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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
4
Publication details show a Thursday newspaper name Wemicts Echo with subscription rates at 110 pounds per year in advance. Advertisement terms describe insertion costs and deadlines, including charges for subsequent insertions and copy changes, with office contact by Tuesday for escere publication. Names C. W. Venabless and Josie appear as officials.
The Government offers War Savings Certificates to support wartime spending. The 925 certificate costs 21.50, the 50 for 43, and the 100 for 986. Certificates are registered in the buyer's name and can be surrendered anytime. They provide security and a strong interest return, with a three year term yielding 25 dollars per 21.50 invested.
The Dominion Government forms a Board of Pension Commissioners with Ottawa offices to speed pension communications. Citizens are urged to contact the board directly, with the Patriotic Fund Association and Military Hospitals Commission offering assistance. Branch offices reopen in Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Regina Winnipeg London Hamilton Toronto Barrie Kingston Ottawa Montreal Quebec St John Halifax for pension information.
The Manitoba Winter Fair runs March 7 to 9 1917 after 1915 and 1916 cancellations due to militia use. A prize list worth 12000 is offered for horses cattle sheep swine and poultry. 1000 allocated for Bogs Fat Calf Contest. Domestic science features prominently and about 50 boys are expected to enter. Entries close February 24 and single railway fares are noted. Secretary Wo Susate Braidou is listed for reformations.
Knox church events list topics and meetings including Truth and Freedom at 7 pm and Am I my Brother's Keeper. YP meets Tuesday evenings, Confession topic. Junior CE Wednesday 4 15, junior choir 7, Bible study 5. A lecture by Principal Reynolds Winnipeg Agricultural College scheduled for Wednesday 21st. Wm McPherson seriously ill after appendicitis operation. on the road to recovery.
Severe weather forced Zion Methodist and Knox congregations to combine for morning and evening services in Knox church basement and Zion church. Rev. S. B. Harkness of Winnipeg preached both times. Next Sunday the sermon will address Faith and Doubt with the text Lord I believe help my unbelief. The Teene Maloney petition faces criticism and a topical sermon on capital punishment is planned.
A discussion questions extenuating circumstances in the Hamilton murder case and whether capital punishment should be abolished. The Sunday petition saw a small signing turnout, with more expressing willingness to present it again. An opportunity will be given at both services to show sympathy in practical form. Junior League will meet next week on Wednesday instead of Thursday.
Vrof Reynolde is a known figure and the meeting invites interest from key speakers and attendees. Aduiseion free Quarterly Official Board meets Monday afternoon at 2 o clock as previously announced.
Excerpt from the January 1917 Agricultural Gazette urging Canadian farmers to boost food production for the Empire amid wartime supply challenges. It calls for increased output to aid England and France and notes the need to counter a hostile plan to sink ships with supplies.
A private seller in Shoal Lake offers about 200 cords of green poplar for sale. Wood is available in poles, cordwood, or stove lengths with prices to be arranged. Contact CHAS A INGER SOLL for details.
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