Advertisement Rates In The Echo
The notice discusses advertising rates for the Echo newspaper, noting a 1% line on insertions and special times such as wants. It identifies L. B. Stone as pastor and proprietor.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
4
The notice discusses advertising rates for the Echo newspaper, noting a 1% line on insertions and special times such as wants. It identifies L. B. Stone as pastor and proprietor.
A Miniota Herald critique targets the rural council for denying a ratepayer's request to move his child from Glenlochar to Sarahville. The writer cites convenience, safer trails, and better roads as benefits, arguing education should not be hindered by precedent fears and urging support for student progress and country improvement.
At the county court in Minnesota Judge Cumberland advised farmers to use written agreements when hiring help to reduce lawsuits and disputes. The Echo offers printed wage agreement forms for five cents to help prevent magistrate or judge difficulty in cases of conflict between farmer and hired man.
The article urges immediate cleanup of backyards and lanes to prevent winter refuse from drying and spreading germs. It notes that by law the chief may order removal of debris privies manure and other refuse to keep the town clean as warmer weather approaches.
Dr Roche asked when the government would introduce the bill to extend Manitoba’s boundaries. Mr Fielding said the matter is under government consideration. With the premier absent, he declined to offer a more definite statement.
The Blaris Grain Growers Association met April 1 1908 with President Iverach presiding. Previous minutes were read and adopted. G H Malcolm of Birtle gave an address on association work. Members moved to support amendments to the Manitoba Grain Act as urged by the Manitoba Grain Growers Association. A vote of thanks to Malcolm was passed and the meeting adjourned.
The Winnipeg Exhibition released a strong harness racing program with nearly 21000 in purses. Entries close April 15 for events including 8500 pace or 210 trot, 1500 2 20 pace or 1.15 trot, 3000 Merchants and Manufacturers stake, and 1000 2.13 pace or 2.08 trot.
The Canadian Northern Railway reports 5000 Americans expected to settle land in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Frank Oliver orders sawmills built and timber limits operated per concessions or revert to the crown. Western Canada railway contractors seek 5000 workers. 12000 jobs west of Winnipeg and 6000 jobs east.
Real estate listing notes good lots suitable for dwellings and warehouses on the south side of the track. Indicates usable parcels and location context for potential buyers.
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