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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1936
Page
8
A notice urges citizens to use election day July 27 as both voting and shopping time. The message links harvest season with civic participation and urges preparation for the day. It encourages locals to plan visits to stores and markets after voting.
An old classified advertisement promotes overalls in bib or pant styles priced from 1.26 to 1.95 dollars and gloves in various leathers 1.26 and up. It also touts shirts not sold in small sizes, merino undergarments at 1.36, Martha Washington house dresses from 1.69 to 1.95, and ladies silk hose specials at 9 cents per pair.
The event marks the Vimy Memorial dedication on July 26 1936 starting 8 45 a m CST with a radio service at Christ Church Hamiota. Notables include King George VI and French President along with speakers from Canada and Canada’s ministers. The program features marches hymns and tributes ending with Evensong at 7 p m.
Hamiota United Church lists Rev. T. D. Barnett as pastor. On Sunday July 19 1936 Sunday School at 12.10. Rev. J. F. Palmer B A will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
The Hamiota fair announces W T Rawleigh Co Baking Powder Special for best pan of biscuits with first prize goods valued at $2 and second prize $1 with purchase slip required. Purity Flour Special requires regular flour purchases from Hamiota Elevator. W E J Foster Specials list top prizes for best colt of 1936 and 1935 sired by Duke of Deloraine, and best Sheaf of Minnesota No 38 Barley limited to Boys Barley Club with $500 total. IOA Oil Bath Cockshutt Mower on display at the Co Op. Hamiota.
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned will be received until 5 pm on Saturday August 1 1936 for transporting children on Routes A B Bz C E F G H I for the school year starting September 1 1935 Details of routes and contract terms are at the Secretary's Office Lowest tender not necessarily accepted Hamiota July 20 1936 FH Squibb Acting Secretary Treasurer.
Co-Operative advertises Buffalo Twine for Manitoba with exclusive distributing rights. Claims good length and full weight, smooth running and strong hold for sheaves. Encourages immediate orders to save time and money.
Co-Op offers Titan binder canvases in leather or canvas strap styles. Heavy weight, extra quality canvases suitable for all binder makes. Secure your canvas needs locally and maximize value per dollar.
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