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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
4
The notice outlines weekly publication in Hamiota Manitoba by Mamiota Feho Publishing Co. Rates: $1.00 annually in advance for U.S. subscriptions $1.50 Display advertising 12 cents per inch for ads. Legal notices charged per line. Deadlines: copy by noon Tuesday for same week issue. Editors W Venables and Wh Jos ey.
A Hamiota delegation led by Mayor Bennett and MPP J H. McConnell met Crandall officials on Nov 5 to request restoring the CLPLR hog special to passenger service. Oak River and Miniota were represented. Officials offered no immediate change but promised a trial and noted freight costs driven the hog special, while adding they would switch to the flying machine if freight delays persisted. They state the hog special has been running on time since the meeting.
The Hamiota Agricultural Society met in the Council Chamber on November 14. Attendance was low due to stormy weather. The society spent 225 on buildings and grounds, discussed abolishing entrance fees or deducting 10 percent from prize money. Grants from the provincial government totaled 670 with 1212.50 paid out in prize money. New directors for 1915 include Wm Andrew and others. officers named J A Stewart as President and Chas Penny as Sec-Treas. Auditors for 1913 were Alex Kerr and Kerr Fraser.
All importers of trees shrubs and other plants into Canada must follow the Dominion Department of Agriculture Rules under The Destructive Insect and Pest Act. The circular Instructions to importers of trees plants and nursery stock outlines conditions including inspection fumigation and special rules for certain plant classes.
The Department of Agriculture publishes Entomological Circular No 4 about importing nursery stock into Canada. Persons wishing to import plants should contact the Publications Branch in Ottawa to obtain a free copy.
The Manitoba Agricultural College offers a gas engine short course for all levels of experience, covering construction, operation, and practical repairs. Registration begins Nov 24 with classes starting Nov 25, 1914, at 1 PM, $10 fee, meals and lodging assistance available, and enrollment limited by lab capacity. The notice notes rising college enrollment and growing interest in farming education.
Village of Hamiota records show receipts totaling 9 997 with detailed figures including 24 1 437 58 44 571 42 262 and 129 70 27 WO 112 35. Certified correct by Jos Andrew secretary treasurer on November 17 1914 in Hamiota Wan.
The Grand Trunk Pacific announces contracts with Carter Halis Aldinger Co for terminal buildings at Prince George Endako Smithers and Pacific to support winter work for mechanics and laborers. Additional projects include Prince Rupert facilities oil storage from Jasper Park West to Prince Rupert and new warehouses stations and roundhouses along the main line. The Mountain Division will be fitted with up to date terminals by May 1 for heavy traffic and tourism.
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