Farming Life Then and Now Echoes From Hamiota
A reader recalls early 20th century Manitoba farm life and wages, noting no income tax in 1916 and long hours for a 14 year old, contrasted with modern farming where work is easier and social life is blamed for early starts. The letter ends with a critical view of current Alberta cowpunchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Echo
Income Tax Department
South Manitoba
Salt Park
Tiger Hills
Alberta
Letter to the Editor on Modern Farming Life
The writer mocks traditional farming by noting machines replace labor from sowing to egg sitting and laments adapting to a life of work. He jokes about farmers, retirement, and the spread of industrial agriculture, closing with a signature “Sonny Alberta.”
District Reports Gather Local Visits and Upcoming Events
District Happenings lists visits across Manitoba towns including Balzac Winnipeg Brandon and Inglis. It notes holidays trips, family gatherings, and a May 24 sewing class achievement night plus residents moving to new homes and basketball events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn
Faye Pollok
Ralph Hyndman
Geo. Pollock
Willis Wyatt
Manitawadge
Ontario
Mr. Jenkins Sr
Brandon
Jenkins
Brian
Joyce Jenkins
Dauphin
Charlie Bell
Hamiota
Tthey
Charlie
Anglo
L. Richardson Lorna Ea Eee
Brian Woods
Winnipeg
N. Syrnyk
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan Technical Institute
RobertSyrnyk
Margaret Martin
Swan ‘River
Scott Home
John ‘Doroshuk
Margaret
Harold Kopetsky
Loree
Inglis
Mervin Stimpson
Dana
Strathbclair
Ella Brown
Garry Brown
Don Purdey
Watt
Gladwyn Scott
Carman
Scot Pangman
Harivey Pangman
Glennis Scott
Miami
Lorna Richardson
Justice
Cheryl McDougall
Judy Richardson
Barbara Ann ‘Scott
Helen Murray
Brian iMarks
Kings
Lionel Brown
Easter visitors in the Chumah district noted
Easter visitors included Mr and Mrs H McConnell and others from Winnipeg Brandon Dauphin and Portage visiting at multiple homes such as E Houck H Smith Lewis Preston and Pollock households during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Killoh
Balzac
Alberta
Lloyd Ralston
Stewart
Winnipeg
Jenkins
Ted Smith
Jim Kynch
Brandon
Rae Smith
Rivers
J. Wright
Allan
Sus
Ian
Ernie Orpen J
Harvey Pangman
St. Lazare
Ron Hyndman
Garnet Hyndman
Lyla Killoh
Pollock’s
D. Crandle
Andrew
J. Faren
E. Kirk
Neil Amy
Dauphin
Bud Amy
Boissevain
Amy
Butler
J. Smith
H. McConnell
E. Houck
Reed
van ‘Buskirk
H.smith
B. Grafton
J. ‘Lewis
Portage
Lewis
al Dale
Dwayne Clubb
Frank Preston
R. Pollock
C. Joynt
Quilt Quilted for Cran dall Red Cross
The quilt was quilted for the Crandall Red Cross by hostesses Mrs. D. Kirk, Mrs. R. Lewis, and Mrs. S. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall Red Cross
D. Kirk
R. Lewis
S. Lewis
Also Mentioned on This Page
California
Sonny Alberta
McConnell News
Hamiota Co-op
Ltd
W. J. Riddell
Oakner, Manitoba
Macic
Wildwood
Monarch Lumber
Eer
Mona Lumber CO. Ltd
Lloyd
Hamidte
Chumah News
Imperial Life
Ken Drozda
EL Mar
Columbia
Blue River
Oakden’s Jewellery
U.K
FORD
Meteor
DODGE
Auto
Pontiac
Vauxhall
Caldwell Motors
Hamilta
Jimmy Ready
Dai Don Gingham
Amelian
Firth Bros
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