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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Oct 04, 1917

Page

12

Harvest Thanksgiving concert draws large local crowd

The Harvest Thanksgiving concert in the school house drew a large turnout and high praise for the program. Jack Nelson now owns a Brisco car. the Alas elevator is functioning. Concerns raised over the straw trail between Prongua and Battleford as heavy grain hauling and dry weather loosen sand. Miss Black returns from Winnipeg. Harvest service in Christchurch praised with foliage and grain decor. Service set for next Sunday October 7 at 3 pm.

Jack Nelson Altehison Christchurch W.A Sherstone

Fire Prevention Day called for October in Battleford

Town reports poster notices from the Provincial Fire Commissioner urging fire safety checks on October 9. Mayor Bernard Phillips appeals to citizens to heed warnings and adopt safety measures. News brief notes residents’ activities and upcoming auctions run by Gowing Frost, with sale dates around October 19 or 20 and following week.

Risdale Gowing Frost

Lost coat between you and Saskatchewan bridge

Dark brown cloth coat believed lost between the Saskatchewan bridge area. Contained purse and eS pocket. Suitable reward offered. Finder or any information should leave it at 1 The Press.

Saskatchewan Bridge

Local Farm Sale Near Wilkie Offers Clydesdale Stock and Tools

P M Florence announces retirement and a on site auction of all farm assets including valuable Clydesdale mares and geldings cattle implements and household effects situated 15 miles northeast of Wilkie one mile north of Starview School with no reserve.

William Wallace West Das Wilkie Starview School Clydesdale

Auction of Livestock and Farm Equipment Draws Crowds

Sale begins 1 p.m. with lunch served. Extensive listing of items includes twenty five head of Clydesdales and Standardbreds, brood mares and foals, yearlings, geldings and carriage horses. Also cattle, chickens, two tractors, wagons, mowing and plowing implements, harnesses, tractors, and miscellaneous farm goods. Early emphasis on prized show mares and a famed bay pacer noted as a standout.

Pilot Bryson Shire Horse McCormack Bi Deering Grant Ideal Massey John Deere Deering

Gone Estray Heifer in Battleford With Distinct Markings

A two year old dark red heifer with a white figure seven on the forehead and a CT brand on the left hip has gone astray around Edelman bor in Battleford. A suitable reward is offered for information leading to recovery.

Buckskin mare strayed. branded oO on left shoulder

Buckskin mare with no white marking, left shoulder branded oO, found or reported as an estray. Owner must pay expenses and claim the horse. Contact 2sd B. Prince.

Prince

Ford Cars for Sale in Port Battleford

Three 1917 Port cars advertised for sale at bar gain prices. Other cars offered in trade for cattle. Advertisement by Wilkinson and Peon of Battleford.

FORD Wilkinson & Peon Battleford

Self-Sufficing Empire in Canada Mineral Wealth

Arthur A. Cole, president of the Canadian Mining Institute, urged a Toronto audience to boost Canada’s mineral industry for self sufficiency. He highlighted Sudbury nickel, Cobalt silver, Porcupine gold, and Deloro Thorold cobalt production, calling for stronger miner manufacturer cooperation and home manufacturing of materials now imported. He noted Ontario’s gold and silver potential and the need to retain mining profits domestically.

Arthur A. Cole Canadian Mining Institute Toronto Canada Sudbury Cobalt Porcupine Deloro Thorold Canalanining Institute Ontario

MacMillan Arrives at Sydney After Polar Rescue

Donald B. MacMillan and his Arctic expedition reached Sydney Nova Scotia aboard the Neptune after four years in the polar regions. He denied Crocker Land reports, attributing them to a mirage Peary described. Bartlett led relief, with ample provisions and game aboard.

Donald B. MacMillan Sydney N.S Neptune MacMillan Feary North Pole Crocker Land Peary American Museum of National History American Geological Society University O Illinois Bartlett Crocker Millan Rocket

Wool price records set for Manitoba and Saskatchewan

About 180000 pounds of wool collected by Manitoba and Saskatchewan farmers sold to a Boston firm at an average above 60 cents per pound. Finest combing brought 65 cents, medium combing 63 cents, with some wool sold privately. The Saskatchewan output details follow in the same report.

Manitoba Department of Agriculture Boston Manitoba Saskathhevnes Department of

Goats and Bills Feature in Ambiguous Boston Transcript Snippet

An odd fragment from the Boston Transcript mentions censorship, a Mr Jones inquiry, and a line about bill collectors in America. It references goats and softener quantities but provides unclear context and dates.

America Boston Transcript

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Battleford Miller Lobb & Clark DeLaval Separators Mctatghlin Carriages New Superior Fanning Mills Nor Maytag Wrigley's Swrigley Wrigleys winGacum Rieep Mercer TVER Prongua News Town OF Bernard Phillips Walter Holliday Saskatoon R. B. Speers St.George's Chlurch Medical Board the Press Estray North Battleford Baptiste King Meadow Lake Notahernay WM. Stapleton D.P.A C.N.R M. A. Holliday Sharples Masse -Harris W. G. Hillary 21St Street P. M. Florence Harnest J. Guthrie Battleford, Sask W. W. Livingston J. H. Galloway J. A. Dinsley Princess Theatre Harry Hemmings Ethel Barrymore McDonald & Curtis Fun Factory Ole Hansen Levert Paddy & Muggins FOX Man From William Farnum Empress N. Town Prongua Cash Store Island Lake J. K. Hammond THE Galvin Lumber Vds. Ltd H. S. Stewart Senta Bank of Hamilton Stere Crary R. M. Ecclestone Glad Co-Operative Wool Marketing Saskatchewan
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