The Lore of Burns From Ayr to the World
R J Coulter pays tribute to Robert Burns describing his rise from humble birth to global fame. The poet’s nature scenes and tunes such as Highland Mary and Tam o Shanter are recalled while his social conscience and patriotism are praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hembde
Ev'ry Land
Ev'ry Sphere
Robie Berns
Catsine
Balluchmyle
Wen Byron
Pope
Walter Scott
Burns
Robert Burns
R. J. Coulter
Minniska News Notes and Local Happenings
Mr. McLeod from Shellmouth preached last Sunday. Miss McDonald from Asessippi and Miss Yandle from Birtle visited. The Banner gains praise as a fine local paper. Jas McDonald is building a new stable. Local youths plan to attend the exhibition on the 23rd. Mr. R Halliday returns from Birtle smiling, pleased with the place and people, especially the fair ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeod
Shellmouth
Miss McDonald
Asessippi
Yandle
Birtle
Banner County
Jas. McDonald
R. Halliday
Substitutes for hay discussed by Manitoba farmers
Mr S A Bedford of the Farmers Institute at Portage la Prairie spoke on June 26 about hay necessity for winter stock feeding. He notes a general belief among Manitoba farmers that hay is essential, and warns that a fear is arising regarding shortages and forage alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Bedford
Farmers’ Institute
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Oats and millets rise as Manitoba fodder options
The article reviews oats for fodder with early and mid-summer sowing, cutting at the right kernel stage, and curing methods. It notes trials with July sowing on plowed land, freezing-after-harvest techniques, and a box-cutting method to save labor. Millets like Hungarian Grass are recommended, but caution against horses with some varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt
Watson
Manitoba
Foreign residents in China amid Boxer upheaval in 1899
The article notes 1899 foreign residents in China at 17 193, with 2 332 US citizens. It argues Chinese labor benefits from missionary work while foreigners face limited impact from pressures, citing small 1899 growth in foreigners and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Great Britain
United States
Surrender of Botha depicted in Canadian Mounted Infantry artwork
Manitoba Free Press secures a painting by A. H. Hitler showing the surrender of Commandant Botha and his forces to the Canadian Mounted Infantry. Reproductions measure 18 by 14 inches, finely crafted in fifteen colors.
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Free Press
Winnipeg
South Africa
Canadian Mounted Infantry
Manitoba Free Press
A. H. Hitler
Commandant Botha
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rosert Burns
Ayr
Drew
Daisy
Mousie
Cotter
Wen
Grand
Tam O
Silver Creek, Man
Minniska
Deering
Plymouth
Red Bird Bicycles
VW. J. Doig
Thes
Botha
Russell
Wawanesa
Virden
Glenboro
Brandon
Minnedosa
Souris
Boissevain
Locinghan
Munmicsapal Printing
Eamerrial Printing
Limoer
Jas. McKay
Russell, Man
R. Tingley
Gritwood
Russell County
Bowers
Coyne
Burgess
Keating
Noon
Millwood
Binsearth
John Pearson
Bob McCready
Canada
Ottawa University
Petty
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