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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

May 24, 1917

Page

9

Better Farming Train to Visit Saskatchewan Districts

The Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture with partners will run a Better Farming train on Grand Trunk Pacific lines in Saskatchewan from June 4 to June 16 1917. It features experts from the College of Agriculture and staff including Mrs R Archibald and Miss Gladys Henry, plus a livestock display with cattle hogs and horses and demonstration cars on field husbandry and household science.

Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture Provincial College ‘of Agriculture Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Saskatchewan W. J. Rutherford College of Agriculture John Bracken A. M. Shaw Saskatchewan College of Agriculture Cairy Yorkshire Berkshire Tamworth

Council Considers Tax Prepayment Discounts and Election Dates

The council discussed prepayment discounts for the second tax instalment and set payment deadlines. A Sask Municipalities secretary note warned Battleford convention dates may clash with provincial elections. Officials addressed water charges and diphtheria vaccine funding and approved a 2 cent water rate.

Boughey Ewart Hutchins Law Millar Union of Sask Battleford Jane Adams P.c

Willowmoor Resident Passes After Surgical Operation

The Willowmoor district records the death of 68 year old Mr Joba who died after surgery. He came to Willowmoor 11 years ago, his wife died two years ago, and he is survived by two daughters Mrs J D Meredith Willowmoor and Mrs Cartwrigt Narrow Lake. Two sons reside in England. Funeral held Saturday conducted by Rev Canon.

Willowmoor Joba J. JD Meredith

Rural fair to showcase home economy and farm devices

The program features demonstrations on food values cooking laundering sewing sanitation ventilation and home nursing. A poultry section with a live-breeds car incubators brooders models and lectures. A farm machinery section with model buildings engines and a pneumatic water supply system plus lighting. Stops listed with dates and towns.

Saskatchewan Ned Pheasant Battleford Proagua

Lost Bay Mare Branded 200 shoulder Seeks Recovery Reward

A large bay three year old horse branded on the right shoulder with a heavy black coat is missing. The mare is tall and described as missing with a reward for information leading to her recovery.

Tall

Farm For Sale With Improved Quarter Section

Improved quarter section of land offered for sale suitable for mixed farming. Describes well improved roads and acreage breakdown for agricultural use. Local listing notes potential for cultivation and pasture.

Strayed mare near Stevenson seeking return and reward

A brown mare with foal missing from A. J. Stevenson premises. She has a white forehead star, white nose stripe, white left hind foot, and a large lamp on the right jaw. About 800 pounds. Halter on. Reward offered for information. Contact A. J. Stevenson.

A. J Stevenson A. J. Stevenson

Lest We Forget and Democratic Support for Provincial Administration

A fragment notes a Democratic stance tied to People We Owe and Baned Support for the present provincial administration. The text is incomplete, with unclear names or dates, reflecting a political commentary snippet.

Women’s Vote Debate Highlights Saskatchewan Franchising

A Saskatchewan discussion on granting women the franchise cites beliefs on influence by appearance, the role of liquor law, hospital and maternity care, Homestead Act protections, and the need for women’s participation in decisions affecting home and family. The piece notes Mrs. McClung’s zeal and a government stance paralleling broader social rights.

Lords of Creation Weild Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Hood Wis Scott Mary McClang

War Developments Bring Allied Hope And Canada Conscription

The week shows a reduced submarine threat due to better anti submarine methods and a brighter Russia outlook with potential peace terms. Allies gain on the western front while Italy reports a successful offensive. Prime Minister Borden announces a conscription bill for Canada at this session.

Russia Italy Canadians Borden Canada

Gardiner pastor leaves for WaUW to join new work

After seven months as pastor Rev R C T Othen departed Gardiner Presbyterian Church yesterday to serve in Wa UW on the Prince Albert branch of the G T I. Rev W A Cameron will resume duties here as regular pastor. Farewell social praised Othen’s ministry and the town awaits Cameron’s return. Othen plans Ruthesian language study to join that work permanently.

Gardiner Presbyterian Church R. C. T. Othen Wauw Prince Albert G.T.I W. A. Cameron Wil Mc. Othen G. A. Foster W. A Othon Ietends

Illicit Liquor Trade Busted in Prince Albert

Chas Erickson received six weeks in Prince Albert jail and a $100 fine plus costs for illicit liquor trading. A plain clothes detective and Prov Const Jennings caught a decoy purchasing liquor, leading to a raid on the premises and discovery of a stock. The case was tried in the old town.

Chas. Erickson Prince Albert Jennings Old Town N. B. Optimist

Women benefit from acts aiding family finance and children

The Deserted Wives Maintenance Act Devolution of Estates Act and Neglected Children's Act protect wives rights. Regina's government nicknamed farmer's government has delivered measures improving agricultural conditions. Women also seem to benefit from the administration.

Regina

Humble Beans and Global Strife Reflections

A lively column uses garden humor about beans and green onions to critique wartime rulers. It argues Kaiser rule and Russian liberation, praises liberal shifts in Prince Albert politics, and warns against military mismanagement while urging stability and humane goals.

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