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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
4
Landis Red Cross reports receipts totaling 1165 67 for the year ending September 30 1917. Dances raffles booths and Belgian relief donations contributed while supplies shipped include pajamas socks and Christmas cheer. Last year’s receipts were 1104 40 with municipal grants totaling 550.
By August 31, 1917, 431 355 Canadians had joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Canadians serve widely from inland transport to aviation, with over 1 500 airmen and 1 801 nurses overseas. Canada also backs allies financially, lending hundreds of millions while Britain borrows from Canada. Returning Canadians note recognition of Canada’s important role as the war nears its end.
In Saskatoon District Court Mrs. Thomas Moran is convicted on three counts of perjury linked to allegations against Dr. Shaw. The original case was dismissed by the Attorney General. Moran's counter charge followed a preliminary hearing before Justice Smith.
The first conscription call is likely to be issued on October 10. Mr. H. O. Langford, a druggist from Biggar, has left town and moved to Wolseley, east of Regina.
A May 1 1878 poem from Biddulph reflects pride in home frosts and spring sowing. It recalls winter pastimes, gratitude for harvest, and praise for unity through the patriot song The land of the maple and beaver for me. It notes a trip to Philadelphia and victory there.
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