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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
9
The Russian war minister resigns amid looming humiliation and shifts toward accepting responsibility for recent military setbacks. France and Italy aim to push for peace as Turkey signals a separate settlement with Russia.
The eighth annual Baptist gathering takes place in Saskatoon from June 14 to 17 with ministers and lay members from across the province. Rev. Co. B. r of Saskatoon presides. The Women’s Society meets Thursday and sessions include letters, reports, and Sunday School work. Distinguished speakers include Rev. A. G. Baker from Bolivia and Dr. Geo. C. Webb from Philadelphia.
Grace Cunard, star and author of Universal serial The Purple Mask, shows at the Royal Theatre. Born in Paris and raised in Columbus, Ohio, she rose to fame as a child actress and is known for her beauty and acting talents.
A fragmented note highlights coin related topics and universal features in a historical context. The text references the ring and broader attributes, suggesting a discussion of currency design or symbolism within a period publication.
The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway states it will not leave land along its line idle if avoidable, offering free access to employees for work. It notes standard right of way is 100 feet, plus extra land at stations for drainage, buildings, and siding expansion as development grows.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Gorlitz in the Farmer district. The Standard Trusts Company of Saskatoon is named as administrator of the said estate. Dated in Saskatoon this Sunday of May A.D. 1917.
Reported growth along the Grand Trunk Pacific right of way shows renewed interest in cultivating railway margins to counter continual train vibration. Local quarters note permissions to farm the corridor are being taken up quickly.
Reports indicate General Petain takes over French armies from General Neville amid shifts in wartime leadership. In Canada negotiations over the Alberta coal miners strike reach a standstill as workers demand a 30 percent wage increase and refuse other terms.
A mortgage sale notice from Livingstone Wilson & Wilson solicitors references South-west one of Section Thirty Township Thirty six West in the province. Dated in Sask at Seem on May 10. The vendor is represented by the firm for the public sale action.
At a Friday meeting the Standed V girls formed an athletic association and elected officers to support baseball teams with Miss Philip as coach. The first practice occurred Saturday on the school grounds. The boys’ senior team has been chosen, with Bill and Joe as captains, and the girls challenge them next. The article laments lack of funds for equipment for younger classes and calls for inexpensive exercise facilities.
The Canadian railroads filed an application with the Railway Commission for a general increase in freight rates of about fifteen percent. The move aims to boost revenue across freight and passenger services as part of broader rate adjustments.
Canadian officials argue a reasonable freight rate increase would boost national economy by enabling efficient service amid high costs and revenue pressures. Rail executives warn against delays or reductions, fearing crippled railways and higher consumer burdens across borders. Montreal ministerial groups protest perceived violations of Protestant rights amid Ireland tensions.
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