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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
1
Mr William Chambers was surprised on Christmas evening when his staff and their wives presented him with a leather arm chair. The note from employees dated December 25 1909 expresses loyalty and gratitude for his daily thoughtfulness and asks him to share the chair with Mrs Chambers.
A small shop owner fails without ads then starts advertising. New customers arrive and his trade improves, teaching the lesson that advertising pays. The tale, told in rhyme, emphasizes the value of promotion for business success.
The article notes draymen driving across sidewalks on Helen street and breaking two planks. The damage costs money to repair and prompts a comment that careless conduct contributes to higher taxes, as residents shoulder the cost of repairs.
Herbert Gladstone named governor-general of South Africa and General manages Chamberlain of the GTP hints at a new transcontinental train planned for 1912. Over ten months Canada records 10 000 homestead entries by arrivals. J J Coe of Moose Jaw bought 30 automobiles in Detroit. First hockey match of the season set for New Years night featuring Brandon City league teams. University of Copenhagen findings say Dr Cook’s reports are insufficient to prove a pole reach.
The text argues against using fear to enforce obedience in children. Threats of scary figures harm development and create lasting dread. It cautions that genuine discipline cannot rely on fear and emphasizes that fear and childhood should not share common ground.
After a lingering illness Mrs. Sarah Stewart died at the home of her son William on Tuesday December 28. Born in Ireland in 1833 she was 77 and a pioneer of the district. Surviving are four sons John G William Charles and Rupert with two serving in Manitoba and Kenton. Funeral services were led by Rev Vaughan assisted by Rev Crozier and Rev Cann.
Mrs Jas A Angus now recovering after a serious illness. Christmas visits include Allan and Wm Tennant in Arrow River and Mr and Mrs A Ross and daughter with Joe Anderson Sr. Samuel, a section foreman, reports a pleasant Minnedosa trip. Geo Gray and family visit Carman, Maggie Hastings in Bredwadine, and Chas Gibson expands Pope’s livery business.
The Hamiota studio expresses gratitude to its patrons for the appreciative support shown during the 1909 Christmas season and events.
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