Watered butter case in Regina warns dealers and consumers
A Regina court fined a firm 10 dollars under The Adulteration of Foods Act after butter from Brandon creamery contained over 16 percent water. The case shows all players from manufacturer to retailer share liability for sold adulterated butter and serves as a warning to verify product quality.
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Regina
Sask
J. F. Singleton
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canada
Brandon
Quick Vehicle Repairs Offered by Baiteford Ironworks Ltd
Baiteford Ironworks Ltd advertises quick repair services for vehicles claimed to restore performance and safety. The notice notes prompt diagnostics and repairs at their workshop with promised reasonable turnaround times.
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Baiteford Ironworks, Ltd
Tax Enforcement Return for Prairie No 408 Hearing
His Honor Judge Dickson orders a Court of Confirmation for the Tax Enforcement Return of Rural Municipality of Prairie No 408. The session will be held at the Court House in Scoit on Friday July 10, 1914 at 2 PM. Dated Battleford April 24, 1914. F 8 Bradley Treasurer.
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Saskatchewan
Prairie
Dickson
Scoit
Battleford
A.D
Bradley
Glenside
A. D. Dickson
Scott
Harapeen
RLE & Sparling
Body of Man Found in Burned Straw Stack
An inquest in Melfort Saskatchewan into the charred remains of an unknown man found in a burned straw stack at Bagley concluded the man was killed by unknown persons and placed in the stack last fall. The fire was set in February by the owner, with the body discovered last Sunday after a boy spotted vultures.
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Melfort
Sask
Bagley
Oil hints and local notes stir Calgary district
The column notes oil indications near Calgary with two promising spots at Battle river west and Hutchinson farm south. It mentions a quick oil-fueled business start and a humorous lake name suggestion Lake Smith. It also defends the Herald’s sports coverage and urges support for clean, healthy sport.
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Calgary
Battle River
Hutchinson
District South East Very Prosperous Progress Amid Rail Delays
The editor reports on the southeast district benefiting from fertile soil and thrifty settlers, mostly English American or Canadian. Farmers face river ferry detours to CN rail points and market during winter, but district density and cultivation rise, promising better trade once the Battleford Saskatoon railway line by GTP arrives.
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Battleford
Saskatchewan
Tragic gun accident claims a 15 year old in Wilkie area
A 15 year old boy, William Lachner, was fatally shot in his father's home when a loaded 12 gauge shell discharged as a hired man moved weapons. The pellet wound pierced the skull and brain, leading to death after the incident near Wilkie. Rosthern notes compare local school enrollment figures.
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Wilkie
William Lachner
J. W. Lachner
Tor R
Robert Ferguson
Winchester
Annual Choir Concert Proved Enjoyable at Methodist Church
A large audience attended the Methodist church Friday for the regular spring concert by the Methodist choir. The program included three part songs, a male quartet, solo items by Mrs. Prisk and Mr. Jones, recitations by Mr. Wild, clarinet solos by Mr. McQueen, and four orchestra members from the choir. An innovation was a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Prisk, first time the choir leader and organist sang in Battleford, drawn hearty encores, and the performance was hailed as one of the best.
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Methodist Church
Methodist
Prisk
P. &. Jones
J. A. Wild
McQueen
Biggar Farmer Dies In Apparent Wagon Accident
A. Isles, about 25, a bachelor from seven miles southwest of Biggar, was killed when his ox team dragged a gang plow after entanglement along the trail. Geo Ferguson found Isles dead and notified the coroner and Mounted Police. Fatal injuries included six broken ribs and lung hemorrhage.
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Biggar Independent
A. Isles
Bignar
Geo. Ferguson
Ferguson
MacBeth
Mounted Police
Rosthern farmer narrowly escapes fatal bull attack
Rosthern farmer 65 year old Letkeman between Rosthern and Laird escaped death last week when enraged bull belonging to his son trampled and gored him. He suffered broken collar bones multiple broken ribs chest compression and thigh and arm injuries. Doctor Hatton attends with guarded recovery prospects.
