16 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
1
A Canadian made album titled Records Have Music on md es last longer and er features native production. The release highlights a blend of folk and modern arrangements with artists seeking to expand national music identity.
A mortgage sale notice announces action against David Z Walters as administrator of the estate URSUANT to a court proceeding. The fragment indicates the parties Robertson Adame Lamber Company and Walters with a scheduled sale date to be observed Friday.
The Department of Trade and Commerce announces a Toy Conference in Toronto on March 28 to boost Canadian toy manufacture as German supplies drop. Exhibits will include German toy samples and American replacements, with aims to attract capital and expand domestic toy production across twenty four known makers and others.
The patriotic bonspiel drew crowds and raised 223.05 for charity. Curling matches finished tonight with two competitions still to resolve Consolation and Booby. Winners include Pearl Evrigh Rose Charters Bureau 1. 8 McIntosh skip and Donaldson Goldstein Willie Lee K W Cumming skip with Mrs Jos McCormick and R J Hill as alternates.
The Advertiser receives a letter from Looety McMillan in France dated Feb 15 marking one year since landing in France. He praises the Fifth Battalions as among the best in the Canadian Division and notes Jack Bradghaw as one of the lucky ones. Scotty met a hospital worker but not Dr Vesey, now a Major in the RAMC.
In Portage Prairie Review readers report the newspaper circulated prohibition literature in violation of postal regulations. The Advertiser claims loss of hundreds of dollars in job printing and accuses authorities of bias by not enforcing the law equally, arguing for fair access for all newspapers.
Mrs. Forrest of Yorktown spoke at the Epworth League meeting to discuss the Methodist Women's Missionary Society and its impact on those aided by workers. She urged greater effort and support for the cause.
Ambiguous transcription mentions Premier Hearst and prohibition measures linked to Ontario directive. notes on enforcement by government and Britain ally concerns over the world’s largest wheat crop.
The Jewish Ladies' Aid Bazaar held yesterday at Mr. D Hall Sutherland's furniture store proved highly successful with a wide range of items sold. Receipts totaled 815 dollars, 50 of which will be donated to Red Cross efforts and the rest allocated to patriotic purposes.
All eligible men in Canora are urged to join the Canora platoon and wear khaki. A recruiting meeting at the Royal Theatre on Wednesday will be addressed by officer J. Harvey Hearn and other speakers, promising home training until the regiment heads to the front.
A special meeting of the Canora Creamery Association directors was held in the Secretary's office on Tuesday evening 14th inst with President Drennan and directors Fuhri Barechel and Suther land present. A contract with Mesers Hanks & Bertram covers moving the plant to a site east of the Spandier residence and building a store room office and receiving room with cement replacement total 1250 dollars and completion by April 15 next. The contract was approved and the President and Secretary Treasurer authorized to sign.
The council met with Reeve Shabits presiding and councillors Bielitski Zoplitny Hancheroff Brgen Madarags present. A petition for a school site on 8 W corner of NW 24-31-52 was considered and approved. a second petition for Tiny 3 D on 8 E corner NE 26-21-52 was approved. All SD 1915 requisitions to be paid in full. Bucheman SD 1556 to receive $1000 in advance of current year tax levy. A credit line of $4000 was authorized to replace $3000.
A fragment listing teachers on an honour roll for active service with dates of attachment. The readable bits mention the act of recognizing service and specific entries, though many elements are incomplete.
On Tuesday evening next a recruiting meeting will be held at the Royal Theatre beginning 8:00 with Lieut Col J Harvey Hearn of Wadena speaking. Military moving pictures and Canota Citizens' Band music will accompany the event. God Save the King. Manitoba votes to go dry on June 1 by referendum with over two to one in favor.
The Advertiser reports the College of Agriculture has issued a full list of agricultural exhibitions for 1916. Readers may view the list at the office and mark upcoming events. Invermay hosts July 27 and Inverarora exhibition is set for July 28.
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