16 May 1918
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
1
Pte Ernest Smith of Dauphin was killed in action and Pte A J Marcroft of Winnipegosis wounded. This marks his third wound. Pte T Laquette of Ste. Rose was killed.
Judge Bonnycastle presided at the Appeal Board across Tuesday and Wednesday and again today, disposing of a large number of appeals. Many applicants were granted extensions or disallowed, with several individuals allowed till November 1st and others facing disallowance across towns such as Roblin Dauphin Deepdale Glenella and Winnipegosis.
The Dauphin War Committee's fourth general meeting convened Monday May 13 at 8 PM in the town hall with Mr. Bowman presiding. The executive favors on time meetings, noting crowding and renewed public interest in war work and long term victory. The Finance and War Charities Committee was named, and notices of motions will be reviewed by the secretary. The executive favors keeping Monday night for general meetings, cites gardening and war gardening film plans for May 17–18, and reports 48 more vacant lots assigned for cultivation. The Food Saving Committee lists officers and subcommittees and a Cadman appointed to align with ongoing work.
FE. H. Gurton is named registrar and W. Blackadar deputy to manage the June 22 registration for the country’s power, covering the Dauphin federal constituency.
Magistrate Hawkins this week extracted fines from citizens for speeding cars bicycle on sidewalks waste paper disposal and other minor by law violations. Chief Bridle is active enforcing orders with firm stance.
This week reports indicate Baptist Willing Workers donated 24 pairs of socks and 4 pajama suits while Valley River Home Economics Society contributed 13 dollars and Friend gave 5 dollars per the Dauphin Herald. An important binder twine announcement is noted in this issue from The Sutherland SteIck Hardware and Implement Co.
At Dauphin the following births were recorded: May 14 a son to Mr. and Mrs. Garton Mak inak. May 14 a son to Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Butler. May 13 a son to Mr. and Mrs. Thos Steckley. May 9 a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Right.
The Gilbert Plains Dramatic Society presented A Noblenes in Dauphin to a warm audience. Proceeds benefited patriotic causes, totaling 188 dollars. Jumble sale donations ranged from 25 cents to 5 dollars, with thanks extended to Baird Nicholson and helpers Harkness Paul Griffin Keats and Thompson for handling the sale.
A local resident found a lost bill advertised in the Herald offering a five dollar reward. The finder turned the bill in this office on Wednesday and the $5 reward was donated to the Red Cross society. Diogenes would have stopped his lantern at such a honest man.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.