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John Letkeman
Rosthern
Mr. Letkeman
Doctor Hatton
Second Ave Council Debates Licenses and Town Improvements
City council meeting led by the mayor discussed reducing a bowling alley license and provincial tax. the issue referred to committee. Hurlburt reported dairies and meat markets sanitary. manure limits around stables set at two loads to be enforced. Band financial aid denied unless conditions improve. Grounds around the town hall to be beautified at about 1000 dollars with cement walk cost around 100 dollars. Second Ave repairs planned at 22nd to 29th streets for 300 to 400 dollars. Spring cleanup cost 350 dollars, stones to be removed from road to Saskatchewan bridge. Additions to a 21st street house were approved. Invitation to the governor general to sit Battleford during his tour urged. Sidewalk to Saskatchewan bridge for employee access at the asylum referred to works committee. Ice cream sale on Sunday discussed under rent ruling.
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Hurlburt
H.O
R.L. Liggins
Engineer Potter
Readard Carroll
Second Ave
Health Committee
Saskatchewan Bridge
W. Trainer
21St Street
E. F. T. Brokowski
Landis
Battleford
Puncillor Dodd
Venience
Works Committee
Carroll
Calgary oil rush sparks new firms and hype
Calgary has gone wild over a flood of gasoline oil hits district wells. One well proved fertile, triggering a surge of company formations seeking quick profits amid the excitement.
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Calgary
Farmer killed by runaway disc machine on Saskatchewan farm
Swift Current Saskatchewan May 18 notes a tragic farm accident as S Shillenberg, a young Swiss worker, was crushed when a four horse disc ran away and threw him under the heavy blades. Remains scattered, horses described as spirited but the others broken. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
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Sask
S. Shillenberg
Shillenberg
Verdict on political equality debated at church meeting
The Presbyterian church debate on whether political equality is right drew a large audience. Messrs Robinson and Sparling argued the affirmative while Atkinson and McCormack defended the negative. A verdict was given for the affirmative.
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Presbyterian Church
Tueday
Mewrs
R. Robinson
H. G. Sparling
Mssrs
F. G. Atkinson
A. J. McCormack
Gunman runs amuck in Saskatoon streets
Baskatoon May 19 Mike Savchuk a Pole fired a revolver at barber William Baron narrowly missing his skull and grazing his temple after an altercation. Baron fell as Savchuk fled pursued by Harry Cross and a crowd. Savchuk was cornered in Knox church room, fired on police, escaped to a fur store and barn, and was later arrested and taken to hospital where he lies recovering. Swat the fly now before it has become legion. It is the filthiest thing which enters your house and a carrier of disease.
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Old Knox Church
Ile
Mills
Heavy rainfall boosts local wheat crop growth
Over one and a half inches of rain fell Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, one of the heaviest precipitations the area has seen. The moisture arrives at a crucial time and is expected to aid the fast growing wheat crop.
Saskatoon Doctor Wins Huge Damages
Dr. F. G. Sparling of Saskatoon was awarded 27350 in damages against the C N R after injuries from a coach dropping into the river from a Saskatoon bridge. A local Sparling relative led to initial confusion about the victim.
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F. G. Sparling
Saskatoon
C.N.R
Messrs. Sparling
Alleged Insane Man At Large Near Wilkie
A man named Wingrave homesteading northeast of Wilkie is reported as four lunatics at large and seen at Bradley and Wallace farms. He carries a loaded shotgun, unsettles locals, frees animals, and sleeps in barns. Royal North-West Mounted Police from Wilkie are rounding him up.
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Wilkie
Wicgrave
Mr. Bradley
William Wallace
R.N.W.M.P
Starview
Man Wingrave
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Jance Lumber Company, Limited
Chester R. Thomas and
Thodison & Company
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Samen
Eight Mile Lake
Lake Smith
Herald
Supreme Court of
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Louis Edward Myall
Atift
National Trust
North Battleford
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Gutzwell
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