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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
4
The Estavan Progress published every Thursday from its office on Twelfth Avenue Saskatchewan in 1928. This issue reflects local news and weekly notices for the community.
The Estevan provincial by election on October 24 faces meager public interest and broad apathy among party supporters. War overshadows issues and the public eye sees no vital question, while Liberal machinery may marshal votes in their favor.
Local officials discuss a multi stage power scheme requiring technical commissions and large initial outlays. Estevan should focus on a 50 mile radius plant, with government and municipal cooperation to fund studies and pave the way for future expansion. The Board of Trade vows steady effort toward a definite project.
The $400,000 lignite briquetting project faces at least eighteen months before manufacture begins plus another year for board relocations from Montreal to Regina or Winnipeg. Critics question political influence in appointing Saskatchewan board member J A Sheppard and warn the public funds may be trimmed by preliminary expenses.
The Regina Post argues that Saskatchewan has hardly any income tax collection and criticizes the federal stance as weak. It cites Peter McAra’s resignation and Dr. Cowan’s claim that few taxes have been paid while profits taxation lags. The piece condemns noncompliance, notes profiteering, and warns of political backlash if wealthier payers evade taxes.
Local notes report Mr J K Reith of the Delight Theatre departing for Swift Current and Regina on Wednesday morning. Mrs Perkins circle 10 I O C E sent thirty parcels to soldiers valued at 110 dollars.
The Alameda Farmers Co case against Sim Goldston, which drew much interest last year and saw a verdict for Goldston, will return to court as judgment is reserved and a new trial is ordered.
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