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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
1
Editorials condemn Germany's response to the Lusitania attack as evasive and demand firm U.S. action. They argue Canada’s tariff increases harm British trade, burden consumers, drain the treasury, and benefit manufacturers, accusing policymakers of exploiting war to boost tariffs.
Mr. W. A. Wilson Saskatchewan Dairy Commissioner reports eighteen carloads of butter sold at the best price of the season. The order, valued at about 125,000 dollars, required nearly a million milkings and underscores the growth of cooperative creameries across the province. Farmers credit cooperation for meeting this large demand and achieving favorable prices.
The article lists seven points on sheep profitability noting dual wool and mutton output, low initial cost, quick returns from wool and lambs, need for minimal protective buildings, weed destruction, soil fertility via manure, and reduced care time. It cites the Ottawa Livestock Branch and farmer outreach from Dingle and Co Battleford, with economic notes from British officials on wartime costs.
Notices report no Monday council meeting local travel for Miss Agnes Harrop to Justice Saskatchewan and a Red Cross picnic at Willowfield. District court in Hafford, visits by D F McKinnon and T F Ellis, church services and a reception for Rev Leach, plus military commission for Morley Prisk. A hen in town earns praise after fending off a hawk that threatened her seven chicks.
A man is killed on a farm near North Town at the Wilms residence seven miles east. Victim shot twice in the left lung with a 22 caliber weapon and burned. Inquest adjourned to morning. suspect Axez Eshaya, a local felon, held at the jail barracks.
The report notes Battleford will be the sole recruiting centre for the 65th battalion in the province part. Capt Marriott says Col Lang conveyed that growing war needs require prompt response. Farmers and farm laborers may enlist and be allowed one month off for harvesting. Ice cream and local shops are mentioned in passing.
Mr Geo Day and family move to Jackfish for summer. Mrs Bannerman of Winnipeg visits sister in town. Mr J T Dewan enjoys days in town after teaching at Borden. Mrs D Clark visits Kingsland. Candy Shop offers pure fruit ice cream sodas. Daughters of the Empire meet at Mrs Earle's. Jos Deroche of North Battleford arrested for theft, to be tried. Perc ie MacKenzie wounded in Greenlawn la. Pte Bloxham awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal. Indian Miss Rose Anna L Heureux wedding July 6 at Indian church. Ian G Davidson and Mable Hatton wed at St George's church. Candy Shop expands ice cream offerings. continuation of local notices and weddings.
Prospects for Western Canada’s crops look exceptionally strong across the three prairie provinces with uniform conditions unusually favorable. Drought damage is minimal and no wide areas are seen as poor, with a predicted total yield around 240 million bushels for the West.
Livestock entries pour into Saskatoon exhibition officials as July 28 closing nears. C D Fisher reports Calgary exhibitors promise champions, boosting horse entries and a $40,000 purse to lure top livestock breeds from the circuit centers including Brandon fair.
The Toronto Conservatory of Music held an examination at Mrs J Prisk’s studio on June 30 with Viggo Kibl as examiner. Eight pupils sat the tests and all achieved success from Wynous Searle to Gwen Nixon honors, along with several others in primary and elementary grades.
The Red Cross school reports top pupils in recent exams. Grade I names Andy Inkster Grace Sayers Merle Ralston Mathie Inkster Victoria Inkster Colin Inkster Jeannette Lacerte William Lepine grade III lists Ethel Daudelin Willie Uphill grade V Roy Roberts and grade VI Ronette Daudelin. H. C. Macdonald is the teacher.
The Journal of Melfort reports T. N. Irvise's old white-faced cow at Pleasant Valley bore five calves in eleven months. In July 1914 she produced triplets, still thriving, and in June this year she yielded twins.
Public auction will be held by the Sheriff of Battleford at the Post Office Haven Sask on Wednesday September 22 1915 for the North East Quarter of Section 1 Township 42 Range 22 West of the Third Meridian Saskatchewan. Terms require timely payment and transfer on delivery and subsequent forfeiture if not fulfilled.
Opinion pieces urge returning soldiers and unemployed to seek work on farms as provincial politics and wartime restraint tighten. Commentary notes fluctuations in Canada’s economy, hotel closures, and local council retrenchment amid broader calls for public accountability and civic duty.
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