Canora School Board Minutes August 6 1914
Regular meeting at the town office on August 6 1914. Present trustees Fyhri Bereschel Betts and Jorgenson Fyhri Betts. Accepted J A Norton bid 51.40 for school renovation. 78 primary teacher applicants on file. Lily Reed application accepted. Gray and Stevenson to teach next year at same salaries. Various accounts approved including Woods Robertson Ritche Watters Free Press Norton and Sanuels. Drain pipe referral to Betts for verification.
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Dicetes Txaks
Fyhri
Bereschel
Betts
Jor- Betta
J. A. Norton
Pyhri
Mins Lily Reed
Sanuels
Woody & Robertson
Carr
Minutes of R M Buchanan Council Meeting 1914
The Rural Municipality of Buchanan No 904 met August 3 1914 with all members present. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and confirmed. Items discussed included assessment of section 6 township 22 walowka School District 1739, payment to W J Griffith from old Local Improvement District No 16-B-2, By Law 7 to grant 50 to Can ary Agricultural Society, hawkers and pedlars licensing, and road work totals across divisions totaling over 590. Indemnity payments were approved for several individuals and accounts. The meeting adjourned to October 5th.
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Buchanan, Sask
Buchanan
McClay—Shabits
Walowka
Pollard
Shabits
W. J. Qgritith
Canora
McClay
McClay — Dergens
Saskatchewan Medical Association Convention in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Medical Association holds its annual convention in Saskatoon on August 18 19 and 20. Dr D M Elder of McGill University Montreal and Dr A R Gordon of Toronto University will deliver addresses and give clinics. Other papers on interesting subjects will be presented.
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Saskatchewan Medical Association
Saskatoon
D. M. Elder
McGill University
Montreal
A. R. Gordom
Toronto University
British War Forces Swell to Nearly One Million
London received the supplementary estimate showing a total British fighting force of about 904,000 men on land and sea. The plan adds 67,000 naval personnel and 90,080 active service explosive reserves to reach the final force strength.
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London
Serail
Hazardous Material Incident Disrupts Parry Unit
A fragment notes a hazardous material alert affecting the Parry unit with mentions of a CXR and persistent frustration. The text suggests a logistical or medical concern but provides limited clear details or names. No further context is available from the fragment.
Cutting Commenced in the Canora District
Cutting was commenced in the Canora district last week and the crop prospects are poor due to insufficient moisture. The straw is short and crops in the area are below normal, though other provinces report no crops. Farm laborers are plentiful, so there should be no shortage of men.
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Canora
Canada’s Duty to the Mother Land in the Present Crisis
Canadian unity pins duty to Britain and France in the war. The nation backs prompt full-hearted action, seeing the conflict as defense against aggression and a stand for civilization and liberty. Party strife is set aside as leaders and people unite.
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Canada
France
Steaner Stirring and Local Meetings Highlight Town News
A busy week with ladies' lake outing and farmers attending Canova Machinery Commission sitting. The Board of Trade discussed brass and road projects while Steven & Son remain sole binder twine provider. Chas Gibney returns home from hospital and Chas Ferguson seeks Typhoid treatment at Canova Hospital.
Cargo of furs worth 900000 brought to Le Pas
A shipment of furs valued at 900000 dollars arrived in Le Pas last week. Local officials reported the consignment was transported by sea and unloaded without incident.
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Wales
le Pas
Prize of Cameron Wins Red Rubber Honor in Horse Class
In class 9 section 2 the red ruber for the best stallion any age went to Prize of Cameron a five year old Clyde owned by D. C. The same animal also earns the diploma for champion heavy draught stallion and an application is being made to the Regina secretary for the same.
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Cameron
Clyde
D. C
Saskatchewan Horse Breeder's Association
Regina
European War Situation Brief Synopsis
Admiralty allows coal shipments from England to Norway and Italy signaling no warship threat. North Sea closed to fishing fleets with large British and German presence. Cape Ortega seized by British with 5 million in specie aboard. France-Austria relations broken. French advance toward Alsace uncertain. Germans occupy Liege. Belgian forts hold Brussels approaches guarded. Austrians bombard Belgrade as Servian offensive in Bosnia continues. Karlsruhe engaged near Bahamas. French censorship blocks casualty lists. Togoland seized by French and British. Montenegro declares war on Austria. Consuls out of Canada. Belgrade bombarded. Russian force sizable in Germany. Portugal backs Britain. Canada to seek war budget to guard against price surges.
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Admiralty
England
Norway
Italy
North Sea
Hamburg American Line
Cape Ortega
Daily Mail
Buenos Ayres
Southampton
France
Austria
Alsace
Liege
Brussels
Servia
Belgrade
Bosnia
Karlsruhe
San Juan
Porto Rich
Bahamas
Togoland
South Africa
Montenegro
Canada
Begrade
Germany
Portugal
United Kingdom
Craik Team Triumphs Over MacDonald Aills Men
Craik team defeated MacDonald Aills on Broad Street Ground Monday night after a hard game by the score of one goal to ail.
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Broad Street
Craik
MacDonald Aills
Op Me Ronmteads in Township Fort Miles North
In 37-4 area near Forts Miles North a notable operation is reported. The item mentions terrain features and a movement involving roads and checkpoints. No further named individuals or organizations are clearly readable from the fragment.
