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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
1
The Manitoba government proposes a banking tax starting at 31,000 for the first office, 20 for the next four, and 100 for each additional branch. Critics say the levies could curb expansion to smaller towns, hinder farmers and communities, and add to municipal taxes, while business remains limited in a young province. Winnipeg Commercial.
Dr D B Cargile reports Mrs Brewer of Washita LT cured by Electric Bitters from a long struggle with scrofula. Terrible sores once broke on her head and face and best doctors offered no relief. Now her health is excellent as Electric Bitters touted as best blood remedy.
A purifying remedy claims to cure eczema tetter salt rheam and running sores. It purports to stimulate the liver kidneys and bowels expel poisons aid digestion and build strength. Sold by Dr Lawson for 50e with guarantee.
The Landsdowne Farmers Institute sets a June 28 plowing contest at Wt Beamish farm section 2-12-23 with cash prizes from 5 to 20 dollars. Awards cover Cass, Sulky Plow, Walking Plow classes and youth divisions with items like bridles, washing machines, wheelbarrows and whiffletrees as incentives.
A vintage advertisement proclaims a monster constipation illness harming organs nerves and brain and touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe cure. It claims the pills aid stomach liver kidneys and bowels and are priced at 25 cents at Laws son’s drug store.
The Scotia annual picnic was well attended at A Strachan's grounds on Friday. Rev. A W Ross and C H Stewart spoke on patriotism and British success in South Africa. Senior football sided with Cran dell in a draw while Scotia juniors beat Crandell Seniors 1 0. Crandell beat Galt in baseball, and a refreshment stand served ice cream and drinks.
Supper was served at about five o clock and attendees showed full appreciation for the meal. Proceeds from the picnic totaled about $100 after all expenses were paid.
A cool day reduced turnout on the 12th but spectators enjoyed the program. The final game ended after four innings with Arrowton leading Lavinia 30 to 12. Net proceeds after expenses totaled 338.55 dollars, prizes deducted.
A Thursday picnic is planned with several public schools expected to attend. C Greenaway brother of John Greenaway is very ill with lung trouble but bracing Oak River air may help. Mr and Mrs James Todd visited Crandell to see their son who runs a branch store. Oak River residents attended Bradwardine Methodist church anniversary Sunday.
The district reports crops still look good due to heavy soil. Miss May Ball suffered a tongue paralysis last Friday but is hoped to recover quickly. A W Lief, new to Hamiota, bought part of a quarter and plans to reside here. T J Wallace completed a new house and stable. Christian Endeavor Society meets are well attended. Wm Lief recovers from inflammatory rheumatism. Harry Hooper and Miss Wilson of Shoal Lake visited the settlement this week.
Local market reports show wheat offered up to 58 cents per bushel. J M Thompson and family plan a Winnipeg visit for a week. Massey Harris warehouse nearing completion and the Stewart brothers expect to move in this week. J B Ross completes a large new dwelling and his father D Ross moves from Winnipeg. A petition circulates seeking tri weekly mail service. Masons lay stone foundation under station and water tank. Abe Lougheed and Allan McLeod go to Swan River to find homestead site. Piedmont trotting horse competes at Elk Horn. Rev Mr Huntsman and Mrs Huntsman visit Mr and Mrs Lynch. Since tri weekly train service began, agent J N Clinton remains busy. Rev Chas Cassup takes charge of the diocese next Sunday. Council employs many men for road grading.
Wm. Lynch named road commissioner and overseer. W. R. Cousins departed Tuesday for Winnipeg en route to his home in England.
Advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures skin eruptions such as pimples eczema tetter and salt rheum and also treats cuts bruises burns boils felons and ulcers. Sold by Dr. Lawson with a cure guaranteed for 25 cents per box.
Market notes from Hamiota show prices for Wheat No. 1 and No. 2 and some grades. oats and butter figures appear irregular as an early price list. Eggs and prints are mentioned with unclear values, reflecting typical farm market fluctuations.
Sold by all druggists Laxative Bromo Quinine Tableta claims to cure a cold in one day. If it fails to cure a refund is offered. Each box bears EH W Grove's signature.
The Herald office advertises office stationery priced lower than others, with workmanship described as fully as good as current standards.
Classified notice listing farms for sale in VIRDEN Oak River Shoal Lake and cooe areas. entries show road directions and lot numbers with partially improved fields, encompassing multiple parcels and sizes.
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