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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
5
The Herald Manitoba from The Northern Publishing Co advertises subscription rates of $1.00 a year or $1.50 in advance for foreign parts. It lists advertising rates on application and states accounts are due the first of each month. C.0.D. and job printing services are offered by Harkness, BA, managing editor.
The Pas community article discusses Soloman of Star City Saskatchewan seeking to build an abattoir but facing road access barriers. Fourth Street extension delay, old river front access, and council policy on road upgrades complicate site choice. The piece also condemns dog cruelty and urges humane enforcement amid harsh winter conditions.
The Melfort Moon and Saskatoon Star argue over a north east railway from Melfort or Saskatoon to The Pas with The Pas as terminus. The piece favors Melfort citing rich territory and CN R construction, noting Humbolt to Hudson Bay Junction has no charter.
A law against cruelty to animals is highlighted in cities and large towns. It focuses largely on human beings and horses, outlining the measure of the statute.
A short notice decries widespread improper staking at Beaver Lake. It warns many claims are worthless due to poor surveying and explains staking requires expert knowledge of compass work and land surveying. Suggests hiring a surveyor and obtaining a certificate to ensure proper record and legitimacy.
Editorial notes argue the Canadian Northern railway will secure a government guarantee larger than the proposed 35 million to back a bond issue of 43 million. Sir William seeks assets backing, with several reasons seen to justify the guarantee. The piece also critiques local publicity for J Roy Hunt’s visit, noting missed opportunities for municipal promotion.
A bailiff inventories a house from attic to cellar in a tale from a Canadian lawyer. The dining room record lists oak furniture and whiskey bottles marked full then changed to empty, ending with a single revolving door mat as the page closes with a shaky hand.
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