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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
A brief glimpse shows a weekly newspaper fragment from The Progress on Twelfth Avenue in San Cashellenen, dated Thursday. The readable text references a weekly edition and local publication cadence.
The editorial argues against nominating a self seeking candidate via open convention in Petevan district. It warns of dubious influence and urges selecting a straight party candidate. It contrasts honest farmers with conspirators and calls for accountability and reform in education policy.
In the Coal Fields rural municipality report a resolution urges the Education Department to assess district needs and improve Black Diamond school. It criticizes the overall school system as behind rivals abroad, notes poor literacy among fourteen year olds, and points to underqualified teachers and weak writing skills across the province.
The editor complains about an endless flood of publicity material from government departments. He notes wasted money and effort, false hopes from registered letters, and characters it causes as the waste paper basket becomes the destination. He calls for stricter supervision to curb the waste.
A Calgary-like tale describes a coal advertising push in Estevan halted by council. An elegant man pressed for a $200 Regina Leader ad to boost coal supplies, but the motion failed after two hours of debate. The lone proponent left empty handed as other directors opposed spending.
Torquay announces Red Cross Day on Tuesday June 25 with Bromhead celebration planned in July. Rev John Swalwell appeals for Red Cross at St Matthews. Local events include a Presbyterian picnic on June 25 and a Woodend Soldiers Aid ice cream social.
Ratepayers west of Torquay petition KM council to form a new school district. At the latest meeting the request was laid over while a Department of Education representative is sought to assist with arrangements.
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