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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
1
Real estate agents report brisk landSales in the province with American farmers spending over 100000 dollars on farms in three months via Winnipeg agents. Railway ties stir politics as conductors face discharge amid claims of influence while CPR engineers and firemen strike for higher wages drawing public sympathy for the strikers.
A new salt combine with an 8 million capital appears tied to CPA leaders and signals possible abolition of the 5 cent per 100 pounds customs duty plus 7.5 cents for packaged salt. 1900 import revenue was under 7000 dollars, suggesting minimal loss, while American trusts loom over Canadian legislatures if unchecked.
Crops around Arrowton and vicinity thrive after late rains and a June frost caused no wheat damage. The Arrowton annual picnic is planned for Tuesday June 15, one mile east of the schoolhouse. Local residents Mrs McElrea and Mrs Phillips visit Brandon and Alexander, while Mr and Mrs Bedford travel among Brandon neighbors. Boys’ baseball practice is quiet this year and trustees have added maps and seats to the school.
Councillor Wallace plans grading this week signaling larger road projects ahead. A W Lief plans to move his building to his father's farm after a recent purchase. H G Stone buys a new double carriage. Wolves are plentiful this spring and threaten livestock. a stronger bounty is urged. E W Alexander's foal survived a severe scare but will be scarred. R Haggard buys the southeast quarter 26-15-24 from Hudson Bay Company. Fox Bros, now at 15-15-24, are doing much sod work. Wm Sawyer handles a well digging contract at Orrwold school. Lavinia schoolhouse hosts a union church meeting Wednesday after the C E gathering to discuss building a church. Master Wallace Pangman was ill but is recovering.
Town notes mention two possible elevators and ongoing repairs as residents recover from illness and return to work. Builders update stores and homes, a church plan emerges, a civic holiday approaches, and rain boosts crops while sidewalks are still awaited. A cattle deal ends in a scuffle between buyers.
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