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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
5
Notice warns babies in arrears on telephone rentals must pay by May 1 or the debt will be collected by distress or at auction. The notice appears in the Minot Herald column with local names and dates, including references to Connel Win Howard and Miniota. Also contains an advertisement for sow brood stock for sale with contact R S Terrball.
Pen Pictures describe Miniota Manitoba as a flourishing rural municipality with three bank offices and strong railway facilities. They celebrate pioneer land ownership, family stability, and women’s civic roles including the Lady Aid Society. The text highlights land holdings of 1280 acres and ongoing opportunities for settlers, urging farm laborers to move to Miniota to work cattle and grain. The region sits along the Thessiniboine River with lush valleys and abundant wildlife. Miniota is promoted as Manitoba’s premier agricultural community.
Miniota established a municipal telephone system in 1909 and has operated with low rates and extensive reach. Over 365 private phones are connected, central offices and lines cost about 69000, with revenue covering interest and expenses and yielding a tidy surplus. The system links to all towns in the province, offers affordable home and business rates, and is overseen by inspector WD Berwick.
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