19 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
Estray notice from Potsdam on Nov 15 lists a yellow dog named Wilhelm with blood red paws and Cain brand, plus a black pup with a yellow streak. Owners are warned to keep indoors as dogs were seen traveling toward Holland. reward offered by N. Tenti Allies.
A Friday morning trip by Ab Basting to Turtleford is noted after a Thursday surprise party at his home with neighbors and visitors from North Battleford and town. The event featured an orchestra, a late night drive home, and remarks about the new reeve. Pete Hiebert’s accident is mentioned along with a moustache change by Fred Starnes. A local school and church fundraising efforts are also described.
The piece argues that preventable sickness costs Canada over two hundred million dollars yearly. It urges informing the public through pulpit sermons, press articles, and school instruction in social hygiene. The Social Service Council seeks sympathy and funding from Saskatchewan Christians to promote a Merry Christmas amid wartime hardship.
Preparations and excitement mount for Christmas events in Prongua and Drummond Creek. A Christmas tree and concert planned with schoolchildren performing and gifts for every district child. Grain Growers meet next Wednesday with elections for officers. Local moves include W H Satchell relocating a two storey house to a new farm and Fred Jackson taking the home farm from W H A son expects to move early next year.
The Battleford Board of Trade reorganized with A G Cunningham elected president and Sheriff Ridington as vice president. H G Sparley becomes secretary treasurer and a new executive committee includes Rev W A Cameron and others. The group aims to secure promised railway facilities including a river line between Battleford and Saskatoon and terminal costs. A marriage notice follows.
A festive notice invites residents to inspect a line of articles for Xmas events. It mentions a station and a showroom with decorative items and gifts available for holiday celebrations.
Municipal elections loom as farmers prepare for potential severe weather. The Ou epidemic remains light with one death so far. Real estate moves include Barry selling to Michaud, and Gray and Desjardine purchasing Lamont south of Delmas. Latour and Audette seek fortune in British Columbia. About eighty pupils attend the convent this winter. Our local butcher J. is busy serving customers.
The Battle River No 438 council met in Battleford on Tuesday December 10 with all members present. Communications included J H Nelson not owning NE 48 183 and Department of Agriculture reseeding and Municipal Affairs aiding farmers to secure seed grain. The secretary was to inform resident farmers how to obtain assistance. J A Nelson spoke about a portion of his salary deduction. The council refused no te receipt and empowered to place running license for reeve services as offered by retiring reeve Scott. Meeting adjourned to June 6 at 1 pm.
The meeting reviewed a tax rebate request for W Laurie for 1917 18 as no law practice occurred. Officials considered public health guidance on influenza vaccines and hospital lighting costs with a total hospital setup and operation spend of 727.66 and earnings 887.25, 147.50 unpaid.
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