Thousands of Miles Through the West Report From Canora Canada
A translated extract from The Normanden details a journey from Wadena to Canora in the Yorkton land district. The party notes rolling splendor, a rainy welcome, a banquet with toasts, and praise for Canora’s growth. Canora, population 1400, features a creamery hospital hotel mill school and electric plant.
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D. M. Frederiksen
Canora
Hudsons Bay
Wadena
C.P.R
Canova
Melmeena
Live Stock Co
Gondve
Farmer's The Toronto Globe on seed grain and wartime wheat hope
Premier Scott assures farmers Saskatchewan seed grain for next spring and a country wide effort to boost output. Wheat prices rise as war continues with potential famine fears abroad and cautious optimism at home about harvest and exports.
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Toronto Globe
Saskatchewan
Scott
Canada
Broomhall
BE Tope
Gene who invaded British territory repulsed
A report notes that a Gene led invasion attempt into British soil was repulsed. No injuries or casualties are confirmed. The article details the recovery of control and cites military authorities.
Turkey Abrogates Conventions for Foreigners in Ottoman Empire
Washington September 10 report that Turkey formally notified the United States and foreign powers it has abrogated centuries old treaties and privileges. Foreign subjects will no longer enjoy extra social rights exempt from local jurisdiction in capital and criminal cases, altering their legal status under the empire.
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Wasbingtion
Turkey
United States
Ottoman Empire
Eleven Survivors From Kartuk Wreck Rescued at Sea
Eight white men and an Eekimo faratty survivors of the Canadian exploring ship Kartuk are safe aboard an American revenue cutter after being marooned on Wrangel Island since last January.
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Wrangel’s Island
Hoch, Der Kaiser German Poem Fragment
A fragmentary verse in German and English asks who is the man behind a bluff and claims a lone ruler without God. The speaker invokes God and duty, claiming atonement for crime and asserting rule without divine sanction.
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Kizamel
Flower Garden and Back Yard Competition Winners
In the Flowergarden and Back yard Competition under the Home-makers' Club and Town Council, awards were given for greatest excellence in flower garden and back-yard. First to Mrs. G. Hickling, second to Mr. J. Simpson. For greatest actual improvement during 1914, Mr. Otto Spandier. Greenaway urges citizens to clear premises of rubbish this fall to aid future work. He also notes plans for lectures on agriculture, horticulture and domestic science.
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Otto Spandier
BE. Greenaway
College of Agriculture
Saskatoon
Official Cable Reveals Britain's Strength
Ottawa report dated September 10 transmits a naval and military brief to British ministers. It notes Britain and allies hold sea command after one month of war, ships sunk on German and Austrian sides, and a German dreadnought and cruiser fleeing to the Dardanelles. It states 300,000 troops crossed the sea with no British losses and outlines planned naval expansions. It mentions Allied troop deployments to Europe Africa and India and rising voluntary enlistment.
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Ottawa
Ont
Duke of Connaught
Lewis Harcourt
Great Britain
Dardancles
France
Africa
Pacific
Algeera
Europe
Reland
India
German Mercantile Marine
Germany
Thanksgiving Day Date Change Announced
Ottawa issued notice that Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on Monday October 12 this year. An earlier announcement set October 5 but was corrected to the 12th, aligning holiday observance with a long weekend for travelers and families at home.
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Ottawa
Disastrous Fire on Railway Avenue Destroys Machine Shop
A Tuesday night blaze on Railway Avenue leveled the machine shop owned by Joseph McCormick after he bought the business from Anderson & Gibney. The fire spread to the Naa Bite building and damaged a nearby house. losses exceed $5,000 for the shop with no insurance. Officials cited gasoline as a suspected origin, with continued vigilance after a second small blaze at the Canora Hotel block.
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Railway Ave
Joseph McCormick
Anderson & Gibney
Naa Bite
War Winds Bring Up For The Big Crash In Europe
A wartime report notes Allied forces pressing German Austrian lines with small engagements and crowding the enemy back. Valcartier dispatch dated September 12 from Scottie MecMillan says training continues and departure nears, though location and timing remain uncertain. Mac belongs to I company 5th Battalion 2nd Brigade.
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Tiser
Government to furnish million bushels seed to farmers
A million bushels of seed grain will be supplied by the government to western farmers whose crops failed this year. The plan arose from a conference between Hon. Martin Burrell and expert representatives from western provinces detailing further assistance.
