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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
3
SEB quarter 1.28.3 w third Raw prairie with clear title six miles west of Bladworth. Excellent district with mail and telephone service. Will sacrifice for cash or easy terms to a responsible buyer. Apply A Mighton Room 105 Ross Block Saskatoon.
The council meets to grant use of the skating rink for a Red Cross fundraiser. Mrs Winkler Mrs Blackmore and Mrs Norris request a Moe Casin Dance with a military orchestra from Baskatoon for Friday evening proceeds to Red Cross. By law discussion on prohibiting electric light sales by outsiders. By-law to exclude outside electric light manufacturing passes.
A 30 cent want ad led to F A McGill of Riverhurst Saskatchewan buying a fine team of mares for 800 dollars while visiting his father-in-law Jas Degotell. The ad shows how Davidson Leader ads connect buyers and sellers quickly, though the buyer’s plan was to move the stock after three days.
February gifts arrived at the hospital including pillow cases and flannelette garments from the Ladies Hospital Aid and preserves from several donors. A staff resignation by Miss Hutcheon will take effect April 1. Report notes 3 patients treated and 17 births with 2 discharged.
Last week several CNR workmen arrived in two lodging cars to upgrade the depot. Electric lighting will brighten the waiting room and ticket office, aiding staff and public. The office is enlarged by removing a rear wall into the warehouse, and a freight counter is added with access from the south platform. Once installed, freight and ticketing will be handled separately.
Preparations are complete for a novel dance on the ice at the municipal rink in Davideon next Friday night. An orchestra from a Saskatoon military band will provide music. Admission is 50 cents, supper 25 cents. Donations have been received from friends including Mrs. Popplewell and others.
The carnival featured a lively masquerade and skating event with many costumes. Winners included Best Gentleman Costume to Edward Judlinson and other dramatic entries. several skaters impressed in the evening races while organizers coordinated the display.
Directors of the Davidson Agricultural Society met and voted unanimously to hold a second plowing match around June 2. A committee of farmers was appointed to arrange the event, including I. Thornem, J. B Scot, F. J. Bowman, Geo. Jose, C. W retcheson, J A. Stoeck, H. Thorpeon, and W. wehg.
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