On Side Column Frames Political Debate and War Policy
The column critiques quotes about nonpartisan moves in Canada during wartime. It argues party lines should not be abandoned for a coalition, warns of Conservative maneuvering in Ottawa, and calls for a truly balanced coalition with equal party representation to avoid a sham government. It notes Liberals are divided and western unity is urged for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaelis
Canada
Ottawa
Hos
Robert Rogers
Unie
He Sluilariy
House
Senate
T. Ki
Via
Vale of Tears
War revenue contrast and local mishaps summarized
The article cites Lord Robert Cecil on Britain's WWI revenue August 1914 to August 1917, noting 82 percent from direct taxation and 18 percent indirect. It compares Canada’s 5 percent direct and 64 percent indirect taxation, with a critique that wealth bears less burden in Britain. It reports two fatalities from a threshing accident and poison ingestion, plus local court delays and war sentiment laced with commentary on pacifists and retaliatory raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cecil
Great Britain
House of Commons
Thomas White
Canada
House
Farewell Address to Departing Barrister from Battleford Bar
A farewell address from the Battleford Bar Association to RR Earle on his departure for Vancouver. The letter notes his long service since 1905, his role in developing the district and province, and his civic contributions. It offers best wishes for his new western home and future success for him and Mrs. Earle, signed by local attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Battleford Car Asso
Earle
Vancouver
Battleford
R. R. Earle
K-C
LD L.B
Sask
Battleford Judicial District
North West Territories
Mrs. Earle
A. M. Panton
Alder Brehant
F. R. Con
Thanksgiving Day Closure for Local Jas Offices
Monday next is Thanksgiving Day. all local jas offices will be closed. Further notices advise customers to plan accordingly and use online services where available.
Seed Pair Seed Fair Set At Willowmoor October
Seed fair hosted by Willowmoor and Bjelde Creek Grain Growers on Friday next week invites exhibitors to bring wheat oats and barley entries by 1 to 3 pm. Judging ends by 7 30 pm with prizes for multiple divisions and entries. University judges arrange and E Denton C Simpson and G Laycock supervise with Mr Blades as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willowmoor
Bjelde Creek
E. Denton
C. Simpson
G. Laycock
Mr. Blades
High School Test Results and Attendance Update
The Cave district reports September test results for all pupils except First Class. Second Class recognizes Helen Drew Lenore Nico Muriel Parker Orpha Degear Wyponia Searbird. Part II includes Mildred Guneon Tertia Miller Lucile Giffard Myrtle Foster Ethel Medding Avon Prince. Third Class Part I lists Isabel McCormack Amelia Parker Cecilia Ridington Verne Hoover Margaret Guthrie Wilfred Wagstar Marjorie Clancy. Principal H Perkins notes Johnny Wiebe has returned after attending college in the States and was turned back at the border Rosthern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Drew
Lenore Nico
Muriel Parker
Orpha Degear
Wyponia Searbird
Mildred Guneon
Tertia Miller
Lucile Giffard
Myrtle Foster
Ethel Medding
Avon Prince
Isabel McCormack
Amelia Parker
Cecilia Ridington
Verne Hoover
Margaret Guthrie
Wilfred Wagstar
Marjorie Clancy
H. Perkins
Local Pupils Win Share of Prizes at North Battleford Fair
North Battleford hosted a neighborhood school fair Friday with many events hotly contested. Local pupils won multiple awards in singing, drill, drawing, sewing, writing, and exhibits including a silver cup for the singing contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Battleford
Margaret Jackson
Ina Quehl
Plymouth Rocks
Gordon Simpson
Willowmoor
Shirley Foster
Red Cross Commends Regina Branch for Generous Donations
The Canadian Red Cross Society thanks Regina branch for 200 dollars to general fund and 10 dollars to the Prisoners of War fund. Message notes the Battleford branch’s splendid work and pride in the effort. Mrs Cunningham travels to Wivalpeg after telegram reports son Earle suffered a broken arm wrist and shoulder injury from gymnasium accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Treas. R. C. Society
Battleford
Eford
Canadian Red Cross Society
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Senator LaFuilette
Redlick
Wilson Lake District
Germany
Johnny Wiebe
Rosthern
RED Cross
Saskatchewan
Governmant St
Legislative
Union Bank
Northern Crown Bank
Government of the
Province of
Business Directory
Earle & Sparling Barristers & Solicitors
R.R. Earle
L.L.B.K.C
Sparling
B.A
Sestatchewan
Alberta
Manitobe
Thos. G. Dark
Brown's
Livingston & Atkinson
Battleford, Sask
A. G
Cunningham
Hudson's Bay Co
H. E. Ewart
WM. Thompson
Bank of Bln
P. M. Florence
Wilkie
Brown's Drug Store
N. T. Brown
King George Hotel
Bovril
Bert Parry
Prop
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