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Newspaper
Foam Lake Chronicle
Location
Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
3
The notice lists annual subscription pricing with rates for Canada and the United States. It states $1.00 per year for Canada and $1.50 per year for the United States.
The Christian Science Monitor praises Prime Minister Sir Robert Horner as a steadfast wartime leader facing unprecedented trials. It notes Canada’s $100 million army and navy equipment program, the opposition’s scrutiny, and his resolve against domestic corruption, urging recognition of his statesmanlike qualities.
In a global context the work of Sir Robert Borden is a small part of a vast empire but his nine months of tireless leadership for Canada during the war receives praise at home. Liberals and Conservatives alike commend his dedication to perform Canada’s duty to the Mother Country.
The article notes that the Turks sought and obtained an armistice for burying their dead at Gallipoli, praised as a creditable act by Allied forces. It contrasts with Western front fighting and denounces German “frightfulness,” urging Berlin to reconsider.
The varnish stain is made from tough gum floor varnish and designed to resist chipping or scratching when applied to floors. KL K sells it.
The assessment roll of Rural Municipality Foam Lake No 306 for 1915 is open to inspection at the secretary’s office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on business days, with Saturday hours until noon. Ratepayers may lodge written objections within twenty days of this notice. Dated June 6, 1915.
Auction set for June 19 at O Brien s Livery Dam Eifros Sask selling horses machinery binder waggon mower rake plow drill har ness halters and miscellaneous tools. Terms require cash over 50 or lien notes till November 1 1915 at 8 percent interest. Elfros Sask June 1 1915 vendors solicitors McDonald Nicol auctioneer A Head
Tenders invited for construction of a cupola for a 24 inch bell weighing 250 lbs on the Athlone school house. Cupola 44 ft square 4 high with 4x4 cover posts. Cottage roof shingled V joint ceiling floor 8 ft flag pole atop. Two coats of paint to match school. Work to be completed in early July 1915. Tenders due July 1. Signed A H Newcombe secretary treasurer.
Sports events organized for Dominion Day will be held on July 1 with venue and schedule to be announced. Local teams are preparing for a day of competitions across track and field disciplines.
Public auction in Foam Lake Saskatchewan on Wednesday July 7 1915 at 2 pm MST. The NE quarter of Section 16 Township 28 Range 11 West plus 35 acres cultivated with a 24 by 26 log house, 10 by 12 frame stable. Twenty percent cash. balance per sale terms. reserve and taxes due. For details contact Mackenzie Brown & Company Regina Saskatchewan.
W. W. Cory Deputy of the Minister of the Interior advertises homestead patent terms. Applicants must reside six months in each of three years and cultivate 80 acres with a home valued at 300 dollars. Land price listed at 3 dollars per acre with bonus for additional tract up to 40 or 50 acres.
Western mails close at 11 50 am and eastern mails at 6 pm. Registered mails must close 30 minutes before mail making. Money orders are not issued after 6 pm.
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