Local Briefs From Battleford May News
Born at Battleford hospital on Wednesday May 30 a daughter to Mr and Mrs L D Clark. Geo Wilson of Regina visited over Sunday with Dr Millar. Red Cross meeting next Monday at Miss Judith Prince’s home. Miss Davis leaves for Brandon after leaving Earle Sparling. Mrs Wheatley and Mrs Jones attend WMS convention in Moose Jaw. J R Dixon’s son at Provincial Hospital sprains leg from Monday mishap. S W H Boyd leaves GTP for Galvin Lumber Yards. Hy Marugg travels to Monticello Iowa for graduation of his son and daughter. Soldiers Aid League to meet next Saturday in Red Cross rooms. Red Cross receives 25 from Willing Workers for POW fund. Mr H Gardner leaves for Kerrobert for new R N W M P post. Jos Louvie, frostbite frost aftermath, receives treatment for sore foot. Store to close 1 pm each Wednesday starting June 6 except June 13 plowing match. Master Bert Robson fractures leg above ankle after horse fall. previously broke arm. Seven degrees of frost causes vegetation damage in northern Saskatchewan. grain damage reports vary.
Wastage of Best Blood in War Discussed by General Bridges
In Washington interview, Lieut General Bridges of the British high commission warns that rapid expansion of Britain's army drained training officers and top youths, risking the officer corps. He cites Kitchener and universal service as remedies, estimates eight months to train a division, and stresses artillery dominance with bayonets still decisive in trench warfare.
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Kitchener
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War President Lincoln’s Strategic War Insight
A Springfield piece argues Lincoln’s aim to save the Union defined his wartime judgment and military foresight. It notes critics comparing Lincoln, Pitt, Cavour, and Bismarck as nonprofessional soldiers who grasp war’s objectives better than generals. The piece reflects on leadership and strategic vision in crisis.
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Union
Pitt
Cavour
Bismarck
Springfield
Winter Dairying Gains Popularity in Saskatchewan
The piece notes dairying grows in Saskatchewan despite challenges from a troubled market and high prices for feed and other staples. It cites cooperative activity and external pressures as factors shaping butter output during a satisfactory season in the province.
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