Local notes mix of humor and small town life
In Kelowna a health officer urges smokers to quit for air quality reasons. Hamiota hosts visitors as the Land of the Heather season approaches. Community quirks include twin shoppers at Lavinia, gopher sightings near Alexander Manitoba, and April Fools pranks at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelowna
B.C
Hamiota
Nettie Yeo
Janie Lewis
Chumah
Bill Tewnson
Caldwell Motors
Marshall Matlock
Ham Curry
Hill
Nellie Yates
Decker
Emma White
Neepawa
Curry
Mr. Curry
Turnberry
Huron County
Wingham
Ont
Emmaline
Warner
Whitewood
Sask
Christopher Curry
Fermanagh
Ireland
Wilds of
Ontario
Church of England
Confused Mail Addresses and Local Notes 1890
Readers report doubtful addresses including Mr Arthur Oakner vs Oakden amid a column of 1890 Winnipeg and Selkirk items. The notes mention Icelanders near Gimli moving to Dinota, rail prospects lifting Selkirk land values, deer herds spotted by Bill Leach and George Smith, and Ottawa tax deadlines with penalties after April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Strange
Kenton
Winnipeg
Gimli
Dinota
Karlanksson
Hamilton
Crawford
Selkirk
Selkirk Junction
Red River
Bill Leach
Bradwardine
George Smith
MTS
Oak River
Harold Tremaine
Reflections and Rumors From a Vancouver Island Column
A mixed column aggregates quotes on happiness, marriage, and weather on Vancouver Island. It notes a harsh winter, emigration concerns, and fears of a predicted earthquake. It laments Eisenhower's passing, jokes about darts, and hints at spring’s tease while noting quotable musings from readers.
Psalm Line Reflects Meditating on the Law
A verse from Psalm 1 verse 2 speaks of delight in the law of the Lord and meditating on it day and night. The text emphasizes devotion and continuous study of religious scripture.
Tips for Unshrinking Woolen Sweaters and Spring Cleaning Hacks
Practical home advice covers unshrinking sweaters with borax paste and warm water, stretching while in solution, rinsing with vinegar, and drying flat. Additional tips include wallpaper cleaning paste from flour and vinegar, whitening with oxygen bleach, a DIY nail wash, oxalic acid rust removal guidance, and homemade play dough for kids.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
Hamiota, Manitoba
U.S.A
England
F. S. Venables
Jack Coombs
George Crighton
Cardale
Wimp
F.E.A
Bert Gurr
Cliff Angus
Brownsville
Lavinia Way
Bob Milne
Roy Williams
Fred Asselstine
Childen
Ham Curry’s Hill
Jim
Dorothy Milne
Bob Daum
Spring
Alexander
Man
Bruce Lemon
Harold Irwin
George Duchart
George
Gerald Decker
Elgin Knight
Brandon University
Joan Dillon
Tom
Brandon
Joan
Ottawa
Reggie
Victoria
Vancouver
Lea
Atlantis
Canada
Eisenhower
Ike
St. Regis Rotunda
Hamiota United Church
R. E. Clark
A. McColl
United Church of Canada
Strathclair
D. L. Holtzman
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Pastor R. V. Daum
Doak, Buckingham
Goliath
Toews
Smeltz & CO
R. M. B. Toews. L.L.B
Virden
Trudy
Drs. Hudson
Hames
Cashmore
Pratt
Perry
Prus
Ford
Bain
Mis
Doris A. Howell
Philadelphia
Denwal Pharmacy
Rexall
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