28 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Cut Knife Grinder
Location
Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
1
Head of a family or any male over 18 at the outset of settlement may homestead a quarter section of Dominion land in Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta. The regulation outlines eligibility and process for homesteading under the Canadian North-West Land laws.
Mayor Cowan calls for backing the Victory Loan to sustain Canadian soldiers and industry during wartime. He stresses the unity of home effort and military sacrifice, urging citizens to finance the war and uphold national victory.
The Saskatchewan Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society held in Regina reported year end receipts of 461000 for the year ending September 30. October closed with 68417 in credit of which 41073 went to the British Fund. Twelve senior and thirty six junior branches were organized in October.
Fragmentary city note outlines a draft policy affecting residents amid confusion. Ambiguous phrases hint at rules on welfare and youth conduct, with stakeholders urged to weigh impacts on the local population.
Government aims to save millions in transportation costs during the present war under an agreement that roads should transport troops and army supplies either free or at agreed rates. Contracts varied by case, signaling widespread use of land grant rail for military needs.
The entertainment and social gathering in the hall on Friday evening under the auspices of the L. O. F. was a success though poor weather kept many from attending. The day and evening were disagreeable.
A church gathering maintained support for the ladies' tuition project and was enjoyed by attendees. Committees were appointed to manage the work. Canvassers reported about $2,000 raised with more to collect. Full details promised next week.
Preliminary census figures for Saskatchewan cite a population increase from 492,422 to 640,896 across five years to June 1, 1916. Farm holdings rose from 96,372 to 104,000 with acres expanding from 25,643,085 to 36,800,008, while total provincial land is 155,746,000 acres with 34,000,098 acres occupied. The farm count grew by about 7.08 percent.
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Wheat trading takes heat as Canadian markets push prices higher amid supply concerns and fluctuating demand, influencing junior producers and local exporters. Traders monitor futures and cash markets for direction.
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