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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
4
Publication details for the Hamiota Echo printed Thursdays list annual and U S rates, and guidelines for inserted advertisements. It notes copy deadline of Tuesday noon for same-week publication and lists W Venables and Wh Josey as office contacts.
The Children’s Aid Society of Winnipeg presents a Friday concert at McConnell's Hall in Hamiota to benefit orphans and fatherless children. Local artists perform at 8 p.m. with no admission fee. a collection will fund the society, all services donated and hall advertising free. Patrons are urged to give generously.
The Laymen's Missionary Banquet at Zion Methodist Church drew about half of the 200 chairs filled. Rev Symons described missionary work in China and the fight against local idol worship, while Rev Armstrong spoke on domestic missions. The visit aims to raise broader support for missionary work.
The department has received applications to send parcels to soldiers in France at free or reduced rates. There is a belief the department can change postage rates, but international agreements fix the rates, so it cannot.
The Post Office Department outlines rates for parcels sent to troops, stating free or reduced postage for some parcels under international law but excluding active service troops. Rates vary by addressee location, with England twelve cents per pound and France at the France rate, unchanged since before the war due to bilateral agreements. Parcels must be addressed care of Army Post Office London, England, but rates depend solely on recipient location.
The piece defends Henry Ford's views on the Allies, noting his 25 percent stake in Windsor Ford Company where 3000 workers are employed and 400 sent to fight. It argues Ford supports the Allies, funds Belgian refugees, and urges restraint on rumors harming employment. It concludes Ford opposes militarism and cliques, meriting no censorship.
A Manitoba firm fulfilled urgent cleaning and pressing requests on short notice, delivering rapid service to clients while maintaining quality. The operation highlighted quick turnaround, customer responsiveness, and efficient logistics under pressure.
Notice invites individuals to enlist and remain in Hamiota for winter training. Information from mem
Zion Methodist Church holds anniversary services Sunday and Monday with Rev J W Churchill of Winnipeg as guest preacher at 11 AM and 7 PM. Music includes Te Deum, Gloria Patri, Sullivan solo by Gladys McLean. A 5 30 to 7 30 PM supper and an 8 PM concert and lecture follow.
A Friday meeting in Hamiota discussed forming a local recruit unit for winter training. Captain Alson of Military District No 10 explained the rationale. A committee was appointed to pursue the proposal: Bennett, Shields, Anderson, McCloy, McConnell, and Kerr.
The financial year closes November 30 with claims due by November 27. Prompt payment is urged. The Annual Meeting will be held December 8, 1915 at 3 p.m. in the Council Chamber to hear reports from directors management auditors the Lady Superintendent and Ladies Hospital Aid. Life members and annual subscribers of $2 or more may vote and hold office.
Percy C W Raymer listed as commissioner in J R and as pursuer and conveyancer for real estate and insurance money. Office at Uover east of Hotel Cecil with phone 127, offering loan services on farm and town properties.
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