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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1940
Page
4
An article urges farmers to cultivate weed-infested fields before freeze up to reduce losses from weeds. It cites the Crop Testing Plan showing 18 percent lower yields where weeding was skipped and notes European wheat shortages and price pressures worldwide.
Advertises for wood working turning and repair services with finishing and novelty pieces such as lamps and smokers stands made to order. Seeks inquiries at the Hamidta location, asking to apply to Wm Allshire.
The 1940 Year Book opens with a war effort and economic review. It outlines thirty chapters from geography and population to production, trade, transportation, labour, prices, finance, education, health, and administration. It notes sources, indexing, and pricing at $1.50, with 50c for ministers, students, and teachers.
Experimental Farm notes report light feed grain harvests with low feeding value. High fibre in oats and barley reduces hog efficiency. adding wheat up to fifty percent of the ration improves digestion. Coarsely ground wheat lowers risk of slow gains, and current wheat supply makes this economical.
Notice states memorial notices and cards of thanks are published in the Echo at 50 cents for one insertion.
General Douglas MacArthur argues in a Manila cable that America must act now to aid England against the Axis, warning that delay leads to victory for foes. He stresses unity of effort with Britain and warns that failure to act today will echo as history’s epitaph too late.
The 9,000 Red Cross branches in Canada will knit half a million clothing items for refugees and evacuees in Britain within two months. Mrs. Wallace Campbell, national chair, said the effort includes hospital supplies and active service knitting, with gloves socks and sweaters in large demand. She praised Canadian women for cooperation and noted ongoing support from Red Cross warehouses in England.
Up to August 3rd, 50 719 cases containing over 6 million articles were shipped overseas by the Canadian Red Cross. Of $5 million contributed last November, $2 million was spent on material purchases used by Canadian women to make the bulk of these supplies. A portion of the present appeal funds will buy more materiale for urgently needed supplies.
Echo Office promotes newly styled wedding stationery with a Bride's Book free for orders of fifty or more. Offers neat printing and quick service and invites comparison with cheaper mail order options. Contact phone 18.
The note stresses that a skilled auctioneer strongly impacts sale outcomes. It highlights careful selection, clear bidder communication, and energetic pacing as keys to maximizing bid activity and final price.
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