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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
1
The piece cites Commissioner Yorath on Prince Albert finances and western towns, mocks Hindenburg rumors, laments sugar and flour shortages, and critiques food conservation and pro German sentiment, while lampooning gardening advice and weather beliefs in a long, satirical column.
A meeting of ratepayers established the Right Mile Lake Grain Growers Association with A E Banting as president and W H Frederickson as vice president. J G Prines elected temporary chairman, and meetings set for the second Wednesday monthly. The group plans a debate on holding law for and against with named speakers. A request to rename Six Mile Lake School to Eight Mile Lake School was endorsed. Members invited to next meeting and to bring subscriptions. Victoria Day event details promised with pavilion use.
The Battle River municipal council met on May 4 with all members present. Communications discuss donations, education funding, road and land use plans, and the adjournment date set for June 1 with Victoria Day closures noted for local businesses.
The Rural Municipality of Prairie council met May 6 with Reeve J. S. Parrish and six councillors present. Motions approved donations of 850 to Wilkie Agricultural Society and 8200 to YMCA Red Triangle Fund, 8100 to Wilkie Agricultural Society, plus grants to Allied Farmers and seed distribution expenses. Road, land title, weed inspector, pound keepers, and deputy reeve appointments discussed. The meeting adjourned with next session set for June 3.
The report lists pupils by merit with First Class omitted. Second Class includes Orpha Degear Helen Drew Wynona Searle Lenorg Nicol Mariel Parker. Third Class parts name Lucile Giffard Tertia Miller Mildred Guos on Myrtle Post er Ethel Redding Isabel Mccormack Verne Hoover Amelia Parker Margaret Guthrie Marjorie Clancy among others.
The paper admits an error in last week’s claim that Private Jos Styan was killed in action. Styan had only a broken leg about six weeks earlier, making his death statement false, much to the relief of his many local friends.
For the North Battleford Exhibition the past year shows rising numbers of exhibitors from south of the river taking prizes. The upcoming August 56-7 event will offer special livestock prizes for northwestern Saskatchewan farmers. Horses cattle sheep and hogs along with grain will be on display, with hopes north of the river will exhibit to maintain the district’s reputation.
Last Sunday service at Christchurch was well attended and followed by the annual meeting. Mr. Palmer was re elected people's warden and Mr. Francis rector's warden with an additional member elected for the year. Reports indicate a good year ahead under Rev. Mr. Haynes. Little Charlie Hammond suffered a dislocated arm after falling in a cellar. He was taken to town for treatment by Dr. Millar. Wheat in the district is strong but could improve with rain.
A very lengthy docket awaits the Supreme Court with civil and criminal cases set for hearing on Tuesday. The criminal list includes nineteen cases involving charges such as rape carnal knowledge blackmail theft fraud and assault with defendants largely eluding two charges. It remains uncertain which judge will preside.
Nelson, a Rockhaven hardware merchant, was badly shaken when his car rolled onto its side after the transmission failed between Battle River and town. He was unconscious for hours, then taken to Dr. Millar's and later returned home. An auction by Wilkinson & Sons for autos and garage gear is set for Friday the 17th at 1:30 PM.
A farm eight miles west of Battleford offers 200 acres under cultivation with 190 acres sown in wheat. Includes large house, lumber barn, and good water. Easy terms offered by Keeney at 80 Battleford P.O.
W. W. Smith announces orders for day-old baby chicks for delivery around July 1. Prospective buyers are invited to raise their own broilers with mother hens and brood care, an opportunity for small poultry farmers.
Animal found on premises described as a yearling red heifer with no visible brand. Owner must come forward under sec 443-17, around April 25, pay expenses, and reclaim property from J. H. Scott.
Pony mare described as mouse colored with gray spots on the back and a white streak on the forehead. Branded on the right hip. Reward offered. Contact Mrs. Phillips Box 315 Battleford Dairy.
Fragmentary line hints Fyfe's Studio in North Battleford and a reference to printed items or charges. Details unclear but placement suggests a local business note or advertisement context with minimal readable facts. No further entities verifiable from the snippet.
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