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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1915
Page
4
The Nge Bamicta Echo notes weekly Thursday publication from Arthur Street Hamicta Man with subscription rates ten dollars per year in advance. It lists transient advertisements such as Wanted For Sale To Let etc. first insertion four cents each subsequent insertion. Changes must be submitted to the office by Tuesday for publication in that week. W. Venagles, Wm. Josey provisions.
Local residents demand action on a disorderly main street scene with drunken public behavior. The piece notes several offenders, previous fines, and calls for a dedicated police presence, criticizing a council official for juggling farming bailiff and policing duties.
The Hamiota Ladies Patriotic Society tops external donors to the Red Cross, with the treasurer reporting bank cash of 5364.15 and yearly subscriptions totaling 110658.90. Notable contributors include Oak Lake 53.50 and Minto 541.50 among other named towns.
The Honorable Minister of Agriculture orders a free distribution of superior grain and potatoes to Canadian farmers for winter and spring. Samples include spring wheat white oats barley and field peas. potatoes samples sent from several Experimental Farms with Central Farm Ottawa serving Ontario and Quebec. Each application must be separate and signed. only one grain and one potato sample per farm.
In Ottawa a cereal building fire destroyed grain-cleaning machinery and a large seed grain stock, possibly limiting distribution. Applications must meet rules and arrive by December end to be considered. samples require clear needs, farming experience, and soil details. Address applications to Dominion Cerealist Ottawa Central Experimental Farm. Ontario and Quebec potato requests go to the provincial branch farms.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Birtle District convenes to discuss plans for outreach, fundraising, and community service projects. Members consider schedules for guest speakers and support for mission work in the coming season.
The program outlines sessions for a womens work and mission conference with talks by Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Warren, Miss Sing, and Mrs. Hazlewood. Events include papers on evangelization, a band, discussion, mission exercises, offerings, and public sessions. Sessions run Sunday from morning to evening with multiple papers, music and reports.
A large gathering from Haminta Oakner and Scotia congregations met at Knox Church on Friday October 25. After solos and a quartet, J H McConnell spoke and G Y Rankin presented Mr McPherson with a purse of 3195.00 in thanks for his work and support during his short stay. He voiced gratitude for the help funding his college career as others praised his energy with youths. The meeting closed with Blest Be the Tie That Binds and a lavish repast.
The Manitoba Agricultural College expects a large winter term with high demand for Home Economics and first year Agriculture courses. Over a hundred girls have applied for Home Economics, up 25 percent from last year, while male applicants for Agriculture are also up. Late threshing may delay arrivals, so special arrangements will admit late students. A military drill program will involve two of eight University Battalion companies, offering practical training alongside studies.
Citizens are urged to attend Col Kirkcaldy's address on The War in McConnell's Hall next Monday at 8 PM. The event promises a detailed discussion of wartime issues and current affairs.
The accident occurred Saturday at Roblin while Robt Wright tended a separator. His arm was broken in three places and his head crushed. death was instantaneous. He died close to age forty, leaving a widow and five children. His remains were moved to Hamiota for funeral services conducted at Knox Presbyterian Church and at the graveside by the Hamiota Lodge of the LOOF.
Instructions to address mail with regimental number rank name unit and staff details up to Canadian Contingent and British Expeditionary Force. It prohibits mentioning higher formations like brigades or divisions to avoid delay. Army Post Office London England is the final destination.
Commissioner in BLK Ete notary public and conveyancer offers money to loan on Parm and town property. Phone no 127. Office door east of Hotel Cecil.
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