28 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
1
A catalog note highlights summer wash skirts offered in pique Jepp Jean drill and novelty stripe fabrics. Available from a dollar twenty five each the range emphasizes light breezy options for warm weather.
A large collection of women’s voile waists trimmed with lace and embroidery features large collars and is priced from 1.25 dollars.
Ad for girls dresses in sizes 2 to 12 years featuring lace embroidery and ribbon details. Priced at $1.50 each.
A selection of waterproof raincoats offered in fawn grey navy and black. Sizes 36 to 44 priced at 6 7 10 and 11 dollars per coat.
A shipment highlights latest neckwear creations for summer wear featuring collars in sports checked, pique sailor, satin and coin spot striped designs. Embroidered organdic pieces, circular lawn collars, georgette crepe and more in black, black and white. Prices range 50 cents to $1.25.
Feather proof striped tick pillows are advertised with a price of $1.70 per pair. The listing emphasizes feather content and frill-free construction.
Summer worth of water comfort advertised with inflatable pillows priced at 1.50 and 1.60 dollars. The copy promotes lake trips and swimming lessons for children and adults, claiming long lasting body support while afloat.
Ladies' bathing suits offered in navy and black fabrics including lus tre and serge. Trim options include white or red. Prices range from 2.90 to 5.00, reflecting styles and lengths available.
Lustres in navy and black suitable for bathing suits with fast colors and good texture. 42 inches wide priced at 65 cents per yard.
Local shop advertises a large stock of boys and young men's two piece light underwear with reasonable prices starting from 50 cents per set.
White Canvas Sandals has a full range of children's and misses white canvas sandals for summer wear. Prices range from 1.60 to 2.00 dollars.
Advertisement noting brown or white canvas slippers for children with a single strap and bow or buckle. Rubber sole, good weight, sizes from 6 up, prices ranging from 1.00 to 1.50.
Waterproof coats offered in sizes from small boys to large men. Coats priced from 2.75 to 20.00, described as waterproof, durable, good looking, and suitable for everyday wear.
The document lists promotion examinations from Grade I to VII with Honors and Pass lists for each level. It names dozens of students including Dolce Ball Russell Copeland Jean Iredale Gerald Stelck Earl Chase Sidney Macaulay Roberta Culbertson Alice Quinell Arthur Rogers Roy McPherson Irene Iredale Bernice Quineil Maudie Short Bobby Malcolm and many others. It details conditional statuses and grade transitions across multiple levels, reflecting a comprehensive school promotions ledger.
Primary to Grade I Honors list includes Alex Inster Violet Watson Jessie Waliwin Ethel Bridle Leslie Malkovitch Helen Buchanan Kate Duval Gladys Chute Georgie Love Gladys Coan Arseny Chorneyko Percy Brooks Pass List names Arthur Glennon Katie Strondrick Evelyn Gorby Edith Allan Isabelle Gnezoloski Mercy Clyde May Firth Bertie Scott Kasse Mitruk Marjorie Fagen Murdoch Cameron Hazel Tarzwell Clarence Manti Dorothy Baxter May user Lena Pilewski Tony Cowton Douglas Duval Orvil Thompson Conditional list includes Hughie Thom Polly Joss Edward Isherwood Eigie Porter Stanley Weekly Grade I to Grade HT honors include Vivian Weir Victor Cox Jean McMurray Phyllis Zane Hamilton Bertha Blackmore Jack Hoy Faith Hayward Kathleen Houston Stella Hillman Gladys Bray Florence Farrell Annie Venkian Frank Lampard Thomas Pierson continued on page 4
First district convention of the Home Economic societies of Northern Manitoba to be held July 6 and 7 in the town hall Dauphin. Public welcome to all sessions and picnic in the park on Saturday with baskets. Speakers include Mayor Wiman and Dr Harrington with nurses and Prof Benson from Washington. Flower gardening papers and local society notes also on the program.
The semi monthly Dauphin council session chaired by Mayor Bowman discusses grants from the Boys Scouts, steam heating costs, cemetery improvements, and loaning old band instruments to the Salvation Army. It also passes by laws on street use and tax arrears, grants free town hall use for a Confederation anniversary service, and schedules summer beach activities.
The town school staff split up after the term. Principal Harding travels to Nova Scotia. Geo W Spenceley goes to Chicago to attend school. Miss Middlebrook heads to British Columbia. Miss Seale to Winnipeg. Miss W Johnson and Miss Arnett to Killarney. Miss McLaughlin to Minitonas. Miss Cuthbert to Winnipeg. Miss Cadman to Portage la Prairie.
The ceremony joined Norman Basil Beyette and Isabel Mary Switzer in marriage at St James Presbyterian manse on Wednesday afternoon June 27. Rev S A Martin conducted the service and the bride wore ivory silk mulle with shadow lace. Attendants did not participate in the ceremony.
The grade XII and first year university classes will resume at the Collegiate next fall. Arts students must begin work when school reopens in August and attend promptly at the opening. Late entrants should apply at the start of the year with their expected arrival date. A fee will help defray course expenses.
Charlie Chaplin, the world renowned comedian, stars in a two act comedy titled The Fireman at the Star Theatre. Showings are next Monday and Tuesday, July 2 and 3, with prices 10 and 15 cents. Early seating urged.
James A Barclay extends gratitude to friends who offered aid and sympathy after the death of his wife.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions a tire and travel between Dauphi n and Glen Campbell's ranch with paid return details. References Dr. Goften's office but overall text is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable entities.
A fragment from Spruce Bluff describes a five car old to hands high white strip. The readable text notes a trayed object and origin at Spruce Bluff with unclear details.
Motorists save this week and avoid buying gasoline. Auto club exec meeting set for Monday at 8 in secretary Brinkman s office. Keep to the right and go slow to prevent accidents. Fred Parker listed as paid up member. he is active in advancing good roads. Fifty hand embroidered Swiss dresses for children received by H C Purdy & Co with Swiss organdy mulle and nain socks materials available.
Pte Isaac Johnston of Dauphin is seriously wounded and Pte Zaw Vance of Grandview is listed as wounded in action this week.
A court of revision met as wet weather kept many away from the country. Eighty eight names were added to the list while 150 were struck off mainly for departures and deaths. The net gain stood at 1297 names.
On Dominion Day a united thanksgiving service will be held at the town hall in Dauphin at seven p m hosted by Anglican Baptist Methodist Presbyterian and Catholic churches. Mr McMurray conducts the orchestra with church choirs singing. A collection funds the event with any surplus shared among the five churches. Mayor Bowman presides and F E Simpson gives an address. Citizens are invited to attend.
The treasurer thanks donors for contributions including J. M. McLeod two dollars Anonymous twenty five cents a friend five hundred dollars and work from Spruce Creek and Baptist Illing Workers with six suits of pajamas six pairs of socks and five pairs socks received Additional items include 14 pairs of socks and six suits of pajamas.
The picnic planned at Wilson River school for Friday the 20th has been postponed for two or three weeks due to poor roads. A new date will be announced later.
SmItrH At Dauphin announces a son born June 21 to Mr and Mrs Richard M Smith named George McKeever Smith. Willis At Dauphin reports a daughter born July 26 to Mr and Mrs Clarence Willis. Chute At Dauphin records Verna Josephine born June 22 to Mr Fred Chute aged months and 5 days.
The Soldiers' Aid society will hold a ten cent tea at Thos Scotts store on Street South this Saturday June.
Mrs W Porteous departed Thursday for Winnipeg on a brief trip to support Red Cross hospital relief efforts. She urges readers to assist the wounded and says aiding the cause is a duty.
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