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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1928
Page
8
A J. Leland is spending the week in Brandon. W. Stone left on Saturday for Winnipeg. Ralph Taylor spent the weekend with friends in Portage and sends congratulations.
Rural council meets to approve weed inspector appointment for J N Warren at 120 per month starting January, authorizes poll tax collection, and approves 250 for Salvation Army. Also requests tax commission permission on 1929 porch row alterations, funds for veterin arian and jail repairs, and adopts the 1927 auditors report with 100 copies. Several tax reductions and assessment adjustments are approved or denied, with next meeting called by the chair.
John Taylor departed Tuesday to attend the Grand Lodge gathering of the 1.0.C. F. in Ninnipeg this week.
Advertisement notes a correction: the barley variety is Trebi, not 31 barley for seals. For interest contact J Ringland at phone 13 2 i.
The district winter fair opens in Brandon this week with special rates on travel. Canadian Pacific Railway offers a limited time return fare of 5.50 dollars.
Lord Apsley, recently visiting Australia as an immigrant, spoke at the Ladies Imperial Club on Dover Street. He claimed in Australia the Scots owned all land, the Jews had all the money, and the Irish held all government jobs, leaving little for English or Australians.
The Miniota School Literary Society met Friday afternoon. The program included O Canada Honding Mabel Hill Reading of the Echo Recitation Bernice Albright Orchestra selection by the Hayman Seven Critics report by Ina Cornish and God Save the King.
The letter states Robert Peel enjoyed his time and will leave Old England on the 23rd of the month. He asks the editor to ensure snow is cleared before his return, and notes the need for several people to help shovel.
A Saskatchewan convention resolution calls for compulsory marketing of all provincial wheat through the Wheat Pool once a signup percentage is reached. The vote among 660 delegates produced 307 for and 343 against, with 120 abstentions, reflecting a clear division of opinion.
On a recent Wednesday the Arrow River Dada and Lads held a joint evening starting with a junior fathers versus players football match followed by a church basement supper and toastmaster Philip Stark. Rev Earl Dixon spoke on the occasion as toasts were given by Robert Elliott BE Sinclair Douglas Leland and Frerett Tennant. The program included songs by the Arrow River orchestra quartet and community singing. Supervisor Albright urged fathers and boys to value each other and shared a war-axe parable about guiding youth to safer paths.
A local bonspiel opened Monday afternoon featuring 16 mixed rinks. Early games have been competitive and several teams yet to play this season appear strong contenders for valuable prizes.
An editorial argues that public beer sales won’t revive strong liquor demand, predicting beer parlors will not lead to government stores or widespread hard liquor sales. It cites temperance sentiment, wartime beer access, and the belief that regulated beer under new laws could aid temperance while hard liquor remains unlikely to return.
Mr and Mrs A Stewart and EK Zurcher express thanks to all who assisted with the recent benefit dance and helped make it a success. The couple appreciates the assistance shown in any form.
Born at Miniota hospital on Saturday March 10 to Mr and Mrs W Sutherland of Arrow River a son.
The Miniota Women’s Institute announces its annual St Patrick s Concert for Friday March 16 with admission at 50 cents. A dance follows the concert at the same venue, with proceeds supporting the institute.
The Anglican W A to hold an Apron Sale and a sale of tome cooking at A J Leland's Hotel Parlor. The event starts Saturday March 24 at 5 p.m. in the hotel parlor.
McConnell Bros conduct an auction at Jas Elliotts lot in section 36413 26 on Wednesday March 25 at 11 am featuring horses implements pigs feed and related farm goods. See bills for further particulars.
People interested in horticulture can hear an illustrated lecture in Miniota hall on Wednesday March 21. The advertisement promises details on the event and admission.
The arranging committee plans to recruit judges from outside the community for the Oratorical Contest to be held at Miniota Hall on Friday evening March 23.
Farmers are urged to note an advertisement appearing in the paper. The notice calls for awareness of terms, deadlines, and instructions contained within, urging readers to study details carefully.
A meeting is announced to be held this week in Mindta on a matter of vital importance to farming followers. All topics discussed will interest those engaged in agricultural work.
A notice describes a Poverty Party held at the United church location with Dr Chalmers and his wife in attendance. It advertises a Tuesday night event on March 2 and invites people to see posters for details and activities including socializing with guests and volunteers.
Karl Wallace was reported to have spent the previous week in Brandon according to Isabella's notes.
The Brandon winter fair runs this week featuring Ross and Finkbeiner as highlighted participants. Local residents are invited to enjoy exhibits, crafts, and family activities throughout the event.
Mrs. L Stevenson and her brother Rev Campbeall were summoned to Humboldt, Saskon on Thursday due to the serious illness of their brother.
The Trail Rangers gathered Friday evening at the Kennedy home for a literary night. Members shared papers on notable writers and authors, sparking discussion and appreciation.
Mrs Bowman and her young daughters spend the week in Miami and Winnipeg. While there she will represent the district at the Presbyterial meeting held in the city this week.
The Wewanesa Mutual Insurance Company held its thirty-second annual meeting at 2 pm February 2 1928 in the 190.0.F. Hall Wiewanesa. President Henderson praised a very successful year with business in force at 134 534263 and premiums and cash receipts totaling 555 361 937. Liabilities stood at 162 345 415 with surplus cash assets of 969 643 64 and total assets 2 486 247 93. Retiring directors Henderson and Vanstone were reelected for three years.
Alaska pioneer Ralph Lomen discusses aerial herding of reindeer as a new, feasible method. Mrs Lomen notes a head herdsman can accomplish in hours what six men would a week, estimating Canadian tundra could shelter 123 million animals. Potential value reaches 50 million dollars.
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