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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
9
A 1918 Saskatchewan column rails at world politics and urges Canadian democracy to prevail. It stresses the need for greater food production and thrift, urging readers to sacrifice meat, bacon and wheat to support victory and conservation.
The Battleford district mourns the death of 61 year old PF A D Bourke a veteran pioneer rancher and public servant. Born on James Island he moved to Canada early then operated ranches near English River Fort Victoria and south of town. He served as reeve of Prairie Rural Municipality and was a charter member of the Masons and St George's church vestry. He is survived by a daughter and a son in law with a large funeral attended by Masons and the NWMM members. Mounted Police resume duty after a sease in action during wartime service compliance.
A wartime column laments meatless days and urges sharing sacrifices with Belgium and France. It notes farmers and city diners alike must support relief funds and criticizes those who dodge patriotism. It warns Canada will ban import and inter provincial alcohol after April, affecting trade.
Battleford reports several casualties as war fronts advance. Pte Jack Ellis, son of Mr and Mrs W Ells, enlisted in the 188th battalion and served with the 23rd. Pte Bavin, once with the Mounted Police, is reported killed, brother of Corp Bavin. Colin Greener, a Ford native, enlisted at the war’s start and is listed among the wounded.
Public School exams list Grade II results with top scores: Henry West 255, Lawrence Capstick 240, Millicent Morrison 237, Stanley Rowland 233, Earl Schaeffer 231, Victoria Inkster 229, Alexis Bell 227, Norman Jackson 210, Fred Light 211, Garey Taylor 211, Willie Hoover 211, Kenneth Brokowsk i 200. Additional entries include Manley Atkinson 224, James Price 203, C Osborn 206, Frances Whitford, Albert Losoumabe 189, Connie 206.
Wartime urging to substitute poultry and eggs for red meats to aid soldiers and Allies. Emphasizes poultry grows quickly and requires less labor, appealing to loyalty and economy.
The district voters gathered at the schoolhouse last Monday for the Union Government election. Only three were against it, while fifty three supported the union. Mrs. Frost visited Carmangay over Christmas. The annual school meeting is set for Friday evening. The Grain Growers' reception followed the meeting and decor. Store owner Mr. Hammond plans to extend cash terms and close at 7 pm on non mail days. Stock yards at the station are being fed and will boost farmer activity.
D Pickel stands out in the election race as a staunch union supporter. His public backing of the union has energized his campaign and boosted his standing in the local riding, with supporters claiming a strong majority and growing political influence.
Harry Price, who visited Duck Lake this week, resigns as sight watchman to study telegraphy at the vocational school in Sastrateun for returned soldiers. Jan Balendine fills the vacated post as sight watchman.
A special Battle River Council meeting discussed increasing hog production to support Britain France and Italy amid feed shortages. Reeve Scott noted Britain and allied nations need larger, fat hogs bought directly from farmers at high prices with no middlemen. Farmers were urged to raise as many as they can with available feed, using screenings from government elevators, and councillors will canvass local farmers.
Advertisement notes motor car owners no longer send to Regina for licenses. Acting court clerk Mr. John Crow now has authority to issue motor licenses.
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