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Newspaper
Estevan Mercury
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
8
On Tuesday arrangements were made for two conventions in Estevan. An open nonpartisan convention will be held on June 24 after a call by district electors and a Liberal convention is set for July 5 by the Liberal Association. Both may agree on a candidate to avoid an election.
A lively carnival staged by Mrs. Yardley’s committee and I O D E drew a large audience. The parade featured Joan of Arc in armor, colorful floats, auto displays, mascots, and clowns. At the town hall, booths offered fortune telling art, a Wild Man of Borneo cage, Kaiser Bill games, and toy races amid confetti and music. The event ended with dancing past midnight.
For sale on crop payment plan choose farm lands listed by section and township. North 4 of See. 313-6 W-2 East 4 of See. 173-6 W-2 North 1 of See. 144.6 W-2 All of Section 134-6 W-2 Write for prices. W. A. Dopp, P. O. Box 402 Waterloo Iowa.
The Wheatley home in Hillside narrowly escaped destruction after neighbor children started a stable fire. Strong winds fed the flames until a swift, large response saved the house. the Wheatleys thank all who aided.
A town launches a full scale Red Cross drive promising a parade, a grand dance, and charity showings at Delight Theatre and Orpheum to raise the $3000 goal. Subscriptions rely on levies by income, with wage earners contributing one day’s pay and higher earners proportionally.
The Junior Red Cross plans a campaign with stalls selling ice and other items while the Senior Branch serves luanety ess and ice cream near the Leader Store. Representatives honor Milanie Pearce at her funeral. she was a long time Branch member since February. A night dress donation is noted from Mix Blanford for fall wear. Membership fees and Prisoner of War funds are recorded, with a May 1858 shipment valued at 3145 dollars for materials.
Tenders will be received until noon on June 25 for excavating 2 x 32 feet, wall 7 feet high by 2 feet thick, moving Nygren Schonl and outbuildings, and setting on a new foundation. All materials supplied by the contractor. Plans available at the undersigned residence. Lowest tender not guaranteed. W J MeKilvenna Secretary Treasurer.
The notice from Regius confirms E. Garner passed his final law examinations and will be entitled to practice in Saskatchewan after required malities. In the same week, he also became a father, a sequence described as an auspicious omen for his future.
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