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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
9
The piece argues that unity in war aims supports the new Union Government while urging action against the spoils system and corruption. It calls for reform, independence in Parliament, and placing capable MPs in Ottawa, noting Prussian threats and domestic enemies. It also jokes about jobs for Hob Rogers and a satirical post for gopher pelts inspector.
Ald Thomas reports an agreement with Old Town and the rural municipality to fix the roadway to the bridges. The city council will fund the project with shared expenses from the two municipalities, backed by the council.
Edmoston October 6 reports the Saskatchewan river between Edmoerton and Lake Winnipeg may become a navigable steamboat route. Edmontons Edm. official Brydone-Jack oversees the impending official report, detailing surveys, dredging needs, costs, and possible development to make the river commercially usable.
A drug advertisement claims D. D. D. cures skin afflictions and relieves itching through a magic remedy. It guarantees first bottle relief and cites Abbott-Wilson Drug Co in North Battleford as the distributor.
The Battle River Rural Municipality council met October 6 1917 with all members present. They handled exemptions for Derummond Creek Grain Growers and Wm Yates, discussed grain graders and potato crop, grant requests for the King George hotel, road diversions, and Six Mile Lake school site approval. A resolution urged government price parity and equal weighing at shipping points, and the secretary received two weeks leave.
Peter Pauls of Hague drove over Otto Plenner ten year old son of Chris Penner at Hague on Monday last, killing him instantly, according to the Rosthern Enterprise.
Ottawa urges prompt action on the Military Service Act exemptions with a reminder that a limited time exists for Exemption Board applications. Citizens should report for service or file for exemption soon after the proclamation calls the first class, stressing duty and smooth operation of the process.
Mrs. Mahoney wife of a soldier serving in France in the Canadian Army Reserve died at the Clinic Apartments on Tuesday morning in sad circumstances. Her husband enlisted from Montreal after the war began and she had lived in North Battleford before moving to this town. An invalid at enlistment her condition worsened to locomotor ataxia and later bronchial illness. A sister Mrs. Chichester of Caruthers cared for her. The Patriotic Fund asked for the husband to be recalled from service. The funeral was held today from A J McCormack’s home to St Vital’s church then interred at the local cemetery.
Peter Emsley died in a road accident seven miles west of Wilkie. He was found beneath an overturned Ford by Harry Ward and Tom McDonald. R A McLerg, district corner, reported the body and noted a broken check as a result of the crash.
The council met with Deputy Mayor Hutchins in chair and discussed a North Battleford resolution asking provincial authorities to improve the road between the two towns. A bylaw amendment draft for inter town auto licenses was presented to restore the old licensing system. Arthur Lobb refused to release the town from elevator lease terms, citing winter profitability with the creamery. Councilor Dobree was appointed deputy mayor for the term.
Willowmoor reports a well attended fair with fine exhibits and judges. Prizes awarded for potatoes beets turnips and carrots. district entries scarce for oats and barley. Dancing concert and church christenings noted. auction sale planned for late Mr. Jane's stock and implements.
A Hallowe en dance in aid of the Red Cross Society is set for Wednesday evening at the Provincial Hospital. The event features an excellent floor and first class orchestra. Admission is one dollar per couple.
Due to feed scarcity R H Speers announces sale of 50 head livestock at his premises. Items described as under the conditions of sale to be sold on the date and terms arranged locally with bidders. Legal notices may apply to transfer of ownership and inspection times.
Barristers and solicitors in Battleford Saskatchewan finalize agreements of sale and mortgages for local property transactions. The proceedings outline purchase terms and security arrangements among involved parties.
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