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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
1
A reflective column mocks wartime scarcity and rationing while urging shared sacrifice. It critiques conscription, praises Mayor Drew for addressing pessimism, and draws parallels between German military ruthlessness and colonial-era depictions, ending with a call for equitable sacrifice across classes.
Regina reports a food controller set bran and shorts prices based on Fort William levels. Bran at about 221.50 per ton bulk, shorts at 26.50 per ton, land 280 per ton sacked. Guidance urges buyers to contact nearest mill, with the Dominion Government feed division coordinating surplus sales before export and aiding Saskatchewan buyers in locating mills with stock.
R E Osborn and W W Smith announce the purchase of The Battleford Press from News Publishing Co. A curling prize final sees G G Smith J A Mason Dr McLurg and UO Boothmas win. Fire Brigade chief Latimer receives address and gold chain. Harry Stewart’s dog named mascot. Frank Duxbury arranges Bankers versus Wire Brigade baseball on skating rink. J D Noel now in Govt Telegraph office. local booster D L Clink praised.
The piece argues early town business patterns waste energy and cause overlap. In the city six churches serve under 5000 residents plus a larger, shared population, each with its own minister and separate operating costs totaling thousands monthly.
The Prongua Homemakers announce a district library initiative with Mr Hammond, seeking donations of books. A meeting will elect a new school treasurer Mrs Geo Nelson, and a charity box and dance raised funds for the Halifax fund. Much community activity follows including railway updates and social events.
Reports from Europe describe Italian gains across the Asiago and captured weapons, fires at Viena warehouses blamed on Revolutions, civil turmoil in Finn ted, and labor unrest spreading in Germany. Local commerce faces shortages with grocers eroding small retailers' advantage while a Strathmore area dams project advances amid community labor.
Sgt C F Franklin son of Mr and Mrs H L Pravklin is named among D C M recipients. He braved No Man's Land to rescue a wounded man, then saved six others including two German prisoners despite heavy shelling. His brother Gaoner H Franklin served the C P A and endured gas while keeping the firing line.
Jos Dandelin of Battleford lists cattle with notes on branding color and horn status. Entries include a black steer aged 1 with white spot and dehorned labeled no brand. a red steer aged 1 with white spot and dehorned labeled no brand.
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