War News From Frontiers and Seaways
London reports official details on German corps massing along the Franco German frontier and plans for rapid advances through neutral regions. Allied forces hold Metz area as battles loom with Brussels and French lines. ships clash with British and French cruisers countering German vessels at sea.
Sports Day Set For Kamsack Labor Day
Labor Day events planned in Kamsack for Sept 6 include free for all open run pony race and harness races plus a team race. A subscription list circulated aims to raise about 700 dollars for prizes and expenses. Baseball prizes total 150 while football offers 50 in two prizes.
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Labor Day
Kamsack
Windsor Hall
Open Season Brings Ducks Chickens Hunting Clarity
Prospects are bright for duck and chicken shooting with regulated seasons. Open season runs September 15 to November 15 for chickens and to December 31 for ducks and other migratory birds. White cranes remain protected year round. Licenses cost $1.00 and permits for crop damage hunting may be issued only to landowners with restrictions and refunds if not issued.
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Minister of Agriculture
Future of Canadian Trade in the Orient
The Department of Trade and Commerce releases a special Weekly Report on Canada’s future trade in the Orient. Sir George Foster argues that 500 million Chinese and Japanese customers lay across a pivotal eastern frontier. He urges proactive Canadian engagement now that the Panama Canal has shortened eastern access. The report is authored by Mr. R.
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Department of Trade and Commerce
Orint
Sir George Foster
Sir George
China
Japan
Canada
Canadians
Panama
Nal
Successful Candidates in Ill Class Part 1 Exams
A list of the successful candidates in the third class portion of the Ill class Part 1 examinations is provided. The notice enumerates names and outcomes for those who passed the exam segment.
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Clas
Scandinavian Newspaper Men Visit Canora on Tuesday and Wednesday
A large party of Scandinavian journalists representing Norway Denmark Sweden Finland and Icelandic press in the United States visited Canora on Tuesday and Wednesday. They were hosted by the Board of Trade with a banquet at Hotel Chamberlain and heard talks praising western Canada as a place for homes.
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Canora
United States
Canada
Wadena
Board of Trade
Jupiter
Ives
Canorn
Cohen
Presiden Jensen
J.D. Hobertson
B. B. Jonasson
Saminingin
Winnipeg
Osborne Scott
Pass. Agen
C.N.R
A. G. Graham
J. F. Paul Barschel
D. M. Frederickson
RK. B. Bogstad
Everett, Wash
Victor Nilsson
Svenson Folkets Tidening
Minneapolis
Minn
C. Raemusson
Agebladet
A. C. Harja
Sirtolainen
Duluth
Thorar
Camara Advertiser
M. S. Novelius
Chicago Posten
American Prem Association
Latics
J. P. Christen
Town Fathers Had Busy Session Last Night
Regular meeting of the town council on Wednesday evening August 12 1914 in the town office with Mayor Korbin presiding. Minutes read and adopted. By-law 110 fixing 1914 taxation rate passed. Discussion on hospital water supply declined obligation. Constable applicants Geo Binning and Wm Lee debated. Geo Binning accepted. Police committee named and amendments debated. 1913 2000 to J D Burke Sons street work and other 1914 invoices listed. Jno G Overhage rejected as unauthorized.
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Korbin
Macleod
Graham—Dalton
Couns
Spanier
Constable
Geo Binning
Wm. Lee
Graham
Geo. Binning
Franklin — Dalton
Wm. Lae
Couns Franklin
Dalton
Spandier
Franklin
Robertson
Dalton — Robertson
Couns Graham
Leod
J. D. Burke & Son
J.T. Rourke & Son
D. H. Sutherland
EB. M. Vesey
Jno
XXI Cavalry Field Ambulance Corps Prepares for Service
Capt Vesey returns from Brandon after examining recruits for the XXI Cavalry Field Ambulance Corps. First contingent lists sent to Ottawa. many names to be weeded out at headquarters. Mobilization at Valcartier planned for mid next week. volunteers eligible for home and foreign service for three years or the war’s end.
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KE. M. Vesey
Brandon
XXI Cavalry Field Ambulance Corps
Ottawa
Valcartier
Volun- Canova
BE. M. Vesey
A. M. C. David Nicol
XVI Light Horse
Council to consider 9 mu sicips rink project on Tuesday
Discussion before the council on Tuesday centers the proposed rink and fire hall project amid local debate. Supporters and opponents weigh the town’s needs and the impact on municipal facilities.
Railway rate increase approved for Quired Statice railways
The commerce committee granted the application of Quired Statice railways to raise street rates by over one per cent.
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Nnma Wane Commerce Committee
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R. M
Pollard Plaxin & Verigen
Williams
Sundry
Nevershow of
Bros
John Shabits
Jas. Pollard
R. Mitchell
Habits
P. A. Hermanson
Treas
Ee Ad Dynamite
Parry Seunit
Canera
Here
Machinery Commission
Ernest Niver
Transcona
David
Mr. Fumerton
Steven & Son
Chas. Gibney
Chas. Ferguson
Canova Hospital
Great Britain
Associated Press
Canova Advertiser
Defin
Metz
Atlantic
Pacific
Hotel Canora
Presbyterian
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