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Newspaper
Estevan Mercury
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
3
The Mercury notes varied local ads and notices from wartime life. War veterans refuse YMCA hut proposals in Regina while readers are urged to study ads for gifts, used typewriters, and home needs. A notable feature is a gift of German military memorabilia to P Boakes from a war-connected brother.
Estevan police guard a stock of Joy Water valued around 500 dollars found in the town hall basement. No owner admits responsibility as the chief plans an inquest to determine entitlement. A local man described as provincial in reputation was seen near the barn with a valise, sparking the mystery of how the liquor arrived from Westby Montana.
A constable investigates a contraband liquor scheme linked to a nameless ostensible gentleman in Estevan. Authorities confront the barn owner who is unaware of the illicit activity. A man with a valise discovers contraband alcohol where chickens were expected and the stash is moved to the town hall basement.
Seed Grain Ratepayers must file with the Secretary at the Bienfait Municipal office before noon on December 4 1918 for spring seeding 1919. Wheat or oats will be provided. Forms available from any Councillor or the secretary A J Milligan Secretary Treasurer.
Fragmentary OCR text shows Beecham's Pills branding with garbled words and missing context. likely an old advertiser snippet referencing a patent medicine. The readable bits imply a simple product pitch without clear date, place, or figures.
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