28 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
1
Winnipeg realty brokers report a surge in trades swapping city homes for farm land in the Canadian West. The back to the land movement grows as American farmers seek cheap western land, with builders and tradesmen drawn by war profits from strong crop values. Many deals use houses as partial payment with balances due in crops.
J A Welsh principal of Canarsa school reports the death of his father Richard Welsh aged 73 at Moorefild Ontario after a period of illness. He leaves six sons and one daughter all living in Western Canada except one son at home.
Jensen defeats Cumming in the last game of the present competition to take the lead and prize. Pleasance and Woods tie for second. Johnston and Cumming face off for last place and the saurkeraut prize. Standings show Harvey 5–6, Roberteca 5–8, Pleasance 6–2, Reid 2–6, Cohen 6–8, Woods 1–7.
The Wadena Dramatic Club directed by Mr. Harvey Hearn performed The Gilded Fool at the Empire Theatre on Monday January 18. The two hour drama impressed with strong acting especially Mr. Hearn in the title role and a well chosen cast. Despite a sparse audience the production was praised for artistry and the director’s handling of the complex material.
Dominion Lands Office reports no change in seed grain applications for non patented homesteads. Government will aid only a select few, restricting eligibility to a small southwestern area including Moose Jaw. J. J. Miller of Dalmeny had applied for seed grain to replant after drought losses. Saskatoon Phoenix notes.
A new lawyerless court in Chicago will handle cases under $50. Complainants state their own cases and defendants defend themselves to cut court costs.
Regular meeting at town offices presided by Mayor Korbin with Councillors MacLeod Rowntree and Franklin. Actions include readings for By law 117 Returning Officer nomination Feb 4 and debentures instruction. decline offer of 8 inch pipe. approve $10 for Dr Warren and fireman J A Blakeley. hire J A Hood as night watchman for three months at $50 monthly. The record notes the aim to keep discussions engaging.
The notice lists pastoral services by Rev Percy Smith. Worship times include afternoon services at 1 30 p m and an evening service around 2 30 p m with invitations to bring books. Sunday school is planned. Reading Room venue noted.
Report notes over 760000 in 1918 hail losses and 500000 plus in 1914. Most damage centered near Belle Plain Moose Jaw Marquis Bethune with spread west to Drinkwater. Municipal insurance covers losses where stock-raising regions show fewer hail impacts and some voters accepted the benefits in fall.
The Kerr family at 555 Broadway Winnipeg has six of eight men serving with the Canadian contingent at Salisbury Plain and a seventh preparing to leave. Sons John James Peter, son-in law Fred McMillan and friends W Johnson and G Williams have joined or prepared to join. Peter, 17, left for Valcartier as a corporal. brothers joined the One Hundredth regiment band. Will remains home, married and a father, set to join the Seventy ninth Cameron Highlanders. Fred McMillan was lieutenant at Maple Street fire hall and serves with the Eleventh Field Ambulance. Johnson serves with the Ninetieth regiment. Williams with the Seventy-ninth.
Letter seeking information about three British soldier brothers Jolin Wilion and Gilbey McKear from Arran Scotland who fought in 1619 and were promised land by Lord Selkirk in 1817. They reportedly settled near Swan River with one daughter noted.
Miss A De Lary of the Homemakers Clubs of Saskatchewan reports 424 families received clothing and about 100 more lack supplies. Over 24 000 pounds have been distributed at Reging and by local clubs. Readers may drop clothing at the Reading Room in the Doukhobor Block during hours or contact E J Nugent for assistance.
A scattered column mix of wartime observations on patriotism advertising and common sense urging prudent spending and local support. It warns against overreliance on gimmicks while praising charity, discipline, and honest business in tough times, with brief notes on health food and restraint.
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