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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
1
The manager and provincial inspector of Mutual Life Assurance Co. of Canada surveyed the district. They praised the crop outlook, noting growth in Hamiota and surrounding areas was superior to most places visited. They were impressed by the district's progress since their last visit.
Wheat for October delivery traded in Winnipeg at 99 cents a bushel last Saturday, nearing the dollar. The year is described as one where wheat is King and dominates markets.
A local ad notes good values in ladies fall coats available at Strome and Kemp. The showcase highlights affordable styles and new season selections for women shoppers seeking seasonal outerwear.
The district baseball title remains undecided due to heavy rain and harvest duties delaying any final game. No further action on the town drain is noted as conditions worsen, while Rev. R Francis Hall urged a hotel reopening without licensed bars or voters might favor reopening with licenses.
We have funds to buy farms and invite sellers to list with us. A range of wild and improved farms is available for sale, suitable for homes or speculation. W. H. Stewart handles all correspondence from Crandell Manitoba Box 63, with flexible terms to fit the purchase.
The week’s ideal weather has ripened wheat rapidly with color change in days. Farmers report late but excellent crops and expect near total harvest by week’s end if no frost appears for ten days. Several farmers near town have started cutting and plan to continue until all fields are down.
In a period of tight finances, Mr Nairn has secured an agreement with a top firm to offer all kinds of loans to local customers at very reasonable interest rates.
Last Monday a holiday drew many ducks out, but bags were light. Old hunters claim ducks are plentiful, yet tall grass and high water in the sloughs hide them. Those who braved wet ground took in the largest numbers.
CPR excursion train from Markdale to Toronto fair derailed between Caledon and Cardwell junction last Tuesday. Seven passengers died and about 40 were injured. Cause of the wreck not known.
Owners of threshing outfits prepare engines and machinery for the upcoming threshing season. Repair work concentrates on belts bearings and engine tune ups to ensure smooth harvest operations.
Canadian Northern Transfer Co Ltd endorses Hackney Stock Food Co stock food as up to standard and better than expected. Signed by Per-S Crosthwait.
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