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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
4
Publication details show weekly publishing on Thursdays. Advertisements spell out insertion deadlines and office submission for same week publicitation. Names C. W. Vennables and H. Josey listed for notices and charges.
The note states funds must avoid Rei Crosse channels to ensure delivery reaches its destination safely. It emphasizes direct, secure routing of all money, avoiding intermediaries that could compromise safety of the transfer.
A letter to the editor urges the village council to turn the Maniota building into a hotel arguing it would serve as a community hub, attract travelers, and boost prosperity, while opponents cite existing eateries and public safety concerns.
The sewing meeting was canceled as quilts are finished and other appeals demand attention. Next business meeting set for March 12 at 4 p.m. in the Methodist church parlor. Donations were sent to Armenian Relief Fund, Serbian Relief Fund, Prisoners of War Fund, and Red Cross, with funds also used for church rent and pajamas. A carnival planned for March 8 to fund Red Cross, with prizes focusing on boys. Swastika Club to host concert and dance March 14 to benefit Red Cross Prisoners of War Fund. admission 30 cents, dance 25 cents.
A local discussion centers on municipal taxes and the closed hotel. Citizens question revenue from rents and seek funds for patriotic purposes. Critics warn against unnecessary public burden, noting soldiers and dependents suffer and urging prudent spending.
The Manitoba Legislature approved an act enabling municipalities to borrow up to 60 000 dollars to buy seed grain for farmers for the current year. Provinces or other lenders may supply the funds. The Dominion Seed Branch, Regina, has purchased ample reliable seed grain for carload orders, and districts needing seed should act promptly as the Agriculture Department outlines the act’s terms.
Woodstock Ontario based Rod and Gun in Canada showcases a blend of hunting and outdoor writing led by Bonnycastis Dare and F. W. Williams with pieces by M. A. Shaw H. A. Startzel Ed Brewer R. J. Fraser Haddon and others. The February issue adds Guns and Ammunition with expert gunmen Thomas K. Lee and Major Townsend Whelen, noting Lee as a premier 22 rifle shot and detailing Repeating and Single Shot Rifles.
A commemorative verse honors David Airth from Brandon, killed in France. It recalls his service in gray, his bravery answering the Empire’s call, and his final resting place among France’s fields while loved ones bid a solemn farewell.
The British War Office authorizes private Canadians to send quarterly parcels to non officer POWs abroad via post office channels. Next of kin hold coupon rights and designate recipients. Eligible items include toiletries, writing aids, and small personal goods. parcels face censorship and must weigh 3 to 11 pounds.
A meeting in Hamiota re-elected officers with C A Steele as President and A Kerr as Vice-President. P C Raymer serves as Secretary with a committee including Geo S Anderson, Geo Burna, Jas Griffin, J E Hood, Thos Kerr. Monthly meetings begin, membership fee set at 1.00, freight rate protest planned to the authoritie.
In Ottawa a plan emerged to create a joint bum service to Oakner if GT. FP. assigns an agent there. The proposal would transport express parcels and daily papers via the route, provided the local mail contractor raises no objection and supplies stations for the service.
On February 26 the Scotia Presbyterian Church hosted a Christian Endeavor Society social for the district. Miss Angus, set to depart February 25 for over a year abroad, received a gift of a satchel from fellow Endeavorers as thanks for her Christian and patriotic service.
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