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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
2
The Herald celebrates its third anniversary and reflects on two years of service to the town. It credits advertisements for financial strength, urges readers to promote subscriptions, and asks commercial subscribers to expand ad space and keep campaigns steady. It promises continued effort to merit reader trust and support.
Newspaper notes a sensational murder in Elkhorn carried out by two unknown assailants defending their employer's property. It suggests the crime may be linked to a broader gang terrorizing the area and reports public anxiety among allies.
In the wake of the murder public anger runs high yet the paper urges measured criticism. It praises Robert Fraser for his brave attempt to detain the assassin and honors Mike Sagar as a courteous, noble man who died defending his employer’s property. The piece notes police difficulties and hopes the culprit is brought to justice.
Manitoba Fire Commissioner A. Lindback warns households to pre inspect chimneys and stovepipes before fires begin to prevent attic fires and hidden defects. He notes cracking bricks mortar decay and unsafe bases from joists. use proper cleaning and scraping tool to remove soot.
A collection of quips and reflections on manners and wit. Jokes about hypocrisy, of social approval, the futility of giving advice to women, and the folly of fools. Witty lines from a bygone era about fortune, truth, and human foibles.
The passage warns accumulation in winter and damp summers causes rust holes in pipes. Inspect section by section for rust and possible sparks. Ensure stonepipe is spark tight and not pushed into the flue. Avoid hidden routes through partitions or unused rooms to prevent ignition from rust or seam failure.
A typhoon swept Samar and Northern Leyte with impacts extending to southeastern Luzon and part of Romblon. Wires were prostrated and casualties feared as reports remain scant and figures unknown.
Calgary workers believe the C P R strike will end within the week likely Wednesday or Thursday as leaders and men expect a settlement.
Readers are asked to guess the number of whole kernels in 5 miles of No 1 Northern grain. Submit your guess with $1.75 to enter the Norwest Farmer's big prize competition as detailed in the Advert in another column.
Five minutes with the Editor on Thursday and Friday were days of blue mood as rain dampened the region. Provincial and district police and detectives visited Friday chasing Elkhorn murder suspects, with half the town helping as they lingered and questioned residents.
Church directory lists English Church with Rev. S D Thomas at Two Creeks offering 11 a.m. Wynona 3 30 p.m. Miniota 7 30 p.m. Sunday School at 11 80. Methodist with Rev T Y Williams holds services every other Sunday at 3 30 and 7 30 p.m next Sunday 3 30 p.m. Presbyterian with Rev R F Hunter 4 30 and 7 30 p.m next Sunday 7 30 p.m. All welcome.
A dreary scene as rain turns to snow on Saturday with no business save a lively pool room. Soggy roads hinder travel and tales tell of mud filled mishaps and a fast eight mile trip. Winter tightens, wood piles need guarding, and coal snatchers loom as town braces for further trouble.
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