Sir George Foster on Briquette Plant Debate in House of Commons
In a lengthy April debate in the House of Commons Sir George Foster discusses Saskatche wan lignite briquetting. Cowan of Regina cites lower freight costs via a seven mile spur to Grand Trunk Pacific and argues for government support to develop coal fields. The plan envisions experimental briquetting units near Estevan in co operation with Manitoba and Saskatchewan based on Mines Department studies.
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House of Commone
Cowan
Regina
Grand Crank Pacific
Estevan
Healan
Saskatchewan
Canada
Hansard
George Poster
Sasktchewer
Promea
Alberta
Manitoba
Retevan
Department of Mines
Advisory Council of Scientific, Research
Girl Dies Aboard Soo Train Near Milestone
On Monday around midnight a thirteen year old girl Janetta Bratberg died in a sleeping car while being transported after medical treatment failed. Her mother, accompanying her, travelled from Milestone toward Rochestor as doctors feared brain abscess. The body was removed at the south bound train stop and services were held in district. Mrs Powell of 1246 Second Street will receive mourners Tuesday afternoon.
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P. C. Dancan
Macoun
Janetta Bratberg
Bodry
Pratberg
Stadem
Milestone
Rochester
Bari
Harry Forrest to Leave Estevan for Military Service
Estevan prepares for the departure of Harry Forrest and other young men on April 29 under the Military Service Act. Forrest has long been active in town life and amateur theatricals, with Mr. Forte and Me Chapman of McReady & Holden’s store among those joining.
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Estevan
HE. Forrest
Me Chapman
Mcready & Holden's
Forte Bee
Harry
Delights Theatre Matinee Draw and St Matthew’s Sale
The lucky number will be drawn by Mr Banks' circle after the matinee at the Delight Theatre on Saturday. Mrs McKays committee will serve tea on Saturday afternoon with light supper at 5:00. The ladies of St Matthew's W.A. hold an apron and home mate cooking sale in the EB room Friday May at 7 pm with tea and supper at 5:30. Everyone welcome.
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Mr Banks
Circle
Delight Theatre
Mrs
St. Matthew's W.A
Mounted Police Leave for Regina Calvary Service
Men of Estevan detachment and Weyburn sub district ride to Regina to join active service as a cavalry regiment. Nearly all volunteers, the Royal Northwest Mounted Police depart, ending a quarter century of policing Western Canada with famed scarlet uniforms and steady efficiency.
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Estevan
Regina
Calvary Regiment
Tueday
Royal Norhwest Mounted Police
Corporal Shultz
Weyburn
Canada
Morning Visitor from Chicago Arrives in Randolph
J. Phillips arrives from Chicago and will stay several days. His family live in Randolph Wisconsin while he studies at the Veterinary College in Chicago.
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Phillips
Chicago
Randolph, Wis
Mr. Phillips
Veterinary College
Vast YMCA War Aid Drives Soldier Morale Worldwide
Wartime YMCA activities are described as crucial to wounded and resting soldiers with canteens, letters, and morale gifts. Canada and Britain report branches, cash needs, and services from YMCAs in France England and India. Donations fund equipment huts magazines and hospital support, with pledge certificates for ten dollar units.
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Red Triangle Fund
India
China
Boys’ Work
Canada
Big Brothers
Y.M.C.A
Lively council meeting on grants and public appeal
The Library Board sought an instalment of its grant after receiving 100 of 500 promised last year. Regina YMCA officials asked for 1918 funds with large needs. Council rejected new grants, favoring a public appeal, due to town treasury shortages. A clean-up day was proposed for May 6 by the Fire Commissioner's office with public cooperation sought. The medical health officer reported no con
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Library Board
Y.M.C.A
Regina
Winnipeg Soldier Jimmy Parkinson Returns After War Service
Pte Jimmy Parkinson arrives home on furlough after three years and eight months in France. He joined the Winnipeg Grenadiers in August 1914, transferred to the CAMC at Valcartier, served as an orderly to Lt. Col. Ford for over three years, and received a gold watch as a token of esteem. The photo shows him before his 1914 departure.
