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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Dec 13, 1917

Page

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Liberal Debate on War Policy and Unity in Canada

A Canada era editorial argues for unity among Liberals amid divisions over the war effort and the Military Service Act. It defends the Allied cause, criticizes autocracy, and urges steadfast commitment, while noting Quebec’s opposition and distrust of referendums. It stresses loyalty to allies and a cautious path toward electoral change.

France Flanders Five Central Nations Canada Germany Robert Hord Quebec Bourassa

Reeved Scott Re-elected in Battle River Municipality

The Battle River municipality reelected Reeve J. H. Scott over A. J. Prongus. Totals show Scott 110, Prongus 55, with district results including Wilbur Rowsl defeating L. McDougald 21 to 20 and H. Caplette defeating T. Bugg 33 to 22.

Battle River J. H. Scott A. J. Prongus Scott Prongus Indiv Wilbur Eowls L. McDougald H. Caplette T. Bugg

Canada War Referendum Debate Splits Laurier Supporters

The piece argues that Germany and Canada should seek a referendum or armistice as the war drags on. It notes Quebec skepticism toward the war as an England's conflict and critiques Laurier supporters while urging electors to discern sincere leadership amid profiteers and sinister influences.

Canada Germany Wilfrid Laurier Wilfrid Quebec England Gourlay Laurier United States Demst

Meeting for Laurier supporters falls flat in Edmonton

Loci supporters faced a failed meeting Monday as GTP train delays kept candidate and speaker away. Edmonton man Mr. Williamson spoke on Laurier’s record and wartime food production, noting Canada’s future Allied Conference role.

Wilfrid Laurier W.G.A. Gourlay Craig Williamson Edmonton Borden Manitoba Canada

Meeting set to hear Gourley electors’ support

Letter to the editor invites Laurier Liberal supporter W. G. A. Gourley to a Saturday night meeting for elector claims. It notes last Tuesday's Union Government discussion by Prof. Osborn, Mr. Laurie, and Mr. Drew. It urges the right principle and hopes Laurie and Drew or others will speak.

Laurier W. G. A. Gourley Osborn Laurie Drew Donald Munro Sydney Simpson

District Grain Growers Hold South Saskatchewan Convention

The fifth annual convention of district No. 11 Grain Growers association met in North Battleford hall November 4 and 5 with about 65 delegates and many visitors. District director C C Davis chaired. speakers included Thomas Sales (absent due to illness), Musselman, McKenny, and Mrs. McNaughton. Government men Rayner and Worts spoke on policy and storage. Mc Davis was re elected for 1918 district directorship.

Hivess Musselman Jeod Mc. McKenny McNaughton Saskatchewan Rayner Worts Dept. of Agricusture Co-Operative Creamery C.C. Davis

Pork production delegation leaves for Saskatoon meeting

Reeve Scott Councillor Larson and F B Bradley left for Saskatoon this morning to attend a meeting in the interest of greater pork production.

Reeve Scott Larson F. 8 Bradley Saskatoon

Brilliant Unionist Address at Battleford Meeting

The Tuesday town hall gathering drew a large, enthusiastic crowd for Unionism. Prof. Osborne of Manitoba University delivered the strongest speech yet heard in Battleford, while Mayor-elect E. W. Drew and Ex-Mayor Laurie urged wartime unity and reinforcement to ease servicemen hardships. Critics tied Laurier to oppression, warned of blood money and slacker stigma, and urged Liberals to support a united Canadian war effort against the Octopus of disunity threatening national security.

Osborne Manitoba University Battleford F.g.atkinson E. W. Drew Drew Dominion Canada Laurie Laurier Bordenman Bob Rogers France England Britain America United States

Barristers and Solicitors Battleford Agreements of Sale and Mortgages

Local court notices indicate agreements of sale and mortgages involving barristers and solicitors in Battleford Saskatchewan. Details of the agreements are recorded, outlining parties, property, terms, and filings. The notices reflect ongoing real estate transactions and related legal formalities.

Earle & Sparling Arristers & Solicitors Battleford Sask AR. Earle, L.lb K.C. H

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