Local Notes and Society News Roundup
Sermon to the earlers in Asian Church next Sunday. Mrs. Jas. Lockhart taken to Winnipeg General Hospital very sick. Writing pads and stationery advertised. Manitoba Gazette names Frederick Obee Police Magistrate and Alex E Johnson Prov. Constable. Auction sale of Bjorn Einarson's farm items planned for March 4 at McKnight's livery barn. Mrs. John Olafson ill and moved to hospital for operation. Home Economics Society meets Feb 26 at Mrs. J. M. Coates's home. blouse cutting demonstrated. Fox-Wilson Fun Co. to perform Annie at Oddfellows Hall Glenboro on Feb 29. Glenboro rinks return from Winnipeg Bonspiel. Fred. Deig wins 3rd in Eaton trophy. Mrs. J. M. Johnson of Prince Rupert visits J. J. Anderson. will travel to Saskatchewan. praises Prince Rupert and GTP future.
King’s Son Promoted to Corporal in 78th Battalion
Wm. King son of Rev. J. L. King serving with the 78th Battalion has been promoted to the rank of Corporal.
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Wm. King
Rev
J. L. King
78Th Battalion
Red Cross Fund Subscriptions Acknowledged
The Glenboro Branch of the Red Cross Society lists subscriptions and donations received. Previous contributions total 1,043.50 dollars with new gifts from multiple donors bringing the total to date to 1,106.50 dollars.
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Glenboro
The
Red Cross Society
Patriotic Fund Total to Date Reveals Small Contributions
Report shows prior contribution of 197 dollars with total to date at 232 dollars. No names or organizations specified beyond monetary amounts.
Glenboro Platoon Organized Under Col Gillespie
The Glenboro platoon in Area B under Col Gillespie is now fully organized with 2 officers and 23 men. Uniforms arrived Thursday and the members look smart in them. The Agricultural Hall at the fair grounds is being used as a drill hall with more recruits expected.
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Glenboro
Social Service Council Committee Advertising Notice
A notice contributed by the Social Service Council Committee outlines charges for advertising services. The item notes it is billed at advertising rates and directs readers to contact for details and placement.
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Social Service Council Committee
Personal Liberty and Prohibition Power in Liquor Trade
The author argues personal liberty is limited by liquor laws. He compares man’s freedom to drink with control by brewers and bar owners, noting Manitoba’s 250 privileged liquor handlers versus 455,000 others. Prohibition, he says, equalizes liberty by restricting access to alcohol.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg Traveler Purchases Car Stock on Farm Visit
Mr. H. McColl of Winnipeg spent a week in the district with friends and bought stock he shipped to his farm. He has suffered [incomplete text].
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H. McColl
Winnipeg
McColl
Glenboro Bonspiel Sees Valley rink Lead With Nine Straight Wins
Glenboro hosts a lively bonspiel with 21 local and eight visiting rinks. The Valley rink stands undefeated with nine straight victories while many strong teams face Consolation rounds. A banquet at the Leland Hotel honored visiting rinks as standings kept pace to press.
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Syers
Treherne
Brindle
Souris
Valley
Dage
Holland
Svers
BE. McLachlan
Stockton
Milk! Milk! Con Airey An Wa Gen
Milk demand rises as shortages trigger calls for action. Local officials urge rationing and cooperative programs to stabilize supply amid weather and transport disruptions. Citizens express concern over rising prices and access in urban and rural areas.
For Sale Rented Farm Private Sale of Livestock and Implements
Owner offers sale of 4 horses 3 mares and 1 colt a 1 year old thoroughbred bull 1 broad sow 1 white boar pig. Also 2 eight foot Deering binders 1 nineteen shoe drill 2 gang plows 1 cutter 3 wagons basket rack drag harrow mower horse rake harness and other articles.
John’s Church Stockton Weekly Services and Auxiliary Meeting
The notice lists church activities at Johns Church Stockton including Evensong and Holy Communion on the Sunday in the month. It also mentions a Woman's Auxiliary meeting on the second Thursday, with class and service details.
