18 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1931
Page
1
Local item notes a crow seen on Lena's farm signaling spring. A telephone chat Sunday night between W L Hodgets and his son Lindley in Timmins Ontario was briefly heard but intelligible.
Arcived news notes sales of spring sweaters for boys at 1.40 and 1.25 dollars in the United States. Mentions Sid Miniota Mr and Mrs Barton of Creelman visiting friends before returning home Friday. A colloquial line about syrup and peas ends in a quip. A provincial election rule bans transporting voters to polls by suit cases except for illness. A World Disarmament petition circulated for signature by individuals or organizations.
Report from Birtle on last week’s Fat Stock show notes a poor showing by local farmers with few if any prizes awarded. The event attracted attention for its exhibition quality despite no top honors.
Times are hard, money is short in Shoal Lake as residents report over $500 spent on 1951 automobile licences this year, compared with about $40 spent at this time last year.
Jack Morrow stood in for the absent delegate Dr Chalmess at the Grand Lodge session in Winnipeg last week, representing the Ohatellows lodge.
Birtle clinched a decisive 6 to 1 win over Brandon in a Friday night game at Birtie arena. The matchup drew local crowds amid talk of regional illness fears and growing concerns about disease spread in the community.
The notice asserts immediate price cuts at United Stres Ltd Wisiota and urges reliability. It also cites alarming traffic fatalities in the United States for a year, urging careful driving amid calls for clearer news and governance.
The Arrow River Players presented No Account David at Miniota Hall on Tuesday night to a modest crowd. Performers delivered a solid show with standout solos by Miss Mitchell and Miss Sinclair, earning applause and praise from those in attendance.
The spring assizes for the Northern judicial district open in Minnedusa on Tuesday afternoon March 24 with Mtr. Justice Dysart presiding. Four criminals face the court John Mochasyn charged with killing cattle to steal Lionel Plant arson Henry Nalirn tak murder and Wilhiem Lockhart obscene printing smaller. Two civil actions NeQuay vs Wood ard and Annie J Campbell vs Peter Sat aliffe breach of promise.
The first annual report of Canadian Airways Ltd. shows an operating loss of over 368,000. The loss was not unexpected, according to the organization’s director, as the CP and N hold large interests in the company.
Local farmers are urged to place small ads to sell commodities or request items. A five line ad can be published for 50 cents, promising quick results from readers.
Seed sale notice lists Ceres wheat at 85 cents per bushel and Banner Oates at 35 cents. Quantity six bushels available, ready for the drill. Contact Tom Leng at 222 Mitiota for purchase.
The event concluded on Wednesday with top teams winning in Grand Challenge and Consolation rounds. Winners include A Spal ing with H H Spencer representing Citizens Rapley and A Kerr, Hanson W B Prentiss and W Peel, and J R Lynch with G Reynolds. The feature this week is a President versus Vice-president match with 16 rinks taking part.
The notice notes regret that last year’s technical classes were successful and beneficial, but this year they are not being held. It questions why the courses were not continued and indicates a future decision or plan is expected.
Demonstration on painting to be held in the future with event particulars to be announced before the date, inviting interest and participation from local artists and the public.
Reports describe meetings across the province about the Poor and their opposites with strong emotion. In one gathering coats were stripped and in another a near police intervention was needed to restore order.
The fare and a third is the rate on the Canadian Pacific Railway for visitors to Bran don this week. Consult the agent for details. Many locals plan to attend the annual Winter Fair, which this year is expected to be bigger and better.
A 445 am call reported a large fire in Birtle. The Rossin House hotel owned by Fred Foote burned completely while fears of further arson arose. Residents offered help though no other structures appeared damaged.
The writer argues government rate cuts justify selling the municipal telephone system, suggesting it would be good business to transfer to government control. The letter frames the issue as a public policy question and adds a personal caveat about not meaning to cast blame.
A letter argues, in a rural area, that cost cuts by moving poles raise future expenses for new poles and labor. It notes current taxes on farms yield $26 or $35 for telephone service, and requests a standard government rate of $26 for all rural phones. The author urges council and school board to consider the issue.
Premier John Bracken argues the wheat pool should continue to avoid taxpayer charges while its assets exceed liabilities. He warns that killing the pool would expose taxpayers to losses as Conservative critics attack government grain security legislation and blame Western premiers for pool failures due to futures speculation by pool operators.
J. H Thomas, an English MP, provoked laughter at a luncheon by reading a letter from a man whom he had asked to repay a loan. The missive begins Dear Sir and lists several unfinished reasons for the repayment request.
A irate speaker rails at relentless levies from income, paper, alcohol, tobacco, motor taxes and social demands. He laments government scrutiny, business strangulation, and being forced to fund every charity while warning of ongoing persecution and ruin. He vows to wait and see what happens next.
Advice on dressing to avoid chilling describes how clothing needs vary with temperature, activity, and indoor conditions. It emphasizes dry feet, changing damp underclothes, and using wool garments to prevent sweating and cold, with guidance for outdoor workers and indoor transitions.
The M. J. Noble Co. announces it is located at 827 Princess Avenue Brandon and invites friends and customers to visit for watch services including wood orders. The notice requests old and new customers to meet at the new address.
General Motors will reopen the Regios assembling plant soon, expected to provide employment to a large number of workers and boost local industry.
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