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Newspaper
Grenfell Sun
Location
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
5
Local news items note visits from Seon and Grenfell residents, with social calls among families, a Beaver Creek area car shipment, and various casual notices. Reports mention Mr and Mrs Walker, Miss Williamson, and a range of local names. community happenings include hunts, river events, and a few travel updates.
A fragmentary local tale describes campers at Britton's camp on Crooked Lake with vague names and scenes. It notes weekend gatherings, friendships, and a sense of seaside leisure among youths and adults, with a mix of misheard or damaged phrases signaling informal summer activities.
The Grenfell Agricultural Society held its annual exhibition on a recent Tuesday, showcasing strong displays across crops and livestock. Visitors praised the quality of entries, with judges noting improvement over last year and several exhibitors earning prizes for their efforts.
A hard fought football game Tuesday evening between two village teams ended with a one goal victory for the visiting side. The match featured strong defense and decisive moments, highlighting local talent and national sport passion.
A wounded World War I reminiscence recalls Robert Joslyn among Gaenfell volunteers in France. He led runners, carried messages during shellfire, and rushed through open ground to save a battalion flank, staying calm as danger rose. He promised a return to Delmar to dressing stations, but fate kept them apart.
A garbled wartime style notice discusses Circular No. of the Division of Home Economics at the Central Ottawa region on potato cultivation. It outlines methods for planting, preventive measures, and remedies to avert Colorado beetle damage and blight, with seed storage guidance and fertilizer use cautions.
Local items note gatherings and social events including teas with Mrs Walker and Epworth League talks on Efficiency. A memorial of a power line worker killed by lightning is reported from Cancale Harrim. Regina Leader reports on a Court of Revision and appeals concerning the assessment process.
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