13 May 1915
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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
1
A short classified notice invites applications for a post at a Jee College. The announcement notes vacancies for a limited number of posts and directs applicants to the post office to apply, with specifics expected in a later page.
The Cunard liner Lusitania sailed from New York with over two thousand aboard and was sunk off the Irish coast by a German submarine. Two torpedoes struck near the bows and engine room, causing massive flooding and loss of life estimated around fifteen hundred. Survivors report the ship went down quickly during lunch as rescue efforts raced to save passengers.
A farmer reports success using a willow wand to locate underground water. On Teulon Winkie’s farm a vein at eighty feet yielded steady flow, with several other nearby sites under evaluation. The method drew interest from local farmers like Mr Ply and Teulon Winkie.
The Theoret cure telephone company plans a Willow Hill to New Deloraine line connecting rural exchanges. Construction aims for completion in June with government approval for August. additions include EF O Genera and AD Yost connections, expanding service to Davidson farming community and nearby subscribers.
Mrs Leckey of Cedar Kapicde Nebraska visits with son Reot and wife to take over several parcels near Davidson. They recently purchased fractional halves in townships 28 north range 20 west plus another section through agent W D Williams. Myrick Bros. will break forty acres for oats, and Leckey plans to return with horses and equipment for farming.
Continued good weather has allowed farmers to advance sowing with many now finished or nearly so. By May 13, about 85 percent of sowing in the district is completed, with some farmers already through a week earlier and others close behind.
A Tuesday evening recital by Miss Drigéen drew a large audience in town. The event featured soprano Arpeld and pianist Hameay with Davieson Mote Quartette delivering creditable performances. proceeds totaled $22 for Miss Drigéen’s exposition, with A B McGregor serving as chairman.
Fragmentary queries discuss rain helping some crops but not expected to affect overall yields for weeks. A farmer notes apparent signs and references vague weather patterns, with hazy mentions of Sunday conditions and readings.
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