Special memorandum books at The Davidson Leader
Special memorandum and Len note books may be bad at The Davidson Leader. All owners probably need them.
18 Apr 1918
Page 1
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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
1
Special memorandum and Len note books may be bad at The Davidson Leader. All owners probably need them.
War dispatches describe German forces under Field Marshal Von Hindenburg attacking British positions between Arras and Ypres with heavy guns gas shells and advances. By April 17 German forces reportedly control Ballieu Wytschaete and much of Messines ridge while Haig orders no retirement as British defenses hold critical lines in Flanders.
The Wells Land and Cattle Co through representative Mr Lloyd will operate a 45 acre Dominion experimental farm in Davidson. Government and MLA Geo A Scott oversaw plot staking on section 34 near Fourth street. Eight five acre plots split for crops with four plots sown to Marquis Wheat Banner Oats and Rye Grass. Seed arrives and seeding to begin. Weather and land conditions are favorable.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Fredly Auld telegrammed Saskatchewan newspapers denying claims that formalin seed treatment was doped to hurt the crop. He cited analyses at the provincial university showing no tampering and germination tests indicating vigor and similar germination rates between treated and untreated seed.
A quiet wedding was solemnized at Craik on Wednesday morning April 1. The contracting parties were Miss Annie Shewan of Bone Hill and Roy McNabb of Stalwart. Rev Wm Patterson officiated. The newlyweds departed by train for Saskatoon after the ceremony.
The report notes immediate call to service for unmarried, childless men aged 20 to 22 who are physically fit. All young men 18 to 21 must register, and those under 18 must register on reaching that age. Reinforcements may arrive with minimal delay.
In the beige room on Friday the Masons held an at home event for wives and friends. Progressive whist, readings, and songs entertained for about two hours. A bountiful late supper followed as toasts honored the King the Lodge and servicemen.
A provincial weather note reports seeding general across Saskatchewan from April 16. About 25 to 30 percent of wheat has been sown with a week end finish. The week featured dry days, a snowfall on Tuesday night, and a stormy Wednesday suggesting a slow balance of seeding.
The undersigned convey heartfelt thanks to all kind friends for help and sympathy during the Gleess and forest of their brother and father. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Todor on SASS BU Sot
A small attendance marked the Board of Trade meeting in the council chamber. Minutes show new departments and a labor committee report on farmer applications and wage issues, plus a proposal to enforce late Saturday closing to ease hardship for workers.
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