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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
1
Summer underwear in cashmere cotton Baibrigan natural war from Slcper suits Summer coats and vests from 1 14 Black silk sashes and vest sets 75c 1 Black lateen shirts 75c 1 or 1 50 Linen hats caps Regatta shirts in flannelette cashmere and silk mixtures For boys sailor suits washable goods serges shirts caps hats in boys sizes.
The liquor license bill, though not yet passed its second reading, is likely to become law in the province. It would ban the sale of liquor for beverage purposes. Opponents argue it may clash with terms of the Hudsons Bay Company but precedent shows territorial prohibitions have existed without protest.
Council met with full attendance at the Council Chamber. Minutes of prior meeting adopted. A. E B Brown and others petitioned to reform a new school district in township 14 range 23. Motion to pay $3 to defray Municipal Officers' Association costs. Tax cancellation approved for homestead entry area in section 2 township 15 range 23 prior to June 1996.
Hamiota council adopts revised assessment roll for 1900 and appoints road commissioners by ward. Wages set for commissioners. 9 hour days. time sheets to be declared accurate. Appropriations proposed for road improvements and notices to CPR about traffic. School district reform to be pursued and road work sheets to be printed. Finance accounts approved. council adjourned to June 29.
Dr D B Cargile reports Mrs Brewer healed of scrofula after years of painful sores on face and head. The tonic is praised as a top blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores, aiding digestion and strength. Sold by Dr Lawson with guarantee.
Farmers battle locusts as rain improves grain prospects. Government provides implements of torture arranged with three cross bars six to eight feet apart and topped by zinc, a makeshift device described in the report from Oak Lake and Jones.
A letter describes a drought cracked prairie where locusts attack crops and coal oil trails threaten lives. Farmers discuss a school land sale as capitalists buy acres, while reports from Oak Lake to Deleau note fifteen miles of blown crops and widespread destruction. The writer expresses sympathy for scrubby country and speaks as a farmer observer.
An advertisement claims a monster devil fish illustrates severe constipation and promises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe cure. It asserts relief for stomach liver kidneys and bowels and lists Law sons drug store as the place to buy for 25 cents.
Bradwardine and Ryerson visitors are noted while Rev W C Bunt attends Brandon conference then visits Wawanesa and Methven to preach June 17 anniversary services for Rev W Elliott. Dr Wright vaccines Oak Lake pupils. Elliott to speak on Glimpses of Beautiful Japan. Land near Oak Lake sells for 2800 dollars to H English. Wilbur Beamish recovers from pneumonia.
The C P R has taken down the wind mill and tank, leaving the place looking odd. Frost and dry weather have farmers blue. Two dogs were poisoned last week by unknown poisoners. A cowardly act of revenge by unknown individuals is condemned. Jos Greenaway is recovering in hospital. A new freight shed is expected this summer with J E Hughes doing carpentry and Wmna Barr building a new house.
Advertisement for Buccklen's Arnica Salve claims it cures skin eruptions including pimples eczema tetter erysipelas and salt rheum and also treats cuts bruises burns boils felons ulcers and piles. Sold by Dr. Lawson, box price 25e with care guaranteed.
The fragment lists prices for various wheat grades and butter, along with hay per ton estimates. It shows numbers such as 0.61.6 to 0.80 for wheat No.1 and similar erratic entries for No.2 and No.3. The text also mentions pumps and a butter print price of 0.65.05, indicating a rough market summary of agricultural commodities.
An old advertising note promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cold cure. It claims a refund from druggists if it fails and notes E W Groves signature on each box.
Dr. A. P. McInnis of Brandon will practice his profession in Hamilton on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. The dates read June 13 and 14 but the fragment is incomplete.
Improved and unimproved farms listed for sale in Vird en Rapid City Oak River Boo Shoal Lake and nearby townships with sections and lot details. Prices range from about 160 to 2 000 dollars with partial proofs noted. Listings include N W and N E coordinates and section numbers.
Generally one fifth to one tenth cash with the balance in annual instalments. Interest usually seven percent. For further information apply to Geo. J. Maulson Winnipeg or B. E. Maulson Bank of Hamilton Harmiota.
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