16 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
1
The Landis honor roll lists service members who died or were wounded in action or otherwise gave their lives for their country. Names include Andrick Ira C and many others across ranks and units, highlighting the wartime losses and sacrifices.
Saskatoon visitors report. West returns from Washington. Jackfish Lake trips noted. Landis auction of cattle and horses at the livery barn with 61 cattle and 20 horses planned. Council member Tinant elected by acclamation for Landis. Auto licenses show Saskatchewan ahead of Alberta and Manitoba. Dance at M Thomas barn. Red Cross proceeds. Crop yields forecast 15–20 bushels wheat, 20–30 oats, 12–15 flax. Local school openings and community events summarized.
Miss Elsie Guy returns to Winnipeg from a pleasant holiday hosted by Mrs. A. D. Fowler. W. J. O Donnell advances to brakeman with C P R and prepares to move to Saskatoon. A L Granger recovers from a horse kick. H N Veale begins cutting on Thursday. W Wood cut barley last weekend. Traynor Red Cross meets at Mrs H N Veale residence. funds and soldiers comfort work boost the society. Next meeting at Mrs Titus on Thursday the 23rd. Mrs Clarence Granger hosts a large tea in honour of Mrs W J O Donnell who departs for Saskatoon. ice cream served.
Regina residents debate meatless days with hotel advertising claims and cost savings seen as questionable. In Saskatchewan, livestock buyer B. B. Roberts from New York was robbed near Hitchcock on Monday, three bandits took 3600 dollars, he was injured and sought help in Estevan.
A brown one year old colt with a white left hind foot strayed near June 1 and was found in section 20 township 35 near Kelfield Post Office. Owner Miller sought identification for the colt at the local stake.
The Village Council will meet on Monday September 3 to consider applications for the position of Secretary Treasurer. Written applications must be received by 12 noon on Saturday, the last day of the period. By order.
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