17 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
1
The Herald of Hamida Manitoba lists weekly publication every Wednesday with subscription at 1 dollar per year in advance. Advertising rates include contract rates on application and no term shorter than three months. Transient ads priced per line. special notices and church events priced per insertion with limits.
The Medicine Hat News reports no beef handling complaints by Canadian Pacific Railway this season and ample stock cars. It notes stock trains speedily reach the Imperial Limited, aiding sea transport. The Toronto World cartoon highlights a $46 million wheat yield and a looming westward expansion with American investors buying vast Northwest lands. The Hartney Star comments farmers who are prudent should watch opportunities as Canada’s future profits unfold.
The piece notes imminent coal supply limits with delays in transport from Souris mines. Soft coal climbs to 3.75 a ton, hard coal to 16, retailers may raise prices. It also critiques tariff proposals, arguing against tariff increases and suggesting changes should occur on the opposite side.
Mr C C Castle and Mr Horne return from Fort William asserting no blockade worries this winter due to ample elevator capacity and favorable weather. They say lake cargoes could prevent shortages as navigation ends and railways can move wheat quickly. The Chatham Banner News criticizes reform preachers using slang and cites cases linked to temperance and crime as examples.
A P Heddsheimer commentary contrasts earthly fragility with sunlit scalding and lack of roots, noting how the world pursues religious showmen while neglecting educated scholars prepared for gospel work. The remark emphasizes a blame free life and scholarly discipline as essential.
Mr. McLeod in charge of the mission field will relinquish his labors here early in October. Rev J J Pryde will hold communion at the Presbyterian church soon with date to be decided. Nearby visitors include Mr and Mrs James Dobbin of London Ontario and Mrs McLasvh lin of Neepawa. Lutterell of London Ontario also visited. Lindsay Bros plan threshing on their own farm section 12 tomorrow. Farmers report crop as heavy with expected excellent yield.
Mr D Gerrand visits Binscarth on Wednesday while Miss E Boyce travels by Monday’s train to Arden to see her uncle. Farmers enjoy grand weather for harvest. J Hawke returns to town and plans wiring the elevator for new wheat storage. Presbyterians hear Mr Ingglis of Manitoba College speak for the College Missionary Society. Mr and Mrs C W Clifton return from their honeymoon. A large gathering shares a repast at D J Campbell’s. Rev Mr Sparling of Quebec preaches at the Methodist church after attending Winnipeg conference and praises the west’s prospects.
Announcement on page one offers the Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal free for the balance of 1902. Publishers intend to introduce new premiums this season. The public is urged to read the page one notice for details and a potential pleasant surprise.
Death notices list several individuals and spouses with locations in Benlah Port Elgin Ontario and Hamiota. Entries mention the wives of Peter Jones son Migges at Minieia and Thos Miners, and W H Carroll, along with a Mrs Joe Chapman and others. Dates span early September with locations including Benlah Hamiota Port Elgin and Minieia.
A single entry advertises a driving horse and a pair of oxen for sale. Apply to H. Little in Arrewton for details. The notice appears in a local classifieds section.
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