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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
5
Rev Geo Lockhart leads Knox Presbyterian Church services with Sunday School at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m including Communion. Scotia session has Sunday School at 6 30 p.m. and preaching at 7 p.m all invited to attend.
The wedding of Olive Emma Lewis and John W. Latham occurred July 12, 1924 at Greenwood church with Rev. R. E. McCullough officiating. The bride wore accordion-pleated georgette and orange blossom, with bridesmaid Hazel Lewis in pink crepe de Chine. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The note also covers crop updates in Saskatchewan and Alberta, a Hamiota lodge installation, and upcoming Isabella Fair activities on July 24 with prizes and events listed.
Prize list for Hamiota Fair includes Jes Scott for best two loaves and 12 buns using Maple Leaf Flour with first prize a 98 lb sack and second prize a 48 lb sack for girls 16 and under. R E Skillicoorn for best two loaves and cookies using Parity Flour with similar flour sacks as prizes. Western Steel Products Ltd Winnipeg offers best exhibit of three dairy cows in milk with a Max Stock Tank valued at $15.00.
Notice to horticulturalists for the Hamieta Horticultural Society states entries must reach Secretary Mrs W Lief by August 1 1924. Judging will occur August 3rd. Watch The Chambers Co's window on July 17th for a display of silver cups and special prizes.
A fragmentary lyric references charging expenses from daily purchases to medical and life premiums. It depicts a rhythm of everyday spenders from hobo to king and hints at rising debts as autumn nears. The piece ends with a note on others taking the pile when incomes fade.
The Ena steamer along Barclay Sound has moved more than 12000 tons of salt herring since November, nearly half the season's output expected around 26000 tons. Immigration to Canada is rising, with large arrivals from Europe and a record inflow anticipated this year. Tea imports and feather footwear exports show notable trade activity, while immigrant trains now offer onboard lunches to travelers.
The paper reminds contributors that submissions are due on Tuesdays to ensure publication in the upcoming issue. It stresses punctual delivery and notes that late items may be held for the following week.
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