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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
1
A historical note observes that ready-made clothing has reached a stage where in many cases it is considered practical and adequate for daily wear. The discussion highlights the shift from custom tailoring to mass production and broader accessibility.
A meeting last night proposed two building types for a curling and hockey rink. A committee of Rev. S Thomas and Messrs. G Steuart, G Rowan, A Kerr, and W Prentice will compare plans and decide. Subscriptions nearly cover the cost, and the committee pursues decisive progress to start work promptly.
Rural municipality of Miniota held a meeting in Hawthorne's Hall with Councillor Boyce presiding in the reeve's absence. The Farrelly Bros. tender for building a bridge over the Assiniboine River was canceled due to elapsed time and $200 deposit forfeited. Various motions covered cemetery fencing, road repairs, a weigh scale erection for J L Evans & Co, cemetery caretaker salary, drainage description, notice re-posting, and attendance at the Portage convention. Meeting adjourned for Nov 21 at Hawthorne's Hall.
Minutes reveal the council voided Farrelly Bros. bridge contract due to elapsed time for completion. Contractors argue material delays, while locals press for action and a school, hotel facilities, and better lodging for travelers as Miniota grows.
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