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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
2
A committee leads a vigorous drive for fire protection after a long debate about suitable equipment. The council welcomes the move and a citizens’ meeting is set for Saturday the 19th at 5 PM to appoint three trustees for funds raised to buy necessary apparatus.
An order in council appoints Lt. Col. K wer of Virder as a member of the Dal Agricultural College board, formalizing a late February appointment. The action names Virder and connects to the college governance.
The report states Mr Hi Torner has been apportioned within his district. Details on the assignment are sparse, but the notice confirms his role and the geographic scope of the district involved.
The piece details John Hyman of London who buys showy European uniforms for sale to Africa and the Orient. It recounts comic incidents of Africans wearing mismatched and ill fitting attire, including a French general’s uniform tightened by midshipmen and a Denish costume worn as an apron.
A collage of maxims and witticisms on virtue, happiness, and human folly. Pithy lines touch on modesty, kindness, wealth, love, and social satire with brief anecdotes and playful asides. Notable bits include remarks on sincerity, reform, and the value of giving to others.
The church appoints an able man as the devil's advocate to challenge the candidate's memory and present all possible charges before canonization proceeds. The accuser must be silenced by disproving the charges before canonization can be completed.
English Church led by Rev S D Thomas lists Sunday services at Beulah Two Creeks Miniota and a 7 30 p m service next Sunday. Sunday School meets every Sunday at 11 o clock. Alternate Sunday services at 3 30 and 7 30 p m. Presbyterian Church with Rev R F Hunter holds 4 30 and 7 30 p m services next Sunday at 4 30 p m. sharp. All are welcome.
James Bryce speaks to the Canadian club in Montreal warning against debating Scottish contributions to Canada. He notes his own Scotch heritage and avoids arguing that Scots are a great nation, citing a friend's remark about such claims.
The Magazine of Commerce argues that courtesy is a valuable lubricant for business operations but maintaining constant courtesy requires a substantial and impractical expenditure of effort by most people in the commercial community.
The Mintota Tent No 17 K O T M meets first Tuesday monthly with visiting brethren invited. G Dixon and G Rowan, committee. Pee meets on Monday on or before full moon each month with visiting brethren welcome. A Lelond is W M and Rec See.
The quote recalls Bismarck saying he loved nature yet was awed by the extent of life he observed daily. He noted an all seeing eye could miss nothing and asked if one has examined a square yard for life, saying there is enough life there to appall.
A Washington Star excerpt quotes farmer Cormtosse praising his son’s football play. The dialogue highlights pride and recognition of shared traits, reflecting rural admiration in sports.
The fragment shows unclear wording about actions and an unusual name sequence. No verifiable event or identifiable people or organizations are present to ground a proper card.
The balance sheet records receipts and expenses for the second performance of Our Regiment on August 5 1908. Items include ticket sales expenses from Virden costumes telegram printing Forsyth Aspinwall repairs to scenery moving piano and chairs and balance applied to the Vicarage totaling 2990 with stage manager H C Broadhurst certifying accuracy.
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