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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
1
The Miniota Herald argues for incorporation to gain village status and better services. It notes water supply limits, need for sidewalks and street lighting, and the financing through provincial borrowing repaid over 30 years, with taxes requiring two thirds public consent.
A letter from a resident to the Herald urges 24 hour box access up to ten o’clock. The writer argues paying for boxes implies constant availability and notes an anteroom should not hinder mail sorting.
Rural Municipality of Miniota announces a hiring notice for two road superintendents and two gangs of about eight men per division. Eastern and western divisions to be created with one superintendent per division and 16 additional men to assist, starting around June 1 1912 and ending about August 31 1912. Wages listed: 50 per day for road workers and 4.50 per day for nine hour teams. Signed by W Howard Treasurer. April 29 1912.
A Tuesday afternoon gale hit Beulah with 50 mph winds and heavy rain sweeping along Minneota Creek toward the river. The storm damaged the rink site and toppled a few box cars on the siding, but no major injuries or destruction were reported.
A severe northern storm toppled the Beulah skating and curling rink built last fall, leaving only the east waiting room intact. Debris scattered through town as a metal culvert and a gasoline warehouse were displaced, cars lost roofs, and heavy rain ended with workers resuming land toil.
The article notes Miniota's three churches Anglican Methodist and Presbyterian with shared worship under one roof at times. It describes Beulah and Arrow River as early centers and mentions the new Isabella village where Presbyterians have built a church. It lists current ministers R E Parks F Chapman and W Beattie and hints at continued growth.
The Board of Trade met in the Municipal hall on Tuesday evening with fair attendance. Minutes of the previous meeting were adopted and a $100 cheque from the council was noted. Proposals were discussed for funding the light committee and for fire hall printing. A park and village incorporation were debated with a focus on a central town park and civic development.
Florida Colonization Co offers 12,400 acres near railway stations within 1 to 8 miles. Claims include three crops per year, profitable markets, regular rainfall, pure water, healthful climate, and fuel savings. Advertisement promotes written details and illustrated literature from 21 Queen Street North Berlin.
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