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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
1
A garbled wartime column laments food shortages and predicts Cumatian choose disappearance for home use. It condemns Arab capellers, praises loyal German Canadians, and contrasts civic duty with wartime profiteers, ending with a note on a Ladies' Aid business meeting.
Willowmoor notes report annual club elections led by Miss Eur Laycdek with Mrs Stebbing as vice president and Mrs Simpeen as secretary. A $20 patriotic fund is noted, school plumbing contract awarded to W Collinge of Neeth Battleford, and Willowmoor telephone extension plans under way with subscriber drive. School district buys iron gates, Dr. McGee inspected the school, and a broken-ball incident noted. Student exam results list several top scholars. AGTP crew repainting two bridges.
Fragmentary wartime account details YMCA efforts for wounded and resting troops. Describes canteens at dressing stations, biscuits and coffee for soldiers, and extensive YMCA support across France and England with secretaries, ambulances, magazines, and concerts.
Local Battleford citizens bid farewell to ten Mounted Police and ten recruits bound for Regina to join the Mountie squadron overseas. A civic address from ex mayor Laurie and messages from North Battleford officials highlighted pride in the force and its history, with dancing, solos, and community refreshments concluding the evening.
For sale 160 acres six miles west of town. Good buildings with log stabling, solidly built, a good opportunity to secure a farm at moderate price and easy terms. Apply directly to H M Agnew,ge a st., Winnipeg.
G Dark a graduate optometrist will be in Battleford at Brown’s Drug Store at stated intervals. All optical work guaranteed and available to customers during the visit.
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