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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Oct 04, 1917

Page

4

Harvest Thanksgiving Concert Draws Large Prongua Crowd

The Harvest Thanksgiving concert at the Prongua school house drew strong attendance and high praise for the program. Jack Nelson bought a Brisco car and the Auas elevator is operating. Road conditions worsen on the straw trail due to grain hauling and dry weather. Residents note progress in Toreshley district and Miss Black has returned to Winnippeg after visiting Mrs. Trussell. Christchurch service last Sunday drew good crowds. next service is planned for Oct 7 at 3 pm.

Jack Nelson Altehison Prongua Battleford Toreshley Miss Black Trussell Winnispeg Christchurch W.A. Kev Sherstone

Fire Prevention Day Notice From Battleford Mayor

Town residents are urged to heed posters by the Police Commissioner designating October 9 as Fire Prevention Day and to make homes safe. Mayor Bernard Phillips signs the missive. Also mentions Walter Holliday vacationing in Saskatoon and Harvest Thanksgiving services at St George's Church.

Tee Flere

Lost dark ape cloth coat reported in Saskatchewan

A dark ape cloth coat with a contained purse and eSee pocket was reported missing in Saskatchewan. A suitable reward is offered. Finder should leave it at 1 The Press.

Beno and Saskatchewan Bridge

Farm sale notice by P. M. Florence at Starview area

William Wallace of the west das 32.41-18 north of Wilkie and Starview School reports the sale of a farm and its valuable Clydesdale mares and geldings cattle implements and household effects without reserve on the premises as he retires from farming.

William Wallace West Das Wilkie Starview School Clydesdale

Clydesdale and farm stock auction advertised items

An auction listing details numerous horses including bay and black Clydesdales with ages from 2 to 10, brood and show mares, Standard breds, plus a bay pacer noted for 2.20 mile time. It also lists cattle, chickens, sheep, two carriages, hay equipment, wagons, and farm implements with quantities and conditions. The sale is set for Tuesday at 1 PM with lunch served.

Syreold Clydesdale Pilot Bryson Shire Horse McCormack Bi Deering Grant Ideal Massey John Deere Cockshutt Gang Deering Ness

Lost heifer in Battleford area seeks return reward

Two year old heifer described as dark red with a figure 7 in white on forehead and branded CT on left hip. Information leading to recovery encouraged. contact Edelman, bor 21, Battleford.

Edelman Battleford

Came-Esrayed Buckskin Mare Advertised for Return

Buckskin mare with no white marks and a brand on the left shoulder is an estray. Owner is requested to pay expenses and claim the horse. Report lists 2st B. Prince as contact.

Ford Cars for Sale by Wilkinson & Bon Battleford

Three 1917 Ford cars offered at bargain prices with other cars for trade for cattle. App Min six Wilkinson and Bon of Battleford advertise the sale and trade options in a local notice.

FORD Willkinson & Bon Battleford

Self-Sufficing Empire in Canada’s Mineral Wealth

Arthur A. Cole of the Canadian Mining Institute urged Toronto listeners to support a self-sufficient empire by expanding domestic manufacturing from ore. He highlighted Sudbury nickel, Cobalt silver, Porcupine gold, Deloro and Thorold cobalt refining, and predicted Ontario gold and silver output growth totaling tens of millions annually.

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

Relieved Arctic Explorer MacMillan Arrives at Sydney

Donald B. MacMillan’s polar expedition reaches Sydney Nova Scotia aboard the Neptune after four years in the Arctic. He confirms Peary’s Crocker Land was a mirage and credits Capt. Bartlett’s relief voyage with rescuing the party.

Donald B. MacMillan Sydney N.S Neptune MacMillan Feary North Pole Crocker Land Peary American Museum of National History American Geological Oostesy Eray Illinois Greenland Bartlett Ilion Crocker Millan Crocker

Wool Marketing Shows Strong Prices Across Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Manitoba and Saskatchewan farm groups report good wool prices with about 180000 pounds sold in Manitoba at an average above 60 cents per pound. Highest returns come from fine medium combing at 65 cents, with middle combing at 63. Saskatchewan wool is held for best possible price amid rising market sentiment.

Manitoba Department of Agriculture Boston Manitoba Saskatchewan

Goat Sale Negotiations Stir Boston Poorer Classes

A fragment references a conversation about contacting Mr. Jones regarding a goat sale in America. The text mentions bill collectors, a vacationing person, and concerns of Boston’s poorer classes, implying financial strain and debt collection in a historical urban context.

America Boston Mr. Jones

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Battleford Miller Lobb & Clark DeLaval Separators Mctatghlin Carriages New Superior Fanning Mills Nor Maytag Wrigley's Wrigley S Bicep Mercer Iver Prongua News Town OF Bernard Phillips Walter Holliday Saskatoon R. B. Speers St.George's Church Medical Board Risdale Gowing Frost Avctioneer the Press North Battleford Baptiste King Meadow Luke Notahernay CNR WM. Stapleton D.P.A M. A. Holliday Sharples Masse -Harris W. G. Hillary 21St Street P. M. Florence J. Guthrie Battleford, Sask W. W. Livingston J. H. Gallaway J. A. Dinsley School Board 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 Savings Department Bank of Hamillton Crove R. M. Ecclestone Glad Co-Operative Wool Marketing Erpool
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