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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
1
FOR SALE American at Touring Car extra tires Pantasote top Master carburetor Bosch mag neto just overhauled Apply Hawes Garage Craik 43-5p wants known through The Inder Want Column STRAYED One Bay Horse five years old about 1300 lbs small scar faced Sorrel Mare 2 years old R P Hutchison Davidson 4itfo
A new soda fountain and ice cream parlor opened in the west Bar rie Dreck area Saturday evening. The shop features a large glass front, nine tables in the parlor, a central marble fountain, an oak cupboard with arch mirrors, and green and white decor. Opening night drew many visitors and the establishment promises a bright, modern confectionery department.
Mothers of the boys at the front organized a public supper in the town hall last Sunday to raise funds for the USLCA. Starting at 4:30 and running all evening, volunteers served cake and tea while local musicians performed. The event highlighted photographs of the servicemen and the sacrifices of families, drawing a large crowd and gratitude from those who helped.
Acknowledgments to Ganks Berton and Miss A Scott and others for donations and sock credits. Corrections issued for miscredited pairs, with requests for leftover sock pieces from Little Sunshine Workers. A list of contributions received since the 11th, including Scofgaard Concerts, Mrs Singleton, St Johns Ambulance Society, Mrs Gardiver memberships, and Miss M A Munroe.
Stephanie Huyghe Demeester born March 7 1875 in Gite Prov West Flander Belgium. She married Joe Demeester and had four children Marie Madeline Omar and a son who died young. The family arrived in Davidson in 1917 and Mrs Demeester died May 7 1918 at age 43. Burial was in the Davidson cemetery.
A report from the appeal court states that all farmers in category two will receive exemption and be left on the farms. The ruling follows the Winnipes Service Act and applies to cases heard this morning in the military exemption appeal court.
The Canada Food board enforces strict limits on flour and sugar with penalties for hoarding. City residents face a 15 day to 120 day supply rule depending on distance to stores, with excess stock to be returned to dealers.
Readers report the YMCA fund drive exceeded the $2000 goal after three days of collections. Teams across Arm River and Willner districts contributed small but steady sums, with totals showing widespread volunteer support and long travel distances covered by canvassers.
In mid afternoon last Friday a fire broke out in the kitchen of the Kettlewell prowesty at Washington Street. Gervase Kettlewell Feith and Carefel broke a window to access water and extinguish the blaze before the fire brigade arrived. A stove had ignited behind it and the flames threatened walls and furniture. prompt action prevented major damage and a repeat of the December school disaster.
Seeding operations continue with coatings daily but frost slows progress and affects wheat growth. Oat sowing nears completion while barley remains scarce. Farmers prepare lands for future crops as barley and flax sowing lag behind typical pace.
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