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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1934
Page
8
A snapshot compares Canadian and English retail grocery prices from a local English paper. It notes UK sugar at about 9d per pound and red salmon at 5d per tin, with Canadian figures varying and potentially imprecise, suggesting some items reflect British prices from Reading while others may come from British Columbia sources.
The Provincial Exhibition runs July 2 to July 6 with a revised prize list due for distribution in May. J E Bettie, Secretary Manager in Brandon, offers copies by postcard or phone. Changes include a new shorthorn herd class, two Get of Sire classes for several cattle breeds, a Jersey three year old cow class, and Get of Sire for swine breeds. Big attractions include General Television’s Giant Television and a studio for performances on the grounds.
In a theatre area visitors will hear and see acts including a ROBOT or MECHANICAL MAN. The Canadian Scottish freighter sails from Halifax to Australia and New Zealand with goods including newsprint and autos. For six months to December 1933 Australia imported more cars machinery iron pipe and crude rubber. Canadian National freighters from Halifax stay heavy through winter. 1934 looks promising for Australia per CN Steamships officials.
Council with all members present except Penny Reece. Budget items approved. hospital admissions without authority noted and no liability assumed. Appointments of Noxious Weed Inspectors and Dragmen set by ward. Accounts for schools, general expenses, relief, market roads, and townsite paid or recommended. Next meeting scheduled May 5 at 2 p.m.
The Explorers enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon event at J Richards ons featuring games contests and singing followed by lunch of pork and beans pies and cocoa The Ladies Aid met Thursday April 12 at Mrs Findlay s home appointing a committee to beautify church grounds Miss Janet and Olive Drake have not yet returned to duties recovering from measles
Industrial and Natural Resources officials of the Canadian National Railways report rapid growth in Canadian gold mining. From 28 producing mines at the start of 1933 to 47 now, with a projected 80 to 90 by year end, and daily milling at 30,195 tons. Gold output is forecast at 115 million dollars in 1934, up from 85 million last year.
Council presided by Mayor Burgess reads minutes and adopts actions. Letters advise former Hotel Cecil site owners that excavations pose public hazards and that 25 percent of fill costs may be paid by the Village. Finance committee lists accounts due and adjournment follows.
Tip Top Suits priced at twenty four dollars. Guaranteed to fit with accurate measurement by tailor Thos Lemon of Hamilton.
Announcement states a 12 o'clock close on Wednesdays in summer and requests all copy be submitted by Monday afternoon. It conveys scheduling and deadline details without additional context or names.
The notice proclaims Monday May 7 set aside as Arbor Day a public holiday. It encourages residents to clean their backyards and lanes and participate in planting trees and shrubs.
An advertisement claims Portage Mutual Farm rates are the lowest in Canada with satisfactory adjustments guaranteed. It urges readers to call E. W. Alexander, Continental Life Co. general agent, Liecker, Man 22, to learn about short term car rates and an investment bond.
The Decker WS plans a performance titled Eyes of Love for Thursday April 9. Admission is listed as Be and Lc. The WS held a regular meeting on Wednesday with a paper on Home Decoration by Mr WV Josey read by Mrs Norman Lints.
The Lavinia Young People presented the play Lighthouse Nan in Chumah Church on March 11. The production was well presented and enjoyed by a fair audience. The WMS held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs Will Kirk on Thursday afternoon.
The Anglican Christ Church presents Sunday School at 11 a.m and service at [To'clock] p.m led by Mr A E Smith BA ATh in charge.
Rev. R E McCullagh presides with morning worship at the church. Sunday School and Bible classes begin at 12.10 and 1 o'clock. Evening worship follows the daytime activities.
THOS LEMON Tailor of Hamiota offers cleaned and pressed suits for one dollar. The ad questions why send out of town for services and promotes local options.
A scholarship with the Dominion Business College is offered for cash at a favorable rate. Apply at the Echo Office. Religious services were led by Rev W H Gregory in Hamiota and Oak River. Mr A E Smith will lead Gregory’s Shoal Lake parish. Mining activity increases as Spring break up approaches with new mines expected north of Hudson Ontario and Flin Flon Manitoba. Machinery and supplies for Red Lake and other gold fields are moved during winter haulage. Lac Seul area work includes water level raising and foreshore clearing. Hudson air service links to CN rail main line aiding the growing settlement and anticipated seasonal growth.
A splendid partly equipped 40 by 50 foot garage available for rent. Described as the town’s only garage location on the highway, offering a chance for a reliable man to build a solid business.
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