07 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
1
A Saskatchewan clipping presents a verbose alliterative yarn featuring Bertram Bliss seeking reform after Bertha Barrymore’s blameless romance is interrupted by her aggressive brother Bohemus. The tale blends humor and melodrama in frontier tone.
Graduate of Toronto and Philadelphia Colleges succeeds Dr. Moyer. Office open daily next to Dominion Land Office, serving local residents with medical care.
Wood offered at 625 to 6.75 per cord laid down at Landis. Farmers demand cheaper fuel and may leave orders at the Record office. Contact Avocust Hewye at 42 Avocust Hewye for details.
560 acres of premier farm land for sale 24 miles northwest of Stirling no buildings. Crop records show 1915 winter wheat 36 bushels per acre 1916 spring wheat 50 bushels per acre 1917 spring wheat 20 bushels per acre. Price 235 per acre with 3000 down balance to suit purchaser. Seller moving south. Apply at Record office.
The celebrated Korndyke Ball Korndyke Hengerveld Jewel de Kol three years old weight P80 dam Rockanna Korndyke Lasa. Registered No 156713 with the Holstein-Friesin Association of America. May be seen at farm of E Greenwoon Salter P.O.
Rule 23 Surrogate Court notice requires all claimants against the Joseph Merkowsky estate who died May 2 1917 to file by February 28 1918 with Nay & Irvine solicitors for Vincent Merkowsky administrator. Claims must include full names details and security if any verified by declaration. Assets will be distributed after the deadline to those duly notified.
The article details a chaotic late season with Jan results for Weber McMillan Blain and Nunn, Feb matchups reshuffling ranks, a four way tie for second, a drawing naming Weber as the lucky rink, and a new schedule for the Thompson cup with teams and skips listed. It notes Stephenson as rank winner with five wins two losses and last night’s games producing tight results.
Notes mention several new men improving quickly and old players adapting. Pete Weber’s Interink plans to let the three runners who tied for second place wear those premium tiers for one game, signaling a trial of fresh talent against established players.
The Landis village council met Monday. motions approved include appointing P. DeRoche as Weed Inspector for 1918 at a five dollar retaining fee and levying one and a half mills for hotel support under the Village Act. Other items covered paying audits and taxes, and setting pool room licenses at ten dollars for the first table and five dollars for each additional table.
The Record notes three week old fire loss of Mrs Peat’s home north of Traynor. Donations total 161 dollars from Landis Wolfe and Can do districts with multiple contributors named, including Hyslop Montgomery and others. Appreciation is expressed for timely aid and kindness since the blaze on January 2.
A box social and dance will be held in Brook School on the evening of February 14. The programme includes dialogues and glees. Come and join the community event.
Weekly notes from Landis describe births near Landis and Saskatoon visits by residents including Mr Calin and Mr and Mrs Flynn. War news recounts a soldier's letter from England and a Mayo Clinic operation, while local society gains highlight Welsh night and a Lecture on Lloyd George with songs and games.
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