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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
8
Local news from Brandon and area lists residents traveling to the winter, political results from Ontario bye-elections, and Saskatchewan recounts. Votes in Ward 4 show Beamish 52 and McKaywue 27 with others. Christmas shopping extended hours and community events are announced for Hamie townships and schools.
A local program promises a large hall and an enjoyable evening next Friday with a cantata by Hamiota public school pupils. The Frost King Santa visit drew praise, and proceeds totaled 42 dollars. A new skating and curling rink opened with two ice sheets and season rates set for families and individuals.
The revised tally from Meyersfontaine shows 964 casualties with 70 officers. The Black Watch bore heavy losses as 42 rank and file were killed, 182 wounded, and 11 missing. Also noted are remarks on social status and a medical sales pitch for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
A local retailer showcases Christmas novelties including books toys dolls and musical instruments among other fancy goods. The display promises diverse gift options for shoppers seeking festive items with variety and value.
Mr. J W Kennedy holds a sale Friday December twenty second for section 1 13 23 offering farm stock implements and household effects. Mr John Kyle’s sale of stock and implements is set for December twenty seventh in section 17 14 23. Mr Geo McIntosh directs sale of 115 head of cattle on his farm section 20 13 22 beginning at 9 o’clock Friday December twenty ninth.
Reports claim of Lady Smith relief and 10 000 Boers captured are false and circulated to steady Cape shares. Buller’s crossing attempt at the Tugela faced heavy fire near Colenso. eleven guns were lost and gunners retired. Hillyard’s crossing secured Colenso with the East Surrey, while Buller withdrew to Chieveley. Canadians at Belmont guard lines as Ottawa discusses a second contingent.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. The notice mentions Zic and a signature for E. W. Crove and references druggists offering refunds if unsuccessful.
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