16 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1902
Page
1
Publication details for Hamiota Herald include Wednesday issues, annual subscription at $1 in advance, three month minimum, transient ads priced per line with weekly increases, special notices charged per insertion, church events with admission fees billed as transient ads, and a signature JAS. I. ROSS.
Lend money on improved para property at the lowest current rates and on advantageous terms.
The piece notes American capitalists buying Manitoba lands and planning about sixty elevators this summer, predicting a strong provincial boom on solid ground. It also mentions sanitary inspections, council talks on scavenger service, and praises a Spring Stallion Show by the Hamiota Agricultural Society with strong farmer participation and institute meetings.
Home to your friends, your wife or little ones. It is sure to please.
The article discusses nationwide support for changing the liquor license regime. It favours issuing licenses by population with eligibility tied to house standards, aiming to improve hotel facilities and curb disorder. It proposes eight resident petitions to trigger investigations and potential license cancellations if charges are proven.
The Hon. A. G. Blair introduced in the House of Commons a bill to appoint a railway commission in Canada. He warned that an ideal solution is unlikely in sparsely settled regions where through trade is limited. The measure reflects western initiative and government willingness to respond to persistent western pressure.
The piece argues that CPLR freight rates harm western settlers while eastern officials push for earnings. It urges a railway commission with power to investigate complaints and grant relief, predicting improved relations and benefits for Manitoba communities.
A school prize is donated in the municipality with a $10 prize last year and a flag of equal value this year. Inspector Rose of Brandon will judge. A crime report cites rowdy behavior in Oak River, two men jailed for 30 days, and strong support for Judge J. W. Lannin's decisive actions.
Over the past week ideal weather keeps farmers busy harrowing plowing and starting seeding. Sarshville school boys have bought a baseball outfit and express preference for baseball over football.
Mr. F Merritt left for Central Manitoba to visit friends then plans to continue east to Ontario. The article notes machine agents restocking with new implements including the Man Hancock disc plough by Stewart Frazer. It also mentions a bright crop outlook and a planned tree planting meeting north of Miniota. Archie Bissett suffered a temple wound from a well drilling lever. four stitches were needed but no serious harm expected.
The Toronto Globe notes rapid settler inflow to the Canadian west will soon outnumber the east, forcing politicians to revise calculations and alarmists to create new fears. The piece predicts a broader society as a new road opens.
Market list shows wheat grades No 1 No 2 and No 3 with prices alongside oats feed oats white butter tub prints Teg Seely hay per ton potatoes per bushel shorts per ton chop per unit. Incomplete OCR leaves unclear figures but reflects typical prairie market quotes.
I S W PROWSE MD Edin Diseases of the Eye Ear Nose and Throat. Office and residence 1H Donald street near Broadway Winnipeg.
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