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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 13, 1925
Page
8
A long article extols the value of Canada’s forests noting investments of 6000 million in mills employing 95 000 and forest products accounting for a quarter of exports. It argues forests support rail freight and supply equipment while warning against waste. It ends with a rural farming proverb about boosting dairy production and butterfat profits.
The Miniota Municipal School board met Friday and approved minutes, formed committees to meet Decker School Board, and arranged Field Day for Saturday June 27. They offered re engagement to staff at current pay, set new teacher salaries at 950 dollars, principals at 1800, and approved 55 525 dollars in estimates. A committee to liaise with CN R Town Properties Co. offered 25 dollars for Lot 17 Block 4 Beulah. The next meeting is set for Tuesday June 2 at 2 p.m.
Classified pricing for Miniota Herald advertisements lists 3 for $1.00 with 1 cent per line for S lines and 12 cents per line for legal notices. Fire notices 1 cent per line, Cards of Thanks 1 cent per line, bold reading notices 15 cents per line with minimum charges. Display advertising rates available on request.
Fragmentary notes mention a June 2 election in Saskatchewan and a visitor named Hodnett. The remainder references a shoe shop motto and generic statements about values, with unclear attribution or context.
Advertisements list Miniota Sports Day scheduled for Thursday June 11. A Pair of Gloves, a comedy, to be staged under Lodge Gordon on May 27. Fleming Dramatic Society will announce Wednesday’s event later. Bible Students meet May 17 at 3 p.m. in Droz store hall with N. S. Shuttleworth of Brandon speaking on The New World to be Established. Seats free, no collection.
The article reports a surge in transatlantic travel to Europe, with over a quarter of a million North Americans expected to visit. It notes Western farm labor shortages despite immigrant inflows, and records grain inspections totaling 187,798 carloads in eight months ending March 1925, mainly on Canadian Pacific lines. It covers fruit production declines in Canada, insurance growth, and crop area projections for Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It also mentions film stars touring Canada and a meeting of prominent figures including Lord Aberdeen Temair and the International Council of Women with a presentation of a Golden Key at Niagara Falls.
The fourth annual personally conducted tour from Winnipeg via Canadian National Railways leaves July 6 traveling by sleeping and dining cars to Rupert and Prince Rupert. A 550 mile Inside Passage cruise to Vancouver follows, with Victoria option at no extra cost. Teachers, professionals and business people urged to join. local CN agents offer full cost and itinerary details.
Mrs R. Warren returned Sunday from a visit to friends at Carberry. She traveled by car and attended a lecture by J. L. Paton in Hamiota on Thursday, gaining notable insights from his talks in educational circles.
A fragmentary agricultural list outlines cow care rules. It stresses adequate feeding based on production, balanced rations with clovers or alfalfa, varied feeds, and salt. It urges shelter for cows and avoiding chilling conditions, noting water should be provided but lacks complete wording.
The Anglican service at Two Creeks on Sunday May 24 will be held at 11 o'clock in the morning instead of the afternoon. A display of Ladies' Betty Brown Summer dresses is on show this week only. See them while you can. W L Hodnett.
Schedule fragment lists dates May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22 and May 29 with league notes. Mentions a season link to the Arrow River Baseball league and a plan for games on a specified field or venue.
Local player Bad Doyle won a car for one dollar in a surprise auction. The unusual bargain drew attention from neighborhood residents and puzzled bidders nearby.
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