As we all know, in October of that year, the stock market crashed and the weather took a turn for the worst. In many areas of Saskatchewan, farmers would seed their fields only to see a dust storm blow the seeds away, or bury them so deep they could not germinate. The rain even stopped as a large drought set in.
Even in Yorkton, during those early years, times were more difficult than usual. The Roxy Theatre lowered its prices to attract customers and the city was unable to keep up employment and had to provide relief for its citizens. Merchants tried to keep spirits high, even organizing 95 Cent Days. During the celebration, businesses would try to out-do each other in terms of offering bargains.