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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
1
The passage argues that German use of frightfulness targeted at hospitals and civilians proves Prussian aims to dominate beyond borders. It asserts Allied resolve, condemns German barbarity, and links these acts to U S entry. It notes political confusion in Battleford and discusses supply, eggs, and industry amid war, plus Russia, Japan, and Wilson stance.
The Eight Mile Lake district held a successful sports day and dance organized by the Young People's Club. Prize winners include Hazel Starnes, Eby Quehl, J Roscette, and Chas Leeder, with crowd-pleasing events like wheelbarrow races and a thread the needle contest. A church service and Grain Growers meeting follow, with a debate on farm efficiency between the cow and brood mare.
The town council approves a health bylaw requiring decayable refuse to be burned or placed in covered receptacles and mandating covered boxes for waste paper. Stables must use containers for manure and not exceed removal limits. premises may be inspected and penalties imposed for noncompliance. A community fundraiser at John Boulton’s raised 830 for the Red Cross drive organized by Ellis, Smith, and Perkins brothers.
Mrs Robt Lubster and family thank those who offered sympathy and aid during their great bereavement after the death of her husband.
The district reports a week with steady crop progress despite drought in lighter lands. Attendance at the town furniture sale yielded good proceeds despite rain. The annual Grain Growers picnic and horse show is set for Thursday July 4 near Bridge's Lake with an enhanced program. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs W W Smith and Mrs W F Cooke. Nelson recovers from illness and school activities shift to Mile Lake on July 1.
Travel note promotes an across Canada itinerary using Canadian Government Railways via Quebec Bridge to the Maritime Provinces and Muskoka Ontario districts. Suggests diverse routes with lake scenery and rail segments, mentions Northern Navigation from Suarvia to Port Arthur and return options Port Arthur to Winnipeg, and points readers to Grand Trunk Pacific agents for details.
Court orders a sheriff sale on July 18 1918 at Battleford Court House. The auction includes multiple Battleford town lots in blocks six seven twelve thirteen eight five ten fifteen sixteen seventeen eleven and twenty one with various plan numbers Plan B4577 F155 F1155 and Lot 537 fractional SW quarter section 6 44 16 West. Twenty five percent cash due at sale with balance within two months. Rank and priority of liens and taxes preserved. EARLE & RLING, Battleford lawyers.
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