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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
4
The notice outlines weekly Thursday publication by the Jameeta Poh Publiching with names and addresses, advertising categories such as Wanted Left Found For Bales To Let and similar notices. It lists advertising deadlines and charges and names C W Venables and W H Josey as officials.
A wartime appeal from Flanders by C. R. dated 7-12-15 urges men at home to join the 203rd Battalion No.1 “Hard and Dry” and return to the front. It contrasts soldiers’ hardship with civilians’ comfort, calling for duty and sacrifice and naming Rev. F C Middleton and R Hames as contacts.
Hamiota gathered February 11 1916 with Mayor F C Bennett and councillors present. The council adopted the Provincial Municipal Auditor 1915 report and ordered printing and distribution to ratepayers. Finance committee approved payments including Hibbert 5000 for salary, Reeder 50 for scavenging, Power 19.75 auditing, and other small disbursements before adjournment.
Village council chamber meeting notes show all members present except Councillor Jas Smith. Minutes of previous meeting adopted. Park Stewart describes secretary treasurer to complete form and information for returned soldiers commission. Motion carried. Veo Norwan mentioned in financial state discussion.
The council approves a $300.00 grant to the Hamiota Agricultural Society for the year 1ul6 Park-Mesart and plans to print pamphlets. A motion to supply war poison to ratepayers was arranged with Mr BRK Me Naught. The finance committee recommends payments to various individuals for services and snow removal, with notations of subscriptions and travel expenses. The council adjourns to meet again on April 26 after Court of Revision.
The Dominion Department of Agriculture outlines a circular on controlling cutworms in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It details Red backed and Pale Western cutworm threats and cites 1912 damage, urging farmers to study the circular and contact Ottawa or field officers in Lethbridge or To w e bank for guidance.
A letter to the editor from March 21 1916 argues post election temperance policy will force hotel owners to rely on non bar income. The writer urges council action, criticizes clergy, and questions support for boarding houses and taxation to sustain hotel profits amid liquor restrictions.
Manitoba Agricultural College will furnish a platoon to the 196th Battalion University Company. Troops will train at Sewell and reside in the MAC residence with modern facilities. Ottawa has promised leave for harvest activities and military pay, as applications flow in from students and friends to serve with college chums.
A local law office expands services with real estate notary and insurance money handling for fare and town property matters. The firm announces enhanced client support and new contact details for inquiries.
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