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Melfort Moon

Location

Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Nov 24, 1915

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Cream Variations in Creamery Fat Prompt Tests by Ottawa

Farmers and patrons face friction over fat content variations in cream deliveries. Ottawa Dairy and Cold Storage Commissioners publish circular No. 14 detailing experimental results. Cremeries managers can request copies from the Publications Branch for distribution to patrons. Next Thursday the W C T U meets at 8 p m at Mrs Hastie’s home Five Wronli Th week reports stained blood and paper last seen by a man carrying something he seemed proud of.

Dairy and Department of Agriculture Ottawa

Front Street High School Benefit Auction Notes

A Friday evening event at a hall featured a sale of a book of songs and other items. Mr A B presented selections with bids guiding the auction, Myrtle Curtis led a short ad. The ring broke during bidding at about 1 o'clock, and proceeds were noted as $1625 with thanks for participation.

A.B Myrtle Curtis Leas

Marriage Announcement at Melfort Whig Institute

Mr and Mrs Gustafson celebrate the marriage of their son Ellen Gustafson to Davidson in a social wedding attended by about fifty guests. The couple planned a private home ceremony with the groom and bride in formal attire, followed by a reception. The groom plans future residence in Winnipeg.

Melfort Ellen Gustaf War Davidson Gustafeon Fsbont

FARMER PURDY REPORTS STRONG SEASON ACRES AND CROP YIELDS

E V Purdy of Naisberry, a noted local farmer, completed a highly successful season with 310 acres under crop. Wheat averaged 31 bushels per acre, oats 764, and barley 40. He farmed a quarter section owned by Martin Larsen on shares, Larsen receiving 1165 dollars. Purdy plans a winter vacation, leaving December 15, or an extended trip to Oklahoma, Iowa and Indiana.

E.V. Purdy Purdy Pardy Martin Larsen Roskie Nebraska Larson Oklahoma Towa Indiana

Annual Meeting of Creamery To Be Held In Melfort

The Melfort Creamery Co. Ltd will hold its annual meeting at Melfort town hall on Tuesday December 7 1915 at 1 pm. Officers for the next year will be elected the financial report presented and discussions held on dairy work. Patrons may attend for information and discussion but non shareholders have no voting rights. The Dairy Commissioner will attend to outline new phases.

Melfort Creamery Co., Ltd Melfort

Grainger Heads to St Brieux for New Hardware Store

J H Grainger of LaBroquerie Manitoba arrived Saturday en route to St Brieux where he will open a new hardware store. Mrs A Masee leaves Lady Minto hospital for home in St Brie Thursday. Drummond Chapter 10 DE will hold a whist drive Tuesday December Lith.

J. H. Grainger LaBroquerie, Man St. Brieux Drummond

Household Clothing Returns By Local Shoppers

Medicated shirts returned and finished by Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Poole. Pyjamas completed by Mrs. Weaver. Sex and knee caps items finished by Mrs. Hawke, Mrs. Slimn, and Mrs. Clarke.

Lee Poole Weaver Hawke Slimn Clarke

Belgrave Red Cross Benefit Nears Record Total

Belgrave concert and dance on November 19 raised 2050 at the door. After expenses and lect payments, 11 was donated to the Red Cross fund. Miss Myrtle Johnston, guest of honor, received linen and china from grateful friends. Evelyn Hearn led a dressed procession depicting rapid. The event featured music games and contests, with refreshments served. Farmers McFarlane brothers harvested Marquis wheat before the freeze, totaling over 3000 bushels. Timber reserves have limited hunting grounds, keeping big game within safe boundaries.

Belgrave Red Cross Fund Myrtle V. Johnston Evelyn Hearn Rapid McFarlane Brothers

Regina nuptials at Knox Presbyterian manse

Mise Mable J. Armstrong of Regina weds Mr. John Telfer of South Melfort Sask on Wednesday November 17 at Knox Presbyterian manse Regina. Rev. Murdoch MacKinnon officiates.

Knox Presbyterian Regina Murdoch MacKinnon M.A. Mise Mable J. Armstrong John Telfer South Melfort Sask

Holiness Movement Pastor Plans Sunday Services

Rev. A. H. Childhhose to lead Holiness Movement services with a Clapton appointment at 10 30 pm in Melfort South Church at 780 pi. A Tuesday prayer meeting at South Church Byam. Friday prayer meeting at town at 8 pm.

A. H. Childhhose Holiness Movement Paater Clapton Melfort

Melfort 1916 Council Vacancies Seen by Acclamation

Citizens expect council seats for Melfort in 1916 to be filled by acclamation as the municipal election day nears. The upcoming Soith & Melntosh sale is set for Saturday at 1 pm at 8 Je Baros, Barrows Ave, with a broad range of articles welcomed.

Widis Melfort Martloy Melfitt Soith & Melntosh Baros Barrows Ave

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