Death of pioneer farmer Jas A Neelands in Wheatland district
Jas A Neelands long active in Manitoba farming and local service died at 80 years 10 months after six years of ill health Born near Owen Sound Ontario he lived in Toronto Illinois Winnipeg and Wheatland before homesteading in 1881 He helped found Hamiota hospital served in Masonic and Canadian Foresters orders and held church and temperance roles Survived by widow three daughters one son two sisters and two brothers Funeral at Zion United Church Hamiota with Masonic lodge honor guard burial in Hamiota cemetery
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James Adam Neelands
Wheatland
Owen Sound
Onat
Toronto
Illinois
USA
Janet Batehbart
Oak River
Zion Church
Hamiota
Zion Sunday School
Seuth Shoal Lake County
Masonic
Canadian Foresters Orders
C.O F
S. B Neelands
George Reynolds
Miniota
John E. Reynolds
Beulah
Rupert A Neelands
Manchester
England
J. D. White
Hartney
Man
Sarah Batchart
Ontario
John H
Wo Neelands
California
Zion United Church
Reva. McKim Young
E Land
Masonic Lodge
Court Hamiota No 367
Chevrolet unveils valve-in-head six cylinder engine
Chevrolet introduces a new valve-in-head six with 32 percent more horsepower than the four cylinder, improved combustion, larger carburetor, automatic accelerator, and enhanced lubrication. It promises better than 20 mpg, smoother quiet operation, and a long life aided by a high gear ratio and upgraded rear axle.
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Chevrolet
General Motore
Hamiota Club Plans Bonspiel and Social Events
The Hamiota Curling Club schedules its annual Bonspiel from January 23 to February 1. A Homecomers dance in McConnell's Hall drew about 100 attendees, and a similar event in Orange Hall attracted around 60. Officials anticipate street lighting soon, with electric lights to be switched on by Saturday. The Hamiota Carling Club hosted its Presidents versus Vice Presidents contest at the Central Hotel followed by an oyster supper, where J. E. Hood received a Parker Pen set.
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The
Women’s Institute
McConnell’s Hall
Hamiota Carling Club
Central Hotel
J. E. Hood
New Chevrolet Sixes Headline In Manitoba Motors Display
The report outlines a redesigned Chevrolet Six featuring heavier gears with 25 nickel steel components, strengthened axles, enhanced oil lubrication, and a new cooling and ignition setup. It highlights an improved water pump, long semi-elliptic springs, and four wheel safety brakes. John Caldwell becomes Gibson Motors sales rep as a showroom opens early next year.
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Delco Remy
Harrison
John Caldwell
Gibson Motors
Manitoba Hardware & Lumber Co
Club Officers for 1929 and Upcoming Meetings
The document lists 1929 officers for the club with President Mrs Ellen Cochrane and Secretary Mrs A E McConnell among others. Committee heads include Mesdames Wright Reid Smith McConnell and more with a pianist and librarian also named. Upcoming meetings set January February and March feature hostesses and roll calls on salads cakes and a talk on farm your own diamonds.
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Mrs
Ellen Cochrane
Mrs. Geo. Wright
A. E. McConnell
Miss D. Cochrane
Lloyd McConnell
A. MacDougal
Jas. Reid
D. Emerson
Geo. Wright
Making Home a Better Place to Live Convention Reports
A historic local notice lists upcoming community events with May 1 hostess Miss May Allen and Mesdames Killah and Moffatt, a June 5 social bazaar hosted by Mesdames Reid and Stewart, a July 3 program by Decker W.I. and Fathers of Confederation roll calls, plus convention reports.
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Miss May Allen
J. Killah
W. Moffatt
J. Reid
J. W. Stewart
Decker W.I
J. Knight
A. Skinner
Fathers of Confederation
Honorary Presidents Named in Local Society List
Honorary presidents named include Mrs. J.G. McConnell Mrs. G. O'Neill Mrs. W. J. Stevens and Mrs. C. A. Steele in a society roster. The listing highlights prominent local women honored by the organization.
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J.G. McConnell
G. O'Neill
W. J. Stevens
C. A. Steele
Nova Scotia’s 1926 outputs and trade expand
Nova Scotia reports coal output of 5.6 million tons for year ended September 30, up from 3.2 million the prior year. Halifax piers freight rose nearly 18 percent. 1,012 trans Atlantic steamships entered in 1926 versus 980 in 1925. Immigration to Canada reached 130,569 in eleven months, up 61 percent from 80,904. The Maori rugby team completed a France Britain tour then sailed to New Zealand. Canada leads world per capita electricity distribution among five nations at 1,260 kWh. The Russian government plans to buy 2,000 to 5,000 Canadian horses. The CPR reports 1926 a banner year for coast service and Alaskan tourist trade. Alfalfa seed ships to Denmark for the first time in Alberta history. The Nova Scotia Fruit Growers seek an overseas commission to study apple marketing conditions.
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Halifax
Canada
Department of Immigration and Colonization
Alberta
Denmark
Grimm
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C.O.F
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Hamiota Lodge
Ay Erenine Shelekh Onisane
Jas. Praser
J.T. Anderson
NG Secretar
M. A. Whimster
Lailor
Manitoba
J. C. Fish
Shoal Lake
Harrison & Burgess
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Minnedosa and
Hamiota Hospital
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Hamilies
F. M. Coombs
Hamieota
Corree Axo
Jas. A. Neelands
Hamiota Curling Club
Orange Hall
Bill Moore
Ellenville
Lindsay East
Miss Morgan
Reid
West
Skinner
Messrs. Jas. Reid and
G. Wright
J. Smith
E. W. McConnell
J. Lindsay
A. L. McConnell
D. Cochrane
Roy McConnell
T. J. Strachan
Smith Roll Cail
Mesdames Allen
van Norman
Munshaw
L. D. Johnston
A. W. Lief
E. A. Dixon
Mrs. Allen
Mesdames W. A
Mervyn McConnell
E. Cochrane J. Lindsay
Elva Cochrane
Children's Aid
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A. C. Little
E. Cheal
B. R. McNaught
E. B. Homuth
J. McDonald
W. Park
W. Lief
G. H. Ruttan
G. W. Bartlet
Gertrude McConnell
L. King
Hudson
W.I
Entertaining the Strangers
Executive
League of Nations
R. O. Frazer
Catherine Frazer
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Herod’s Pride
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Calgary
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Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ ‘Association
Provincial
Department of Natural Resources
Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association
United Fruit Companies
Middleton
J. M. Williams
Inman
Hamlota
R. Richardson
Imperial Oils and Grease
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