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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
8
The article estimates between 900000 and 350000 civilian deaths in the last twelve weeks in the United States due to influenza and its effects. It notes civilian fatalities may exceed military deaths as records close.
The Military Service Act costs Canada about four million dollars with roughly $32 per drafted man and $20 per man for available reinforcements. Returns are not expected until mid January. About 25,000 men are reported guilty of offenses under the act, with possible future legislation to disfranchise defaulters.
The fourth central cold storage plant by the Saskatchewan Co-Operative Creameries will soon be completed at North Battleford. Shannon roses of Saskaeens is being installed, with full operation expected by early spring to handle rising perishable food output from the Battleford district. The district shows large butter production growth requiring cold storage from producer to consumer.
Large stock of dry goods and ladies ready to wear with sale prices from 25c to 30c for prints flannelettes muslins and ginghams. Georgette waists and silk blouses offered with substantial reductions up to 18.00 for waists and 6.50 to 7.50 for blouses. Underwear nightgowns and hosiery complete with quality and prices highlighted.
Men's all gum Rubbers in 1 2 and 3 buckles at 10 percent off. Men’s Sheepskin Moccasins and Buckskin Moccasins 15 percent off. Ladies and children's footwear also in stock. Boys Overshoes reg 2.50 sale 1.75.
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