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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1900
Page
1
The Hamiota Herald lists contract advertising terms requiring at least three months. Transient ads cost 12¢ per line in the first week and 6¢ per line for each following week, with special notices 50¢ for first insertion and 25¢ for each subsequent insertion. No notices under ten lines or in local columns.
A tri weekly line west of here would benefit from a mail clerk in charge of the car. Letters posted after 7 PM on train day now sit in the post office until the next mail. A mail car would allow on board posting and same day delivery to Winnipeg, addressing long standing inefficiencies observed by residents and potential inspector review.
The Toronto Globe argues against enforcing fervent loyalty tests, asserting that citizenship requires law obedience and defense if needed, while private sentiments and domestic matters should remain private. It upholds that intrusion into personal beliefs or family life is improper and that a person’s castle lies within his home.
Rain in the past week revived hope for the local wheat crop. Farmers expect at least half a crop if weather remains favorable. The dry spell and high winds showed the bluffy country can endure drought longer than the plains. Wheat prices may be good this fall, aiding farmers despite a smaller yield.
Statement asserts sole authenticity as a bona fide lumber dealer in the area, emphasizing exclusive local standing and market position.
The Winnipeg Free Press urges establishing a daily mail run along the M and N W railway to Minnedosa and western towns. It argues growing commerce and population justify higher costs and notes current tri weekly service misses replies after the nine o’clock train. A mail car from Portage la Prairie to Miniota is proposed to improve coverage.
Marion Stuart, a leading druggist of Muncie, praises Dr King’s New Discovery for curing Mrs Rena J Stout of consumption after she weighed 90 pounds. She gained 37 pounds and was reportedly cured. The ad claims thousands cured and offers a one dollar price with free trial at Lawson's drug store.
Large crowd attends events with twenty six entries and strong judging. Awards list shows winners in Boys under 16, Boys under 1½, Men's Walking, Sulky Plow, Gang Plow, and men over 55 with no entries in the latter category.
Lexington man M. A. Hagerty suffered yellow skin and eyes from jaundice and found no relief from doctors until two bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. The tonic is praised for stomach liver and kidney troubles at 50 cents a bottle, sold by Dr. Lawson.
Local reports note persistent dry spell with recent frequent showers. Gophers damage crops while overall yields remain strong given conditions. A new residence for Mr A R Sutherland nears completion and Presbyterian church materials are ready on site. Miss Grassie wed Mr J B Tait of Neepawa, with friends sending best wishes. Mr A D Turner begins building a home on his recently purchased farm and plans to move soon.
Massey Harris moved to a newly erected depot by J. Haney. Booth builds a fine new store. A town post office with D. Rowan as postmaster is now operating. Develin has East visitors. J. Bliss remodels a premier house. Choir outing on prairie entertains townsfolk after practice. Hunter and Hickling visited Rapid City, returning Monday. W Petch suffers a severe cold and stays in bed. Al McLeod returns from Swan River with favorable reports. R Hawthorne visits friends in Oak River. H M Power visits his brother in Carberry.
Farmers in the region welcomed a refreshing Monday shower that eased anxious forecasts. The province endured record heat last week, intensifying the relief brought by the recent rainfall.
A plowing match organized by the Hamiota Agricultural Society took place last Wednesday at the farm of James Park and drew local participation and interest.
An advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It urges purchasing from druggists and offers a money back refund if it fails. E W Grove’s signature appears on each box as a guarantee.
T Walker leases his farm to Mr. Thompson of Griswold for a term of years. Miss May Ball is improving. Grading begins on correction line under D Ross. Galacians are numerous in this settlement as insurance agents. The Quarterly Review was led by E W Alexander Mr Stone Mrs Rockley and Mr Rockley. John Meakin works breaking for Mr McGavin at present.
La Grange Georgia resident P A Danforth reports a six month running sore on his leg healed completely in five days by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad touts the salve as best for ulcers wounds piles with a Cura guarantee sold by Dr Lawson for 25 cents.
Fragmentary market notes list No. 1 hard Wheat with stray figures and unclear prices plus references to oats butter hay and other commodities. The legible items hint at a rural market summary with fluctuating bids and batch notes from Hamiota.
On Friday June 15 the wife of Jay Hudson welcomed a daughter. On Monday June 23 the wife of W H Johnson welcomed a daughter.
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