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Newspaper
Liberty Press
Location
Liberty, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary prose recalls a historic liquor bust and public intrigue around a potent spirit called John Barleycorn. The loosely connected text mentions looted relics, illicit trade, and public thirst, with references to prices, supply, and social pressure.
Liberty Village council debates extending telephone service as shareholders approve moving ahead with new lines. J G Thompson secures consent from the Department of Telephones while several applications await approval and dozen new planes are planned for installation.
The Weber farm stock and implements auction drew a good crowd on Monday. Auctioneer Humphrey kept a lively pace and every lot sold, most items fetching gold prices despite the rough road conditions.
The First Motor Car To W. H. Wolff drives to Liberty this spring after negotiating the four mile road from his farm in a Ford car. Frank Gaesets returned home after an operation and hospital diet. Cad Jenner to write for stock and furniture items to be sold Friday at the public sale.
A Thursday evening talk by Rev. T. McAfee on Canada’s role in the war drew a fair crowd. Mr. Mc Mee, a former army chaplain with two and a half years service, gave an engaging account of Hewpinns aid and Cros work, delivering a pleasing and well received address.
Fragmentary notice advertises oats for sale at North Bear Elevator. It mentions price and quantity in unclear terms with key names partially garbled. Further detail needed to confirm exact seller and terms.
Cow plus calf offering in Liberty Market ad. Contact Kaew Wan at Liberty Meat Market. Includes several yearling cows and young cattle. address listed as Creighton area.
Fragmented notice lists rigit bead of hore mare and gelding, with Rye Gree reed. Also mentions Liberty and 7-14 Reghit sows, about 14 year old, selling separately or together at 4.4. DEMLER Sh 10d5 2h Yer Sale. Team of good work horses. Stanton Liberty.
Grinding operations at the livery stable area include a grist mill grinding feed for farmers. The Heider engine was set up near the mill and used to process grain for local agricultural needs this week.
Wanted notice for a married man with two children seeks farm work for a season or yearly position. Experience stated. Respond by addressing Liberty Prowse. 9-18.
Take notice that Tulaw No. 13 approved by the minister authorizes a municipality to join with others to indemnify owners against hail. A special rate of four cents per acre applies for 1918 on lands taxable for municipal taxes, excluding hamlets and grazing lease lands. Dated Holdfast March 21, 1918, W. S. Cherry Secretary Treasurer.
A dated letter from December 15 1017 signed Frank Black apologizes for slanderous remarks about W. Creighton. He states no malice, seeks to retract the statement made in a public place to restore public favor and reputation.
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