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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
1
A three year old standard watch now values from 3.00 to 1008 dollars more than its purchase price. The ad promotes a stock of Waltham and Hamilton watches available for purchase.
Stray mare described as black with white facial star and nose tip, about 1200 pounds, left hind foot white, right front hoof white. Stray bay horse five years old, about 1300 pounds with small scar. Owner may reclaim by paying for this ad.
Willner council rejects all seed grain requests citing need for production and finances. Tax refund approved for A H Ramsay due to land ownership while overseas. Red Triangle Fund grant of 200 approved. other funding requests tabled for later. A.C. Godfrey & Co. to audit books. crossing request for CNR tracks considered.
Special memorandum informs stallion owners that certain books may be bad and advises all owners to use these. The notice appears in the Davidson Leader.
Fragmentary text advertises classified want ads with phrases like satisfy wants and con notes. Content is incomplete and only hints at an informal listing section.
Farmers report about eighty percent of wheat seed planted across Davidson district as favorable weather boosts field work. Activity remains high with busy midweek conditions and warm summer heat continuing to affect operations.
Last Thursday evening the Methodist church hosted Miss Louise Rameau and her music pupils from junior to senior levels. Gertrude Wright opened with two pieces, praised for the bright future of the performer, as the program offered works from Atherton Scherwenka Bohm and Grieg among others. The event closed with the National Anthem and a brief presentation by Miss Flossie Bell gifting Miss Hamsay a gold and pearl brooch. A silver Red Cross collection accompanied grateful thanks to the church board and Mrs J J Rose for use of the hall.
The mothers of boys at the front will hold a public supper in Davidson Town Hall from 4:34 until closing time. Proceeds support service families and relief funds. Local residents invited to attend and contribute.
The fragment lists several pill names from Room IV and notes an average value. No clear subjects or complete data are present to determine a full event or outcome.
A press notice lauds Axel Shovgsard as a premier violinist of rare tone and artistry. The Fort Dodge Messenger notes his insured value of 50 000 and his flawless technique in performances with Marie Kern Mulies and Sophia Stephal. Reviewers praise his commanding display of difficult works and the ensemble’s refined accompaniment by Alice McClung Skevgaard.
Winnipeg April 29 Lander and Davidson Sask appeal for cooperation with the Red Triangle Fund to support YMCA relief efforts. The article notes YMCA works with the Red Cross, provides refreshments and morale in camps and battle zones, sells supplies at army bulletin prices, and donates profits to soldier welfare.
A writ of execution directs seizure of George Orton’s interest in the southwest quarter of section 29 in the hundred acres. The sale is set for Tuesday May 14 1914. Embury Scott Mackinnon & Solictors for the plaintiff provide details.
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