05 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
1
Local advert lists various underwear deals with prices per suit, including wool, unshrinkable Icelandic, fleece lined items and ladies’ underwear. Offers emphasize guaranteed satisfaction and value though some phrases are garbled.
The Herald of Hamida Manitoba outlines subscription at $1 yearly, contract ad rates on application, minimum three month term, transient ads per line first week then reduced per line weekly, and special notices with higher rates. Church events with admission fees follow transient rates. editor Jas A Ross holds editor and manager role.
Ex Governor David B Hill and ex President Cleveland press tariff revision as a central campaign issue with Bryan echoing the stance. A Manitoba political shift hints at trustee resignations and a new candidate, while municipal and Ontario election developments unfold including a North Perth reversal decision and fresh voting.
President Hill of the Great Northern spoke to a large Crookston audience on farming conditions along the Red River valley. He criticized distrust of railroads and said the Great Northern aims to develop the country and reduce rates on products.
Manitoba and Northwest Territories may see a new railway enter the province with talks of a government backed transcontinental line. Charles E. Hamilton seeks a provincial charter to build across Manitoba, while A. G. Blair pushes for a government owned rail network to the Pacific. A local brass band initiative gains steam with a capable cornetist as leader and plans to use funds previously raised, though instruments are scarce.
The Shoal Lake Star reports farmers along with Crandall and Hamiota areas note grain buyers in Hamiota offer unfair bids. Farmers say they earn more delivering to Shoal Lake despite longer travel, accusing Hamiota buyers of petty spite and low offers as low as 49 cents per bushel.
Shragg's new store is open and running. A. Ross & Co. add a line of ready made harness. A Munroe leaves for Nova Scotia after working with D. Rowan. Rev. Inglis visits Minnedosa and preaches. The Scottish Concert Co performs to a full house. An Indian reserve machine improves after Brandon service. Threshing outfits multiply as farmers hope for an early harvest before bad weather. Wheat shipments rise as cars are needed to prevent a blockade by CPR. A Halloween gathering at D. Rowan's hosts many youths and pranks. A fire north of town destroys Frazer's separator wagons and wheat.
Fragmentary text notes tobacco prices and a Snowshoe tag change with mentions of Santa and expiration. Names Amber Smoking Taccon Bob Garrener Fair Pyeese appear as garbled items. The legible items hint at tobacco and tag expiration details in a late era notice.
Readable fragments show grain and produce quotes with multiple entries for wheat oats barley potatoes and livestock terms. Numerous garbled lines hamper precise figures but indicate prices and weight measures typical of a rural market listing.
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