04 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Lawson Post
Location
Lawson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces press the war from multiple fronts with significant gains in Macedonia and Palestine. Bulgarian armistice shifts troop deployment. British, Canadian and French actions yield thousands of prisoners and hundreds of guns as hopes rise for a winter end to the conflict.
The piece extols thrift urging individuals to save to shape future outcomes. It links self control to rewards and appeals to religious and moral duty, arguing Canada’s economy benefits from widespread saving and noting a past year of strong sales.
Mr A Wilkins of Pittsburg visits with his sister Mrs Frank Fuller. Miss Eldora Petty hosts friends. Farmers report wheat yields from 25 to 25 bushels per acre and flax 8 to 10 bushels per acre. Lawson area threshing to finish. Wm Borthwick of Oak Lake renews acquaintances. Mrs Hood seeks medical care in Regina. Gill of the State Elevator plans departure for greener fields. Co-Operative handles most local business amid farm sector challenges.
A call for Canadians to cut living costs and save money now to lend to the country in its time of need. The appeal urges personal sacrifice, thrift, and readiness to endure privations to support soldiers in France and the nation’s war effort.
In front of a large crowd at Kerrobert last Friday the Lawson lacrosse team fell 10 to 40 to Kerrobert for the Corby Cup and provincial championship. Kerrobert dominated with skilled stickwork and a well conditioned lineup, while Lawson struggled with twelve man play and weaker defense.
The notice warns that agents acting for licensed fruit and vegetable dealers in apples turnips and potatoes must hold a Food Board license. The order dated December 13 1917 requires license before wholesale dealing in fresh produce from February 1 1918. Penalties range from 100 to 1000 dollars for illegal agents or dealers across the country.
Miss Pearl Dark from the Lewin home visits for two weeks with Miss Isabell McLachlan of Brampton District prior to starting as Hello Girl at the local telephone exchange when Mr. Valentine takes charge. Dave Allen, previously treated for stomach trouble, is now laid up with bowel fever and hopes to recover to travel east for surgical treatment in Guelph in a few days.
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