CHEESY MONEY.
Published In: Canada's History, 2025, v. 105, n. 1. P. 46 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Zimmer, Troy 3 of 3
Abstract
During the Great Depression, the town of LeRoy, Saskatchewan, faced economic hardship, prompting farmers to reopen an old cheese factory to generate income. To pay for milk deliveries, the factory issued coupons, known as cheese scrip, which could be redeemed for currency after cheese sales. The cheese scrip system was successful, injecting much-needed funds into the local economy and allowing farmers and merchants to conduct transactions. Despite the eventual closure of the factory, the legacy of LeRoy's "cheese money" remains a significant part of the town's history. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:Canada's History. 2025/02, Vol. 105, Issue 1, p46
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:1920-9894
- Accession Number:182126651
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