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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

May 23, 1918

Page

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Six Mile Lake School District Changes Name and News

At a recent Six Mile Lake School District meeting a resolution changed the district name to Weight Mile Lake School District with official assent from the Department of Education. The article notes a school fair planned for next September, new officers and a district committee, plus remarks on small local events and requests for prompt payment of accounts.

Six Mile Lake Wieht Mile Lake Dept of Education Leen Clare RH. Speers JS. McCormack J. C. McDionald Sec Treas Marugy Banting Willoughby Franklin Starnes Jackson Star Anraval Rumelog

Bridges to be built and repaired near Drummond Creek

The Connell net reports bridge work to start south of town and on the Saskatoon trail including repairs to south Battle River supcoaches and two bridges on sec 242 13. A new span is planned for a narrow work near Dacer siding. Estimated total cost is 1900. The council approved resolutions and delegates to a regional convention on June 5.

A. D. Pickel South Battle River Saskatoon Trail Bale Sees Dacer Ewart Law Pickel Boughey

Seeding progress in district amid rains and growth

Rain favors farming in the district with expectations of a fair crop as land sales rise in Ubi district. A large addition to the convent is under construction doubling capacity while Amery Bros. build a fine barn west of Delmas. Local men report to Regina for military service as Beaudry moves into Z. D. ier’s house to oversee the convent addition.

Ubi Amery Bros Delmas J. R. Morrison

Wheeler praised for unrecognized service and a call for reform

The piece extols Wheeler as Canada's greatest benefactor whose work on wheat and food quality is underacknowledged. It argues for reform in honors and critiques birth rate policies, poverty, and exploitation, linking economic strain to declining birth rates and suggesting policy changes.

Wheeler Tein Canada Max Aitkines Joe Mlavellis

Birth and local notes from White Swan News

Born Thursday May 16 to Mr and Mrs Brient a daughter stillborn. Mr W M Higgins has sold all this cattle for a big sum. Mr Charles Dally bought a car. Times are looking up around here. Mr N S Lloyd finished seeding and the recent rain was welcome.

Sale of Ore t class millcows and stock at Prongna yards

On Thursday Jonedil a sale of Oret-class millcows and young stock plus other items will be held at the stock yards in Prongna. Gowing Probst is the Prov auctioneer and will conduct the proceedings.

Gowing

Plungor District Sees Cold Week Amid Snow and Storms

In Plongor district the week saw little activity beyond enduring cold and high winds. Residents wore heavy clothing while mosquitos arrived late. The Domemakers' Club plans a nap meeting Thursday at Mrs Lythe Rod's farm, as farmers worry about crop progress and seeding delays.

Domemakers’ Club Lythe Rod Theak Adiea

Willowmoor Notes and Community News

Mr. C. C. Davies and Mr. Adair urged stronger cooperation in District 11 at a Grain Growers meeting where near full attendance showed support. Willowmoor residents attended Miss Kirke’s pupils concert, while Mrs. Ernest Stube hosted visitors from Denholm. The eelvool project nears completion and a heavy rain is awaited to fill the tank. Rev Tandberg to lead service June first at 8 p.m.

Me. C. C. Davies Adair North Battleford Davies Willowmoor Ernest Stube Denholm Chas. Laycock Grove Mr. Tandberg

Two Cases Disposed Of At New Court Session

The Court of the King's Bench opened its first session with Justice McDonald presiding. Edward Katzki of Glenbush was found not guilty of rape after Pauline Gatski testified regarding an extended absence and alleged misconduct. The related blackmail charge against Gatski also ended in a not guilty verdict.

Court of the King's Bench Justice McDonald Edward Katzki Glenbush Pauline Gatski Kutzki Wao Gatski Katzki H. G. Sparling W. W. Livingston

Stray horse notice seeks finder reward

Strayed from section 1539 1600 April 30 a brugh gelding age 16 weight 1200 with small ears and sun white spots on both shoulders. Reward offered. Finder please notify Harry Thorn Cando Susk.

Harry Thorn Cando Susk

Farm for Sale near Payeton Station in Quebec

400 acre tract with 225 cultivated and 175 cleared acres located one mile from Payeton station in township 47 range 21 priced at 830 per acre on easy terms to a responsible party. Also a quarter section of about 90 cultivated acres in quarter No 16 township 46 range 21 nearby. Apply I J A Amyot 45 Dorchester St Quebec.

Paynton Station Payeton I. J. A. Amyot Dorchester St Quebec

Ford device promises to reduce engine kick

A new product named Bear Crank Release claims to positively reduce kick in Ford engines. The device is marketed to car owners and agents as a practical upgrade for Ford cars, promising smoother starts and improved overall handling.

FORD

Lost and For Sale Notices From Battleford District

Lost two black mares one all black branded P on left jaw circling colt other three year old white on hind feet and face information leading to recovery rewarded apply to A black at 14 43.18 Prongua P.O. Ca me Estray mare white blaze on face white left hind foot well broke owner to pay expenses take property. For sale milk cow with two Ayrshire Shorthorn calves heifer and bull udder twins 100 dollars Thos Hassall Box 31 Battleford P.O. W 12 44 18 eight miles west of Battleford 200 acres under cultivation 190 acres wheat large house lumber barn water easy terms Keeney 80 Battleford P.O.

Drummond Creek G. G. Asso Led Cross G. G. Asens Red Cross Mee McCaffrey Rockhaven J. Edw. McCarthey Meg Howard Owens Elsie Dillabough Hint McCauffrey Wilkie Regina Viet Bia Tod Alter Dillahbough We. Shury Jackson Elsie P.O Ayeshire Battleford Keeney

Film Development and Printing at Fyfe's Studio

Film developed and printed at Fyfe's Studio in North Battleford with lowest charges and prompt service.

Fyfe's North Battleford

Baby Chicks Orders Open for June Delivery

A brief notice invites customers to place orders for day old chicks held with a mother hen for June delivery. The ad mentions Mrs. Smith and W. W. Smith as contacts for details and purchasing.

W. W. Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dist Connell Net Holliday Boughey, Law Ewart Pres Wit Delmas News Issa Lu Free America Pay Com Cations White Swan News Lobb & Clark DeLaval McLaughlin Carriages Superior Maytag Plongor News TRN Uiha Estray F. S. Bradley Thos. Hassall Earle & SP. Risters & Solicitors Sask Dark Brown Livingston & Atkinson Battleford, Sask A. G. Cunningham Insurance Ite Hudson's Bay Co. Landa 1. BR. Bwart Iastleford WM. Thompson Ave H. Rt. T N.B J. H. Scott Mrs. Phillips King George Tlote N. Nolin P. M. Florence Provincal Saskatchewan Alberta King George Bert Parry Prop
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