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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary clipping from the Estevan Progress notes a weekly or thrice weekly publication cycle. The readable lines reference a publication on a Thursday and mention Saskatchewan themes and local amenities, but concrete events or names are not clear.
Easter services unite communities in prayer for Allied forces as war-weary towns seek solace in faith. The piece contrasts crucifixion and resurrection with current hardship, urging compassion while condemning deadbeats who evade debts.
A critique argues against teas and dances to raise money for war efforts. It urges saving food, banning food used for fundraisers, and directing contributions to Red Cross and Patriotic funds. The author calls for compulsory rationing if needed and questions the value of entertainment events consuming scarce resources.
The article urges rigid food economy in Canada and the United States and accelerated shipbuilding to counter submarine threats. It stresses every loyal citizen must act, from individuals at home to gardens, with no excuses for those in good health to contribute.
A reader urges stronger legislation to hinder men who neglect debts and prey on sympathy. Honest borrowers deserve support, while those who avoid obligations betray public trust and become untrustworthy business traitors.
In the House of Commons at I tawa a lengthy debate on Daylight Saving proposed by Hon. George E Foater. Most speakers argued time changes favor farming, noting frost in May and delayed spring work. farmers oppose shifting clocks while urban residents may welcome it. Ottawa spent hours on the issue, but many call for more productive topics.
Strong suspicion of German agents in Quebec shapes early week events. The Dominion faces threats to national welfare and demands decisive measures, with calls for enhanced authority and possible martial law to restore order in the city.
The article calls for strict action against careless flames endangering property amid high winds. It notes a live ash pile near a stable housing thousands of dollars of horses and repeat incidents. Police should enforce bylaw without fear or favor to protect ratepayers.
Motivational passage urges happiness through practical action. It advocates self belief humanity faith in success and avoiding fear. Encourages producing vegetables growing means to contribute and improve personal and societal outcomes.
Special Good Friday services were held at St. Matthews church with a collection for the Mission to the Jews in Canada. W. Reider of Ambrose visited for a few days. Miss L Heaven stayed overnight from Weyburn visiting friends. Mrs. Taylor confirmed the death of her husband Pte Jas H Taylor from the War Office. J Murray of Hitchrock moves to Estevan for a post with Estevan Coal and Brick Co. Mr Nogete of Lampman in town for weekend assistance in farming with his son and daughter attending college. High school students across the province enroll to aid in the Production campaign.
North of town notes list Estevan visits by Mr and Mrs J Pritchard Miss Key and Ida Flattum relatives and friends Mr Lind distributed gopher poison at week start Mrs Wheeler attended Estevan services and.Relatives hosted at L Hirshes home Easter Monday A P Main View Hill ladies aid event at her Estevan home April 11th.
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