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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
4
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A letter from the Misiota Necakd argues CPR freight trains delay passenger service on a branch. It accuses discrimination, notes consistent lateness over two weeks, and urges urgent meeting with the passenger department and possible Railway Commission involvement.
The Telegram and Free Press spar over farm help shortages, blaming each other’s coverage while arguing railways mismanage harvesters tickets. The writer urges routing harvesters to central hubs in Manitoba and distributing them along branch lines to better serve provinces and farmers.
The article praises Lord Strathcona for his four decades of work in developing the west and notes Western Canada joins with Winnipeg in spirit to welcome him back after thirteen years absence. It lauds his foresight and steadfast belief in progress.
The CPR’s completion anchored Canada from coast to coast, fueling unprecedented national prosperity. Lord Strathcona’s pivotal role drew praise as western admiration and gratitude pour toward the man who spurred this vast railroad enterprise and national unity.
A local firm reports our print quote was only two dollars cheaper than a Winnipeg bidder on a large job. The remark notes that once investigated, people often reconsider and see value in the local offer.
General news notes a 50 per cent increase in Ontario apples over last year. It also reports wheat world supply at the August 1 low point in 17 years, Winnipeg railway meeting on October 11 and Brandon on October 13, and land tax reform in Vancouver with full value assessments plus 25 percent improvements.
The Hamiota Band performs an outdoor program on Friday featuring Overture for Scaly Rifles Hearts of Gold Waltz Shes my Own Girl March Spirito Moonlight Fancies March Our Director Waltz Strawberry Blonde March Tenth Regiment Waltz Sail Home Waltz Home Sweet Home and the national anthem God Save the King.
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