Superior quality nets match mill output at 50c yard
The item claims nets of very high quality equal to current mill products priced at 50 cents per yard. It notes options with plain or scalloped borders available in white or ecru color.
03 May 1917
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
1
The item claims nets of very high quality equal to current mill products priced at 50 cents per yard. It notes options with plain or scalloped borders available in white or ecru color.
Heavy good quality tapestry curtains offered in self Green Crimson and Crimson and Green. Fringe or Fancy border top and bottom. Each curtain set about 3 yards long and priced at 3.50 per pair.
Very superior heavy silk with bright surface described as old dye and dependable. Counts 200 yards in 36 inch width priced at $2.00 per yard.
Superior quality 36 inch wide fabrics advertised at one dollar seventy five cents per yard. Strong textile brands named Pailette and Messaline offer a glossy finish and durable feel for garments and drapery. The note emphasizes value and width suitable for fashion use.
A shipment of ladies umbrellas ready for upcoming rain. Fancy handles, strong frames with mercerized fabric. Prices start at $1.50.
Japanese Crepe kimonas showcased in pink, cobalt, blue, and mauve trims. Described as long wearing with colors that wash beautifully and launder well. Full length with waist girdle, offered at $2.00 each.
Underskirts described as high quality sateen with proper fit and finishing. Features include flounces pleating frills and shirring in all sizes. Price listed as 1.25 and 1.50 dollars.
Limited stock of dainty Japanese Baskets noted as exceptionally strong. Sold in nest of 3 for 10 cents. not replaceable at this price, warning to see the window for details.
Advertisement notes men’s work boots promise true comfort once worn. States prices from 2.50 to 7.50, claiming value remains steady for well fitting boots.
Advertises a broad selection of ladies shoes in button or lace styles using top quality leathers. Mentions plain and fancy finishes such as Kid Gun Metal and cloth tops. Sizes fit and prices from 2.50 to 7.50 dollars.
Store unveils a wide selection of caps for men and boys in styles from fancy patterns to plain tweeds and greys blue options. Sizes available with prices from 50 cents to 1.50 dollars.
The Sunday service at the Methodist Church marked the 100th anniversary of Oddfellowship in America with a large gathering from Gilbert Plains and Grandview. The pastor preached on brotherhood and charity, tracing lodge history from 1807 to War era, praising fraternity and equal justice for all, and urging practical help for orphans and the aged. The ceremony featured four historical pictures and speeches by Mr. Spence, concluding with hymns and ideals of friendship love and truth. extra Saturday bargain ends at $1.95. H.C. Purdy & Co
A Dauphin social at the Nash home on Ninth Avenue bade farewell to Miss Fannie Nash who joins the Dominion Land Office at Pas and Miss Helen Partridge bound for Winnipeg. Rev Dr de Mattos offered a fitting tribute as guests presented gifts and floral decor brightened the gathering.
A fragment from a shopping column highlights consumer demand for specific items in boys furnishings. It notes attention to needs and preferences, urging readers to consider what youths require in apparel and gear.
Farmers line up for premium wheat prices. Wm McMunn sold at 257 dollars per bushel, Donald McPhee at 2.4, and Donald McKillop at 2.40. The list highlights the bid highs across the market.
Wheat seeding progresses throughout the district in a satisfactory manner with steady effort and no shortage of help available for farmers and workers involved.
A Front letter from Courtney Johnston, an old Dauphin boy, expresses gratitude for a Dauphin Soldiers Aid Society parcel. He praises the varied soldiers comforts and notes mud and rain while hoping for spring, summer, and a return home by fall.
The Children’s Aid Society records gratitude for April donations from numerous Mrs. and Mr. supporters including Mrs. Malcolm Smith White Swartwood Montgomery A D Smith Bready T Jordan D McKillop Story Riddell Church Tritchsler L McDonald Peskett Bates Jas May Jas Malcolm KE Arnold G H Parker Wm Miller Eagleson Rintoul Geo Smith Frank Malcolm Sparling Markham W C T U per Mrs Sutherland Gilbert Plains and Dauphin W C T U per Mrs Riddell Lend a Hand Class Presbyterian Sunday School Collegiate and Mrs Leonard. Six boys and twelve girls remain at the home, most recovered from illness that had kept them in bed for weeks. the home requests more potatoes eggs butter and clothing. Matron Mrs WM Murray notes some donor names may be missing due to record-keeping.
The S.A.S. gratefully acknowledges a cheque from Mr. B. Armstrong for 25.00 and a donation from the Embroidery Club of 2 per Mrs. Free. A sale of home cooking and ten cent tea will be held at Mrs. S. Scott's store on Saturday May 5.
Garland town hall hosted a Friday program by thirteen young performers under Great War Veterans Association auspices. Lieut Manby praised the girls and the crowd enjoyed songs dances and readings. Proceeds aided the Dauphin Great War Veterans.
J. R. Eagle promotes free air as a novel auto service. A. P. Rowat sells two Maxwell cars this week to J. G. Dickie and James Mc Laughlin. Sutherland-Stelck Co. reports Overland sales to McLaughlin family and others. Merrill & Smith list Ford buyers including Reeves Heard Spruhs Riddell McLaughlin and several others.
The hon treasurer thanks donors for Sunshine Class 3 and individual gifts totaling 114.00 from H N Macneill F E Simpson E B Armstrong and Anonymous. The society reports donated work including 6 suits pyjamas 4 pairs acoba 1 dressing gown from Baptist Willing Workers. Sifton via Miss Muriel Wood provides 4 pairs socks 4 suits pyjamas and 108 pairs socks 11 dressing gowns 36 suits pyjamas on April 27th.
The Great War Veterans Assoc of Canada Dauphin branch thanks the public and friends in Dauphin Winnipegosis and Fork River for support during the Garland Juveniles visit and the benefit event.
Bereavement thanks from Mrs. E A Falconer for kindness during the loss of her daughter in law and son. Wm J Falconer wounded. Thompson Fawcett wedding at Meth Parish Parsonage with Harvey Morton Thompson and Ida Helen Fawcett wed by Rev R C Spence. Dauphin residents announce births Kennedy Inkster Soloway. Farrell obituary for Andrew Farrell aged 28 5 5.
List of Manitoba servicemen with hometowns Dauphin Gilbert Plains Winnip is wounded or killed. Pte Herb White and Pte R C Sale reported killed. Pte J Watson wounded. Pte John Avison wounded. Pte E T Martin and Pte W P Wright noted from Dauphin area.
The Local Council of Women held its first meeting on the 23rd alt with representatives from all societies present. Three vice-presidents were elected: 1st Mrs. D. Sutherland 2nd Mrs. de Mattos 3rd Mrs. Watson. Committees were formed for Civic Improvement Objectionable Printed Matter Public Health and Supervision of Play Grounds and Park with convenors named.
The appeal urges Canadians to donate iron, zinc, copper, other metals except tin, rubber, rags, and magazines to support wartime needs. Workers will collect on Arbor Day. deposit at gates to aid collection efforts.
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