Obituary and local notices from Glenboro area
The obituary notes Mrs. MacKay born in Uxbridge Ont September 9 1866 resided in Glenboro 20 years and died February 2 after a three day illness. She leaves a husband seven sons and one daughter Margaret funeral February 7 at Robsart cemetery. Also mentions Premier Scott Saskatchewan and graft charges against F Y Newton Roblin Public Accounts inquiry two soldiers killed in Selkirk traffic outrages and license suspensions in Selkirk.
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Uxbridge
Ont
Glenboro
J. C
France
W. O
C.M.R
Moose Jaw
W W
Cecil
Margaret
Robsart Cemetery
Gazette
F. Y. Newton
Roblin
Public Accounts Committee
Winnipeg
Roll of Honour A Call to Duty for Young Men
A wartime appeal urges all local young men to support troops and families by paying taxes or donating to Red Cross and Patriotic Funds. It stresses Canada’s duty and asks readers to consider their own contributions and the broader national obligation.
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Red Cross
Canada
Russians Seize Erzerum in Asia Minor Campaign
Reported great Russian successes in Asia Minor describe Erzerum falling to Russian forces. Enormous stores of provisions, guns, and ammunition captured while thousands of Turkish troops reportedly fled. Parliament heard Britain’s war cost near 25 million dollars daily. General Smuts named minister of interior in South Africa's Botha cabinet and placed in command of British forces in East Africa.
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Asia Minor
Erzerum
Asia
Gen. Smuts
Botha
East Africa
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106Th O.B
C.C.F. Hall
Jas. Lockhart
Winnipeg General Hospital
Gazette Office
Frederick Obee
Alex. E Johnson
Bjorn Einarson
McKnight
John Olafson
Home Economics Society
J. M. Coates
the Fox-Wilson Fun Co
Will
Eeok An Ann
the Oddfellows’ Hall
Glen
Bere
Orrug
Fred. Deig
Dud. Oline
J. M. Johnson
Prince Rupert
B.C
J. J. Anderson
Saskatch
Ewan
Johnson
G.T.P
Red Cross Fund
Col. Gillespie
D.C
Lieut
J. T. Fisher
Sergt
Jack Gibben
A. B. Irvine
Earl Christie
Jim Young
Geo. McFadden
W. Wilson
Howard Wilton Ben Lespy
G. E. Bingham
F. Giles
R. Orr
W. Thompson and
Blair
F. Bernes
W. Biernes
N.C. Williams
R. C. Willams
E. Thorsteinson
Halldorson
John Tyerman
Howard McKnight
Paul Gibben
John Mackay
W. W. Irvine
Bert Robb
C. Barnes
Allen Johnson
Adam
Eve
Mit
F.W. Downes
Independent Oi Co
W. W. Douglas
Manacer
Ola Scuais
Imperial Oil Co
Sage
Bia
R. & G. McKnight
Gait
Thomas
Tair
Blaw
Cline
Hames
Walley
Tevine
Hristie
Cartmell
Hanes
Hays de Pavan
McDonald Walley
McLean
Spyine
Jackson
MeKenzie
McKenzie McLachlan
Nell Haines
Shes
Hines
Wailey
Vahey
Walley Brindle
Sigmar
MeRe Irie
Irvine
Wee
Touiman
Smith Sith Ly
Dole
Pennycook
Phen
Thamas
Soyers Christie
Ae Os McConnell McConn
McConnell
Lean Irvine
de Sigmar
Dage Cartmell
Coates
McKenzie
H. McDonald Blair
T. John’s Church
Igio
Victora
Scott
Saskatchewan
Selkirk
Olenboro
Roberts
H. A
White
Geo. Biles
Fred. Biles
Bert Biles
Gunnar Richardson
Celand
King Norman R
Bert Mersh
Lark
Mson Bait
B.B
British Bern
Asquith
Britain
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