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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
1
A chorus of cautious optimism blends with warnings about pessimism and booze while surveying wartime morale in Canada. The piece jokes about Germans and knocker talk, cites a North Battleford census of diverse religious sects, and praises the Union Government's policy as a path to reform and cleaner politics.
The Willowmoor note reports a military medical board finding district youths fit for service, a Halloween social at Willowmoor school for Red Cross funds, and updates on Mrs Chas Laycock's successful operation. It also notes the Baljennie fowl supper and dance, and the death of Mrs Underdahl, sr., at her granddaughter's residence.
Threshing is complete but yields are disappointing and potatoes and vegetables are scarce. Visitors include J. Farrel of Vawn and wounded soldiers Pte. Paul L'Hereux and Pte. Joseph Poitras visiting family. Mise M. Ryder of Edmonton visits friends. tax sale set for Nov 14.
A past event underscores a grave obligation for Canadians as the path forward becomes clear. The article emphasizes national responsibility and a call to action in a pivotal moment.
All electors of the Bat Hefard polling divisions meet at Battleford town hall on Thursday November 1917 at 8 pm to elect delegates to attend the council union win the war convention.
Notice states a lady's brick bag containing a purse and other articles was found on the road south of Prougua by W. B. Doyle. The owner may claim it at The Press office by paying for this advertisement.
Battleford Liberal executive reports a Wilkie meeting on Wednesday to coordinate a Unionist convention with the Conservative Executive. Representation by polls will be set at the joint meeting. It is expected Rowlan and Routledge will withdraw, clearing the way for a new Unionist standard bearer.
A council meeting accepted an offer of 6100 for the electrical machinery from the old power house plus the engine and boiler from the flour mill. Edmonton firm Hanlon & Ferguson submitted the bid and Mayor Phillips presided with Councillors Boughey Ewart Hutchins and Law in attendance.
In North Battleford a meeting organized a canvass to secure Victory loan subscriptions. Seven districts cover the province with central cities. a Tuesday session formed the district south of the river. The committee includes Sheriff Aldington Supt West Rev H Sher tone and others. Representatives were chosen for surrounding towns to form local committees.
A Ukrainian resident from Galecia in Austria visited Canada and described wartime hardships. He estimates 35 million Ukrainians in Russia sympathize with the latter country and laments years of conflict over his home district. He left his wife and children and would pay $500 for one letter from his wife, illustrating widespread distress.
Snow and rain halted threshing for a week. A prairie fire started by a train was extinguished by H. E. Reeve preventing disaster. Straw road repairs between Prongua and town progress slowly. Job seekers may contact Councillor Aitchison. Updates on Jobe Dillabough’s Rochester operation and a house dance at Geo. Nelson’s last Friday weekend.
Instructions from the Honorable Minister of Agriculture announce a free seed program for Canadian farmers during winter and spring. Samples include spring wheat white oats barley and field peas from the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa via the Dominion Cerealist. Potatoes samples of about 3 lbs will be available from most Experimental Farms with Ontario centralized. one grain and one potato sample per applicant.
A North Battleford federal constituency Liberal meeting decided to support the Union Government. Provincial Liberals and other leaders from across the riding attended. Due to Conservative unwillingness for a joint convention, W. J. Millar was retained as a candidate supporting the new government.
Mrs. Ecclestone hosts guests as the Prongua Homemakers plan a schoolhouse social on Friday November 2 at 8 p m. Miss Harrison of Saskatchewan University will speak. Luncheon offered. Admission 25 proceeds go to the library. An Willowmoor pioneer Mrs Johanna Underdahl aged 85 years 7 months dies. She leaves seven children and two sons in the United States. Funeral Monday in Battleford cemetery.
Wa. Wrigley argues the nation must act to defend itself amid aggression. He warns against complacency, cites Belgium and Balkan states as proof, and says war, while calamity, may be necessary to prevent foreign domination and preserve national sovereignty.
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