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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
1
The note promises heating homes at 70 dey using the ECONO MY device. It asserts efficiency by burning little fuel to match the heat of a steel furnace even when temperatures reach 40 degrees below zero.
At the annual meeting in Toronto the reeve of Blanshard Oak River Mr Cochran was elected first vice president of the Union of Canadian Municipalities. The vote was competitive with mayors from eastern cities also seeking the post. This marks a milestone for Blanshard and Manitoba. Cochran also serves as President of the Union of Manitoba Municipalities. The next meeting will be in Medicine Hat.
Lavinia Mrs E W Alexander says she enjoyed her visit and had a fine time. Sunday School drew 112 attendees last Sunday and even more for church, though no minister arrived. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Lief Sr and planned a garden party at Mr W H Becker’s on the 21st last.
The Harding Agricultural Society announced prize winners in the best sowing and clean field contest. First place in Sowing went to Cooper Hunter Bradwardine with runners up George Wyllie Sid George Titmus Ken ton. In Clean Field George Wyllie Harding took first, Kenneth McKenzie Harding second, and George Titmus Kenton third. Judge was R K Smith of Oa Lake.
The Gourlay piano stands out for distinct tone and artistic construction. Its endurance and tonal quality place it as the best value on the Canadian market despite a higher price. Saskatchewan legislature dissolved on Monday with provincial elections set for August 10.
Hamiota prepares for its yearly fair with improved grounds and a grand stand. The sports committee plans attractions and will stage horse and cattle judging in front of the stand to boost seats and crowd comfort. A megaphone will relay class results and winners, and auto access may be restricted to curb confusion at the gate.
The Manitoba Coal Development Company reports promising coal prospecting near Rapid City. Supervisor B S Kaufman says indications are favorable and plans drilling to fifty to sixty feet, then drifting east and beneath the river bed to reach better coal seams amid hard river bed conditions.
Three games since last week include a Kenton win by 8 runs in a tie game, a 4 1 Hamiota victory over Kenton with Murphy pitching well, and Oak River beating Hamiota 2 0 while Rowntree warmed up. Upcoming doubleheader with Kenton scheduled next Saturday.
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