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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
4
The Manivia Echo lists publication weekly by Hamiota Hbo Publishing Co with rates for subscriptions at 1.10 in advance and U S 1 50. Display advertising priced at 12 cents per inch. Legal notices 1 20 per line, transient ads 5 cents per insertion, changes due by Tuesday noon for same week. W Venables proprietor.
The U S tariff plan under discussion proposes heavy cuts to duties on wheat oats barley and flax and would grant free wheat to countries that open their markets to American wheat and flour The aim is to lower living costs for Americans by reducing food prices and to allow Canada free wheat access if it chooses reciprocity without harm to the broader world market
Hon. L. Pelletier, Postmaster General, disclosed that Canada will adopt a nationwide parcel post service next January. The system will span from east to west, using provinces as zones, and aims to cut private costs despite higher national expenses. Officials study American and British models to avoid initial mistakes and ensure a smooth rollout.
A guidance note warns that careless buys waste money by paying more than value or choosing unsuitable items. It stresses prudent spending to avoid throwing away part of every purchase.
An editorial in the Standard of Empire argues that Canada’s future remains bright and investment steady. It cautions against wild schemes and notes the minister of finance’s stance on “searching” the sister Dominion. It also highlights Chamberlains Liniment ad and reports the death of James Ross, noted Canadian Pacific railway builder, at 65 from heart disease after a two week illness.
A severe weekend storm battered the region with a fifty mile gale accompanied by rain sleet and snow lasting three hours. Telephones poles down signs blown over trees uprooted and damaged across towns. Local agriculture faces new threats as weeds and crops are impacted by the high winds and lingering precipitation.
An ad claims Dr de Van's Female Pills are a reliable French remedy for regulating the reproductive system. It touts affordability and effectiveness, urging purchase at 5 a box. Distributed by a druggist in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Local church listings provide service times for several churches. Stated are Sunday morning 11am and evening 7pm services, Sunday school and Bible classes, Holy Communion dates, and contact phone numbers for Rev. C. Wood Pastor Sam East and Pastor E. Turkington. Churches include Methodist Allan Ave Hamiota and Knox Presbyterian with additional weekday Bible study and guild events.
A Canadian Forestry Journal article by Dr. BR Morton S. F. outlines three core methods to improve woodlots: select trees for quality, favor fast growing fuel woods, and exclude cattle after cutting. It stresses thinning, species choice, and fencing to boost future woodlot value and farm profits.
The Dominion Live Stock Branch extends a program distributing pure bred male animals across Canada to support areas lacking pure stock. Bulls and stallions have been placed under local associations with Department of Agriculture ownership retained. Applications for boats and rams are now invited with details from the Live Stock Commissioner, Ottawa, targeting requests received before October 2.
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