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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
4
Misreadable local item lists a weekly column from The Progress Office in Eau van Saskatchewan. Mentions May month and Twelfth Avenue address with unclear event details.
A humorous editorial argues for reverting to former time by moving clocks back one hour and questions Ottawa’s interest. It notes public preference, references Rev. Swalwell, and satirizes printer pride in Estevan. The piece shifts to media optimism, strikes, agitators, and the Katevan constituency’s nomination challenges and possible Union candidate.
A country editor describes the pastime of reviewing exchange papers and notes editors across the land debating rising costs. Incumbent advertisements justify rate hikes as costs rise, while others push higher subscription prices. The piece praises editors’ social aims and local moral uplift efforts.
The piece argues the Y M C A faced criticism from Great War Veterans over aid to soldiers in France. It notes early limitations and cites 80 000 dollars spent in France in 1917 on tea sugar coffee and milk as free drinks. It calls for full disclosure to reassure critics and show the organization’s true value.
The letter criticizes the Liberal party for attempting to control nominations and urges voters to engage actively in candidate selection to counter a party machine. It warns the Liberals would prefer a compliant ally and hints at a magnanimous gesture to maintain real governance.
The council discussed cemeteries and grave enlargements after funeral visits, and debated dog license enforcement for soldiers' wives amid objections. A request to change time zones prompts a plan to contact Ottawa and adjust schedules with freight offices and the post office.
Local notes list residents and visitors including E J Campbell at Arcola on business and Miss Jennie Heaven of Weyburn visiting Estevan. Victoria Day activities featured Rose Day under Mrs Philp a circle. A wedding in Regina joined Captain Faith Mardell of Estevan Carpe S A to Captain Herbert Smith of Herbert Sask with Major Coombe officiating.
Two evenings a week at the high school under Principal Armstrong offer instruction for students needing proficiency before Air Force applications. Several local youths have applied to Dr Creighton for medical exams, but exams in certain subjects must be passed first. The classes provide a path to qualification. further details are available from Principal Armstrong.
Daily schedule notes changes to trains from St Paul to Manse Vancouver Moose Jaw and Portal to North and back. Times include departures at 6 04 from St Paul 20 25 Vancouver 18 02 Moose Jaw to Portal and 16 55 north. Neptune Bab division Montes Friday leaves 7 15 returns 16 45 mountain time.
K McCardy, secretary of the Lama man Agricultural Society, appointed as deputy registrar for registration of women power. He will act at View Hill School on June 22.
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