31 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
1
Listing of white and ecru Nottingham lace curtains, brass extension rods, green and buff window shades, feather filled pillows with deodorizing wash, strong cotton bed spreads, Turkish towels, women’s black cashmere hose, and corded velveteens priced from fractions to 50 cents. Includes per pair curtains and various linens.
Measuring up goods for stock taking, remnants from odd lengths are priced to clear. This sale features Heavy White Flannelette 28 inch wide, regular 20c, marked down to 15c.
A nearly finished stock item remains in sizes 28 through 34 at sale prices. Regular price noted as a splendid coat while stocks last. The ad highlights reduced cost at 3.95 with a garbled trailing line.
The listing shows special pricing and packaging for various weights including 10 oz, 14 lb tin, and 3 lb tin. No additional context or branding is provided.
The past week brings the winter’s lowest reading as Tuesday’s thermometer hits 40 degrees below zero. December opened with 34 below and the early month has been cold, while late December shows unusually fine weather for a change. Government readings since the 25th are listed.
Proceeds from a Jumble sale and a box social and dance are listed for Vermillion Branch Grain Growers Association. Totals include 103.50 and 82.65 with shipments noted as of January 28 containing 60 suits 7 gowns 48 bags 24 handkerchiefs 15 wash cloths 8 hot water bag covers 120 pairs socks and 3 pairs sucks.
Dauphin challenged for the Cruise Shield at Gilbert Plains but fell by four points. Gilbert Plains has defended the shield twice this season. Dauphin's lineup included W Armstrong Roy Hamilton Fred Buie A Watson and F R Copeland N Griffin C B Steen J R Eagle with two players listed as skip.
University of Manitoba English head Dr A W Crawford will lecture on Shakespeare dramatist and man with lantern slides. He led Victoria College class, earned a PhD at Cornell, published essays on Shakespeare and Browning, and lectured across Manitoba and Canada.
An evening literary entertainment at St James Church on Friday February 8 presents a debate on Shall the wealth of Santa Claus and St Valentine be conscripted for national service. Sixteen threteen-year-old girls will present arguments directed by Miss Esther Swartwood and Mrs W H Wallace. A musical program will accompany the debate with proceeds aiding the Children's Home.
W. E. Robson purchases a brick house on 8th Avenue NE from Mr. Robson, transferring ownership in a straightforward real estate move.
The Girls' Auxiliary of St Paul's Church host a ten cent tea and sale of home cooking at Mr Willis' store on Saturday February 2 from 3 to 6 PM. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
The Quality Store announces new prints, nainsooks, cottons, embroidery and laces arriving for the season. A complete line of corsets from well known makes, new nightgowns and corset covers offered. Fine quality ladies and children’s winter underwear now on sale, with emphasis on high quality and low prices.
Felix Letaine who faced a February 2 execution date has one last reprieve as Chief Justice Mathers grants a case reservation. The Winnipeg Court of Appeals will hear the matter on February 4 with E. J. McMurray acting for the accused. Letaine remains cheerful and in good health, aided by spiritual advisor Rev. Father Thoret, as Laurier supporters petition Ottawa to seek imprisonment or life.
Miss Mildred Smith resumes her studies after a long absence. Hockey dominates, with boys and girls practicing hard. a Grade 8 9 girls match ended 0 0. Mr D D McDonald spoke on taxation to Grade IX civics. Dr Crawford of Manitoba University lectures Feb 6 on novels and Shakespeare with sixty illustrations, open to the public.
The news column invites discussion on the country church troubles with sermons by Dr. J. H. Riddell and local pastors Wainwright Spence and Riddell. It details Baptists and Presbyterians services, biblical topics, and Sunday school plans for Feb 3.
Mr J D McGregor western representative of the Food Controller organizes western work from Winnipeg office. Provincial governments pledge cooperation and progressive measures have been adopted across the region.
Notice proclaims the town agency for Rawleigh's Remedies held through a local representative in Dauphin. The firm will stock pepper extract cough cure liniment salve stock tonic and related items and urges residents to try the full line for value.
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