07 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
1
A stray mare with a white left hind foot and white on the nose, halter on, was found near N.E. 20-37-16 around Christmas. Owner urged to prove ownership and cover expenses as filed by P. H. Gallagher of Naseby P.O.
560 acres of choice farmland two miles northwest of Stirling Alberta. Historic crop yields include 1915 winter wheat 36 bushels per acre 1916 spring wheat 50 bushels per acre and 1917 spring wheat 20 bushels per acre. No buildings on the land. Price 835 per acre with 3000 down and balance to suit purchaser. Reason for selling owner going south. Apply at Record office.
A compact creed about belief in the town, its people, and shared future. It urges transforming critics into constructive citizens, trusting most neighbors, and starting immediate work to build a better community together. It concludes with a resolve to act today.
Village report highlights Mr Thomas Bell buying horses in Manitoba. Mr and Mrs Colby trip to Edmonton, others attend a Scottish Lauder show in Saskatoon. Mrs Fry injured but improving near Cavell. Red Cross whist drive and prize draws planned in Landis with a turkey donated by Mrs McKenzie. Engagement notice from Toronto Globe for Pearl Lowry and W EK Cox of Landis. Winter snowstorm disrupts railway traffic across the province delaying trains and stranding townspeople.
Mrs J B Tinant returns from a six week visit in Dakota and Minnesota. Fred Rose improving from pneumonia near Cavell. Church union talks delayed for a week due to storm. Jamiesons and Riddells travel to Brandon, Manitoba. J B Timant awaits delivery of a Clydesdale horse shipment from Manitoba to sell at the livery barn. Literary society meeting praised for humor and youth storytelling. musical numbers by children. Dakota paper reports a newlywed gloves bread anecdote and subscriber troubles amid winter Eden imagery.
The Order of the Eastern Star Patricia Chapter was instituted in Landis on Thursday evening with Mrs. Mary McFadyen of Moose Jaw and Mr. Robt. Blackwood of Saskatoon present to conduct ceremonies. Officers named include Bertha Judd as Worthy Matron and N. E. Noon as Worthy Patron, followed by a banquet and toasts. In births, Taylor at Pinwherry, Havge en near Landis, Glaister at Palo, Gilson near Traynor, and a daughter born to Hangen south of Landis.
Blain beat N E Nunn 17 11 in the last round. Sprung edged J R Nunn 10 9 in the semi, N E Nunn beat Murray 12 3 to reach the final with Sprung. A rescheduled run of sudden death games followed with a final promised between the winners in each end.
The snippet shows a business advert asking customers to continue patronage, noting it is carried on by Mr. W. J. Cleland and urging strict attention to business to earn a share of support.
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