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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
1
Hayleg mentions severed instructions from Nelson and a sale to begin August 15 at 1 a.m. Location is 10 miles west of Battle tod and 1 mile east of Prongua sta. The offering includes 88 head of Durham and Shortbury cows, heifers and steers.
Light rain boosts crop prospects with wheat and oats improving though drought lingered. Farmers stock hay to offset light potato yield while new home construction continues near Delmas. Visitors from North Battleford Calgary Paynton Harris Sask and Mr. Cote family noted as summer activity slows garden growth.
Capt Frank Hassell and Mrs Hassell arrived home from England on Monday evening and left the next day for Prongua. He joined as lieutenant from Battleford nearly three years ago and suffered a severe skull injury from a shell concussion while serving at the front, ending active service. He may be recalled in Canada or remain ready. Mrs Hassell has lived in England. Hassell notes Britain enjoys a monster crop of potatoes and vegetables due to a wide food production campaign. The Willing Workers meet next Thursday at Mrs Light's home.
Mortgage sale notice under Judge James F. Mac Lean order dated February 26 1917 in the Supreme Court of Saskatchewan District Battleford. Lot 9 and 10 on the south side of Twenty second Street West of Central Avenue Battleford Saskatchewan to be offered at public auction September 5 1917 at 2:00 PM by the Sheriff or deputy with 20 percent cash due at sale. Plaintiff to have leave to bid. Subject to prior fort.
Reports indicate wheat will average near or above in parts like Prongua with a two thirds yield overall, while oats and potatoes face strong declines. Poor oat germination and short straw cut yields, though larger acreage may offset some losses and improve overall profitability this season.
On a southwest farm Mr Arthur Craig and Mrs Chester lost Olive six and Douglas four after they found a bottle of strychnine gopher poison. The children spilled the contents and the mother and Craig tried to help. Allan Craig rode to fetch Dr Moran but the children died before aid arrived.
Roy George Piolayson the five year old son of Mr and Mrs W R Piolayson of North Battleford died suddenly on Tuesday. Derangement of the heart was the cause of the child s demise.
A large crowd attended the Gardenier Presbyterian ceremony for George Harold Penn of Provincial Hospital staff and Miss Ethel Meredith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Meredith. Rev. A Cameron officiated. Bridesmaid Myrtle Simpson and Ralph Wood attended the couple. The bride wore ivory duchess satin with seed pearls. flowers included roses and carnations. After the ceremony, guests visited the bride's home for refreshments. The wedding gifts included a set of toilet articles from the groom and a pendant for the bridesmaid, with a Community silver set for the groomsman. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. James Speers and Miss Ruby Simpson. The couple planned to stay with the Speers in Wilkie before settling in Battleford.
Donovan departs for Winnipeg as Liberal convention passes a resolution backing Sir Wilfrid Laurier as the leader capable of uniting Canada for a vigorous war effort. R N W M P under Inspiroby hosts a local show with horsemanship and athletics to benefit the Red Cross and I O D E. Receipts total 837.60 for Red Cross and 65 from tea donations. An evening dance follows with gratitude expressed to town women for cooking and support.
Prongua district faces drought as creeks vanish while low-lying sloughs are drained for pasture. Grain Growers meet at the schoolhouse with updates from Grain Co about a new elevator at Prongna and another at Atlas, work to begin soon. Community events include a church service at Christchurch and a Red Cross fundraiser dance at Dunlop's baron with 50 cents admission for men. Nelson Bros. hold a major cattle sale August 11 at 1 pm. John Bridge shipped a carload of fat cattle this week.
Marks tallied across grades with names and scores. Eileen Long leads Grade V with 465 while Queenie Ellis holds 306 and Annie Long is absent. Grade LII top score 388 by Joe Ellis and 336 by Hugh Long. Grade L Jr. hinges on Elsie Truscott 306 and Ellen Doyle 295 with Blanche Blais absent. Grade II Jr. lists Nellie Hennessy 296 and Harry Blais 278 with Agatha 1e 273 and Isabelle Snyder absent. Grade I merit order Athol Young Kathleen Hennessy Charles Long Simmone Blais. Grade A merit order Mac Dermot Long Fred Snyder Ethel MacDougall Annie Doyle A. M. Price.
The North Battleford fair drew large attendance and was largely successful. Livestock exhibits impressed, vegetables fell short of the usual quality, the midway declined from last year, while grand stand attractions showed possible improvement over previous years.
A skeptical column blends satire and serious commentary on wartime politics. It criticizes Kaiser Germany, praises liberty and democracy, and urges Canada to sustain support for the Allied cause while acknowledging cost in blood and sacrifice. It references Lincoln, Magna Charta, and Mackenzie, urging national resolve.
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