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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
4
The notice outlines weekly publication of transient ads including wanted found lost and to let items. It specifies insertion rules and deadlines with names C W Venables and WH Josey listed as office contacts in the sentence. The text is an old newspaper fragment referencing standard ad rates and publication cadence.
The Ladies Patriotic Society held a monthly sewing meeting at the usual hall with many members present. Four complete quilts were sent to the RSA for distribution to soldiers' homes and 5.25 dollars were raised in a tea fund. A March 31 bazaar at McConnell's Hall will support Red Cross and KR.S.A. work, with khaki wool received for knitting. Total funds raised reach 172.95 dollars. Easter vacation pauses society business until April 10.
A 1917 letter to the editor criticizes agriculture ministers for forcing crop reductions and city weed inspectors. The writer questions the justice of these orders and suggests officials should bear the financial burden.
A fragmented letter from W J Stinson discusses political frustration, ministerial duties, and ALP concerns. It mentions an Eaton Sporting Calaboene sale, a Consolidated Rudy letter, and adjustments with a company, urging local action before sending away for aid. The tone reflects civic discontent and calls for self-reliance.
The Sunday service at Zion Methodist Church features an oral sermon by the pastor as he delivers the sixth address on the Lords Prayer and discusses forgiveness. The WOMS annual sermon follows in the evening with the subject Woman's Place in Christian Missions and mentions the Easter offering.
Public sale conducted by John Ho McConnell a Licensed Auctioneer at the Central House Hamiota Manitoba on Wednesday April twenty fifth at noon. Lands include south half of section 4 township 15 range 22 west of Principal Meridian with about eighty acres broken and cultivable. Terms require twenty percent at sale, balance per terms disclosed, subject to prior mortgage of Duncan Stewart for 16.06 and to War Relief Act.
The text outlines church activities including a Woman's Missionary S meeting, a Forward Movement for Mission collection next Sunday, and a prayer meeting approaching the $100 Union goal. It mentions a Wednesday study, a cordial welcome, plans for a Trade of Protection, and various meetings such as Junior League on Thursday and a Jesus Meeting in Kata.
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