Obverse Photo

Reverse Photo

Cat #

Town/City

Obverse Content
(Reverse Content)
[Token and Text Colour]

Notes

 Type 

 Shape 

 Size 

 Rarity 

2184 r

Herschel

M.S. Begley Herschel
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Miller Sparling Begley purchased the general store from H.L. Cargill in 1924. It is thought that tokens were issued around 1928. The business was sold in 1936 to William Loewen.

 

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2185 t

Herschel

{Elks Head Logo} Herschel Lodge #191 Sask.
(uniface)
[White token color, Purple lettering]

Issued in 1971, issue 1,000.

 

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42

1

2187 t

Herschel

Royal Canadian Legion Herschel Branch #7 Sask.
(uniface)
[Blue token color, Gold lettering]

 

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42

1

2190 s

Heward

W.D. Burnett Heward N.W.T.
(Good For 1 Shave)

In 1904 the C.P.R. came through the area and selected the site of Heward. There is no mention of Burnett in any directory and the local historian states that there never was a barber by that name. The directory does list a W.E. Burnett as a barber in Carlyle and Albert Tucker as barber in Heward.

Also attributed to Heward, Northwest Territories

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2195 t

Hodgeville

Hodgeville Lodge #202
(uniface)
[White token color, Black lettering]

Elk's Lodge issued tokens in 1973, Issue 1,000.

 

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2200 j

Holdfast

Friedt & Gardner General Merchants Holdfast, Sask.
(Good For 1¢ In Trade)

Charles Friedt and Henry Gardner came up from the United States in 1914 and started a general store. In 1918 Gardner sold out and Friedt continued on in business until 1922 when he sold out. Several of the old-timers remember the tokens and think that other denominations were also in use.

 

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2210 t

Hoosier

Hoosier Recreation Centre
(uniface)
[White token color, Black lettering]

This particular token has hand written markings on the reverse.

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2220 d

Howell

Lafreniere & Co. General Merchandise Howell, Sask.
(Good For $1.00 In Merchandise)

In 1918, Philip Lafreniere and his nephew, Harry, purchased the Van Campenhout store. Tokens were issued in 1919. In 1921, due to a violent disagreement, the business was sold. (Joseph Marcotte arrived from Quebec in 1897 with a herd of cattle and a few horses. From 1897 to 1904, the small settlement was known as Marcotte's Ranch. When the railway came through in 1904 it was named Marcotte's Crossing, but this was changed a few months later to Lally, in honor of Marcotte's first child. In 1906 the name was changed to Howell, after a barrister from Winnipeg. On December 11th, 1922 the name was changed to Prud'homme, to honor the newly appointed Bishop of Prince Albert.)

 

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2220 e

Howell

Lafreniere & Co. General Merchandise Howell Sask.
(Good For 50¢ In Merchandise)

In 1918, Philip Lafreniere and his nephew, Harry, purchased the Van Campenhout store. Tokens were issued in 1919. In 1921, due to a violent disagreement, the business was sold. (Joseph Marcotte arrived from Quebec in 1897 with a herd of cattle and a few horses. From 1897 to 1904, the small settlement was known as Marcotte's Ranch. When the railway came through in 1904 it was named Marcotte's Crossing, but this was changed a few months later to Lally, in honor of Marcotte's first child. In 1906 the name was changed to Howell, after a barrister from Winnipeg. On December 11th, 1922 the name was changed to Prud'homme, to honor the newly appointed Bishop of Prince Albert.)

 

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2220 f

Howell

Lafreniere & Co. General Merchandise Howell, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Merchandise)

In 1918, Philip Lafreniere and his nephew, Harry, purchased the Van Campenhout store. Tokens were issued in 1919. In 1921, due to a violent disagreement, the business was sold. (Joseph Marcotte arrived from Quebec in 1897 with a herd of cattle and a few horses. From 1897 to 1904, the small settlement was known as Marcotte's Ranch. When the railway came through in 1904 it was named Marcotte's Crossing, but this was changed a few months later to Lally, in honor of Marcotte's first child. In 1906 the name was changed to Howell, after a barrister from Winnipeg. On December 11th, 1922 the name was changed to Prud'homme, to honor the newly appointed Bishop of Prince Albert.)

 

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2220 g

Howell

Lafreniere & Co. General Merchandise Howell, Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Merchandise)

In 1918, Philip Lafreniere and his nephew, Harry, purchased the Van Campenhout store. Tokens were issued in 1919. In 1921, due to a violent disagreement, the business was sold. (Joseph Marcotte arrived from Quebec in 1897 with a herd of cattle and a few horses. From 1897 to 1904, the small settlement was known as Marcotte's Ranch. When the railway came through in 1904 it was named Marcotte's Crossing, but this was changed a few months later to Lally, in honor of Marcotte's first child. In 1906 the name was changed to Howell, after a barrister from Winnipeg. On December 11th, 1922 the name was changed to Prud'homme, to honor the newly appointed Bishop of Prince Albert.)

