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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
8
Hamiota praises students for strong Depart mental Examinations results with 27 of 35 passing. Principal VanDusen lauded for teaching excellence. local promotion to Inspectoral Division noted amid best wishes for future. Detailed class listings follow.
The Hamiota Hospital Ladies' Aid thank supporters of Sports Day and the Agricultural Society for use of facilities and chairs. As Fair Day nears they appoint committees and appeal for continued generosity, inviting contributions at the dining place or Hamiota Bakery to help make the fair the best yet.
Birth notices from Hamiota Hospital report a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Lunn Irma Sask named Ethel Merrall born June 21. A son is registered for Mr. and Mrs. Thos Lemon with birth date June 22 1913.
The town bought nuisance ground west of town to receive refuse. Now reports say residents are dumping rubbish on the road allowance between Sections 4 and 9, south and east of town. Offenders may face penalties.
A ratepayers meeting in the Hansota/Hamiota consolidated district discussed establishing a high school in Hemiota. Costs would rise about 3500 dollars, net 2600 after government grants. Delegates from Hamiota Kerr and Chumah to be elected to redraw boundaries and vote on future steps.
Hamiota edged Rivers 6 to 5 after seven innings as local rooters cheered. Return game set for Monday July 28 in Hamiota with 6 30 start and 25 cent admission. ladies free. Also note corrections to Hamiota Agricultural Society fair prize list and delegates from Virden fire convention.
The article notes that a single milk test is unreliable due to many factors affecting fat content. It advocates composite sampling over time to average results. An experiment at Fogland with seven cows over two days showed average fat at 3.6 percent, with variation from 0.6 to 1.5 percent. It argues computing a cow’s value requires annual milk and fat production minus costs and testing.
Members of the Agricultural Society may enter stock and grain by paying per-entry fees while nonmembers pay $1 for ground access. A Brandon Fair excursion drew many residents, with praise for exhibits, new grounds, and improved facilities though the train ran delayed, highlighting railway service issues.
Canada showcases its largest farm products collection at the eighth International Dry-Farming Congress in Tulsa Oklahoma. Saskatchewan leads preparations with a 7000-dollar provincial exhibit under Prof H N Thompson, plus district shows across the province and homemakers clubs planning a provincial display for the congress and Farm Women event in Tulsa. A special Regina to Tulsa train will carry delegates with connections through Winnipeg St Paul Chicago and other U S states.
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