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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
3
A letter from H Heintz to Geo Gomert recounts cold weather and snow in the trenches, relief at receiving a cake and tobacco, and longing for home. The writer notes Christmas in the trenches and anticipates returning soon, amid talk of peace and plans for sowing a crop of mise.
The Landis Record notes classified and display ad rates with 12 cents per line for first insertions and 8 cents for subsequent insertions for government and legal ads. Transients cost 50 cents first insertion and 25 cents later. Display rates on request. Subscriptions are $100 yearly in advance or $150 otherwise. Publisher A. M. Bock.
A wedding took place Monday evening at 7 at Rev Dr Sinclair’s residence 429 Elgin Ave Winnipeg. Miss Evelyn Woodbury of Landis Saskatchewan and Mr D D MacMillan of Landis were united in marriage with E E Bent of Landis assisting. They later dined at the McLaren hotel and will reside in Landis after a short honeymoon.
A double wedding united Miss Mary Lanigan and Miss Bernadette Lanigan with Messrs George Gossert and Charles Summer on Tuesday February 20 at Carmalheim Church. Rev. Father Schultz officiated a touching sermon as about 78 guests joined a home reception with dinner and dancing. A prior bridal shower for the brides was hosted February 18 at the Zimmer residence, described as a sociable and successful event.
Mrs B J Kelleway receives news from brother Paul Gamble who writes from the front stating good health and a transfer to the machine gun section. He asks for Kill-em-Quick to aid survival and notes he dislikes parade ground drill.
The Record requests letters from soldiers in the trenches and promises prompt, careful job printing. Two more letters arrive this week and the public shows strong interest. Readers may submit additional extracts for publication.
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