05 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
1
A catalog of white dress goods and prints with prices for middy cloth Indian Head suitings white drill heavyweight white pique crepe stripe and check ginghams empire twill and stripe skirting and related yardage below two cents per yard.
Holiday season novelty pillows priced at 1.50 and 1.60 dollars promise body support while swimming. The ad targets both children learning to swim and adults seeking buoyant comfort in the water.
Ladies bathing suits in navy and black with trim in white or red. Fabrics include Lus tre and Serge. Prices range from 2.90 to 5.00, offering a selection for summer wear.
Suiting fabric sample in navy and black suitable for bathing suits. Describes fast colors and good texture. Width 42 inches and price 65 cents per yard.
White Canvas Sandals now in stock offer a full range for children and misses. Prices range from $1.00 to $2.00 with sizes from 6 up. Includes children's canvas slippers in brown or white with rubber sole, one strap, and bow or buckle.
An overflow audience attended a Sunday evening union meeting in the town hall to mark fifty years of Confederation. Speakers praised founders like Macdonald and George Brown, urged tolerance for foreign-born citizens, and urged conscription as needed for national crisis.
The Canadian Federation of Zionists celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in Winnipeg on July 1 with US delegates from seven Canadian bodies. Clarence I. de Sola chaired the meeting attended by over 1200 visitors. Chief speakers included Dr. Ben Zion Mossinson, Dr. Sirlian, Louis Fitch, and Judge Shultz. A telegram from Prime Minister Borden expressed sympathy. About $30,000 was raised for the federation emergency fund at a mass meeting. Local attendees included Law F. Katz, Messie Eli Bay, David Lecter, Jacob Buckwold, and Harry Goldman.
The Secours National shipment of women and children’s clothing was sent at week’s end. Eggs for the convalescent home can be dropped at McDonald & Voigt’s. Last year over a dozen were shipped and gratefully received. Ethelbert women are thanked for monthly sewing and knitting. A concert raised 70 dollars, and thanks are extended to all contributors. The regular meeting is set for Saturday July 7 at 3 50 pm.
The Week's Casualties report two wounded soldiers. Private A. G. Peers, of the Seth Batt Dauphin detachment, recently from Gilbert Plains, was wounded. Private Alex Penny, of Dauphin, sustained a foot wound.
Captain T F Best recently returned from France will address a public patriotic service at the town hall Sunday evening the 5th. Mayor Bowman will preside. Best served as a YMCA officer and will share his experiences about local boys.
The Clark block foundation is being dug and E Pilgrim holds the contract for the new creamery. Work starts on a two frame dwelling by Joseph Clark on Fifth Avenue. J G Dickie erects a frame home on the Cruise farm outskirts. C B Steen has Craigmile Bros. contract for a brick veneer house, 26 by 32 feet, in the Dickson district.
The Home Economic convention opens in the town hall on Friday at 9 30 a.m and runs for two days. A copy of the programme is available from Mrs McIntyre. On Saturday afternoon delegates tour the town by auto and depart the town hall at 8 p.m. Supper will be served in the park and picnics are encouraged with baskets.
The Red Cross notes donations from Baptist workers Dauphin Plains Spruce Creek and others detailing quantities of socks suits pyjamas and dressing gowns. Items were shipped to headquarters at peasy and received from La Ver andrye Chapter with listed donors and small monetary gifts.
McSwayne born June 20 at Dauphin to Mr and Mrs G Mc Swayne a son KELLS born July 3 at Grace Maternity Hospital Winnipeg to Mr and Mrs D Kells of Dauphin a son. The Herald subscription rate is 1.50 per year in advance.
Capt Midwinter writes to Mrs D Hamilton, SAS president, reporting that Dauphin 28th Battalion men request division of company moneys and $55 to each for sending comforts to front line troops or dependents. He explains unit absorption by Lithoserve Battalion and dispersal across five battalions, with three-fourths in France, and notes difficulties staying in touch. A nominal roll of NCOs and men who left Canada with the 26th Battalion is enclosed.
Summary of cases tried in the Dauphin Judicial District under The Manitoba Temperance Act from June 1, 1916 to May 1917. The report lists prosecutions and outcomes within the annual period.
The Valley River Sabbath school series will be held on the 18th at Ones Bluff. A cooperative programme of sports will follow the gathering.
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