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Newspaper
Estevan Mercury
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
5
Last Monday's council meeting announced sow thistle spreading within town limits with prompt eradication ordered. Police to identify seed source while war veterans receive partial tax relief protections. By laws for cemetery trust and speed limits were read and referred for correction.
The article notes a secretary will collect arrears with about 350 defaulting ratepayers on the list. The mayor reports progress on the roll of honor, with enlistees being named. Councillors are urged to support the memorial fund and boxes in stores may be placed for donations.
A town gathering featured piano and vocal performances as Mr. J J Goodman of the Dominion Immigration Service outlined plans to establish a Winnipeg home for orphans and dependent Jewish children. Trustees aim to raise 100000, with Estevan’s share about 1000.additional donations included 600 and a war sufferers gift.
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