28 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Foam Lake Chronicle
Location
Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
1
The notice advertises a January sale to reduce stock before stock taking. It claims discounts of 10 to 25 percent on English and German chinaware and offers old prices on remaining stock. It notes sale runs January 18 to month end and mentions an agent for Victrola Gramophones.
Describes shiplap lumber priced at 22.50 per 1000 board feet, claimed to be as good as other stock selling for 30.00, noting it is available at regular price, not a cash sale.
A small yard sale runs between Hammond's Hardware Store and Howe's Livery, featuring assorted tools and household items. Neighbors report a held sale near the storefronts with casual daytime activity and light foot traffic.
The Foam Lake Agricultural Society met at the Saska Co op Elevator office on Saturday. J Kohlsmith reported on topics from the Provincial Seed Fair convention in Saskatoon. They set the annual rally for Reb 26 at 8 pm in the Agricultural Hall with a concert and Extension Dept address. A banquet for James Taylor, winner of best wheat at the Seed Fair, will follow the concert and a dance. A Parliamentary Debate is planned for February 16. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Walter Scout of Sheho Monday last.
A Belgian Relief Association is formed with a fundraising committee including M Hammond T Baker EF L Kidd J Hy Boyle Roy Philps and A M McKim. Officers named E L Kidd treasurer Thos Baker secretary A M McKim convener of amusement. A town canvass and a Friday January 29 fundraising dance in Robertson's hall are planned.
A local retailer announces a 25 percent cut on all silverware cutlery scissors razors and carving sets for customers. The offer applies to the full range of household and grooming items.
The Chronicle advertises a subscription rate of one dollar per year for Canadian addresses and one dollar fifty cents for deliveries within the United States.
Henry Hunter of Stonehaven Scotland 31 a carpenter may be sought by family inquiring after him. He left Fortune Saskatchewan in 1914 aiming for Moose Jaw. Information welcomed at the undersigned. Also note Boris Hamburg concert on February 8. A H Abbott visited Saskatoon. Herbert Scott bought an automobile.
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