 

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2220 h

Howell

Lafreniere & Co. General Merchandise Howell, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ In Merchandise)

In 1918, Philip Lafreniere and his nephew, Harry, purchased the Van Campenhout store. Tokens were issued in 1919. In 1921, due to a violent disagreement, the business was sold. (Joseph Marcotte arrived from Quebec in 1897 with a herd of cattle and a few horses. From 1897 to 1904, the small settlement was known as Marcotte's Ranch. When the railway came through in 1904 it was named Marcotte's Crossing, but this was changed a few months later to Lally, in honor of Marcotte's first child. In 1906 the name was changed to Howell, after a barrister from Winnipeg. On December 11th, 1922 the name was changed to Prud'homme, to honor the newly appointed Bishop of Prince Albert.)

 

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2235 t

Hudson Bay

{Elks Head logo} Hudson Bay Lodge #456 Sask.
(uniface)
[White token color, Purple lettering]

 

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2250 c

Humboldt

C. Bruser General Merchant Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For $2.00 In Merchandise)

Clem Bruser opened a general store in 1909 and tokens were issued in 1910 to be used as coin for barter through the store for butter, eggs, firewood, raw furs, home made cheese, garden vegetables for sale in the store, chickens and turkeys for export, fence posts, etc. In 1918 another lot of 1C tokens were ordered and they are slightly different, no period after C and no comma after Humboldt.

 

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3

2250 d

Humboldt

C. Bruser General Merchant Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For $1.00 In Merchandise)

Clem Bruser opened a general store in 1909 and tokens were issued in 1910 to be used as coin for barter through the store for butter, eggs, firewood, raw furs, home made cheese, garden vegetables for sale in the store, chickens and turkeys for export, fence posts, etc. In 1918 another lot of 1C tokens were ordered and they are slightly different, no period after C and no comma after Humboldt.

 

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2250 e

Humboldt

C. Bruser General Merchant Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 50¢ In Merchandise)

Clem Bruser opened a general store in 1909 and tokens were issued in 1910 to be used as coin for barter through the store for butter, eggs, firewood, raw furs, home made cheese, garden vegetables for sale in the store, chickens and turkeys for export, fence posts, etc. In 1918 another lot of 1C tokens were ordered and they are slightly different, no period after C and no comma after Humboldt.

 

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3

2250 f

Humboldt

C. Bruser General Merchant Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Merchandise)

Clem Bruser opened a general store in 1909 and tokens were issued in 1910 to be used as coin for barter through the store for butter, eggs, firewood, raw furs, home made cheese, garden vegetables for sale in the store, chickens and turkeys for export, fence posts, etc. In 1918 another lot of 1C tokens were ordered and they are slightly different, no period after C and no comma after Humboldt.

 

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9

2250 g

Humboldt

C. Bruser General Merchant Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Merchandise)

Clem Bruser opened a general store in 1909 and tokens were issued in 1910 to be used as coin for barter through the store for butter, eggs, firewood, raw furs, home made cheese, garden vegetables for sale in the store, chickens and turkeys for export, fence posts, etc. In 1918 another lot of 1C tokens were ordered and they are slightly different, no period after C and no comma after Humboldt.

 

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3

2250 h

Humboldt

C. Bruser General Merchant Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ In Merchandise)

Clem Bruser opened a general store in 1909 and tokens were issued in 1910 to be used as coin for barter through the store for butter, eggs, firewood, raw furs, home made cheese, garden vegetables for sale in the store, chickens and turkeys for export, fence posts, etc. In 1918 another lot of 1C tokens were ordered and they are slightly different, no period after C and no comma after Humboldt.

 

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22

3

2250 j

Humboldt

C. Bruser General Merchant Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 1¢ In Merchandise)

Clem Bruser opened a general store in 1909 and tokens were issued in 1910 to be used as coin for barter through the store for butter, eggs, firewood, raw furs, home made cheese, garden vegetables for sale in the store, chickens and turkeys for export, fence posts, etc. In 1918 another lot of 1C tokens were ordered and they are slightly different, no period after C and no comma after Humboldt.

 

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3

2250 j1

Humboldt

C Bruser General Merchant Humboldt Sask.
(Good For 1¢ In Merchandise)

Clem Bruser opened a general store in 1909 and tokens were issued in 1910 to be used as coin for barter through the store for butter, eggs, firewood, raw furs, home made cheese, garden vegetables for sale in the store, chickens and turkeys for export, fence posts, etc. In 1918 another lot of 1C tokens were ordered and they are slightly different, no period after C and no comma after Humboldt.