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West
Martin Burrell
Stene A Stirrings Amid Harvest And Market Concerns
Threshing resumes with mixed quality yields and a quiet Sunday in Sturgis. The catalogue is seen as a picture book this year as small farm produce shrinks bins and forces some sellers to reduce stock. Cooperative buying is urged to help farmers amid uncertain markets.
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Sturgis
Town Council Accepts Waterworks Contract With Wm Newman Co
The Town Council approved Wm Newman Co to take bond issue under By-Laws 107 108 and build a complete waterworks system per tender plans. The August 26 1914 award to Flanagan Murphy is rescinded and the finance committee to study vault options for town records fire protection.
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Korbin
Dalton
Robert von Franklin
Macleod
Dal- Macleod
Franklin
J. F. Coumans
Robertson
Robertson — MacLeod
Wm. Newman Co
Leod — Robertson
Flanagan & Murphy
Death of Canora Child From Rat Poison
Irene Cohen eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Nate Cohen of Verigin died after swallowing rat poison. Doctors tried to save her, she was taken to Winnipeg for burial. The loss saddened the community and the grieving parents receive sympathy.
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Canora
Irene
Nate Cohen
Verigin
Winnipeg
Der Kaiser and Gott Theme in Wartime Rhetoric
A fragmentary, stylized piece mocks German imperial chauvinism centering on "Meinand Gott" and "Der Kaiser." It blends mock German phrases with talk of France and Alsace Lorraine, promising aggressive actions and humiliation of rivals. The verse-narrative hints at martial pride and divine sanction.
Grain Exchange Crop Estimate Report Fragment
A grain exchange estimate lists crop figures with figures per area and total acreages for several regions. The data shows large totals and per acre measurements, including thousands of acres and bushels, but OCR readability is poor.
Canora bids farewell to George A Blakely at hotel banquet
About fifty Canora residents gathered at the Canora Hotel on Friday night to honor George A Blakely in an impromptu farewell as he leaves The Canora Advertiser for Grandview to start his own venture with The Grandview Exponent. A. G. Donaldson chaired, praising Blakely’s work in business and editorial roles while fire brigade and press members voiced their good wishes for his future.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota
D. M. Frederiksen
M. Nass
Professor Bogstad
Erik Waldeland
Professor Holland
A. B. Lindhein
Normanden
Vian
Canora
Geo. A. Blakely
Canora Advertiser
Grandview
A. G. Donaldson
Nion Bank
Mr. Bilakely
King
E. L. McLaren
Ed. Hayes
Mr. Blakely
Dan Stephen
Fire Brigade
J. B. McIntosh
George
D. L. Rowntree
Wedderspook
Sweet Home
J. D. Robertson
Blakely
A. A G. Graham
the Advertiser
Possibye
Mr. Winkely
Canova
Regina
Dr. Vesey
Crop Conditions Show Delays as Threshing Proceeds
The fortnightly bulletin from Anaketchewan Department of Agriculture reports 35 percent of wheat threshed. Showery weather slowed threshing but expects completion by month end. Eastern districts show better yields, southwestern districts poorer. oats production in western districts may not meet seed or feed needs, with barley and other crops also affected. A large wheat portion will be retired for seed.
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Anaketchewan Department of Agriculture
Morse
Elbow
Rosetown
Pets
Barney
Careemmertapte
Churches announce Sunday services and events
Pastor Rev Percy Smith leads services Sunday evening at 7 30 in Canora with Sunday School at 230. Church of England at Mikado holds Sunday School at 11 80 and service at 3 pm. Canora church schedules 3 pm Sunday School and 7 30 pm sermon with choir practice. Volunteer burial and death notice noted for Valour...
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Percy Smith
Canora
Casora
Gunday School
Canore
Unday
Evensomg
Eermeon
Uma
Northwest Farmers Low Winter Rye Crop Diversification
The article urges Northwest farmers to plant more winter rye as a reliable food crop amid Europe’s war. It notes rye’s prior success, fall sowing, and advocates expanding acreage for next year’s diversified crop plan.
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Europe
Professor J M Denmark Dies at Kam mack Sanatorium
Professor J M Denmark of Kam Mack died last Thursday at a Canora sanatorium after treatment for dropsy. He had been admitted months earlier and had been improving when his condition worsened. The report notes his connections to Belleville Ontario and Manitoba.
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J. M. Denmark
Kammack
Canora
Peg
Dropey
Atasbew
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