL Hodnett is noted in the listing.
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Brill
Hodnett
For Sale Feed Out Items Contact S Richardson
Classified notice offers about 6,900 good feed out items for sale. Apply to S Richardson in Crandall Texas via phone 106 or address 22 W 2e. Local contact details provided for purchase inquiries.
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S.richardson
N.V
Crandall
Lost Pearl Scarf Pin Reported in Forster's Hall
On Friday March 7 a 14 carat pearl scarf pin disappeared in Forster's Hall Beulah. Return to P O Box 57 Miniota to claim reward or contact the finder.
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Forster’s Hall
Beulah
P. O
Miniota
Wanted Married Man Seeks Farm Position With Family
Brief notice seeking a married man with family for a permanent farm position. Prefers a separate house. Respond with full particulars to Geo Baldwin at Miniota P. O.
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Mar
Geo, Baldwin, Miniota P. O
For Sale Heifers and Seed by John Strachan
For sale a few heifers T B tested due to calve soon. Also sweet clover seed Arctic and Common and brome grass seed. John F. Strachan, phone 131percent.
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T. B
John F. Strachan
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