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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
1
The Pioneer Cash Store advertises cream buyers who pay spot cash. Bring any quantity, have the cream tested and weighed, receive the price immediately, and take the can or pail home with you.
Brief item notes a baseball game scheduled for tomorrow night with a 6.3 start time while also mentioning an obituary for Mr Lily who died suddenly at Doeugehia, lost in the copy.
A June long weekend brings Victoria Day closures and Amy's watch sale on May 30 1914. Local visits include Bennett and Raymer to Minnedoss and Mrs G McGuire visiting Sask from Senians. CPR culverts for the high bridge and a school by law vote on May 23. Community events include a Lavinia picnic May 25 and a Hamiota Rivers baseball match. Mrs Jos McLean attends a Winnipeg WMS branch meeting. Thos Lemon sprained his back. J H Houck ships cattle and hogs. Fat cattle and hogs offered at Decker May 27. highest prices paid. Chamber Co Ltd advertises Ladies Linen Collars. Court Hamiota No 357 CF holds church service June 7 at Knox church. Twins born May 12 with one child deceased May 15. a hospital tea fundraiser May 30.
A small list from a larger seed stock features corn and peas, and mentions crops such as Taenip Purple Top Swede, Brome Grass, and other items. The note emphasizes quality and specialization in seeds for field use.
Advertises extra large Havana pineapples with stated prices and urgency. Promo highlights buying now to secure low prices, noting quantities 45e 6 for 1.20 and 12 for 2.25.
Local produce note promotes Strawberries Fenesse Berries as best for preserving. Advises buying medium and tall quart boxes, securing orders early. Price listed at $4.50 per crate of 24 boxes.
Hardware specials promote Screen Doors and Sliding Window Screens to keep insects out. Screen Doors come in standard sizes with plain or fancy panels priced from 125 to 275. Window Screens use hardwood frames in various widths and adjustable to fit any window, 25 to 50 cents.
Advertises Coal Oil Stoves described as well made and easy to handle for busy households. Claims faster cheaper cooking and baking than oil cook stoves with two burner models priced around 12.50 dollars and wickless options at 9.00 dollars.
Gasolene stoves with a new evaporation process described as handsome and highly serviceable. Made of japanned sheet steel with easily detachable burners for cleaning. Includes a burner with oven priced at $30.00. Also offers a combination gasolene and coal oil range in two sizes, 2 burner for $5.00 and 4 burner for $9.50.
Carpet shop showcases new arrivals in Tan Brown and Green Axminster and Tapestry rugs. Includes small Velvet rugs and various sizes such as 2 by 3, 3 by 8, 5 by 14, 3 by 4, plus 15 by 24 and 27 by 4 are listed.
Listed fabrics include a cream and ecru curtain scrim 36 in wide priced at 45 cents per yard with edge options. Ravena Plaid Scrum features a central plaid with dainty floral and ribbon edge in white and ecru 36 in wide priced at 20 cents per yard.
A catalog note describes a dozen curtain net patterns in cream white Paris and ecru. Each piece features a fast worked edge and a rich woven design. Widths range from 36 to 42 inches with prices from 6c to 50c.
An advert touts Pen Angle Hosiery lines including No. 1810-A fast black cotton hose fully shaped with no seams, No. 1175 plain rich silky finished Soisette hose in multiple colors, and No. 2000 silk lisle hose with silk-like finish. Also advertised are repair Silk Hose in three qualities with prices from 75c to $1.50.
Advertises men’s hose as 100 percent value with a special deal. Three pairs for 1.00, no introduction needed.
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