05 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
1
A satirical column mocks German leaders and British politics while lampooning public figures. It notes Chancellor Solf inviting Wilson, praises nerve, references Dr. Liebknecht’s bed scene, and pokes fun at Bob Stogers and Toryism. The piece interweaves war talk with editorial jabs at Copernicus and religious thinkers.
The Eight Mile Lake district prepares for reeve and council votes with No.3 division polling at Eight Mile Lake school. Nominees J. H. Scott and N. H. Speers contest reeve, while No.5 candidates Alain and Barry seek council seats amid calls to vote for usefulness over sentiment.
Rev Dr Bland of Winnipeg gave a major address at the Methodist church urging tolerance and unity amid Canada’s diverse regions and races. The talk drew large crowds in North Battleford with nightly meetings and a second lecture scheduled for Friday evening at 8.
The Prongua Co-Operative Association Limited shipped its first car of live hogs on Saturday with W H Aitkinson as secretary treasurer in charge of the shipment. A Sunday service in Christchurch Prongua drew good attendance for a Thanksgiving event with Rev Haynes delivering the sermon and thanks to Mr Hammond for lighting the fire. Next Sunday December 15 will be the last winter service, the vestry approving use of the church horse during winter. A big variety sale is advertised for Saturday the 7th in town.
Nominations across rural areas show battles for reeveships and council seats. Battle River debates reeve seat between Scott and Speers, with division contests among H Franklin, D R Hooper, Arthur Barry, H Alain, and acclamation for W B Ennis in Division 1. Prairie municipality notes reeve J S Parrish elected by acclamation, with divisions 1 3 5 filled by Elling Weam Juo Pam brun T Tinlin. Division 2 features a Plater versus Kaute Ujerknoess race.
The Methodist church overflowed for a Thanksgiving for Peace service led by Rev Canon Matheson. He noted another service four months earlier amid wartime triumph, saying prayer proved powerful. Revs Cameron and Haynes assisted, a union choir of 20 voices performed, with a solo by Mr W Newman.
A provincial auctioneer sale at Battleford features a COMBINATION LE C THRESHING OUTFIT with 6 h p engine and 26 32 separator, a piano, organ, Norris safe, and assorted furniture and household goods. Items include a De Laval cream separator, harness, tools, farm machinery, and clothing. buyers urged to attend Saturday sale beginning 1 30 p m with extensive items across sections A and B and promises of good bargains.
A dated appeal urges residents to vote on Monday December 9 and elect councillors for divisions 3 and 5 along with a reeve for a five year term. It praises past leadership and warns against replacing trusted officials, stressing careful, honest administration and prudent handling of public funds.
The Rural Municipality of Prairie No. 408 enacts Seed Grain Loans to aid spring 1919 planting. It authorizes borrowing up to 10 000 dollars to purchase seed grain, secured by promissory notes and seed grain liens on crops grown from advanced seed. First, second, and third readings completed in 1918.
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