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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1934
Page
4
The Manitoba Winter Fair marks twenty five years of livestock industry service with few changes from 1933. Cattle and Swine classes remain mostly the same, with weight based divisions for calves. Horse divisions split drafts and agricultural work by breed groups and offer prizes for the neatest exhibits. dates run March 19 to 23.
A notice highlights purchasing brooms crafted by blind makers, urging readers to ask for and buy the labeled products. The label identifies brooms as made by visually impaired workers, promoting supported employment.
Hamiota village council met February 1934 with all members present. Mayor Burgess led as minutes from the prior meeting were read. The council approved 100 for a Gestetner duplicating machine and an Underwood typewriter, with Rural Municipality offering 1,000 for the Water Wagon. Expenses totaling 1,046.23 were approved across general and fire department costs, relief, street lighting, and a sinking fund before adjournment.
A current price cutting war among counter check book manufacturers offers books at 24 cents each. Merchants are urged to place orders now for future delivery at present prices.
Village Council Chamber met with all members present Reeve presiding. Petitions from Decker Board for dog license in Decker Village approved and appointments made for enforcement. McConnell School Board advised on interest rate dispute. secretary to reply. Treasurer reported January collections totaling 1200.54 with various arrears and disbursements reviewed. Council adjourned.
Hamiota defeated Oakner 14 to 1 in a friendly hockey clash played Saturday. Oakner struggled on the small ice while Hamiota clicked, with L Keough refereeing. Earlier Hamiota beat McConnell 6 to 5 after OT, in a match marked by minor injuries and a spectator gash from a flying puck. The McConnell lineup included Patterson Arbuthnott King Richardson and others. Hamiota featured Hudson Jordan Keough Creighton Houck Lyness and Amy.
Congregation urged to attend a meeting on February 20 at 2 30 pm to discuss important matters. Sunday service theme focuses on poverty under Jesus commandments. Report on Ladies' Aid, Explorers' Group hike, Sunday School carnival with prizewinners and race results. Local hockey results and a death notice for J G Simmie shared with community sympathy offered.
A notice seeks old absorbent cotton suitable for cleaning at Hamiota Hospital. Individuals or groups with usable material are asked to contact the hospital authorities.
A playful look at 19th century dressmaking prep lists revealing extensive material needs. The author jokes that mothers and sisters might quit sewing to write novels if told of the future wardrobe requirements. The inventory includes 15 yards silk and 24 inches waist belting among many items.
Dr Seager Wheeler fifth international wheat sweepstakes winner discusses using fertilizers to hasten grain maturity and enable earlier harvesting. He notes land aging slows crops, but fertilizers can yield higher quality and earlier ripening, benefiting threshed yields by September.
Hamiota Lodge No 38 IOOF meets in the Orange Hall Hamiota on the second Monday evening each month at eight oclock Visiting Brethren welcome D Beamise and Anderson Seer listed as officers or attendees.
1934 Calf contest invites boys and girls to select a calf eligible this year. More entries mean more prizes, encouraging early preparation to showcase effort and skill in the county event.
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