20 May 1915
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Newspaper
Liberty Press
Location
Liberty, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
1
A splendid list of bandy varieties was tested at the Western Experimental stations, evaluating performance, yields, and suitability for regional adaptation. Researchers recorded observations on growth, resilience, and potential uses for local agriculture.
Liberty defeated Imperial 11 to 6 in a lively baseball contest. The home team surged in the second and fifth innings aided by solid hitting and few errors. Umpire J. Bradley kept a fair calling game as Liberty players showed strong offense and defense throughout.
The department of agriculture reports heavy rains across the province slowing breeding and breaking. Summer fallows are being viewed and some wind damage limited reseeding. Crop conditions have improved with farmer confidence returning, but it is too early to forecast a harvest.
London May 19. Editorial says a drastic cabinet overhaul is needed after Lord Fisher’s resignation and the crisis at the Admiralty. The piece argues Churchill cannot keep his post and that the government has effectively fallen, likening it to restoring Humpty Dumpty.
Farmers who shipped cream to Saskatchewan regional co operative creameries faced higher returns for fat content when sending to creameries like Regina, while selling dairy butter yielded lower value and uncertain prices. Prices fluctuated by market conditions and season.
A Regina report says a coalition cabinet formed from the strongest Liberal and Conservative figures is seen as the likely fix for government troubles. Premier Asquith would stay as head, with Lord Kitchener and Sir Edward Grey among Unionist leaders involved.
The report mentions toy monkey and four boys glove at an office seeking owners, multiple loads of boys heading to Imperial for a baseball game, and messages about deaths and military shortages. It references Kitchener's demand for 300000 more men and a French report on ammunition delays in an offensive. It notes people returning from Cypress River and a death in Mee Town. An opening game of the Long Lake Baseball League is referenced.
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