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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
4
Classifieds describe weekly ad placements and rates for help wanted, with terms for each advertisement including net facility, payment, and slot availability. The notice names W. Venable and W. Sorry as agents or advertisers and mentions Thursday deadlines and promotional pricing.
Local farmers report rust on wheat but praise late growth and plump grain. The writer notes last year’s poor yields yet sees current prospects improving, arguing harvests may yet be strong and urging optimism.
The Oakner ladies garden party proceeds supported the Red Cross with 50 dollars and 25.25 sent to a Convalescent home while 5 dollars from Mr Sheridan came from stone boat sales. A monthly meeting is set for August 15 at 4 pm in the Methodist church parlors, postponed due to local fairs.
The McConnell Hall production of Southern Cinderella drew a full house withMrs Dr Reid praised as Mammy Judy and Gertie McConnell delivering a strong Nurse Hawke performance. Cast members Pearl McConnell Millie McConnell Neelands Thos Kerr and Esther Mitchell earned praise as the show toured Lavinia and Crandall with proceeds aiding soldiers.
Donations have been received from Pte Alex Cobh Pee Martineviteh Pte J Aleten Pte HC Come Pte A Sloane and Ppte T J Semith. The record notes the listed personnel contributed to the campaign and thanks them for their support.
The Hamiota Hospital Aid thanks the town and surrounding area for provisions and help at a meal service. Receipts totaled $6.00 with expenses $17.50, leaving a $4.55 balance after a $250.00 social grant to the Board for maintenance. Leftover food was packed and shipped Wednesday to the Soldiers’ Convalescent Home in Winnipeg for over 1 inmates.
Rod and Gun for August features Rod and Gun editor Rod and Gun for August Boonycastle Dale offers guidance on safe paddling and avoiding upsets in light canoeing. It praises Temagami guides in Temagami Men by R. J. Fraser and includes noted pieces by Rex Snow and F. W. Williams.
A notice outlines visiting hours for patients and restrictions. It reminds families to register names and addresses in the visitor book and warns that unpermitted persons may be denied entry. It notes oversight by hospital staff and emphasizes patient safety during visits.
Public notice outlines entry rights to quarter sections in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta under Dominion Lands regulations. Applicants must appear at a Dominion Lands Agency or sub agency with proxy options. areas may be reduced for poor land. homesteaders may pre empt along side existing holdings. prices per acre vary by district. six months residence and cultivation requirements apply plus a house value minimum. purchased homesteads available after exhausting homestead rights with higher price per acre.
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