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Newspaper
Grenfell Sun
Location
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
4
The text explains Canada's wartime costs totaling hundreds of millions, noting Canada funds Britain by lending and credit. Britain depends on cash from Canada to finance imports and war needs, while Canadian producers require cash sales. Victory Bonds are proposed to raise funds, keeping Canada financially able to sustain the war effort.
The notice outlines general election dates including December 17 and November 1 for Yukon Territory. It mentions a scramble to set election day and notes polling day four weeks later on January BRAU. A parliament is to determine the official polling day and related procedures.
An event for the Victory Loan in Canada was held in Terrhey where Hesers K J Campbell and E K Perley represented the regional division. Jota McLeod was elected chairman with A Gowler as secretary and a long list of district organizers. The district was allocated 600 dollars and promises to meet it.
The Chautauqua movement marks thirty years at Chautauqua Lake with 5000 amenities in the U S and Canada. It brings high quality instruction and entertainment to over 12 million people through a network of supporting associations. Noted speakers and performers are secured years in advance, emphasizing culture and civilization over profit. The festival features Ada Ward, Waikiki Hansen Quintet, Dr Hubert Ratcliffe, Jean McDonald, Dr Miott Boyle, and the Chautauqua Festival Orchestra, with praise from Weybers Hersid for a recent Waikiki Hawaiian concert at the local platform.
The article notes strong rural backing for Chantye efforts and a city rural linkage drive. It highlights extensive ticket sales, long drives by families, and funds secured for next year’s gathering. Ada L Ward appears with Stories from the Teachers TM, provoking mixed emotional responses.
A foil of a German prisoner reveals a made up Ottawa dispatch claiming the Military Service Act passed Parliament two days earlier. The find suggests German interest in Canadian moves, while Wolseley tax sales outlook remains unlikely with three quarter sections still overdue. The article also notes a Saskatchewan senator leader prospect likely Donald MacLean of Saskatoon.
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