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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
5
A reader attacks a proposal to fund a palatial hotel for travelers between Hamitonia and Virden, arguing higher taxes, potential monopoly, and harm to existing local businesses. The letter questions costs, revenues, and who bears the burden, urging against public funding.
The Ladies Patriotic Society reports a March 1 concert and dance by the Swastika Club aiding Red Cross Prisoners of War relief. Funds totaling 148.00 remain for the Prisoners of War Fund, with donations from Jos Andrew and the Swastika Club. A sewing meeting is set for Tuesday at the Methodist church, and plans include Pte Frank MacDonald speaking April 2 on his escape story.
To the Editor of The Echo a citizen argues against taking over the hotel for Rural Council use. He questions rent figures for offices post office and telephone, notes lodging at The Central with 18 beds, and defends local lodging options and services. He cites April 4 as a busy time and a potential snap verdict.
A letter questions the Community Hotel plan, noting that many users would live outside Ham Jota Municipality. It cites talks from Virden and Shoal Lake, and criticizes the hotel’s structure heating and heating systems, arguing the project could cost the town more than the $1,500 rates owed if the deal proceeds.
Visiting days and hours defined for private and semi private wards with limits on number of visitors per patient. Overnight stay requires special permission. Parcels require approval and visitors must register in the Visitor's book. A board charge may apply and superintendent permission governs exceptions.
Hamiota Manitoba April 1918 letter from Principal Chas Cresswell urges parents to delay new pupils until after midsummer, noting 50 pupils in Miss Cochrane's room would force grade promotions and disrupt terms, as learning would be forgotten during the vacation.
The Boys and Girls Club announces plans to issue the prize list soon and asks contributors to notify for a special donation. Last year the prizes encouraged contestants, and the club seeks renewed cooperation.
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