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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
4
Fragmentary text from an office relay notes system mentions Kanstatey and Gage 2148 with references to the police and timber, but the reading is heavily garbled and lacks coherent details or an identifiable event. No clear names, dates, locations, or outcomes are recoverable.
Commentary mourns King Edward VII as a peacemaker and statesman whose death is a severe blow to the British Empire. The piece lauds his diplomacy, restraint in war, and influence among monarchs, noting the empire’s sorrow at the present unsettled moment.
The article explains how voters must personally apply to the Registration clerk to have their names added to the voters list. It notes that a full sittings list is available in the issue and urges newcomers and eligible young men to register. Criteria: British subject, 21 or older, one year in the province and three months in the constituency. Voting duty emphasized.
An investigation shows terminal elevators at Port Arthur and Fort William shipped hundreds of thousands of bushels more high grade wheat than received last year, while cutting low grade wheat imports by a similar amount.
The article argues that producers in eastern Canada and British mills are harmed by under grading and armles mining in terminal elevators. A system of public elevators would benefit producers millers and consumers while preserving honest dealers. It notes a plan for a railway commission to set berth differentials in sleeping cars with lower berths at $2.00 and upper at $1.50 for a full night.
Hamiota School to observe Empire Day on Monday May 23 with afternoon activities. About 30 candidates will take exams this year including six seconds twelve thirds and twelve entrance. The school flag was half mast for several days and many trees must be replaced. Principal Van Dusen named sub examiner by the Department for July teacher exams.
Oak River notes report New York visitors Mr and Mrs J R Dot and child at Reeve Cochran's home with plans to settle in Canada. Stork sightings accompany other births. Wheatland church held confirmation led by Archbishop Mathieson with a message on personal faith. Flags fly at half mast in memory of the King as a union service may be arranged. John McKenzie, recently ill, shows signs of improvement.
Notice announces revisions to The Manitoba Election Act electors list for Hamiota division. Registration hours span May 25 to June 2 at multiple venues including George Hanns home Shamrock School Oak River and Rapid City Council Chamber. Registration Clerk A B St John will attend 12 to 6 and 7 to 9 unless stated. A Court of Revision meets June 1 in Hamiota and June 7 in Rapid City to review applications and additions.
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