11 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Foam Lake Chronicle
Location
Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
1
A local ad states only a few watches remain priced at cost and the full furniture stock is offered at greatly reduced prices to clear stock. It notes Chinaware price rises by 10 to 25 percent but old prices still apply and promotes Victrola Gram as an agent.
Advertising copy touts half inch dressed shiplap priced at 22.50 per unit, claiming quality matches $30.00 per 1000 lumber, suitable for many uses though not for high strength needs.
A fragment notes a yard location named M Craig's between Hammond's Op Store and Howe's Livery. The entry is terse with no dates or broader context.
R M of Beaver council met in Foam Lake on Feb 6 with reeve and councillors. Delegations from Bromburyh and Horse Lake asked if seed grain would be supplied. council will query Bruce Walker about Dominion Government plans and hold a special meeting in two weeks. Financials were read, SAR invite accepted for 1915, and monthly time sheets urged. Tax rate set at seven mills, survey needs discussed, inoculation mentioned.
Fire destroyed the residence of Th. Markusson on Monday afternoon due to an overheated stove pipe and the loss is partly covered by insurance. Neighbors assist with a temporary home built from an old neighboring structure. A routine council meeting discussed cattle vaccine for blackleg, early repayment of school liabilities from last year’s levy, and Clive McLean seeking Winnipeg treatment for spine curvature.
A Regina official attended Insinger on January to settle a disputed election due to un sworn Deputy Returning Officers at the December vote. A new nomination and vote listed Divisions 1 2 3 4 5 6 returnees including Fred Minken Kutey James Fidorchuk Geo Turnawausky Sandy Moldawan and C R Prouse Lewis Peterson reeve and C RK Prouse deputy with Fred Mason as secretary treasurer.
John Veum announces a 25 percent cut on all silverware cutlery scissors razors and carving sets to his customers. The sale highlights a broad reduction across practical household implements.
The Chronicle advertises a subscription rate of one dollar per year for any Canadian address and a 1.50 price for U.S. deliveries. The offer highlights affordable access to the paper across borders and invites readers to subscribe.
Mr. S Gurevitch left for Winnipeg on Tuesday evening intending an 8 to 10 day trip to purchase a large line of boots dry goods groceries and more for the general store trade He plans to offer these lines at Foam Lake at the lowest prices consistent with sound business.
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