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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
In Miniota Manitoba on October 22 1908 reports note Calgary Daily News and Eye Opener editor McGillicuddy clash over alleged defaming material. Edwards wins lower court bound over for higher court review as prosecution fails to secure commitment due to insufficient evidence.
The critique argues Ayimeelf as capable yet disappointing. It cites broken 1896 ideals, failure to reform the Senate, use of a sinecure for friends, and neglect of civil service reform. It notes acquiescence to discrediting lieutenants and insufficient political standards.
The text contrasts politicians and statesmen, noting that politicians fight to prevent party defeat while statesmen uphold policy. It argues few real statesmen exist as party leaders modify or discard planks to gain control. It comments on liberals consolidating their economic platform and the ease of changing positions to win votes.
The text argues that protectionists fear defeat and push to stay in power. It claims liberals and conservatives alike would pay any price to avoid losing office and would abandon core platform planks to keep control. It suggests both parties show weakness by retreating from their policies to retain authority.
Amid heated canvassing over December local option by laws the wet and dry factions clash over petition legality. Councils hesitate to risk court battles while property owners press for strict application of the act and possible delays due to petition timing and administrative neglect.
At a Wallace Rural Municipality meeting a petition urged submitting a local option by law to electors, while a counter petition threatened an injunction. The council voted against submission. Virden also discussed similar petitions, then planned further legal advice. A special meeting later submitted the by law for first and second reading, with decision hoped at the next municipal election if not halted by courts.
Across Europe mortgage companies offer long term amortisation loans for farmers. Loans run for many years with annual installments included in interest payments, enabling small savers to invest in bonds issued against farm security. Interest yields range from 2.60 to 3.50 percent, with bonds sold in small denominations to broad public participation.
Dr Roche the Conservative candidate schedules political meetings in Marquette. The notices list Miniots Wednesday Oct 21 evening and McAuley Thursday Oct B Beulah Priday Oct 33 with locations unclear.
A business note urges readers to read trade papers to stay informed about what to buy. It argues that informed buyers balance seller propositions and spot misstatements or unfair arguments by salespeople, stressing the value of staying posted.
South African veterans from all associations met in Ottawa to form a Dominion Association and address issues affecting South African war veterans. Delegates represent about 7,000 of 8,700 men who served, with talks likely to seek changes to bounty and extension of settlement duties on lands granted to veterans.
Correspondent reports high pitched politics in Crandall with excited party supporters and upcoming events. J Cooper remains at home amid inquiries while hand bell troupe plans a visit and curlers map the coming season. C P R builds a wheat loading platform. land prospectors Morris Jacob and Dave Brown depart west. snow fence restored as townsfolk walk with stove piping.
Official estimates place Canada's wheat output at 125000000 bushels, up 35000000 from last year and 1000000 above 1906, which was the prior record. Prices stand about 20 percent higher than two years ago, while political and Balkan tensions draw attention in Europe.
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