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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
9
A reflective editorial urges continued support for the Kuvinela administration, framing it as a duty of a fair-minded people to uphold the current government’s policies and leadership. The piece emphasizes constitutional continuity and civic duty in sustaining administration.
The piece argues that Liberals pushed to ban licensed liquor in Saskatchewan aligning with temperance momentum. It contends Conservatives backed vested liquor interests and public opposition forced restrictive measures. It notes Willoughby’s reversal toward prohibition and critiques political maneuvers behind the reform.
The council met with full attendance and rescinded a motion from April 1 on salt fur taxes after a request from Wood-Gunds Co. A Health Committee report urged owners of dead animals to pay for burning carcasses and recommended six foot pit closets and chloride of lime for scavengers. The secretary was thanked for clean-up day. Robt Lucas’s plan to plant the old garden was approved. The mill sale agreement with FL Bishop fixes 40 barrels per day for six months over five years. Expenditures for the year are listed by department. Light Department requests voting and outlines fixed debt charges.
The Rosthern Enterprise reports an aged man's corpse found on the river near Batocre, badly gnawed by wolves with head and limbs devoured. Investigators Dunne, Stewart, Fischer and Wénweider suggest the body drifted downriver this spring and a notebook hints at business dealings but no cash was located, raising foul play suspicions.
A prairie fire burned through the bush south of Prongua lake as high winds pushed the blaze toward the settlement. Farmers formed burnout lines around the store and station while the Church of England narrowly avoided ignition. Wagstaffe visited locals, and Thursday half holidays were proposed for the annual plowing match event. The Red Cross plans monthly town district donations. W C W Bowron of Battleford was listed as killed in action, his widow and family left behind. Wat Bowron has since recovered and returned to duty. C B Hughes of Battleford Academy visited the experimental station to plan farm layout for the academy.
The piece notes discontent in Russia with political liberty causing soldiers and workers to be swayed by German plots toward a separate peace. It reports the Russian War and Foreign Ministers resigning and Germany transferring forty divisions to the western front. The French and British fronts see continued hard fighting with Allied gains intact.
A stranger offered to sell a mare and buggy. D Barker bought them then resold to Mrs Hart. Police learned the rig was stolen in Wilkie district and a warrant issued for the thief. Barker and officers pursued after the suspect fled. A report of a child’s disappearance from Yonker, ten year old Griggs who left home on April 26 adds to the Chronicle’s distress.
Lost large bay three year old filly branded 2 vv on right shoulder heavy black mane and tail. reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact H. J. Ghent.
The text argues the Dominion Conservative interest drives provincial opposition over liquor legislation in Saskatchewan. It laments moral citizens failing to unite across parties, while corrupt powers and the spoils system maintain influence in legislative bodies.
A description lists a 4 year old white blaze mare about 800 pounds a bay gelding 1 2 years old with white blaze and three white stockings a 2 year old black gelding with small white star and another bay gelding. Reward offered for information or recovery. Contact W. G. Webb box 208.
Goods offered for sale including potatoes carrots and beets. Apply at the residence of Dr Muac a to Mrs John Sebrob for arrangements.
Bell organ in good condition offered for sale cheap for cash or in exchange for equal value. Apply to Mrs F Starces at Eight Mile Lake.
Improved quarter section of land with a good house and stable, two granaries, and springs and river water. About 30 acres broken, well suited for mixed farming. Apply to the advertiser.
A brown mare weighing about 800 pounds strayed from the premises of A. J. Stevenson at 4-41-17. The horse has a white bead and a white stripe, with a rope halter and a cue mark near the right jaw. Information requested leading to recovery.
Stray bay team lost with 95 00 reward for information leading to recovery. Horse ears reported split and scar. bay mare and colt also missing. Colt has a star on its forehead. Contact if seen.
Tenders invited for breaking, discing, harrow and preparing 390 acres of open prairie near Thirteen Mile Lake to township 44 range 18 west of the 3rd meridian. Earle, Battleford, Sask. 6.
An editorial appeal invites farmers with surplus wheat to donate to war relief efforts asking readers to assess their own sacrifices. It criticizes steerage of war profits and urges greater support for Red Cross and Patriotic Funds amid Canada’s war involvement.
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