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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
1
The piece argues that the Union government will shape wartime policy and domestic reform. It calls for wiping out the spoils system, reducing party control, and sending capable independents to Ottawa. It also jokes about rewarding Hob Rogers and hints at generic future posts for others.
Ald Thomas reports an agreement with Old Town and the rural municipality to fix the roadway to bridges. The city council will carry the work with cost shared by both municipalities. Support from the council. drivers expect improvements wihin the community.
Edmoston reports a federal river survey nearing completion to assess Edmonton to Lake Winnipeg navigation feasibility. Edmontons Brydone-Jack and Prince Albert engineer Voliguy oversee field work, with maps and photos to illustrate current conditions and needed dredging and improvements for a commercial river route.
D. D. D. promises fast relief from itching and skin ailments with the great skin remedy. The ad claims many cures and offers a guarantee of relief with the first bottle. Abbott-Wilson Drug Co on Centre Street in North Battleford.
Regular Battle River Rural Municipality council met October 6 1917 with all members present. Communications covered tax exemptions road and school matters, road diversions and land compensation, Six Mile Lake school site approval, and a grant to Wm Yates for military service. A resolution called for government wheat pricing fairness at shipping points and terminal elevators. Secretary received two weeks leave in October.
Peter Pauls of Hague drove over Otto Plenner ten year old son of Chris Penner in Hague on Monday last causing instant death. Police investigation underway.
Ottawa urges Canadians to act quickly on Military Service Act exemptions as boards face limited filing time. Citizens should report service or exemption claims promptly after the proclamation to ensure smooth operation and fulfill a patriotic duty in their own best interests.
Mrs. Mahoney wife of a Canadian artilleryman in France died at Clinic Apartments on Tuesday morning in sad circumstances. Her husband joined Montreal forces early in the war and she had lived in North Battleford before moving to town. She had been an invalid since his enlistment and gradually declined into locomotor ataxia and bronchitis. The Patriotic Fund recently urged his return from service due to her condition. The funeral was held from A J McCormack's home to St Vital church and interment followed at the local cemetery.
The Wilkie Press reports Peter Emsley died in an early morning automobile crash seven miles west of Wilkie. He was found beneath an overturned Ford by Harry Ward and Tom McDonald. District coroner R A McLerg investigated and noted a broken cheekbone while stating details remain unclear as Emsley appeared alone at the scene.
The council discussed a North Battleford request for road improvements linking the two towns and urged local support. A draft auto cab bylaw to restore inter town licenses was reviewed, to take effect after a similar bylaw passage. Arthur Lobb declined to release town from elevator lease terms, citing winter profitability with the creamery. Councilor Dobree was named deputy mayor for the new term.
Willowmoor notes celebrate a large fair with fine exhibits and judges. prizes tallied for seed grain livestock potatoes beets and root vegetables. upcoming auction to sell late Mr Jane’s stock and implements. local residents attend concert and dance. family news included.
A Halloween dance in aid of the Red Cross Society will be held at the Provincial Hospital on Wednesday evening October List. An excellent floor and first class orchestra will entertain. Admission is tic per couple.
Due to feed scarcity the under with his livestock owner R. H. Speers offers 50 head live stock for sale at his premises. Auction or sale terms to be announced. Sale details to be communicated to interested buyers.
Local notice outlines agreements of sale and mortgages tied to properties in Battleford Saskatchewan. Legal representatives are identified, with details of land interests and pending filings. The document signals actions by barristers and solicitors in relation to property transactions.
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