01 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Grenfell Sun
Location
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
1
The text explains Canada's wartime costs exceeding 1.1 billion dollars in direct and domestic expenditures. It details loans to Britain, the need for ready cash, and the aim of Victory Bonds to fund supplies like wheat cheese cattle and manufactured goods. It emphasizes paying cash for wages and the rationale of borrowing through bonds.
Fragmentary text announces general elections on December 17 in Yukon Territory with polling day four weeks later on January 1. Mentions officials Ottens and Meadey and references to election day procedures and timing.
Victory Loan activities were launched in the Grenfell division with Hesers KJ Campbell and EK Per ley of the Hegna divisional executive present to outline the organization and pledge drive. Jota McLeod was chosen chair man with A. Gowler secretary as local officers and a committee list including J. Tewpel and MH J Mandy.
Thirty years of Chautauqua at Chautauqua Lake, now spanning Canada and the U.S., draws 12 million listeners with education and entertainment. Noted figures include Ada Ward, Waikiki Hanshan Quintet, Dr Hubert Ratcliffe, Jean McDonald, Dr Miott Boyle, and the Chautauqua Festival Orchestra.
A Weyburn account highlights growing rural enthusiasm for the Chantyne movement with ticket interest expanding beyond city lines. Ada L Ward appears with Stories from the Teeches TM as women’s experiences move readers to tears while men show stoic courage, signaling communal unity and upcoming events.
A German prisoner’s newspaper shows Ottawa reports on Canada’s Military Service Act passed by Parliament two days earlier. The piece notes German interest in enemy mobilization and mentions Wolseley tax arrears sales, where only three quarters of a section remain unpaid after three years. It also hints at Senate leadership likely going to Donald MacLean of Saskatoon.
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