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Tueday
Jimmy Parkinson
France
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Valcartier
C Amc
Ford
Jimmy
Every Man 16 to 60 Must Work in Canada
Government notice proclaims that all persons aged sixteen to sixty must engage in useful occupation unless justified otherwise. The text criticizes lingering hobos and idle workers roaming cabarets, picture shows, and stations. It notes ongoing public concern about loiterers and calls for active civic contribution.
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Iwisure
Canada
Still in the Ring with Charlie Jones Returns
Charlie Jones says R Smith Rey Sypher and A Rainey remain in service. Charlie Smith is now a captain Rainey a lieutenant and the most senior among those who left early in the war. Rainey earns promotion for meritorious service. Charlie resumes duties as boiler inspector and praises his comrades hoping they return home soon.
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Charlie Jones
R. Smith
Rey Sypher
A. Rainey
Charlie Smith
Rainey
Charlie
Ladder fall injures man at Prevost house on Third
While ascending toward the roof yesterday at the Prevost residence on Third street Mr Goetach slipped when a ladder rung broke sending him to the ground. He suffered severe pain and several ribs were broken. The note adds a count of pianos gramophones and moving picture machines from England and France.
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Vym.ca
Vimy Ridge
England
France
MCA
Prevost
Third Street
Goetach
Private Gavin Defends Digs and Duty From France
In a letter from France Private Gavin of the 49th Ratt counters reports of drunkenness and filth among troops. He describes wash areas, hot baths, weekly clean clothes, and the absence of rampant intoxication, urging readers to expose the spreaders of falsehoods about soldiers’ conduct.
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Pre
A. Gavin
49Th Ratt
France
C P R Employees Welcome Soldiers in Town Hall
The C P R workers staged a welcome for returning soldiers led by Corporal Hansen and Private Cowgill. Local officials and Railway Brotherhood members attended, with a silverware gift and a brief address to honor the service and camaraderie of the troops.
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HT. Haliwells
C, PR
Jestley
Holloway
Corpal Hansen
Pte. Cowgill
Saskatchewan Branch Canadian Press Association Meet in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Branch annual convention meets in Saskatoon on May 10. An evening session at Convocation Hall University will feature speakers President Murray Hon C A Dewning Hon Donald McLean H G Woods and John M Imrie. Public welcome and most Saskatchewan publishers are expected to attend.
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Saskatchewan
Canadian Press Association
Saskatoon
University
Murray
C. A. Dewning
Donald McLean
H. G. Woods
Canadian Press Asociation
John M. Imrie
Gopher Competition Offers Prizes for Saskatchewan Schools
The Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture promotes a gopher destruction contest ending May fifteenth. Schools earn bronze, silver, and gold prizes for top divisions and individuals. tails counted for points, with youth 18 and under eligible.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Ander
Lin
M. P
Department Agriculture
Regina
Delight Theatre Film Show Delights Military YMA
Delight Theatre announces a Saturday showing of a notable film titled Damaged Goods for afternoon and evening. Military YMA records exceed one hundred and twenty, with overseas memorials noted in small print amid the notices.
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Delight Theatre
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Frogen
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Regina Daily Post
That Raper
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Yvonne Mularky
M.C.A
YM C.A
Canadian Ymca
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Toronto
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Montreal
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London
W.C.A
National Council, Young Men’s Christian Association
Western Canada
British Columbia
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Board of Trade Bidg
Vancouver
John Hanna
City Hall
Calgary
T. D. Patton
J. H. Crocker
McArthur
J. Goetsch
Y.M.C_A
Pte
Gavin
Partington
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Lod
C.P.R
C. P.R
Delbridge
Ule Hanson
Cowgill
Dryden
Edmondson
Hill and
Reeker
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Weat
Morgan
Sam Johnson
Extrem
Drader
Bruce Duncan
Milne
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Welcome League
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Hanson
Saskatooe
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