 

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3

2251 d

Humboldt

Bruser's Phone 75 Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 1.00 In Trade)

In 1923 Mr. Bruser took his sons into the business, forming a new company, Bruser's Limited. The 2251d-h tokens were issued in 1923.

 

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2251 e

Humboldt

Bruser's Phone 75 Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 50¢ In Trade)

In 1923 Mr. Bruser took his sons into the business, forming a new company, Bruser's Limited. The 2251d-h tokens were issued in 1923.

 

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30

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2251 f

Humboldt

Bruser's Phone 75 Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Trade)

In 1923 Mr. Bruser took his sons into the business, forming a new company, Bruser's Limited. The 2251d-h tokens were issued in 1923.

 

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3

2251 g

Humboldt

Bruser's Phone 75 Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 10 Cents In Trade)

In 1923 Mr. Bruser took his sons into the business, forming a new company, Bruser's Limited. The 2251d-h tokens were issued in 1923.

 

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2251 h

Humboldt

Bruser's Phone 75 Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ In Trade)

In 1923 Mr. Bruser took his sons into the business, forming a new company, Bruser's Limited. The 2251d-h tokens were issued in 1923.

 

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3

2252 d

Humboldt

Bruser's Phone 75 Humboldt, Sask. (2 Obv Stars)
(Good For 1.00 In Trade)

In 1931 more tokens were needed so 100 of each denomination were ordered. The reverses are identical but the obverses have minor differences. All tokens were used until the 1940's and then they were still maintained on the books until 1966.

2 obv stars

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7

2252 e

Humboldt

Bruser's Phone 75 Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 50¢ In Trade)

In 1931 more tokens were needed so 100 of each denomination were ordered. The reverses are identical but the obverses have minor differences. All tokens were used until the 1940's and then they were still maintained on the books until 1966.

Smaller stars

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30

6

2252 f

Humboldt

Bruser's Phone 75 Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Trade)

In 1931 more tokens were needed so 100 of each denomination were ordered. The reverses are identical but the obverses have minor differences. All tokens were used until the 1940's and then they were still maintained on the books until 1966.

Larger letters

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28

6

2252 g

Humboldt

Bruser's Phone 75 Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 10 Cents In Trade)

In 1931 more tokens were needed so 100 of each denomination were ordered. The reverses are identical but the obverses have minor differences. All tokens were used until the 1940's and then they were still maintained on the books until 1966.

Different letters

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25

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2252 h

Humboldt

Bruser's Phone 75 Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ In Trade)

In 1931 more tokens were needed so 100 of each denomination were ordered. The reverses are identical but the obverses have minor differences. All tokens were used until the 1940's and then they were still maintained on the books until 1966.

Different spacing

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21

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2260 r

Humboldt

Home Bakery For Better Bread Humboldt
(Good For One Loaf)

The first token has rosettes on the obverse and reverse while rl has diamond shapes, and the lettering on r1 is slightly smaller. Tokens were issued by Ralph Bellamy around 1935. When the bakery was sold to Mr. Santalab in 1948 the tokens were gathered up and destroyed.

Rosettes on obv and rev

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2260 r1

Humboldt

Home Bakery For Better Bread Humboldt
(Good For One Loaf)

The first token has rosettes on the obverse and reverse while rl has diamond shapes, and the lettering on r1 is slightly smaller. Tokens were issued by Ralph Bellamy around 1935. When the bakery was sold to Mr. Santalab in 1948 the tokens were gathered up and destroyed.

Diamonds on obv and rev

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9

2260 r2

Humboldt

Home Bakery Humboldt
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

The first token has rosettes on the obverse and reverse while rl has diamond shapes, and the lettering on r1 is slightly smaller. Tokens were issued by Ralph Bellamy around 1935. When the bakery was sold to Mr. Santalab in 1948 the tokens were gathered up and destroyed.

 

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2265 c

Humboldt

Everyone Saves At Richman's Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For $2.00 In Trade)

Fitterman and Richman purchased the general store in 1929. In 1934 the Richman Bros., sons of the original Richman, purchased the business. Tokens, 100 of each denomination, were issued in 1938 and were used until 1946 when they were withdrawn from circulation.

 

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2265 d

Humboldt

Everyone Saves At Richman's Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For $1.00 In Trade)

Fitterman and Richman purchased the general store in 1929. In 1934 the Richman Bros., sons of the original Richman, purchased the business. Tokens, 100 of each denomination, were issued in 1938 and were used until 1946 when they were withdrawn from circulation.

