29 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
1
The Canora Tennis Club announces season readiness with a reception committee led by Mrs. Welsh Mrs. Hickling and Mrs. Jensen among others. Davidson Rowntree J H Wheels and DL icons: Committee-J. Davidson and D L Rowntree listed for coordination.
A discussion argues for broad adoption of Arbor Day in Canada, urging public holiday status, forestry education in Saskatchewan, and widespread planting and protection of trees. It highlights trees as vital for shade, beauty, shelter, and climate, stressing that Arbor Day embodies value beyond forestry.
A garbled excerpt notes that nearly some portion of English men of military age have omitted. It mentions South Africa and a 22560.000 tax, a committee, and law wording. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
A call to residents to tidy yards and alleys, remove debris and litter, and curb loose hay and straw to prevent fires and disease. The piece imagines a spring push with volunteers clearing cans, bricks, hats, and old debris, urging immediate local cleanup.
Plateau notes announce Corofin School opening Monday May 3 with Mise Hunter of Saskatoon in charge. Fred Berry has juniper for a new house and carpenters start work after seeding. Harold Mitchell toiling at his Reeceville farm for ten days.
British troops in France have reached a total of 750000, reflecting sustained military buildup and deployment across multiple fronts during the campaign. The figure underscores the scale of Allied forces and ongoing logistics supporting operations.
John Sinnott makes improvements at the Bucpie Theatre building opening the gallery entrance to the street and plan to use rooms over stores as rental outlets in connection with the railway line project.
The Pelly News reports that about 104 quarters of Doukhobor land in the locality are to be opened for homesteading around the end of May, according to credible authority.
Mr Kvern invested in an automobile while Mr Hagermeiste’s barns near completion. Co operative Grain Growers shipped two cars of lumber and anticipate a third. Robert Paterson visited Yorkton Collegiate for Easter holidays. White Hawk Homemakers met April 14 at Mrs Paterson’s. meeting hours set to 2 to 6 pm with tea instead of dinner. Next meeting May 13 at Mrs James Paterson’s. topic The Ideal Farm House. members to bring a 16 by 28 feet plan with upstairs and a 14 by 14 kitchen. Mr Luke Langely, aged about 90, still spry.
The Canadian Northern Halfway Company plans immediate work on the Canmore to Sturgis line. Heavy steel decisions will affect many laborers as funds are spent on supplies during construction, pleasing northern friends awaiting the improved accommodation.
A regular town council meeting was held in the town office on Wednesday evening April 21 1915 with Mayor Korbin presiding. Councillors Macha4od Spandier Robertson and Rowntres attended. The minutes were read and approved. Spandier was appointed Deputy Mayor for the ensuing quarter. Jno Simnott was refunded 125 dollars of unused liquor license fees to be credited on tax account. Accounts approved for payment include Gordon Burke 1.00 and J Gitmey cemetery 1.50.
A fire last Wednesday caused about $50,000 in damages at Swan Take. Local authorities investigated the blaze and no injuries were reported.
A sparse OCR fragment hints at the need for persistent and careful advertising to keep cars safe or in stock. The readable words suggest a focus on trade, marketing, and maintaining business visibility through ads.
The notice states a wartime tax on mail stamps set at eight cents per letter affecting postal charges for transmissions. It describes stamps bearing the tax value to cover wartime postal costs and mentions applicability to letter delivery.
Post Office officials warn firms attempting to dodge the war tax by routing accounts and mail outside the postal system will be prosecuted. The warning asserts strict enforcement of the Postal Act with seizure of mail and immediate action against violators.
Several business houses in town receive fresh coats of paint, improving appearance and curb appeal. The effort adds color and liveliness to the main streets.
A public notice states that starting May 1 1915 customers will receive fourteen quarts of milk for one dollar, outlining a price and quantity change.
In 1915 the British trawler Vanilla was sunk by a German submarine to prevent a rescue attempt by the trawler Fermo as torpedoes were fired. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harold Woods in Canova on Sunday April 25.
The British National Relief Fund reports a total raised exceeding 24.17 million dollars and continuing to grow as a major free-will contribution.
Under Education Department direction, Teachers Institutes will be held at multiple centres with sessions from May to June 1915. Locations include Wakaw Davidson Nokomis Carodus Humboldt Lloydminster Melfort Kindersley Eyebrow Assiniboia with mornings at ten and afternoons at two. Topics cover Primary Work Arithmetic Geography Composition History Reading and general addresses in evening sessions.
A notice announces a mortgage sale of a valuable farm property under a power of sale. Details indicate the property will be offered publicly to satisfy a debt, with terms governed by applicable law and the mortgage agreement.
Last Friday evening a meeting was held to reform a baseball club for the season. Cab ora is organized with officers: Manager Frank Hobertson President Wm Johnson vice presidents R W Cumming and others, Sec Treas C J McKay. Membership fee set at fifty cents. The boys have practiced and look forward to a successful year.
Council met April 17 with members Clarke Hoeba Dahlin Newberg and Johnson present. Minutes cover highway plans Roadway petitions engineer services medical appointment and various small expenditures and wolf bounties.
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