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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
1
All over Black Laces for trimming or over dresses from $1.25 to $2.00 per yard. Fancy and Colored Muslins and Grenadines for dresses and waists at all prices. Chiffon Ties Chiffon Ribbons Chiffon Trimmings and Ru chings. Chiffon by the yard one yard wide. Fancy and Plain Silks for Blouses or Trimmings Long Silk Gloves Lace Scarfs and Ties Fine Dongola Slippers.
The Oyster season has now commenced with a good assortment at the Old Reliable Baker and Confectioner's PH Heddesheimer.
The Hamiota Herald lists subscription at 1 per year in advance and states contract advertising rates with a minimum three month term. Transient ads cost 12c per line for the first week and 6c per line for subsequent weeks. Special notices such as wants founds and losts are charged 5c for the first insertion and 2c for each subsequent insertion, with a minimum 50c and a ten line limit in that section.
A Brandon and several municipalities urged Manitoba's government to fund or assist the Northern Pacific Railway project from Portage la Prairie westward to Beulah and beyond. Delegates pressed cabinet for aid while Premier Macdonald said concessions would accompany any support, and the government would press N P to extend the line.
The premier discusses possible railway support from Northern Pacific or government action to complete the line by next summer. He notes broad public desire for aid if reasonable concessions are secured and highlights the broader impact of unity in schools and empire values. The Ottawa note recalls Sir Wilfrid Laurier crediting a French‑talking upbringing plus English lessons with shaping his broad views.
The Winnipeg Tribune argues that daily flag raising at schools is ill advised and risks making patriotic display appear cheap. It warns the school board against adopting a regulation that could make the noble sentiment seem ridiculous and overdone.
Preparations for a Patriotic Concert on the 29th are underway featuring local musicians. Percy Grey leads a new minstrel portion with quartettes and solos while Mr Brough performs on the phonograph. A ball follows the supper from 12 to 1 and dancing resumes. proceeds benefit the Canadian Patriotic Fund for widows and orphans of contingents in Africa.
A Thursday meeting in the Presbyterian church discussed forming a local branch of the Canadian Red Cross. Despite poor turnout, Mrs. Donald McEwen of Brandon spoke on the society’s aims and aid to soldiers. Dr. Ryerson, already at the front, cited relief efforts. Officers elected: Mrs. Latimer president, Mrs. Nairn treasurer, Mrs. Tennyson secretary.
Mr W H Brown returns from Winnipeg after accompanying his wife who had an operation and is recovering. Mr FE G Butchart remains ill with no visible improvement. Dr Jas Brown of Chicago, who explored the Yukon, has returned and visited his brothers S G and W L Brown who were surprised by his return.
A postmaster near by received several circulars addressed to "The Postmaster, please deliver to some Christian." Unable to identify the recipient among daily patrons he defaced the address and wrote "None here, try Morden." Morden Empire.
J. R. Garrison cashier of the bank of Thornville Ohio was sick with lung trouble until he used Dr King s New Discovery for consumption He says it is the best medicine for a severe cold or lung trouble and he keeps a bottle He offers trial bottles free at Lawson s Drug Store and sells them for 50c and 1 00
The paper notes a $10.00 per ton rise in newsprint and related printer supplies. As costs climb, subscriptions will rise. the Herald’s price after April 30 will be $1.50 unless prepaid, with arrears charged at the new rate if not paid by that date.
Advertises office stationery priced below city rivals with workmanship fully as good as the best. Details on available items and ordering appear in the Herald office materials column.
Farmers urged to visit the Hamiota shop to inspect solid steel Patent Land Scrubbers and the power unit. Proprie tors will demonstrate workings and explain how each Scrubber operates.
The note urges placing orders soon to ensure fulfillment by the requested time. It emphasizes timely submission to secure production and delivery slots.
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