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Newspaper
Estevan Mercury
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
5
Found near Valley View School a Boy Scout knife. Owner may have same on proof and payment of charge at Mercury Office. Study the store ads for buying opportunities during rising prices and plan purchases wisely to fit your appropriation.
The piece notes the regular meeting of the I D E chapter in the committee rooms on Tuesday October 1 at eight o clock and lists church activities at the Methodist church including Rev J W Atkins talks on Sunday morning and evening services memorial for Pres Noble Leonard and Earl Salisbury Lieut A C Hill to assist. It also mentions a conference Older girls and Leaders at Weyburn October 4 5 and 6 and urges delegates from Estevan.
F Abraham of the Canada Food Board urges early fall action to control cut worms. He says eggs are laid in autumn and deep fall plowing can destroy up to ninety five percent of larvae. Officials advise plowing all available town land this fall to prevent next year’s ravages. Cities and towns are a primary source of surplus land for this effort.
The report notes Isbor officials warning that every ounce of food will be required amid rising strain on supplies. Authorities urge conservation measures and detail potential allocation rules and enforcement.
The Tren-Age Red Cross Society organized by President Mrs Rodgers with officers including Honorary President Misa E Rogers and Secretary Laura London. Weekly Friday meetings at 7 pm for two months. Membership $10 yearly plus 25 cent pin. Donations noted from Range View Ladies Aid and school fair exhibits totaling $955. Bazaar donations listed including May Bryce Isobel Lawrence Gladys Fisher Francis Field.
Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle stars in a new comedy titled The Best Buy at the Delight Theatre. The feature showcases his versatility as a bellboy waiter barber elevator and hotel utility man with his usual mischievous humor. Estevan residents are urged not to miss the show.
The Regina Post reports Hon. Walter Scott former Saskatchewan premier spent time abroad and plans a winter in Victoria before returning to Regina in spring. It speculates Scott may challenge C. C. Smith for the Assiniboia seat and possibly join J. A. Calder in Ottawa to influence next year's events.
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