12 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Liberty Press
Location
Liberty, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
1
The parcel post system began in Canada on February 10th per a Saskatoon post office notice from Postmaster General Mates. Regulations list articles eligible for post at parcel rates including farm and factory products, dry goods, groceries, hardware, seeds, plants, grafts, and similar items not in first class, with third class matter eligible under parcel or third class rates at the sender’s option.
News notes Cooper and Isaac Dumler secured two quarter sections in sections 1, 26, 28 five miles northeast of Liberty after vigil on the Dominion Land Office steps in Regina. The land was opened on Monday with several entrants including W. M. Owen and L. Brackman.
A letter from Gavinkooh Saskatchewan dated January 26 describes a harsh snowstorm leaving a foot of snow, milder cold compared with past depths, and notes settlers Wm Lemke Arthur Eddie Friese Lester and others enjoying a better life. The writer signs as the Hungry Five.
The Penzance team led by I Russell Lane defeated Liberty 7 0 in a frigid Friday game at Liberty. Report notes strong play and mentions land-hunt curiosities observed by a reporter during the winter scene.
For sale one and here single disc drill in good condition for 680 cash or on wearied note. Four shares in Saskatchewan Cooperative Elevator Co Gret instalment cost 630, seeking 620. Also furnished rooms to let. Plus livestock including a team of white eridinge weight about 1500 lbs, two young horses, five work horses, and other items. Apply J A Kerth.
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