Fresh DRY GOODS DRESSES AND SUMMER ACCESSORIES SALE
A DRY GOODS department offers a fresh shipment of children's dresses in print chambray and gingham sizes 2 to 14 years with prices from 1¢ to 2.00. Summer shirts, rainproof cloths, light dresses in Paillettes, poplins, and taffeta with georgette collars priced to 25.00. Indian head, Bedford cord, pique designs with belts and pockets from 2.00 to 2.50. Silk gloves, heavy ribbed hose, and white drill outfits highlighted. Staples discounted while the war continues with bed sheets pillowcases and bleached sheeting priced low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repps
Immense Stock of Men s Shirts for Summer Wear
Large assortment of men s shirts in all sizes and patterns for summer wear. Includes outing sport tailor made and work shirts with soft or starched cuffs. Prices from 1.00 to 2.50. Also shirts for boys shirt waists and blouses wash suits for boys. Wide selection and low prices.
War Committee Meeting Reviews Pledge and Reforms
The War Committee met Monday evening to discuss vital questions as it enters a critical period. Proposals included removing the pledge dates, changing officer election timing, and adding a five member nominating panel for June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Committee
Geo. Palmer
Kennedy
Local Fund Receipts and Donations Reported
Weekly work items include Spruce Creek 9 suits pyjamas 1 dressing gown 8 forks Baptist Willing Workers 1 suit pyjamas Dauphin Fema 2 suits pyjamas. Treasurer records receipts with thanks: Gartmore school 11250 Cowan River School District 13.40 anonymous 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Creek
Baptist
Dauphin Fema
Gartmore
Cowan River
Barn Dance by La Verandrye Chapter Held at Buchanan Home
La Verandrye Chapter 1 C D E stages a barn dance at Mr. W. K. Buchanan’s residence on Monday evening July 1. Tickets are six cents each and the McMurray orchestra will perform from 3 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Verandrye
1.C.D.E
W. KR. Buchanan
McMurray Orchestra
Dress goods offered at moderate prices in stock
In charge of Madam Prieur a standard in charge offers guaranteed work at moderate prices. A large range of quality dress goods is in stock including silks voiles foulards and muslins in all the newest patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Prieur
Registration Drive Urges Dauphin Residents to Sign Up
Caerum Town reports about half of Dauphin's population registered by Wednesday morning leaving roughly 200 still to enroll. Booths open Thursday and Friday 9 am to 6 pm and 7 30 to 10 pm. Saturday 7 am to 1 pm at town hall municipal hall and schools. Registration required for all aged 16 and over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Local Chapter Supports Red Cross War Fund Efforts
At a special meeting on the 16th inst the chapter unanimously resolved to cooperate with the Red Cross for war work fundraising. Community members may donate eggs to the Convalescent Home Winnipeg at McDonald Voigt's store or at the 1.0. CE rooms on the fourth Friday monthly. A knitting contest is launched by Mrs Walker Jr and Mrs Sutherland to produce the most socks by September 1, with chapter yarn supplied for knitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Winnipeg
McDonald & Voigt
Walker, Jr
Sutherland
Jessief Batty
Campbell Loses Appeal Over Town Assessments
The sole appeal this year questioned John A Campbell's property at corner Second Ave N W Vermillion St, assessed 11250. Judge Kaycastle dismissed the appeal, ruling Campbell failed to prove inequity with neighborhood assessments. The report also notes obituaries, school knitting prizes, a barn dance fundraiser, a Red Cross bale, and several late May and June births in Dauphin and Winnipegosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A.campbell
Second Avenue N. W
Vermillion Street
Campbell
F. EK. Simpson
Messrs
W. C. Edgar
E. H. Gurton
Robi. Hawkins
The Week's Casualties Reported From the Front
The list names Pte. Wm. T. Kember of Ste. Rose killed in action, Pte. E. Chartrand of Winnipegosis killed, and Pte. O. Lapointe of Ste. Rose wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Kember
Ste. Rose
Pte. E. Chartrand
Winnipegosis
Pte. O. Lapointe
School board hires teachers for public staff vacancies
The school board engaged Miss Mary Hamilton of Ochre River and Miss Benny Elien to fill vacancies on the public school staff amid numerous applications received for the positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hamilton
Ochre River
Benny Elien
Fire destroys Robt. Fair's house near town
A residence owned by Robt. Fair about six miles southeast of town was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning, with nearly all contents burned. In a separate incident, five horses were killed by a east train near Gilbert Plains junction on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Fair
Gilbert Plains Junction
Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Five Counts
A man admitted five counts at the station ticket office and was sentenced to years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty. The presiding official was P. M. Hawkins on the Mth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Hawkins
Mth
Red Cross Campaign Progress in Dauphin District
A Red Cross campaign shows progress with strong expectations that the district will exceed its allotted fundraising target. Final figures and detailed totals will be reported in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Dauphin District
Ashville News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs. McLean and her daughter Mabel of Ashville visit Mrs. McCrae this week. A dance at Mr. C. N. McDonald’s last week drew a large crowd and was a success. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McIntosh returned from their honeymoon on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wm. McIntosh
Fruit Prices in Busy Market Record
A brief market listing shows peaches nectarines pears and apricots priced per pound. Prices vary with quality and vendor. Buyers compare sizes and ripeness as shoppers seek fresh fruit.
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Palm Beach
Grocery Department
Wagstaff
Lemfig
Tea Garden Brand
Ramsay
Food Saving Committee
Melntyre
Spiers-Parnell
Lake Dauphin
Abic Eec Ies
Aairent
Lake
Bready
Hawkins
Red Cross Society
I. C. O. F. Halil
Ernest Smith
France
J. 8. Oliphant
G. A. Hunter
Quality Store
Grand View
MiSs Willis
Caerum Town
C. DE
Hugh Harley
Pioneer
Swan River
Hugh Mackenzie
Portage la Prairie
Harley
Reading
Eng
H. R
G. E. Bruce
Edith Harley
Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid
ChutTe
Stanley Chute
Winni Osis
Rangold Nelson
Ethel Denby
Winnpegosis
William Young
Glevella
Irene May
Ald Aldridge
Swan Hiver
H. P. Everett
Red Cross Campaign
Wen
Florence
New Empire
Japalac
Smoky City
Dominion Auto
Prunes
Rogers B
Barrington Hall
the McDonald-Voigt Co., Ltd
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