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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary items report mine tragedy near Osaka, a naval launch date, fires and damages in Canada, a cloudburst death toll in Colorado, robberies, municipal plans, stockyard fires, post office funding, whisky adulteration cases, long distance telephones, and grain exports plus regional contracts and exhibits.
Three horses wandered onto the claimant's property on August 26. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and covering expenses, asking for 49k as settlement.
The Statue by Eden Phillpotts and Arnold Bennett from Cassell and Co. is praised for surprising twists, strong characters, and sharp satire of English politics. The Spanish Jade by Maurice Hewlett receives a harsh verdict, praised binding but faulted story and handling.
Birth notices report a son to Mr and Mrs T Lelond at Arrow River on the 27th ult. a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Lelond at Arrow River, a daughter to Mr and Mrs C Ellerington at Miniota, a son to Mr and Mrs F Phillips at Beulah, and a death in Beulah noting Mrs Taylor aged 85 years 7 months 26 days.
The advertisement touts a single pricing range from $1.50 to $2.75 across all items. It emphasizes uniform pricing and suggests a straightforward shopping deal without variable costs or discounts.
Donations have been received up to press time, with $15 already acknowledged.
The Rev. W. A. Fyles led a Sunday School organizing meeting at Holy Trinity Church to establish a new Sunday School for Rupert's Land. Over 27 children attended and officers were appointed including Rev. S. D. Thomas as Chief Superintendent and Font Roll, Mr. Chas Corley as Lay Superintendent, Mrs. Corley for Primary Class, Mrs. Thomas for Main School Class, and Mr. A. E. Aspinwall as Organist. Sunday services begin each Sunday at 11 o'clock.
An item from the Rapid City Reporter notes an unnamed woman in Hamiota who strained her Jimb last week. The piece uses risqué humor to question whether it was her arm or another body part, referencing a crude medical joke about effects on Canada.
The Dominion land offices in western districts open odd numbered sections for homesteading and expect heavy traffic for days. Saskatchewan and Alberta towns report many valuable sections nearby and large crowds gathering. Yorkton, Lethbridge, Moose Jaw, and other towns show high anticipation as rushes unfold.
Mrs. Taylor of Beulah dies at an advanced age of over eight years. She was mother of Ex Reeve Taylor and well respected locally. Funeral at 1 p.m. today starting from her son Ex Reeve Taylor’s Beulah residence.
Sales conducted across Western Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan. Direct orders to the Minota Herald offices for prompt attention.
The publishers of Outdoor Canada sue their printers for ten thousand dollars alleging breach of contract. The case seeks compensation and resolution of the dispute arising from a printing agreement.
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