20 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
1
The piece reflects on wartime pressures and condensed lifestyle both in entertainment and work. It notes compulsory citizen registration over 16 nationwide and a major Red Cross fundraising drive, praising Canadians for supporting war relief while acknowledging the cost of those at home and abroad. It references Allied aims and the broader impact of the conflict.
Mrs Berley sells pure maple syrup from Ontario. Fire risk on a straw stack caused a scare as wind whipped flames. Camp letters report illness from chest ailments and inoculation. Hot washers Club meeting at Mrs Dillabough’s. Red Cross officers plan junk drive and collecting sites at Berley’s, McCaffrey’s, and local platforms. Bedtime weather. warmth and wind affected crops. maps show burnt fields near Atlatic and best yields in Abie district. Birth of a granddaughter to Reed family. local farmers sending word to Saskatoon about joining the troops.
Old timers recall a severe wind and dust storm last Friday evening that damaged oats and barley while wheat fared better. Hayracks and roofs were tossed. a vestry meeting in Christchurch was held to plan for the year, and Rev. Haynes and Mrs. Haynes visited. Master Alex Nelson won the gopher contest with 279 captures. Born to Nels Hogan a son on June 16. Edith and Edna Larson returned from Nebraska to a warm welcome.
Willowmoor hosts a strong Grain Growers Sunday showing with Canoo Matheson leading a church service. A planned Balsennie ballgame failed but Willowmoor locals staged a lake spectacle as a capsized boat drew shorebound attention.
The rural gopher control contest ended with total gophers destroyed at 2234. Prizes were awarded to Alex Nelson of Prongua School District and to multiple teams including St. Jean Baptiste and Six Mile Lake with participants such as W Caplette M Alain Bresaylor R Beyers Angus Sayers Martha Sayers John Shro Dorothy Frederickson A Bidart J Bostock and V Waters.
Mrs J Pemprun hosts a garden note on Wednesday June 12. Tickets for a sale are ready. The next meeting will be at Mrs Cartey s home. Mr and Mrs EB Parr stay with Mr Wm Waines. Mrs Simpson and Mrs Chas Laycock visit Mrs Alex Speers. Miss Redding visits sister Mrs Edwards. A group from the district attends Red Cross service Sunday. Some would be sailors at Baljeonle phcule not prepared for submarine warfare. Mr Russel Waines, a prosperous young farmer, takes a trip to Manitoba. The Homemaket meeting at
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Cocks on Friday, June 11. The family announced the birth and welcomed the new member to their home.
A court ordered sale in Battleford Saskatchewan will auction multiple townsite parcels on July 7 1918. The listings cover blocks six seven twelve thirteen fifteen sixteen seventeen nineteen twenty one, and various plan references in List A B C D with South-West Quarter proportions and roadways excepted. Terms require 25 percent cash at sale and balance upon transfer.
Tenders for coal for the Dominion Buildings must be received by 12 noon on Thursday June 27 1918. Tender forms are available at the Department of Public Works and building caretakers. Each tender requires a cheque equal to ten percent of the bid, payable to the Minister of Public Works.
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