War summary praises Allied gains in Somme and retreats of Germans
The week’s reports show Allied forces led by French and British, with Canadians in strong roles, reclaiming ground in the Somme salient. Fresh German divisions and new reserves slow further advance as attackers press from Arras to Noyon, with Courcelette recaptured and surprise bombardments aiding progress.
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Rheims and
Sessions Salient
Sommes Salient
Arras
Amiens
Soisions
Somme
Aisne
Oise
Neyon
Ancre
Beaucourt
Moyerville
Courcelette
Byng
Cambrai
Courecelette
Noyon
Sessions
Bhewan
Patriotism service planned across three districts
A Sunday service will place district honor rolls in three churches with a Patriotism address by Mr. Lewis and special singing. Funeral for Mrs. Alexander King held after a sudden illness at Central Butte hospital. Farmers report binders scarce as local dealers ship from neighboring towns, raising calls for better farmer dealer cooperation. L.O.O. court of revision hears appeals from Canadian Express Co. Andrew Gunderson H Beaudreau and Rogers Lumber Yards Ltd on assessments. some reductions granted pending stock sheets.
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Lewis
Central
Rev
Alexander King
Central Butte Hospital
Tuesmanity
L. O.O
Canadian Express Co
Andrew Gunderson
H. Beaudreaun
Rogers’ Lumber Yards, Ltd
A. Gunderson
Pool Hall
H. H. Beaudreau
Rogers Lumber Yards, Ltd
Lawson Post
Central Butte
Blacklock
Saskatchewan
A J. Mitchell
Remnants From Moose Jaw Lacrosse Game Sparks Controversy
A chaotic Moose Jaw match ends with heated crowd reactions and referee decisions. Accusations of tainted calls and player safety concerns surface as fans clash over scoring and conduct.
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Moose Jaw
Infante
Lawson Wins Narrowly In Darkened Mawer Clash
Lawson defeated Mawer 4 to 1 at Mawor last Saturday in a game played mostly in fading light. Raymond Kerr scored Lawson’s lone first half goal, while Mawer pressed in the second half with shots striking the crossbar. Lawson’s defense, including L. Ford, F. Ford, Alex Hood, D. Blair, J. P. Rutherford, and Jack Newton, held firm as Mawer’s goalkeeper made key saves.
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Mawor
Lawson
Raymond Kerr
Mawer
Wawer
L. and
F. Ford
Alex Hood
D. Blair
J.P. Rutherford
Jack Newton
Maple Bush Council Octoer Account Ledger Aug 3 Meeting
Maple Bush Council approves detailed road work payments across divisions. List items various foremen and workers with amounts from 1.00 to 1625.00, including W. Atcheson C. Walker N. Field and others, covering divisions 1 through 4 with multiple entries.
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Maple Bush
W. Atcheson
C. Badger
L. Atcheson
R. S. Nicholson
W.S. Reekie
L. Little
C. W. Moore
Wim. Polly
B. Contey
J. Slowboden
D. Davis
J. Huxley
H. Ball
N Field
E. Stevens
Emil Henzel
A. B. Gilmour
J. Brehn
Missing shawl left at Kerr's or Mrs Petty
A small brown wool shawl taken by mistake from the I. O. O. F. Hall is requested to be returned by leaving it at Kerr's store or with Mrs G W Petty.
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I. O. O. F. Hall
Kerr's
G. W. Petty
Proclamation on Class I Soldiers Duties and Penalties
Government notice from Ottawa dated August first 1918 ends penalties for Class I members of the Military Service Act who have not reported for duty or deserted. It absolves penalties if they report by August 24 1918 and cites misguidance or disloyal advice as causes. The proclamation appeals to obedience under the Military Service Act and reiterates reporting deadlines.
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India
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Canada
Dominion of
Pest
Slso
Cousn of
Hardwell
Baron Cavendish of
Krighley
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Blair
Jim Grasley
Ted Thirwall
Ed. la Clair
Alvin Dettler
Kerr
Abraham Lincoln
Jack Mitchell
Jackes
Fair Grounds
Davey
Jim
Jimmie
Scott Kerr
Scott
A. Kramer
J. W. Hines
C.E. Banta
McMillan
T. Nelson
A. Ward
J. A. Jones
Ww. Pomeroy
R. C. Powers
G. Pomeroy
F. Long
A. Armstrong
C. Croft
de Walt
Western Ipal News
Nels Mier
D. Bancroft
Monarch Lumber Co
Hamilton
G. Ewen
J. Honey
J. E. Kiteley
C. L. Smith
Wolf
Gopher
Leonard Ts. W
N. E
W. Moore
F. E. Mann
T. A. Belly
N.E
I .Alex Grant
Fred Green
Jackemith
J W.place B. Holmes
H. H. U. Hardware
Lumber Co
Lawson Gen. Hospital
Moose D. Babcroft
Edison
Columbia
Victor
McMillan’s Pharmacy
Rexall
E. L. Newcombe
Ottawa
Secretary of State
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