Hand in Hand With Old Reliable Baker and Co
A brief dialect snapshot notes the phrase now commenced and praises the Baker and Co operation, mentioning PH Heddesheimer in a terse, period voice for a local notice or column item.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
1
A brief dialect snapshot notes the phrase now commenced and praises the Baker and Co operation, mentioning PH Heddesheimer in a terse, period voice for a local notice or column item.
The notice outlines Wednesday publication, one dollar annual subscription, contract terms of at least three months, transient advertising 12c first week and 6c each following week, and special notices 50c first insertion plus 2c each subsequent. No notices under ten lines or within local columns.
The speaker foresees a future with less credit expansion, widespread adaptation showing the change is beneficial, fewer business failures, and overall national prosperity. The outlook emphasizes improved living standards as the economy stabilizes.
Subscriptions to the Canadian Patriotic Fund are noted with new amounts from the Orange Lodge and Patriotic entertainment proceeds. The record lists 2500 from an earlier acknowledgment and 1000 from the lodge, plus additional total figures, totaling 1115? 65.
Abraham Hare, a leading Belleville druggist, declares Electric Bitters the best selling bitters in 20 years. He attributes their popularity to their reputed ability to tone the stomach regulate the liver kidneys and bowels purify the blood strengthen nerves and restore vitality in weak or rundown individuals. Price is 50 cents and Lawson's drug store sells them.
A contemplation on greatness and duty contrasts royal virtue with humility. The piece notes friction between the C P R and McKenzie and Mann over a seven year extension for a railway to Prince Albert. An Ottawa visit by McKenzie & Mann’s general manager Mr Hanna is cited as proof of competing interests. An economic critique discusses credit behavior and payment incentives in business.
The Presbyterian church society reported good winter progress with many meetings. Last Wednesday's social and literary gathering elected J. H. Chalmers as president, Bella Kerr as vice president, and W. B. McLean as secretary treasurer. The debate favored the affirmative on war versus intemperance and Miss Stewart showcased club swinging.
An advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for Sick and Nervous Headaches. It claims they purify blood and improve health, priced at 25 cents and available at Lawson's drug store, with a money-back guarantee if not cured.
The river ice is rapidly disappearing at the location. Caton gave a quick hop to several friends on Friday evening. Miss Lou Reid left for Brandon on an extended visit. Mr F. Teeple, formerly at the local high school, continues his activities elsewhere.
The piece notes Brandon Day’s return to aid his brother on the farm this summer. On Sunday the 1st inst Reverend Wiggins of Shoal Lake preached here for the Methodist Missionary Society delivering a plain, direct sermon.
Jas. Todd, merchant, went to Winnipeg on Monday on business Geo. Todd went to Crandell last Wednesday to take charge of Jas. Todd's branch store there J.B. Ross of Miniota visited town Miss Wilcot went to Brandon last week to visit her sister The patriotic concert netted about forty dollars The hall decoration was omitted from last week's budget but was very beautiful and praised by the committee
In Arrowton Mr A Bedford teaches Orrwold school while Mr G Runchey loses a valuable horse and Mr G Robinson is noted. An Arrowton clock for the school is sought and Robt Runchey builds a new stable. Robt Lundy sells his farm and returns to Ontario as Arrowton pledges a patriotic flag display and summer picnic.
An anonymous letter prompts readers to reveal identity before discussion. A taxpayer urges reviewing the legality of a school trustee buying the old district school and warns future officeholders to curb assertive conduct. Dated Hamiota March list 1900.
Proclaiming public service, Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption offers over ten million free trial bottles. It claims to cure asthma bronchitis la grippe throat chest and lung diseases with guaranteed satisfaction. Visit Lawson's drug store for a free trial bottle, regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
Junior Department runs for 22 days with 46 pupils enrolled and an average attendance of 30. Commended for best work in Grade 111 Gretna Mackey Roy Pedlow Ida Venables and Grade 11 students Henry Heddesheimer Gwendoline Inman Eldin Whitely Murray Jade I Stanley King John Fraser Ernie Cavanaugh Mirle.
Frazer Harold Ferguson and Murielle McKellar head a senior department that ran open for 23 days with 51 pupils enrolled and average attendance noted. The report lists teachers and students by grade including Laura Brandon Lily Cavanaugh Flossie Wilson Mary Murray Anna McRae Pearl Wilson Eddie Stinson Willie Heddesheimer Lorne McConnell Hattie Whitely Janie Latimer. Best series of maps credited to Bert Davies Clifford MacKay.
Farmers invited to inspect scrubbers and power units at McRae and Flewwelling's shop in Hamiota. Scrubbers are solid steel and power is described as perfect. Proprietors will explain the workings and answer questions.
The note urges customers to order in advance to ensure their items are ready by the needed time. It emphasizes the benefit of early submission to meet desired delivery or pickup deadlines.
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