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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
5
The Landis Record lists subscription pricing at 1.00 per year in advance and 1.50 for non prepaid. Foreign entries discontinued on expiration. Advertising costs are 12 per line for first government or municipal insertions and 8c for each subsequent insertion. Lost and found ads 50c, job printing offered, cheques payable at par.
Eben Larson announces grant barn cleaner in this week’s Record. Herbert Beswick, a prominent local youth, was operated on for appendicitis in Battleford hospital by Dr Miller last Wednesday and is progressing favorably.
Ed Danskin became a father when a stork delivered a baby between 3 and 4 Sunday morning. The newborn arrived naked and sans valise, as Ed scurried town in search of fitting overalls while Mrs Danskin and the child are reported well. Other notes recount a letter from Corp Cunningham convalescing abroad and his wedding on July 3 to Peggy Fernhurst at Christ Church Epsom, plus local tidbits about the Bingham family and Gourlay’s train mishap.
Registered dual purpose shorthorn bull roan three years old ready for sale. Strong stock getter. Also Berkshire boar available. Quick sale preferred. Apply to E. R. Dowxert Cavell.
A tan brencho mare weighing about LA brand AD strayed to NW area. Owner to pay expenses and reclaim at once. Report filed by J. E. Hixeston, Landis P. Returns and recovery arranged.
Binder twine offered to farmers and Grain Growers Association members with price at bottom and a cooperative dividend. Owing to crop failure the central association will carry over large quantities canceled by locals. Members urged to place orders through their local branch. Landis Grain Growers Association. Jos. A. Dane, Secy.
Notice under The Arrears of Taxes Act warns that unpaid taxes and costs on listed parcels in Landis will lead to a public sale on September 2 1918 at Landis Saskatchewan. Secretary-Treasurer Victor E DeRocue notes arrears and totals for multiple lots and blocks with varying sums due.
The Landis S D No 2363 board under the Local Government Board proposes to borrow two thousand dollars by debentures repayable in ten annual installments at up to eight percent interest to add and equip the present school. A poll of ratepayers will be demanded if required by the School Act. otherwise the board applies for authority. W J Shen chairman. Dated August 1918.
Ratepayers in village districts may demand a poll on any debenture by law. Ten ratepayers must file the demand with the District Secretary or Chairman of the Board within fifteen days of this notice. A copy must be sent to the Local Government Board.
The document warns that soldiers of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who fail to report for duty by August 24 1918 will face court martial or other tribunals, and that anyone aiding such deserters will be punished. It urges obedience and outlines penalties while offering a limited opportunity to report without immediate immunity.
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