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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
5
The text outlines a business view that success rests on modern engineering, quality materials, skilled construction, strong management, and fair charges. It emphasizes efficient service, courteous treatment, and public readiness to pay fair rents. It notes many reputable individuals and numerous trust companies and banks hold independent securities in the telephone age.
Public notice requires all back yards and lanes be cleaned and all manure and refuse removed by May 20. Noncompliance will be dealt with. Fail not.
Notice to creditors and claimants of the estate of Claries Michael Orr who died December 30 1905 at Beulah Manitoba. Creditors must send names addresses and claims to Eliza Ann Orr administratrix by June 5 1904. After that date the admin will distribute assets to those notified.
The notice invites readers to submit letters on any subject of public interest and outlines that writers may adopt a nickname. Letters should be written to the paper and sent in, with a focus on engaging the community discussion rather than formal rebuttal.
A letter asks the council why delegates to Brandon to inspect the chemical engine have not fixed a travel date. The writer urges action and questions progress on the inspection.
A letter to the editor from The Sporting King warns a Beulah correspondent to specify a meeting date and place. He promises a practical illustration of the penalty for treasonable conduct, referencing Marquis of Queensbury Rules and a combative, taunting tone.
An editor urges calm tone in letters to the paper. The note warns against abuse and mudslinging and invites moderating communications for publication. It quotes temperance in all things and drops flattering remarks into the waste paper basket.
The Estate of Robert Bell deceased in Miniota Manitoba invites all creditors to send claims and particulars to M B Jackson at Hamiota by June 15 1908. After that date Florence Melvina Bell will administer assets and distribute only those claims duly noticed. Dated May 9 1908.
Seeding is in full swing after a spell of bad weather. Mr Spencer warns the public that anyone found packing or engaged in agricultural pursuits on his summer fallow will be prosecuted. Mr Chambers new residence near Beulah has been completed after delays caused by an architect’s bungling.
Mr W A Doyle rode Tuesday evening train. Mr W Martin moved into Conway premises. Miniota C C to meet Monday 18 to decide Beulah match. Conway moved harness business to Evans Co store. Prairie fires spotted along valley edges. Liberal Conservative meeting set for Saturday 11 in Miniota Hall at 7 30. Church of England Women's Auxiliary organizer Miss Millidge was a Tuesday train passenger.
The Quebec number of Onward, an illustrated weekly by William Briggs of Toronto, contains five articles on the founding and conquest of Quebec with twenty four engravings. It offers a popular account of a subject of interest to all Canadians and invites readers to request a free sample.
The article notes prolonged financial depression in Japan with varied causes. Rumors claim elder statesmen may delay military spending and use State railways as collateral for a foreign loan. Elections show rural areas favor government stance over anti tax protests, possibly due to imperialistic sentiment. War veterans support preserving military prestige.
The Times must pay John Murray publisher 37500 dollars for a libel in a letter signed Antifex published in October last year. The letter accused the book price of three guineas as extortion and charged the publisher with exploiting Queen Victoria for his own ends amid a dispute over the Book Club.
The Western Municipal News urges Canadians to observe simple daily rules. Do not litter waste paper or chalk fences, repair pavements, clean yards, or scatter circulars. Do not throw bricks or spit on sidewalks and avoid breaking windows. Public order depends on individual duties and faithful civic conduct.
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