Guides and Scouts Return From Camp at Battleford
The Guides and Scouts came back to Battleford after eight days at Merota. Illnessed absences reduced numbers, but the group praised the camping together for better cooking. Helen Ward won best girl, Edward MacDonald best boy, Percy Taylor led the neatest tent, and Miss M Simp00 was thanked with a camp gift. The outing featured prayers and a church parade, with occasional cake supplies and a theft incident noted.
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Battleford
Merota
Helen Ward
Edward MacDonald
Percy Taylor
M. Simp
Teddy Rogers
Myrtle Poster
M. Gunson
Edna Quebl
St. Mary's Church
E. Foster
Backy
Tender for School Construction at North Battleford
Sealed tenders endorsed tender for construction of a school at the Hospital for the Insane North Battleford Sask close 12 noon Saturday July 28 1917. Tender must include cheque 20000 bond until contract completion plans and details available from Superintendent Insane A 5.00 plan deposit required for return of plans.
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Regina
Hospital For the Insane
North Battleford
Sask
Minister of Public Works
North Battle
le W
Notice of Public Auction by Sheriff in Battleford Saskatchewan
Notice under order of His Honour A E Doak Master in Chambers dated July 3 1914 in the Supreme Court Bat tleford District. Sale: August 15 1917 at 12 noon at the Sheriff's Office Battleford. Property: NW quarter section 36 township 42 range 19 west Third meridian Saskatchewan. Terms: 25 percent deposit. confirmation within two months.
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A. E. Doak
Chambers
Supreme Court
Battleford
Saskatchewan
Auto Races at North Battleford Spectacular Event
North Battleford hosts a major auto race on Monday August 6 with a prize fund and top drivers including Pred Horey George Lexas Kyetzla Jules Ellingboe Chad Jewett and Ben Giroux. Officials expect record attendance as Calgary Regina and Edmonton fans travel to witness wide ovals and high speeds.
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North Battleford
Olding
Pred Horey
George
Lexas
Kyetzla
Detroit
Lloyd O
Texas
Jules Ellingboe
Chad Jewett
Boston
Bob
Ohio
Ben Giroux
Frances
Bitton
Calgary
Edmonton
Brandon
Northford
North Oval
London air raid report and parliamentary pledge
An air raid over England noted with minimal property damage. The Royal Flying Corps says it downed one hostile aircraft near the coast after it returned toward Belgium. MP Samuel Samuels urged the government to adopt reprisal policy for German raids.
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London
England
Royal Flying Corps
Belgium
Samuel Samuels
M.P
R Y W M P Tournament Set for August Second
The Royal Northwest Mounted Police at Battleford host a charity tournament August 2 on grounds adjoining the barracks. Events include jumping, tent pegging, ring and lemoning, tilting the bucket, sack race, races for ladies and egg and spoon, plus a wild der\'vish competition performed by police on horseback. Admission 25 cents, children free. a supper served by local ladies. a dance in the hall after with 25 cent admission. Contact Insp. Proby for refreshment booth space. a band is planned.
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R.N.W.M.P
Battleford
Oll
Femre
Red Cross
Mus
Victoria Cross
Crounds
Mecca
1 Ks
Insp
Proby
Rn.wmp
North Battleford Council Minutes July agenda notes
The council met Monday with Mayor Phillips and Couns Boughey Law present. July 10 was set as probation day to fill a vacancy on the Protestant Public School Board due to illness. A request from the North Battleford Agricultural Society for half holidays on August 6 and 8 was referred to the executive committee with a plan to consult local merchants before reporting back. The disposal works damage from spring was discussed with Mr. V.T and arrangements made for a follow‑up.
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Phillips, Couns
Boughey
Law
Protunt Public School
D. L. Clink
North Battlefordgricultural Society
V.T
Week of Saskatoon Exhibition Promises Record Attendance
Next week the Saskatoon exhibition will be a fall swing with likely record crowds. Opening day Tuesday features Auto Day, Wednesday is Citizens Day with a civic holiday, Thursday is Farmers Day, and Saturday marks patriotic day with thrilling auto races and a special district train service.
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Saskatoon
Trussell Child Dies After Carriage Fire In Prongua
In Prongua last week five month old child of Mr and Mrs Geo Trussell died from burns after a carriage caught fire while in the shade of a house. The child died at the hospital the following day. The funeral drew many mourners from the district.
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Geo. Trussell
Proogua
Parenta
Miss Black
Winnipeg
Mrs.Trussell
Trussell
Grain Co
Battleford
Maximum wheat price set by Canadian grain board
The board of grain supervision in Toronto sets August 1 1917 as the date from which No.1 Northern wheat in Fort William stores cannot exceed 2.40 per bushel. The ruling applies to the balance of the current crop. Siam declares war on Germany and Austria per Reuters dispatch.
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Board of Grain Supervisions For Canada
Toronto
Fort William Ehall
Borden
Europe
Notice of Sale of Town Property in Battleford
Order of His Honour James F Mac Lean directs public auction at the Sheriff’s Office Battleford Saskatchewan on September 5 1917 at 2 PM Lots 9 and the south side of Twenty Street West of Central Avenue with all buildings. Terms require 25 percent cash sale balance transferred within two months. Plaintiff granted leave to bid. Solicitors for the plaintiff.
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James F. MacLean
Chambers
Supreme’ Court of
Saskatchown
Battleford
Saskatchewan
Oloe
Twent Street
Central Avenue
Ee Ee Ak Eer Eeeeersenee Heata Et
Sepls Solicitors
Side remarks on war era Canada and Liberal stance
The piece laments wartime shortages and prices, notes boyish mischief amid barbed wire, and criticizes Canada’s Conservative government. It argues Liberalism should mobilize resources for total war and calls for broader Liberal leadership in Ottawa to curb profiteering and strengthen democratic duty.
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Conservative
Canada
England
Britain
Ottawa
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