16 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
1
The Methodist Church lists services led by Rev Percy Smith and Rev S J Reasle at Canora Wesford and Joose Lake with Sunday School at Canord. Mikado and Bankrupt subject at Conora. A ten cent tea for Presbyterian aid to be held at Mr Maher's in Mikado with Canora parties invited.
The Cologne Gazette reports official pamphlets are being sent to local papers explaining Bulgaria might abandon neutrality and align with the Central Powers for economic and political reasons.
A significant snowfall last night near Moose Jaw slows threshing as cold snaps set in. The morning shows winterlike conditions with more flurries possible and farmers assessing field work delays.
J TD McGregor sells Aberdeen Angus Evereux of Harviestoun ball t c for a record 4500 dollars. Caldwell brothers of Burlington Junction Missouri plan to head their renewed herd at the autumn exposition in October.
A fragmented verse laments a beloved old car now worn and failing. The narrator recalls past joy and wealth spent, describing frayed seats worn top and mechanical woes while passing by with a choking breeze and lingering perfume.
In Canova on Saturday, September Aina, 1915, to Mr and Mrs D Git ey, gon.
Inquiries by MP W H Sharpe on United States binders imported into Western Canada. Customs answers detail 7 and 8 foot harvesters at Winnipeg 1911 and 1914 values, duties, and dealer selling prices. Key figures include 193 entries 1914 valued at 19462 dollars with 2516 duty. 3,947.65 total duty on 7 and 8 foot binders 1911.
By an 18 to 9 vote the Regina Board of Trade endorsed a resolution by H. G. Smith asking the Dominion Government to spread over three or four years the repayment of seed grain loans or relief funds extended to farmers in drought affected areas. The board will wire the Interior Minister and send copies to Western boards of trade.
The weekly Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture reports a preliminary wheat yield of 133,490,027 bushels, with barley at 8,972,107 and flax around 5,000,000. Threshing slowed by late-week wet weather and frosts, though much grain escape frost damage.
The Canora District Teachers Association will hold its annual convention in Kamsack Saskatchewan on Friday and Saturday September 24 and 25. Principal Snell from Saskatoon Normal School F W Bates director of school agriculture Inspector Merrill and principals Welsh Miller Tomlinson among others will speak. A large attendance is expected with profit and enthusiasm anticipated.
Regular meeting of the School Board held in Secretary office with J F P Barsell chairing. Minutes read and confirmed. Agreements for the year authorized with Principal Welsh and staff. Carried. Coal order placed at Cardiff Collieries for 4 70 per ton fob Canova. Roof leaks to be addressed. bakery expenses noted.
Saskatchewan farmers face sharp declines as the 1915 wheat crop profits evaporate. High sowing costs and favorable conditions gave hope for a big yield, but markets collapse with prices around 70 cents a bushel. Farmers urged to store grain, hold for future sale, and avoid rushing to market to prevent glut and further losses.
The Madein-Canada movement links national manufacturing to employment for Canadian workers. Wages earned here will be spent in Canadian stores, benefiting farmers who supply these markets. Canadians in Winnipeg Toronto Montreal and Brantford are urged to back the policy as a boost to local prosperity.
A special Census and Statistics Office bulletin summarizes Saskatchewan crop conditions at August end from Dominion Experimental Farms. Weather was favorable for crepe. flax good. Rosthern dry with minor frost damage. harvesting accelerating in many regions. yields vary from 15 to 40 bushels for wheat and 75 to 100 for oats per acre. twine shortages hinder operations. some regions report ideal harvest weather.
The article outlines the prices to be paid for horses supplied to the British Army. It notes payment scales and conditions affecting procurement during the period.
Local residents and visitors frequent the town this week with moves to new homes, returns from travels in Alberta and Minnesota, and visits from relatives. Notables include Juchanan’s C D Walker, J R Hill returning from Acadia Valley, and Miss Ella Merrill returning to Saskatoon. The community hosts the Canora concert and opens the hunting season with plentiful game.
N Cohen and family leave Verigin for Winnipeg on Sunday evening to stay ten days. Mr Cohen plans to open a general store in Verigin soon, in premises formerly used by J H McKeonald. The article also notes local events, notices, and various regional updates.
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