26 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
1
A letter discusses major and minor factors causing cream test variation at creameries. Key points cover separator speed, milk temperature, skim milk amount, steadiness of the bowl, flow rate, acidity, and machine cleanliness impacting test accuracy.
Marshall Wells veteran Campbell visits town as gun battles reported near Mon Thussian front. Reports claim seven hundred killed and many wounded in Garten versus Villa clash. Italian forces on the Adriatic coast destroy three Austrian aeroplanes and a Zeppelin sighting at Vilma. Sasimthewan, minister of agriculture, estimates farmers face losses of 25 million dollars amid drought conditions and disease.
The Yorkton hotel proprietor Jas. Large was tried under the New Sales of Liquor Act before District Magistrate James Mills. He faced two counts, the second dismissed for lack of license, and was found guilty on the first count fined $2100 and costs.
Work started last week on the twenty mile extension of the Phendr PL branch of the Canadian Northern Railway. The line is to cross toward a point near Invermay.
Preeceville school pupils Edith Marian Jemny Frank Crosty Karl Semth Flossie Smith Walt Smith Carl Strand passed departmental exams and entrance tests. The Beave Falls Sifreat District annual picnic on the 6th featured sports including foot races jumping baseball with weather良. Net proceeds benefited the Canadian Patriotic Fund.
The Co-Operative Creamery Canora under Saskatchewan Dairy Branch pays for the two weeks ending Sept 4 for that dairy fat with No 1 at 27c No 1 at 24c and No 2 at 22c per unit.
The vicarge will continue plans to advance St George's Church for services at Graham's lock. Sunday services and Sunday School times are listed for Meadowdale Canora and Crooked Hill with a Wednesday W A meeting at H Vincent's on September 1st. Annual Sunday School Picnic set for Aug 26 at Mr. Sjubergs farm.
A. Broderson of southeast Newton shares extracts from a letter from Hans Hrederson of Qhswig in northern Germany. The Danish letter, mailed June 23 with seal intact, notes high prices for livestock and crops, scarce labor, and conscription affecting laborers.
School will reopen on Wednesday September 1 after a two month vacation. It urges pupil attendance on the first day to assist in the class and start the year well.
Saskatchewan medical men propose a fully equipped Field Hospital for front service. The Saskatoon unit is accepted by Britain with gratitude. Dr. Irving leads the Eastern Saskatchewan drive, already securing over $1,050 with Canora and area donors urged to contribute via Dr. Dick or Dr. Warren.
The Saskatchewan Farmer reports a sheep breeder named Money in Sheep R Martin sold a wool clip for 971.65 dollars in 1913. He notes gains from lambs, a clear profit from 410 sheep, and asserts their self supplied feed lowers costs versus two hired hands. He urges farmers to plan for fall sheep purchases.
Mrs EK L McLaren visits relatives in Preeceville this week. E B Wilson of Yorkton visited town and reproached local restaurant keepers at the Town Council meeting. Winnipeg develops twelve thousand rolls of moving picture film weekly and pays $5000 for 72000 pictures forming the film groundwork. Further from Itena comes an announcement on Canadian soldiers.
A fragment recalls a historic cession of Heligeland to the Kaiser in exchange for Zanciber and notes seventy acres of rock now serving as German fortifications near the Kiel Canal. The writing blends dates and place names in a terse historical vignette.
Labor Day observances noted. Residents and visitors from Yorkton, Kamsack, Grandview, Roblin, and other towns were in Canora. Notables include R. W. Canning, TI Cooperman, C. Kurtz, and E. Roberts. staff changes at Canadian Northern Railway. updates on local churches, government officials, and housing proposals. A plea on debtors and creditors circulates. talk of converting the Chamberlain Hotel into a charity home.
A patriotic band concert last night drew few listeners as locals gave little sign of support for the Canova Band, the town’s nearly sole active organization. The piece notes the ensemble’s uphill battle to survive the summer amid limited community enthusiasm.
Regina resident J Harmog Jones visited town on Tuesday.
A year of fighting leaves the Allies dominating most fronts. Germany holds Belgium and large French regions rich in coal and iron while Russia controls Polish territories and Baltic ports. Britain faces submarine raiders as Dardanelles exit worsens isolation. Europe-wide mobilization reshapes industry into war production with uncertain final balance.
The Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture reports general wheat ripening province wide next week. Some districts have one third of their crop harvested and earlier districts show substantial cuts. No major harvesting delays due to labor or twine shortages, though twine is scarce in the southwest. Rosthern Farm data predict 18 bushels per acre for wheat 30 for oats and 24 for barley with weather hurting grade. Crops nearer Rosthern outperform those eastward. Labor Bureau confirms adequate harvest labor in view.
A terse excerpt notes troops massing on the Turkish frontier amid tensions and a looming Balkan war. The brief reflects strategic anxiety and the prospect of conflict spreading through southeastern Europe.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Rexall laxative product sold in a 10 cent box labeled as The 10c. Bie and Sie box, with unclear brand and distribution details.
Regular meeting of the Canora Accommodation Board on August 25 1915 in the town office. The board recommends granting two hotel licenses with full restaurant privileges exempting municipal taxes for hotel property from July 1 1915 and supplying electric light for hotel use with discounts, plus grants for a public rest room at the Canora Hotel and a separate rest room grant. The council to record the report and act on payments and procurements.
A reflective note from the Canadien Pharmaceutical Journal contemplates Britain as possibly the author of acts not proud, yet in this war the old democracy shows material strength and moral splendor. The piece anticipates future historical glory while acknowledging past missteps.
Yesterday W J Griffith & Sons sold the Canora area Griffiths Ranch to Major hortin and KF L Heyes for cash. The purchase included cattle, horses, machinery and crops. The new proprietors have taken possession and Irl layes oversees ranch operations.
An opinion piece argues Britain bore a crucial duty in World War I, defending France and Europe while balancing honor and restraint. It weighs historical choices, the impact of Britain’s involvement, and the consequences if Britain had stayed out. It cites Allied solidarity, national bravado, and the costly defense of liberty against German aggression.
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