R.N.W.M.P. officer beside W.C.T.U. Fountain

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Front: Caption: "R.N.W.M.P. Moose Jaw Canada" Photo shows a R.N.W.M.P. officer on his horse beside a statue type structure on the side of a street in front of a building. A dog is drinking from a point on the statue. Visible on the base of the statue are the letters "W.C.T.U." One of the fanciest ornaments in early Moose Jaw was the 10 foot high white and gold drinking fountain crowned with a statue of a classical goddess drinking fountain commissioned by the local Women's Christian Temperance Union. The fountain was erected in July 1907 on High Street West alongside the Bank of Commerce in Moose Jaw. A small water basin for thirsty canines was inset on its west side; on the south side facing High Street, a much larger basin held water for horses; and on the north side there was a tap for people, complete with tin cup on a chain. Source: http://www.mjtimes.sk.ca/Opinion/Columnists/2010-06-29/article-1431663/WCTU-fountain-was-fit-for-main-...-and-beast/1 Back: Blank back of card