 

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35

3

2265 e

Humboldt

Everyone Saves At Richman's Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 50 Cts. Trade)

Fitterman and Richman purchased the general store in 1929. In 1934 the Richman Bros., sons of the original Richman, purchased the business. Tokens, 100 of each denomination, were issued in 1938 and were used until 1946 when they were withdrawn from circulation.

 

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32

3

2265 f

Humboldt

Everyone Saves At Richman's Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Trade)

Fitterman and Richman purchased the general store in 1929. In 1934 the Richman Bros., sons of the original Richman, purchased the business. Tokens, 100 of each denomination, were issued in 1938 and were used until 1946 when they were withdrawn from circulation.

 

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28

3

2265 g

Humboldt

Everyone Saves At Richman's Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Trade)

Fitterman and Richman purchased the general store in 1929. In 1934 the Richman Bros., sons of the original Richman, purchased the business. Tokens, 100 of each denomination, were issued in 1938 and were used until 1946 when they were withdrawn from circulation.

 

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3

2265 h

Humboldt

Everyone Saves At Richman's Humboldt, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ In Trade)

Fitterman and Richman purchased the general store in 1929. In 1934 the Richman Bros., sons of the original Richman, purchased the business. Tokens, 100 of each denomination, were issued in 1938 and were used until 1946 when they were withdrawn from circulation.

 

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2268 r

Humboldt

Stirling & Trainor Humboldt, Sask Mother's Bread
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

 

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19

10

2270 r

Humboldt

F.E. White Bakery
(Good For One Loaf)

 

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25

10

2275 s

Indian Head

A. Brown Indian Head
(Good For 1 Shave)

 

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25

10

2277 f

Indian Head

W.M. Crawford Indian Head, Assa.
(Good For 25 In Merchandise)

 

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28

10

2277 g

Indian Head

W.M. Crawford Indian Head, Assa.
(Good For 10 In Merchandise)

 

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25

10

2278 h

Indian Head

Young Mens Conservative Club Indian Head, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ Billiards)

 

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28

10

2280 r

Indian Head

J.W. Coleman Indian Head
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Joseph Coleman started a confectionery and fruit store in 1904. Issued tokens around 1905 and were used until 1920 when the store was sold to L. A. Kennedy.

 

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25

9

2281 r

Indian Head

T.M. Howatt Indian Head Bakery
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

 

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25

10

2281 r1

Indian Head

T.M. Howatt Indian Head Bakery
(Good For One Loaf Of Bread)

 

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25

10

2284 s

Indian Head

W. Lang
(Good For One Shave)

 

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25

10

2285 r

Indian Head

Joseph Liggett Pioneer Bakery Indian Head
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

James Liggett started the Pioneer Bakery in 1893 and delivered bread by pony and cart. Issued tokens around 1905 and were used until the bakery was sold to T.M. Howatt in 1905.

 

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25

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2288 m

Indian Head

G.H. Stinson Model Bakery
(Good For One Half Loaf Of Bread)

George Stinson purchased the bakery from T.M. Howatt in 1929. He baked loaves of bread, two to a pan, so the half loaf was just half of the double loaf. Tokens were also issued 'good for one loaf' but have not viewed any of these to date. Sold the bakery in 1948 to Gordon Smith who did not continue the use of the tokens.

 

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2290 t

Indian Head

Indian Head Elks Good For One Drink
({Elks Full Logo})
[White token color, Purple lettering]

 

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2295 e

Insinger

Gurovitz & Glass General Merchants Insinger, Sask.
(Good For 50¢ In Trade)

George Gurovitz and Barney Glass started the general store in 1915. In 1922, Glass purchased his partner's share and Gurovitz moved to Elfros. Barney Glass continued in business until 1950. Tokens were issued around 1916 and were used by Glass until 1938.

 

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28

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2295 f

Insinger

Gurovitz & Glass, General Merchants Insinger, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Trade)

George Gurovitz and Barney Glass started the general store in 1915. In 1922, Glass purchased his partner's share and Gurovitz moved to Elfros. Barney Glass continued in business until 1950. Tokens were issued around 1916 and were used by Glass until 1938.

 

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2295 g

Insinger

Gurovitz & Glass General Merchants Insinger, Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Trade)

George Gurovitz and Barney Glass started the general store in 1915. In 1922, Glass purchased his partner's share and Gurovitz moved to Elfros. Barney Glass continued in business until 1950. Tokens were issued around 1916 and were used by Glass until 1938.

 

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20

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2300 g

Insinger

Mickelson General Store Insinger, Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Trade)

Andrew C. Mickleson started the general store in 1908 and in 1919 expanded to lumber. This proved so profitable that he sold the general store to the Shnider Bros, in 1927.

 

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