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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
2
The Canors Agricultural Directors have decided to change the fair date. Officials say the event will now proceed on a rescheduled date to be announced and coordinated with local authorities and participants.
Fragments report a library picnic planned for July 1 near Crystal Lake. Mention includes travel north, a cozy corner viewing point, and a person named Lagesen with a location near Conese by the lake.
Canora's girls overtake Kamsack with a 39 to 10 victory in seven innings in front of a lively turnout. Hazel Gibney captured the first home run. Hilts acted as scorer and Miss Philip of the O P 8. provided steady umpiring as Canora’s lineup showed strength against the visitors.
Returning Officer Hickling announced the Canora constituency results with Fennell as an independent candidate. Separately, U S capitalists completed the purchase of Brandon electric light plant for one million dollars.
The W. M. Society and Presbyterian ladies gathered at Mrs. Postlethwaite’s home to honor her as she leaves Canora for a new home. They presented a cut glass salad bowl and read a thanks filled with appreciation for her unselfish work, with cheerful refreshments as farewells were shared.
The piece argues taxation must continue with discretion and equity during war. It warns against social reform influence and provincial meddling that could disrupt industry. Wealth should bear the war's costs, while preserving essential value for future uses.
A garbled list of fair dates and towns for the Northeastern Saskatchewan circuit in 1917. It references Canora and several towns with days like Wednesday and Thursday, but most names and dates are unreadable.
A meeting of the Directors of the June Standard Vice Presidents Row confirmed immediate order for best grade roofing material locally on cash, with shipments to follow. Appointments and finances were assigned to Messrs Johnston Drennan Reid Roe McKinnon Barschel Fuhri Trover Cohen Britton Philli and others, with adjournment to July 14 at 3:00 p.m.
The La Presse editor notes from Toronto's Editorial Night that Quebecers are largely parochial and do not deeply love their country. He argues the French of the lower province lack language unity and enjoy privileges in the federation, costing Canada millions and causing vexation. The piece predicts a change may come soon.
Fragmentary note recounts an unclear claim about submarines establishing a base in Cuba and mentions violent actions against Serbian conspirators at Salonika. The passage also loosely references U S troops, a quarantine, and a controversial financial move involving savings certificates totaling 98 million.
A Preeceville correspondent reports the town’s hotel has reopened under Mr. and Mrs. McMurphy. The piece notes the revival will please locals and bolster the area’s appeal for summer visitors, with emphasis on lakes and rivers and scenic pastures.
A letter to A G Donaldson reports the death of Jack Hill and the wounding of Happy Wilson in an incident. The communication confirms Hill is dead and Wilson is injured with details limited to the names and outcome.
A Portage man faces a charge in a rural Wisconsin case tied to an alleged property scheme involving an alleged guarder and a focus on a $7.0 billion asset value. The report notes unclear municipal and timeline details with references to a Prairie area and related parties.
A travel-era report highlights rough dining car experiences with slow service, partial meals, and variable wine and menu quality. Passengers report difficulty getting bites as attendants circulate, indicating broader concerns about train food standards.
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