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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
4
The Canadian Club urges government to make the Plain of Abraham national property to prevent private ownership by corporations. The piece highlights historic battles of Wolfe and Montcalm and argues against turning the site into a jail or factory. It notes Hamiota’s support and calls for local communication with Ottawa delegates.
Manitoba to host what may be the province’s largest farmer assembly at the Agricultural College in Winnipeg during February 11 week. Three conventions Dairy men’s Association Western Horticultural Society and Agricultural Societies contest for 600 dollars in wheat oats and barley prizes. A short course on judging crops livestock runs Tuesday to Friday with 9 am start first lecture and single return railway fare promoted.
A reader argues against Local Option licenses in Hamiota Manitoba. The letter questions who truly prospers from licensing and cites sobriety and local leadership as keys to prosperity while condemning liquor interest influence and urging continued temperance policies.
A letter to the Hamida community argues against hotel excess and praises Local Option as a path to prosperity. The writer likens opponents to Judas, contends law will be enforced, and urges residents to support measures aiding local welfare.
A large gathering of Sunday School workers convened at McConnell Methodist Church for a split afternoon and evening session. Rev Egan led devotions, Mrs Osterhout and Mrs Hamilton presented papers on missionary spirit and infant care, followed by practical guidance and a lively discussion on attendance offerings and school life. The meeting closed with prayer and a $5.55 collection.
A Lavinia Gold Medal Contest will be held in the church on February 7 with six contestants and special music for the occasion. The Ladies Aid met at Mr Decker’s home last Wednesday to plan a Valentines event at Mrs Balls’ home featuring songs recitations instrumental pieces and games. Mr and Mrs B Wyatt entertained friends to a Lost Heir game Tuesday with lively spirits as the game progressed. Mr and Mrs Preston returned from Arrow River after visiting friends.
Fragmentary notes mention leaving for a homestead in Saskatchewan and a temperance meeting on Monday. References to William, Mr BK W Alexander, Harmints Mive Hoek well, and parents evaluating their children’s progress appear amid unclear handwriting.
Orrwold residents report no minister until April with optimism for a good pick. Wm Erre chops well for customers despite higher pay. Local Option vote in Haminta area supported. A horse owned by Douglas Anderson died after a hog attack. Sunday School grows despite no church services. Two bachelors share a home. Fred Wyatt away on a visit. Wm Taylor’s team ran away but unharmed. Bert Doherty reports a growing public school with three students in early studies.
The daily press reports that foreign laborers cut in wages by two and a half cents per hour took their shovels to machine shops and had blades shortened by two and a half inches. The episode centers on the refrain short money, short shovels.
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