War's reach hits Paynton district as losses rise
The Lashburn Comet reports multiple war casualties from Paynton and nearby areas including deaths and injuries among Paynton residents and a Liberal party figure. The piece links anxiety about the war to home life and local reactions amid growing anti German sentiment. It notes upcoming community events in West Eagle Hills and Cleveland Grain Growers with a family dairy focus, fielding tips for cream quality and local market prospects and inviting fat beef and chicken consignments to Dingle and Co Battleford at top prices.
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Alex. McKay
Paynton
Ofiver
McKay
Edmonton
Liberal Party
West Eagle Hills
Cleveland
Proper Care Of Cream Brings Higher Dairy Prices
Farmers urged to produce sweet cream of fine flavor to earn higher payments. Saskatchewan creameries and private firms pay more for butter fat from sweet cream than sour cream of poor flavor. Proper handling and cooling of milk and cream separate to ensure quality.
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Saskatchewa
Saskatchewan
Mortgage Sale in Battleford Saskatchewan Auction Notice
Pursuant to a Saskatchewan Supreme Court order a public auction will be held in Battleford at 2 30 PM on Friday January 4 1915 by the Sheriff or deputy. The sale covers the SE quarter of Section 6 with 66 100 acres ex for CPR Right of Way and the SW quarter of Section 10 Township 43 1 20 West. The plaintiff may bid.
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Supreme Court of Saskatchewan
Chambers
Battleford
Sask
Jane 4Th
Town Council Considers 30 Percent Assessment Cut
The council and Mayor Laurie with Councillors Duxbury Guzzwell Jolliffe and Prisk discussed a 30 per cent all round assessment reduction proposed by Assessor Adams. Other actions include roof repairs up to 60 dollars, sidewalk and crossing repairs, and appointments of a poundkeeper.
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Laurie
Duxbury, Guzzwell
Jolliffe
Prisk
J. H. Wilson
Town Electric
J. Nicoll
L. E. Schaeffer
Hon. Geo. Langley
Regina
Adams
Duxbury
Guzzwell
W. A. Bulbeck
G. H. Adams
Sheppard
Saskatoon
Ten Thousand Signers for Equal Suffrage in Saskatchewan
The Regina Province reports 10 000 signatures on an equal suffrage petition presented to the premier. The text notes municipal franchise on equal terms with men and predicts women on school boards, with the premier promising full suffrage law by session end. Today is the king's birthday.
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Saskatchewan
Kate H. Miles
Regina
Mendelssohn Elijah sitten by St George's choir
St George's church choir performed the Mendelssohn oratorio Elijah last Sunday evening with soloist Mr. Ralph Unett. The review lauds the work's grand scale, its triumphal choruses, and the composer’s devout and expansive style, noting Elijah requires a large, orchestral force for true effect.
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St. George's Church
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Ier
Ralph Unett
Unett
Handel
Europe
England
Battleford Soldier Wounded in Action Detected by Telegram
Telegrams report Private Thomas Olding of North Battleford wounded after enlisting with the Second Contingent. The Battleford resident, popular among locals, went to the front about a month ago. A Payter wounding rumor remains unconfirmed. Mrs. Dunbar seeks confirmation from the Paynton family.
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Geo. Olding
North Battleford
Thomas
Fuller
Pte. Olding
Battleford
John Payter
Dunbar
Pte. Paynten
Paynton
Men of Battleford Quota Thank Local Helpers
A member of the Battle ford quota expresses deep appreciation through the editor for the community send off and support provided on departure day. The letter thanks committees and ladies societies for meals, clothing, and soldiers kits, ending with God bless them all.
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Battleford
More Local Men Are Now at the Front
A Battleford family reports their son, dated May 13, en route to France, after being drawn to the 32nd battalion. The local men face confusion from quota splits and regimental moves making current fronts unclear.
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Battleford
Europe
England
Harrop
France
England’s aims branded as blood for others in world policy
A Saskatoon Phoenix commentary denounces Prives von Buelow for blaming England’s influence behind Austria and Serbia. The era’s press cites Major General Sam Hughes on commissions to Canadian officers, notes tax burdens from stamp duties, and argues tariffs siphon 25 percent of every dollar spent.
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England
Prives von Buelow
Germany
Austria
Serbia
Prince von Buelow
Great Britain
Saskatoon Phoenix
Sale of Farm Property Under Land Titles Act
Under the Land Titles Act a mortgage power of sale will offer for sale at the Clarenton Hotel North Battleford Saskatchewan on the 22nd of October 1915 at two oclock afternoon MST the North West Quarter of a Twenty four in Three and Seventeen Range in the Third Meridian Saskatchewan. The property is about from North Battleford Post Office. Part has been broken back to prairie and purchase price to be adjusted by purchaser. Details and payments to be announced at sale.
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Clarenton
North Battleford
Ein
Women soldiers and Europe redivision in wartime musings
A column mocks gender roles and politics as it ponders wartime Europe postwar boundaries. It questions Canada’s unemployment stance, argues for limited Kaiser reparations, and defends Christianity’s role in opposing military tyranny amid calls for freedom and equality.
Choir Concludes Summer Practices After Busy Season
The Male Voice Choir led by conductor Mr. Prisk will halt weekly practices during hot summer weather though attendance has been strong this season. A Soldiers' Willing Workers performance at the Princess on Monday featured Box and Cox with Mr. and Mrs. Coulter and Mr. Mason, plus a musical program directed by Mr. L. White including Mrs. Lamont Mrs. Harrop Miss Dunlop Sergt. Holt and Const. Warner. Mrs. C Makepeace Jr. learned of her father's sudden death at Forest Hall twelve miles northeast of town due to a shooting accident, en route to Glasgow with Miss Baxter on furlough from her Chinese mission work.
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Prisk
Box and Cox
Coulter
Mason
58. L. White
Lamont
Harrop
C. Makepeace, Jr
Forest Hall
Glasgow
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