WEEK'S WAR SUMMARY
The British push advances rapidly across multiple sectors and have taken seven towns and villages, with 17,000 German prisoners reported by Saturday. French attacks on the Salient’s south continue, while German forces retreat toward Noyon Châl nes. American front remains quiet with a local gain near Fismes. Germany to call up more men and mobilize, while Austrian actions on the Italian front yield minor results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyng
Rawlinson
Bapaume
Noyon
Chaulnes
Fismes
Germany
Krupp
Finland
Austria
Peace River District Report Highlights Settler Prospects
The Peace River district, recently opened by modern transportation, is featured in an illustrated 1917 report by Canada's Department of the Interior Natural Resources Intelligence Branch. It covers climate soil minerals game water power transportation and education with a map showing eligible homestead areas and available quarter sections for settlers and soldiers seeking new homes. Copies are free from the Intelligence Branch in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace River
Edmonton
Mecca
Department of the Interior
Natural Resources Intelligence
Alberta
Natural Resources Intelligence Branch
Ottawa
Local and General McCormick Return From Regina Beach Camping
Mr and Mrs G B McCormick and their family returned home Thursday after a three week camping trip at Regina Beach. Mrs John Clark and daughters Doris and Cecil left this morning for Moose Jaw to resume studies at the Moose Jaw Collegiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.B. McCormick
Regina Beach
John Clark
Doris
Cecil
Moose Jaw
Hi. Beaudreau
Death of Mrs McColl Casts Cloud Over District
Mrs Daniel McColl Sr died suddenly at her daughter Mrs Caldwell’s home from hardening of the arteries. She spoke to her sons Dave and Dan before dying. The 78 year old Scottish era resident had lived with Caldwell ten years and enjoyed a long, active life. Funeral held at Ed Caldwell residence with many neighbors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel McColl, Sr
E. J. Caldwell
de. Straith
Dave
Dan
McColl
Jesus
Butte Com
J. Clark
W. Hood
Alentine
A. Grieves
H. Steam
Mr. Lowe
Tugnuske
FE. J. Caldwell
Law Sask
Church Rey
Dsare
Dave D. McColl
Ida
T. McColl
Lawson Post
TRY POTATO BREAD
Household bread tips suggest using potatoes to replace flour to save wheat. Use leftover potato water or fresh water to dissolve yeast and mix with salt before forming a stiff dough. Let rise twice, knead once, shape loaves, and bake in a moderate oven. Up to half the flour can be potatoes with adjustments for stiffness.
Private Correspondence Rules for Enemy-Occupied Areas
Private correspondence for destinations in territory occupied by the enemy may now be addressed directly in the ordinary way within enemy occupied Geigiu and in France. It must concern private news and is subject to censorship. Canada to certain territories requires a certificate from the Secretary of State for Canada. Messages to enemy countries may still go through Thos Cook & Son in Montreal with application for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geigiu
France
Canada
Secretary of State For
Belgium
Thos
Cook & Son
St. Catherine St
West
Montreal
Where to Buy Your Hay Inquiries on hay supply for coming winter
A provincial government official visited the district on Thursday to assess hay and feed needs. Councillors were told hay can be secured in the northern province and buyers should apply to the Live Stock Commission in Regina to obtain listings. Free delivery is arranged, and buyers pay the dealer in the north. Farmers often organize local lookovers before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Harvest field activity and public notices in Lawson area
In Saskatchewan the in creases in illicit whiskey run high as locals Gordon Grasley Scott Kerr and CB Matthews lead harvest work. W T Gill buys the first 1918 wheat load from Andy Gunderson. The Village Council trims the tax base and J A Sheppard joins the Lignite Utilization Board. Labor Day is a public holiday next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Grasley
Scott Kerr
CB. Matthews
W. T. Gill
State Elevator
Andy Gunderson
Ex Premier Scott Returns to Health Amid Public Hope
News notes the recovery and imminent homecoming of former premier Walter Scott. A public welcome is proposed, but local memory links to tied controversies over the Scott legislation and a resigning Regina pastor are noted as unrelated to his health and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Scott
Unc
Privy Council
Murdock McKinnon
Regina
Saskatchewan Farmers urged to send wheat exhibits to Kansas City
Government offers transport paid by Saskatchewan on top merit exhibits from Regina to Kansas City for the International Soil Products Exposition. Prizes include cash awards and trophies from the Exposition and partners. exhibits must reach Regina by October first and be prepaid. Approximately 200 pounds per exhibitor, inspec tion by the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture. Copies of the prize list available from the Weed & Seed Commissioner, Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
Regina
Kansas City
Missouri
Canadian Pacific Railway
International Harvester Company
L H.C. Machinery F. O. B
Exposition Management
Dictober
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Weed & Seed
Department of Agricultural
Moose Jaw Lacrosse Magnate Mulls Lawson Team Trip
The M N Guild meets Tuesday at Mrs. Lawson’s home at 2 pm. Ted Thirwall of Moose Jaw asks if Lawson players can join a Moose Jaw Winnipeg game to form a strong combined team. Scott Kerr reports Lawson players will travel only if Moose Jaw or Winnipeg covers expenses for the trip to Manitoba’s capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.N. Guild
Ted Thirwall
Lacrose
Moose Jaw
Lawson
Winni
Manitoba
Scott Kerr
Lawsson
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Edison
Columbia
Victor
McMillan’s Pharmacy
Rexall
Central Butte
S.J. Campbell
Miss Davis
Eskbank
A. G. Campbell
Calgary
Alta
J. Devine
Vilage Council
Sak
W.T. Gill
J A. Sheppard
Vermillion School
Miss Hamilton
Riverhurst
Department of Telephones
Brampton
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