27 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
1
A catalog of stocked tonics and whiskies including Kola and Pepsin Wine a first class tonic. Scotch whiskies listed include Kilmarnock John Dewars Royal Lochnagar Doctors Special and White Horse Cellar brand with Royal family association noted.
The Herald of Hamiota Manitoba outlines subscription pricing and contract rates. It details non contract terms, transient advertising 12 cents per line first week and 5 cents each additional week, and Special Notices 10 cents first insertion and 25 cents subsequent. It states notices under ten lines and church event listings follow specific charges and that no local column ads are printed.
Prohibitionists are active across the province aiming to contest the provincial elections. They have nominated candidates in several constituencies and plan to field one in as many as possible. They seek to raise 5000 dollars to cover campaign expenses, signaling they know funding is vital to electing Prohibition candidates.
Miss E Tennant visits sister Mrs S Cusack in Arrow River. F Irwin travels to Winnipeg seeking work with C P R. Cusack recovers from rheumatism and is now able to be up. Dikyman arrives by Tuesday train on elevator business and leaves next day. Hawke travels to Binscorth for machinery and will return once it arrives. Dingwall to install another C P R time clock at the station. third in a year. Mrs H M Power and children go to Winnipeg to visit. Jennie Prentiss visits sister in Portage la Prairie. Weather this week aids crop ripening as wheat fills nicely with little lodging.
Ontario farm hands arrived for harvest as this season promises a larger crop and color. The Lavinia baseball match ended 5 3 with Arrowton victorious. local gatherings and C E society activities show growing attendance and engagement.
Mr. Wigle hosts a rising number of boarders as Mr. A. Goodfellow, newly arrived from Scotland, visits. The scene hints at a bustling guest season and international contact in the household.
A tent store owner expands groceries and plans larger stock after his new building is ready. Arthur of Winnipeg intends opening a tent with full hardware stock but faces lumber delays. Kent Bros. ship the first wheat from this point, with three carloads on the way and good grading returns. Grain harvest speeds up as farmers start, while Lake of the Woods Milling Co. begins a new elevator project and rail ballast progresses. C. P. R. limts lumber haul to elevator firms, but freight service is promised in ten days, igniting a building boom before snow flies. The last rifle range shoot tied, with Virden members attending. Snow-shoe tag redemption period extended.
Harvesting has started in neighboring districts with forecasts of a broad wheat cut by Monday. Last season was strong and this year may exceed it with yields of forty to forty five bushels per acre reported. The rains proved beneficial, acreage rises slightly, and rail service to the south could boost marketing this season. Farms of Inman Ferguson and McConnell show yields from thirty to forty bushels per acre.
The council passed by law readings for No. 828 and No. 240, authorized borrowing from the Bank of Hamilton, adjusted ward drain financing, and set 1902 tax rates across municipal district school and other levies. Finance committee reported expenses including hall rent and road inspections. Meeting adjourned to October 1 at 7 a.m.
The Tun Esrime Tonacco Co. presents FAI PLAY chewing tobacco as the best quality and longest lasting chew. It offers large high grade plugs and valuable premium tags valid until January 1st, 1904 with a money back guarantee if not satisfied through authorized dealers.
W PROWSE M D F H Edin S Diseases of the Eye Ear Nose and Throat office in Baker block 60 Main Street Winnipeg hours 2 to 12.90 and by appointment telephone office Si residence 172
On Saturday August 16 a puree containing money and papers was lost. Owner may claim by proving ownership and paying the cost. A black cloth jacket is found between HamIota and Shoal Lake and may be claimed at the office. A 70K sale advertises forty good working horses, weight twelve to fourteen hands. J Houek.
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