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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
1
The writer from Buffalo laments coal shortages and criticizes wartime controls. He recalls makeshift engineering, urges farmers to share production ideas, and argues tariffs harm the poor while praising democratic persuasion and gradual trade restriction repeal as war ends approach.
Prom The Press of Jan 16 1908 reports at a convention in Battleford nominations for Pedern Instituency with A Cham pagee as chair and D O Mink and H C Lisle supporting. Dr Spart og also mentioned. The new council met with Mayor I Prince and councilors P Bradley O Noel and K E White. A Bell Telephone offer to provide continuous service for 25 per month is noted. A concert raised funds for Christ Church building. Rev Dally chaired the meeting. Rink scenes describe extreme cold at 19 below and a forecast of more cold days from Thomas Dewan.
A small shamrock brooch set with tiny pearls and green peridots is described. Finder may claim a reward by applying to The Press.
Notice states a red spotted heifer and a red with white spots two year old heifer found on premises. Owner Jos Piet of Battleford is asked to pay expenses and reclaim the property. Further details reference Dee and Sharee may indicate involved parties.
Several stray livestock notices list red cows and red white steers aged from two to six years. Brands include ET and 0-7 with right shoulder markings. culled descriptions note dehorning, tail tuft absence, white spots, and pillared or bobbed tails. Owners urged to claim or pay expenses and remove stock.
The piece notes rape as a rapid forage crop to feed hogs, with Mayor Phillips citing its potential when paired with small grain supplement. D. K. Weber reports success raising pigs on rape pasturage, while concerns about hog skin and moisture needs are raised, urging broad spring planting and food conservation amid wartime shortages.
The Allied food situation in Western Europe worsens with war demand rising and fewer ships available for military use. The Mood Controller urges spring acreage expansion and bread grain production growth for 1918. Hoover emphasizes sending ships to distant lands to import food, while sustaining U S and Canada military needs.
A late night blaze gutted the Guthrie and Risdale block on Main Street. The Battleford Grocery and the Variety Store were completely destroyed after flames spread from the furnace, with basement and main floor heavily damaged. Firemen fought cold for twelve hours but could not control the blaze as walls of cement blocks held. Both Risdale and C. A. Wheatley suffered heavy losses. insurance was light.
A legal notices item states that barristers and solicitors secured agreements of sale and mortgages involving a property purchase at a beachfront location. Details mention parties, property, and financing instruments recorded for public record.
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