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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
4
Obscure OCR fragment notes subscription terms and publication deadlines. Names like C. W. Venables appear as official attributions. The readable content hints at a period public notice with subscription rules and charges. Local authority reference may indicate a printing or newspaper office.
The Manitoba Department of the Manito cultural College distributed 1000 free packages of wrapper poison in 1916 to curb gophers. Late spring and wet conditions hindered farmers but reports showed effectiveness, urging concerted action as gophers roam from vacant lands to feedgrounds.
The Ladies' Patriotic Society met April 25 at the Presbyterian church parlor with tea served by Mrs Whimster and Mrs Kirk. They planned the May 5 meeting at Knox Church parlor and discussed continuing only business meetings through summer while supplying Red Cross garments. A nurse Morrison appeal prompted monthly boxes of supplies. $6 was raised in a sugar collection. Boxes of sugar and socks were sent to Miss Morrison and two of our boys. Members Tennyson Chambers and Gil Amler son plan a box of provisions, and three ladies will coordinate ongoing work. A town canvass for old rubbers and rags is set for May 12, and larger centers are unavailable due to shipping. The annual 250 cent monthly collections totaled $22. A donation of $2.75 from Mrs Heddeeheiner supports the YMCA huts, via bottle sales. A list of garments sent since Sept 21, 1916, and a half-year financial statement will appear soon.
The Hamiota hospital lists January to April donations including items such as new mattresses, footstools, thermometers, draw sheets, rubber sheets, surgical gowns and hot water bottle covers. Contributions come from Helping Hand of Scotia Sunday School Oddfellows LO Masonic Ward and others.
A list of generous donations from numerous residents in four months includes cream, bread, cake, buttermilk, jars of fruit, old linen, fresh eggs, scones, butter milk, and various meats. Supplies credited to multiple donors with thanks from A. E. Molloy, White, Supt.
Knox Presbyterian Church will hold morning and evening services next Sunday conducted by Rev Mer Lockhart of Alexander. The choir will perform special music at both services and attend Mothers Day services on May 14. Arrangements include special addresses and music. The Senior CE will meet Tuesday at 5 pm and the Junior CE on Wednesday at 4:15 pm.
Zion Methodist Church schedules Mother's Day events with Sunday School and combined service at 11, a special address Hats Off to Mother, and child care. Afternoon 3 o'clock marks Oddfellows and Rebekahs anniversary with sermon on The truth of symbolism and the symbolism of truth. Evening sermon Not far from the Kingdom. Concert in church with 35¢ admission proceeds to Forward Movement for Missions.
Notice states The Pioneer Stores Hamiota sell Shoes for men women and children at 35 per cent below catalogue and present day values. Membership buttons for the Returned Soldiers' Association are available from Mr Hodge at Union Bank or at the office for 1.00 each with proceeds aiding the association.
Visiting days from 3 to 5 PM and 9 PM daily with Wednesday Friday and Sunday slots in some private wards. No more than two visitors per patient at once. Admission outside hours only with Superintendent permission. Overnight stays for visitors require special permission in extreme cases. Visitors may be charged for board and must register name and address in the Visitor's book.
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