Guides and Scouts Return From Camp at Merota
The Guides and Scouts arrived in Battleford after eight days at Merota. Illness reduced numbers, but the campers enjoyed boating and bathing. Helen Ward won best girl, Edward MacDonald best boy, Percy Taylor led the neatest tent, and Miss M Simp00 earned praise for her work. Thieves stole food on two patrols, and a chocolate pudding drew comments from the campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Sask
Sealed tenders endorsed Tender for Construction of School addressed to the Deputy Minister of Public Works Regina will be received to noon July 28 1917 for erection and completion of a school building at the Hospital for the Insane North Battleford Sask A $20000 cheque as bond with deposits returned on contract signing Right to reject any tender rests with the Minister Plans and tender forms from the Superintendent Insane North Battleford Deposit $5 for plans refundable with return of plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Hospital For the Insane
North Battleford
Sask
Minister of Public Works
North Battle
le W
Public Auction Notice in Battleford Saskatchewan 1917
Notice of sale by public auction of Northwest quarter section 36 township 42 range 19 west of the Third meridian Saskatchewan on August 15 1917 at 12 noon Mountain Standard Time. Sale directed by the Sheriff of the Battleford Judicial District with 25 percent earnest money and sale confirmation within two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Doak
Chambers
Supreme Court
Battleford
Saskatchewan
Auto Races at North Battleford Set for August 6
North Battleford hosts a major auto race day on Monday August 6 with top drivers from Detroit Texas and Ohio and international stars like Ben Giroux among entrants. Prize money amounts to a sizeable purse as officials prepare a wide oval track and extra safety tires for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Regina
North Oval
Another Air Raid Over England Reported
London July 23. An air raid over England was made again. Official statement says casualties are insignificant and a Royal Flying Corps patrol engaged hostile aircraft returning to Belgium and brought one down at sea near the coast. Samuel Samuels MP urged reprisal policy against German raids.
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London
England
Royal Flying Corps
Belgium
R Y W M P Tournament Sets Aug 2 at Battleford Grounds
The R N W M P at Battleford host a Thursday August 2 tournament at grounds beside the barracks to aid Red Cross. Events include pole jumping peg games and races by officers on horses, with 25 cent admission and free for children. A later dance in the halls follows with 25 cent entry. Proceeds support patriotic organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.N.W.M.P
Battleford
Oll
Femre
Red Cross
Mus
Victoria Cross
Crounds
Mecca
1 Ks
Insp
Proby
Rn.wmp
Council Minutes From North Battleford Meeting
The council held its regular weekly meeting with Mayor Phillips and Couns Boughey and Law. July 10 was appointed probation day to fill the vacancy on the Prot unt Public School Board due to D L Clink’s illness. A request from the North Battleford Agricultural Society for half holidays August 6 and 8 was referred to the executive committee with a recommendation to consult local merchants before reporting to the Council. The damage to the disposal works by the spring was discussed with Mr V T and arrangements were made for a...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips, Couns
Boughey
Law
Protunt Public School
D. L. Clink
North Battlefordgricultural Society
V.T
Saskatoon Exhibition Week Promises Record Attendance
The Saskatoon exhibition runs all next week with multiple themed days including opening day auto day citizens day farmers day and patriotic day the war anniversary features thrilling auto races and a special train from the district expected to boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Tragic fire and accident shock Prongua community
In Prongua a five month old child died from burns after a carriage fire kept in shade. The child was rescued by Mr. Trussell and died the next day at a town hospital. A large funeral followed as the town faced a separate disaster when the local elevator burned to the ground with 4000 bushels of grain at stake. The event prompts plans for a new elevator and possible telephone integration with Battleford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Trussell
Proogua
Parenta
Miss Black
Winnipeg
Mrs.Trussell
Trussell
Grain Co
Battleford
Wheat price limit set by Canada grain board in Toronto
The Canadian grain supervision board, meeting in Toronto, fixed a maximum price of 240 per bushel for No.1 Northern wheat in Fort William stores from August 1 1917 and for the balance of the crop. Siam declares war on Germany and Austria per Reuters dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Grain Supervisions For Canada
Toronto
Fort William Ehall
Notice of Sale of Valuable Town Property in Battleford
Order of His Honour James F Mac Lean directs public auction at the Battleford sheriff’s office on September 12 1917 at 2 PM. Lots nine and the south side of Twenty Street West of Central Avenue with all buildings. Twenty five percent cash. balance due within two months. Plaintiff to have leave to bid. Solicitors for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. MacLean
Chambers
Supreme’ Court of
Saskatchown
Battleford
Saskatchewan
Oloe
Twent Street
Central Avenue
Ee Ee Ak Eer Eeeeersenee Heata Et
Sepls Solicitors
On Side Views War Struggles in Canada Liberal Appeal
A 1915 era critique laments wartime shortages and profiteering in Canada. It contrasts Liberal and Conservative stances, denounces Tory Germany and Big Interests, and urges full mobilization of resources under Liberal leadership in Ottawa.
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Family of Nations
Conservative
Canada
Ottawa
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Sparling
B.A
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Narrixters and Solicitors
Battleford, Sask
A. G. Cunningham
Hudson's Bay Co
Landsleer
Ewart
Buckeford
Bateford
Brown's Drug Store
WM. Thompson
G. Gowing
Prorgua Or
N. T. Brown
P. M. Florence
Alberta
Wilkie
King George Hotel
Bert Parry
Prop
Samuel Samuels
M.P
R.Y.W.M.P
R. M. Ecclestone
the New Home Machinery Co
H. P
V. Wen
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Nelson
Syd
Carl Ols
Charles Boughey
Prongua News
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Siam
Germany
Austria
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Western
Borden
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Britain
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