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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
4
The fragment notes advertising counts and rates such as $1.00 year and $1.80 in advance with a phrase on application. It also mentions Job Printing and COD in a terse, notice-like line, indicating a public or business listing in a historic newspaper context.
A Winnipeg Canadian Finance editorial argues for cooperative trade over competition, praises civic improvements like electric poles, and criticizes partisan attacks on education. It urges calm, nonpartisan public discussion of provincial politics and the need for better citizen discourse on selecting representatives.
A fragment notes cities of larger size can demonstrate life and enterprise, aligning with ongoing actions and preparations for a city that must progress. It hints at development momentum and the drive to get things done as part of urban advancement.
A collection of fragmented quips and observations about municipal elections, postal delays, commerce, and local figures. Mentions John M W as a potential speaker, concerns over Fischer and Larose avenues, and a humorous aside about A H de Trewalldan of Le Pas Herald. Reflects cautious civic engagement and everyday provincial issues.
After mail distribution, the Le Pas post office at First and Fischer vacates and relocates to the Sinclair block at Ede wards and Second streets. The change eases long standing difficulties faced by postmaster Bagshaw and should improve mail distribution and efficiency.
The article notes that mail volume has grown beyond what Le Pas could handle two years ago and calls for a modern post office building. It expresses hope that the government will fund and approve construction in the near future.
The Lyric Theatre opened Tuesday evening with over 300 paid admissions. Patrons enjoyed high class pictures and a ladies four piece orchestra. The proprietor J M Wanless is praised for creating a cozy, comfortable venue for winter evenings. Arena Rink also opened last Tuesday under Ovide David. improvements to entrance lighting and exterior visibility are urged to boost patronage.
The article notes Winnipeg with 203000 residents and Brandon at 17200, Portage la Prairie 6500, Dauphin 4000, Transcona 8000, St Boniface 11400, plus smaller towns ranging from 1000 to 3000 like Le Pas with 1500, illustrating urban distribution in Manitoba.
A writer defends a prior piece in The Herald. He notes a Free Press dispatch from August 19 about camp visits and a death blamed on neglect. He rebukes Slaney for sensationalism and asserts broader political pressures in the district.
The fragment notes visiting McMillan Bros and Hudson Bay Construction Co and claims the writer, though having edited The Herald, has tried to investigate before publishing. It implies a knowledge gap relative to another person named Sianed and references Expeak in a questioning context.
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