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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
16
A provincial report praises two Barred Plymouth Rocks breeding pens from Battleford as among the best utility males, noting officials like W. W. Smith. The text emphasizes quality stock and breeding merit in this region.
The Battleford region notes multiple visits and events including Mrs. Wm Doyle and Mayer Phillips of Forest & Son showing a new car model, Miss Church offering a music class, and Harold Simmon selling 300 acres of wheat with 200 acres now thriving. Rev. Red Williams of Hawani China preaches, LO.D.E. plans a May 18 meeting, while Mrs. W. Gownsell and daughter head to Battleford. A fire destroys the farm home of Joan Arnold, and farmers face high prices with elevators cautious. A charity hospital dance raises $175, and troops in France thank supporters as others await discharge or prep for duties in Canada. Severe fires threaten cemeteries near Linlgua and Highgate areas.
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