27 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
1
The excerpt urges peaceful victory in May 1918 and mocks autocratic rule. It cites optimism for Europe, condemns monarchy, and appeals to readers to boost food production and conservation. It frames democracy against divine-right rulers and urges collective sacrifice for national welfare.
Prominent pioneer rancher Mr. PF A D Bourke dies at 61 after a long career in the Battleford district. Born in James Islands he came to Canada early, joined RNWMP, ran ranches near English River and Ft Vict, served as Prairie rural municipality reeve, and held Masonic and church roles. Funeral attended by local Masons and church members.
A column contrasts wartime rationing with Christmas indulgence, noting meatless days, beef and wheat consumption, and support for Belgium and France. It mentions a new prohibition rule stopping interprovincial liquor trade after April and questions the public response to wartime sacrifices.
Casualty list grows with Battleford names including Pte Jack Ellis of W. Eills family and Pte Bavin formerly with the Mounted Police. Colin Greener, a Ford Bos local, enlisted at war start and is listed among the wounded.
Public School exams list top scorers for Christame Grade II with totals and names. Henry West leads with 255, followed by Lawrence Capstick 240 and Millicent Morrison 237, then a roster of students including Stanley Rowland Earl Schaeffer Victoria Inkster Alexis Bell Norman Jackson Fred Light Garey Taylor Willie Hoover Kenneth Brokows ki Manley Atkinson James Price C Osborn Frances Whitford Albert Losoumabe Connie with various scores.
A wartime appeal urges Americans to favor poultry and eggs as a cheap substitute for beef and pork. Poultry are easier to raise and can be produced quickly, with both young and old contributing to the effort. The message urges loyalty and economy to support soldiers and the Allies.
People in the district supported the Union Government at a Monday schoolhouse vote despite cold weather. Fifty three in favor and three against. Mr. Gilbert Frost left for Carmangay to spend Christmas with relatives. Annual school meeting planned for Friday at 2 pm. Grain Growers' meeting attendance affected by a storm. Local store to adopt earlier closing and strict cash system. Stock yards at the station are fed and expected to improve with farmers' support.
D Pickel stands out in the local political scene as a union worker and prominent figure. He claims a growing base in his riding with political strength increasing since his election to the Logie Assembly.
Harry Price resigns as sight watchman after visiting Duck Lake this week and will study telegraphy at the vocational school in Sastrateun for returned soldiers. Jan Balendine takes the vacated sight watchman post.
A Battle River Council meeting urged farmers to increase hog production to support Britain France and Italy in World War I. Reeve Scott cited Saskatoon conference findings and explained Britain will buy large fat hogs directly, with no middlemen. Farmers should use low grade grain and cheap feed, and screenings from government elevators will be released for farm use.
Advertisement notes motor car owners in Regina will no longer send to the city for licenses. Mr. John Crow, acting clerk of the court, now has authority to issue motor licenses locally.
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