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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1939
Page
4
The Research Bureau tests merchandise for strength and performance. Mullen Tester records rupture pressure in stockings and fabrics while linoleums leather and denim undergo wear tests. Hats are weathered, suits checked inside out, and paints exposed to months of weather to prove durability. Eaton advertises truth through exhaustive product tests.
In 1921 a Canadian National Institute for the Blind report details a blind boy from Winnipeg deemed feeble minded after an eye specialist said no hope for vision. After initial schooling failed, training, personal attention, and instruction at the Institute led to rapid progress, academic completion, factory employment, and a happy, productive life.
E A Bromley of Canadian National Railways tells Montreal’s Canadian Railway Club that Canada’s two major railways buy 117.5 million annually in materials and supplies with most spent domestically. He estimates 245000 jobs tied to railway spending and urges businessmen to support railways for a square deal.
In Huetler's April 28 1893 issue news notes a new lacrosse club called the Shamrocks forming as locals anticipate growth and competition. The item mentions community vigil and hints at regional enthusiasm for athletic society.
A farmer multiplies costs for oats at 1055.10 with net profit listed as 820.50 or 43 percent. A commentator estimates expenses: wear and tear on disk 112.50, seed 80, rent of lead 38.70, binder wear 24, wages 00, twine 327, thresh and market 393, totaling 1001. The season’s net profit cited as 4345, noting insurance and other items would reduce results and make 45 cent production a loss.
The Searle Grain Company offers a $1000 prize pool for prairie farmers over 21 in Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta. First prize $250 second $150 third $100 and $500 shared among other worthy essays. Essays on crop or land production methods using profitable practices receive top consideration.
The Lavinia United Churches and McConnell United Churches publish a joint service timetable with Decker and Orrwold. Events start at 1 p.m. at Lavinia, 3 p.m. at Lavinia, and 7 p.m. at McConnell with speakers McConnell and Decker.
The Hustler article quotes a Minnesota farmer's wheat venture with costs for seeding, labor, seed, rent, threshing, and marketing. It lists 114 bushels of wheat and 340 bushels of mata at prices of 45 cents and 30 cents, totaling 734.61 in expenses with revenue figures implied to follow.
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