War Time Prices and Agricultural Progress Across Canada
The editorial notes price hikes in newspapers and a Food Administration ban on distilling, while Canada sees crop improvements after rains. Reports from Saskatchewan predict wheat yields of 15 to 20 bushels per acre and oats from 20 to 30. The flax industry, revived by war, plans 30 to 40 mills this winter and a Government flax mill exhibit is planned. Govt reports project a 200 million bushel wheat crop for Western Canada. A $60,000 bridge project at Tansley faces council opposition, with calls to fund soldiers' families. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta seek 36,000 harvest laborers. special cross-country rail service to Winnipeg is announced. Military notes mention Col. Ballanugy returning to Georgetown and issues with O.E.E. officers.
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Canada
Ontario Farmara
Dominion
Ottawa
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Winnipeg
Rockies
Tuy
Couxen
Tansley
Moncton
Manitoba
Haskatcheway
Alberta
Canadian Northern Tealway
Toronto Union Depot
Alt
Brown
Northern Railway
Toronto
Standard Oil Leases 16 000 Acres in Eramosa Area
Reports say Standard Oil Company has leased about 16 000 acres spanning Eramosa and Nassapawaya from Binghats farm to near Campbellville Carried by chief geologist Mr Slater the firm contends the district is a promising oil settlement Investigations have been ongoing for weeks with plans for drilling expected to begin soon amid high expectations from local observers and land experts Rockwood lies near the center of the lease region and the company hints at strong prospects with potential oil yields and gas.
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Rockwood
Standard Oil Company
Erarmoea
Nassapawaya
Binghat'n
Eramosa
Campbellville
Naseagawoya
Slater
Standart Oil Co
Hanow
Lasea
Sona Cornera
Local Township Minutes Record War Era Expenditures
Township minutes show gravel payments to multiple named individuals, a grant to the Board of Agriculture, a deputation to pursue the Campbellville debenture debt, and a school bylaw to set running expenses. The report notes war effort sentiment with letters from women in Waterford and college staff filling in for men overseas.
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Eye
A. Mebbail
Adam Alexander
W. HH. Service
Wr. Fraser
Matthew Job
Municipal World
Austin Fletcher
Duncan McGregor
Shoep
Carbett
Board of Agriculture
Tressuier
Campbellville
Fiomilla County
Patriotia
Guelph Barbers Union Hold Picnic in Acton Park
The Guelph Barbers Union held a well attended picnic at Lakeside Park Acton with trains, families and friends. Activities included ball games and generous food, praised by The Mercury as a lively annual outing showcasing the barbers’ camaraderie and energy.
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Guelph Barbara Union
Acton
Guelph Hereld
Lakeside Park
Mercury
Pionic’ of
Mach
Acton Barbera
Tom Morton
Randy Moleen
Pio Olo
County Council Hears War Widows Grant Request
County Council discussed increasing six month war widow allowances from 5 to 10 dollars per month, noting past reductions from 10 to 5. Delegates from five towns presented petitions urging parity with payments from the National Patriotic Association. Councillors promised earnest consideration but postponed action to a future meeting.
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National Patriotic Association
National Association
Corncat
Halton
Dominion
Hughes Cleaves
Burlington
Old Fashioned Ladies Aid play aids Red Cross in Nassagaweya
The Girls Club presented a town hall play on Friday night in Nassagaweya with strong acting. Proceeds after expenses surpassed 50 dollars for Red Cross work. A separate note mentions Sorgs and instructor N. B. Marshall traveling from Valcartier to Camp Bearden as an instructor for Highlanders recruits. The column also notes upcoming marriage plans, a Labor Day reunion at school No. 7, and an arranged preaching plan across four churches with local preachers listed.
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Beateum
Red Cross
Sorgs
Marshall
Valcartios
Que
Camp Bearden
49Th Highlanders
Reva
Strachan
Stephenson
Thea
Jessie Pearl
Mfr
George Mitchell
Campballville
James Alexander Barvice
W. H. Robinson
H. W. Stauffer
D. H. Barlow
J. Holmes
Jobin
J. W. Kitching
BU. A
Mt Hope
Ebenezer
Cornhio
Biabome
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