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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
4
Publication details of Mamiots Voico Publishing appear with irregular spellings and a subscription rate of 110 per year in advance. The notice lists typical ad categories including Wanted For Sale To Let and asks copy for changes to be received by noon Tuesday to appear that week. Endorsed by C. W. VENABLES and W HL JOSEY.
Notice of the death of John W Wightman formerly of this district who served early in the war and later worked in Scotland died December 10 in Stockbridge House Berwickshire Scotland at age 22. Sympathy extended to his relatives.
The Hamiota Hospital thanks donors for November and December gifts including magazines, baked goods, cream and buttermilk, meats, and basket items. Individuals and groups such as Miss Fraser Dr Hadson Mrs Wheeler Mrs Webb Mrs Simpson Mrs Smith and others contributed cakes, eggs, ribs, bread, corn, vegetables, and fruit. The note also lists Christmas offerings from Dr Hudson Miss Frazer Mrs Chambers Charlotte russe Mrs Alf Sutherland Mrs John Sutherland and others who provided fruit candy nuts turkey cookies and oranges.
The Scotia Auxilary Woman's Missionary Society reports year 9 AE meetings, total attendants 106, one food shipment to Fresh Air Camp Gimli, two to convalescent soldiers in Winnipeg, and a year’s clothing to an Indian boy Portage. A Home Department formed with 8 members enrolled. receipts include fees and offerings totaling $2085 and overall 1916 receipts $140.
A reader argues for a universal law protecting children born from wartime relationships. She contends men who ruin women should marry them, or face public censure, to shield mothers and unborn children. She cites wartime context and personal sacrifice, urging legal reform.
A local ad announces available winter stock of about 200 cords of green poplar for sale. Wood can be delivered in poles cordwood or stove lengths with prices on application. Advertiser CHAS A INGER of Soll Shoal Lake invites inquiries.
The Riddell household held a family gathering with a 20th anniversary event at the home of Mr and Mrs Thos Riddell. Attendees enjoyed a chicken dinner from 12 to 2 p.m. and music from violins and pianos. Two brothers and their families were delayed, supper followed, games ensued, and guests departed around midnight after a joyful evening of recognitions and gifts.
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