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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
5
A reflective piece on the irresistible lure of city bookshops and the consuming joy of collecting books. The author recalls wandering shelves and buying volumes after intent study, wondering if booksellers are true crusaders or mere mercenaries in love with literature.
Community notes mention a picnic on the 23rd at John Iron's. Kelloway hauls stone for a new stable foundation while Drinkwater works Ed Hewitt's farm. Rain is needed for late grain and garden as the schoolhouse crowds resume after Mrs. Tucker's sudden death and District sorrow is voiced.
The DPD Woman's Hospital Aid set final plans for an ice cream social on the 27th at Mrs G L Smith's. Updates on Theo Johnson's critical condition. Dauphin Plains Local hosts the July 1 basket picnic at J A McKillop's farm with early events including a 2 pm baseball game and rider races. More items cover weather, bridge openings, Memorial Day plans, road updates, tennis results, and local visits and illnesses.
The late PD Bryant veterinary practice at Dauphin is sold to Dr. R. Ormison of Morris Man who will operate from Chute Bros Barn. For sale items include a wicker baby carriage, 3 piece parlor suite, bedsprings and mattresses, dresser and washstands, ice cream freezer, camp cot and more listed by Mrs J A Gorby and Mrs R M McLean with local address details.
A gold bar pin featuring a maple leaf emblem was lost on Saturday. It is valued as a souvenir. Finder should return it to the Herald Office.
A lost ladies fine gold chain was left at McCormack's Book Store on Saturday night. The finder is asked to contact the store to recover it.
Classified notices seek a trained collie pup, a capable girl for housework, and sale or rental of a 7 room modern house with a Weber Player Piano and household furniture. Contacts given at postal box 390 Dauphin and 126 6th Ave NE with phone numbers 312 and 636.
The piece notes anger among ladies over exhibits removed by agricultural organizers. Critics say the decision was hasty and unwarranted, urging safer arrangements such as a marquee if the building is unsafe. Mrs. Coward and Mrs. Jewel are mentioned as involved.
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