22 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
1
The report states Britain has bought 3.9 million bales since August 1 and controls nearly six million bales through holdings and contracts. It notes government limits on planting in Egypt and the potential seizure of 1 million bales afloat destined for neutral or enemy ports, restricting American access to Liverpool markets.
Citizens urged to convert urban vacant lots into productive plots. Landowners and local groups should unite to cultivate unused spaces, transforming eyesores into beauty spots and aiding national food production and family sustenance. Patriotic organizations could spearhead these efforts nationwide.
A reflective line notes that those who fail to see wrongdoing miss a broader reality of widespread graft in society.
Fragmentary text notes mail rules under the Revenue Act affecting letters and postcards mailed in Canade Canada and Mexico. It references cross border mail handling and regulatory context without complete details. The passage hints at postal jurisdiction and scanning of international mail flows during that era.
The passage argues that consumers and dealers now favor Canadian goods over imports. It notes earlier condescension for buying domestic products has faded as economic rationale and self interest push for supporting home industries. It likens global sourcing to selling to other countries when profits dictate.
The article notes 1911 Canadian money figures and laments that printing services face bottlenecks. It urges customers to place orders days ahead to allow offices to manage demand and avoid frustration from rushed, one hour or two hour returns.
A wartime context pushes farmers to exploit high prices for crops and urges landowners in western Canada to cultivate vacant and underused holdings. The piece argues idle land can become productive income sources with capital, comparing it to restoring an automobile with fuel to regain value and utility.
A Hull Quebec scientist, Gideon Charbonnian, claims a substitute for gasoline called charbo oil. After experiments, officials viewed a test where two tablespoons of the liquid mixed with water ran a 2 horsepower engine for 90 minutes without stoppage. He says it can be produced at four cents per gallon with no smoke and could revolutionize autos and other industries.
Saskatchewan legislature convenes Monday May 10 to tackle liquor reform ending bar and club licenses after July 1 and establishing government dispensaries. A Royal Commission report on agricultural machinery sales is due, along with municipal and private bills, with session likely five to six weeks.
A fragment recalls a chorus about traveling to Manitoba and bidding farewell to Tom and Rock and Rye. It mentions Saskatchewan going dry and the brewery whistle motif, reflecting a historical lyric style.
A town and district trade could be kept at home with persistent careful advertising, urging residents and merchants to prioritize local commerce and sustain the regional market.
The Red Cross Society appeals to farmers in May to donate from 1 to 50 dollars to fund beds for hospitals in Great Britain and France and to support nurses and hospital services. The letter, signed by JAS. W. ROBERTSON, urges large gifts to aid wounded soldiers and uphold Canada’s war effort.
Stenen notes April 18 visit by Mr Green of Durban and Disciples advice given. Residents clean up premises as water scarcity and gopher plaguing town prompt questions to council about pest control. Sam King sent to Portage la Prairie Reform School. Mrs Pamerton and Mrs Moore travel to Winnipeg after Mr Moore’s death. Secented injured in an elevator accident, arm amputated, later recovering before pneumonia proved fatal. Mr Fumerton of Holland Manitoba visits. Community sympathy offered to Mrs Fumerton and her mother.
Fragmentary notice describes lacrosse sticks set for Canidian soldiers and a real estate ad listing about 3500 lots for sale in Peters aggregating a large value.
Nat. Cohen of Verigin visits town for a few days. The Women’s Auxiliary of the Church of Rogland will meet at Mrs. Wrankling’s home on April 28. Mrs. W J Fennell hosts a 10 cent tea on April 30 from 3 to 5:30 to aid Methodist Ladies’ Aid. Mr. Woolverton transfers to the Watson branch and moves last Saturday. T H Keays, recently with Thenvertiser, will oversee Friday meetings in Kindersley Sask for the summer. Crescent Creamery Co of Wenniper buys Yorkton creamery and rents the building while negotiating for Canor creamery.
A table from Ottawa dated February 8, 1915 shows Dominion wheat stocks held in elevators and by farmers. Saskatchewan accounts for 10,289,000 bushels held by farmers, the largest share among provinces, with Alberta 7,215,000 and Manitoba 5,791,000.
Pastor Rev Percy Smith announces services next Sunday at Meadowdale 11 p m , Crooked Hill 9 p m and Tators 7 30 p m with Sunday School at Canora 2 40 p m The Church of England Rev S P Meade lists Canora Holy Communion at a m Sunday School 3 p m Evensong and sermon 7 20 p m Rama Sunday School 2 p m and service 4 p m
Regular Rural Municipality meeting in Preeceville with Reeve presiding and full council present. Minutes adopted. expenditures noted for Neglected Children, Canora Hospital attendance, taxes, land abstracts, right of way surveys, and tax enforcement. Several resolutions set tax policies, reassessments, and cash tax payments. next meeting scheduled for June 2.
Regular teen council meeting held in town offices on Wednesday evening April 14 1215 with Mayor Kerbie presiding. Minutes of last meeting read and accepted. contract adjustments discussed for local assistant C. O. Keebler and other routine items noted.
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