28 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
1
The text discusses the stereotype of German spies as meticulous and literal, likening them to a orderly tenant who reads a neighbor’s tax records. It argues such traits aid spying but do not guarantee understanding others’ plans or motives.
The Weekly Dispatch reports visits to End of London resorts as lavish and wasteful during wartime. At eight o clock, Carlton and Piccadilly spots show crowded, glittering tables, women in evening wear, and men in uniform arriving by taxi or motor. Public anger grows over opulence amid food shortages and war-time hardship.
In the Hertfordshire hills a field day tests candidates for officer qualifications. The event highlights the era before formal training, with the unit nicknamed the Devil's Own showcasing drill and endurance.
A memorial notice for James Paul R QMS of the 214th Overseas Battalion C E F Canova Sask Canada dated 23 December 1914. The prose honors his sacrifice in France and his place among Canada’s undying dead.
Classified ad describes 55 acres cultivated land with a log house on one quarter, two/three wire fencing, two log stables, a good well 26 feet deep, 2000 bushels, and a mortgage balance. Located near Sterter with two wires, three wires, and a field of improvements. Fred Zubko of Stenen P.O. Spat handles the listing.
On Wednesday, February 32nd at one o'clock noon a credit auction sale will be held four miles from Buchanan. Items include cows fresh and in milk, yearlings, and young stock. Credit terms apply.
The article highlights National Service Week as a national duty for Canadians aged 16 to 65 to complete government cards. It urges universal participation by men, urges wives and teachers to support, and emphasizes service to the state over self-interest, invoking the Prince of Wales motto I serve.
Christmas holidays bring soldiers from the 214th Battalion home on leave and report on duties in Saskatoon Grandview and Winnipeg. Mentions of local residents visiting relatives, church events, and a wartime letter from Scotty McMillan in England. A brief note recalls a local casualty and general wartime sentiment.
A compact public notice states Cregitt has claims involving INBON and Co. The notice outlines a dispute context and references the parties named, with key legal action expected to proceed in local court.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a person named Henry in France with military rank and editor role, referencing Prance as a spelling variant. Details are unclear and difficult to verify.
unclear OCR fragment suggests a service time at 3.00 p.m. with references to Preeceville and Guarlay Suurgie and a possible list of items or sales. unclear details limit precise entities or locations.
The fragment notes the Fulkerson family in Capora on Tuesday December 19th. It mentions a private event and a wedding between W. Fulkerson and a Weddell or related family names in 1910. The unreadable text limits full details.
Evening service at St George's Chereh Cenore Oe includes Evensong and Beemnes. Attendance noted at 2:00 pm and 1.40 pm prayers.
A meeting of residents in Canera and District will be held at the Theatre at two o clock. The purpose is to discuss the Patriotic Fund with a guest speaker from the town expected to address attendees.
The New York Times reports a Lloyd plan routing British liners from New York to Halifax with six inch guns front and rear and fast cruisers to aid. Ships will shift from New York to Halifax, with freight moved by rail or to Liverpool via Halifax and transferred for onward movement.
A town council meeting was canceled due to scheduling conflicts and unspecified reasons. Officials urged residents to watch for notices about a rescheduled date and location.
A wartime piece recounts soldiers facing fear and the devilish tactic of machine gun fire. It notes Milutary Cross recipient and Canon Woodard wounded on Vigy Ridge and in the Somme, with Woodward returning to the front. The piece honors London troops and their cheerfulness.
Canon Woodward of Southwark Cathedral pays tribute to Susan Canon C. 8 at a memorial service praising her joyous, splendid spirit and lasting faith.
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