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Newspaper
Lloydminster Review
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
1
The tenth annual Lloydminster and District Agricultural Exhibition opened Tuesday amid crowds. Dairy, vegetable, and home craft displays showed strong mixed farming support. Prize lists cover livestock in harness and farm wagon classes, Shorthorn cattle, dairy stock, poultry, fruit, baked goods, and special trophies with contributions from local sponsors.
A fragmented OCR list shows items like potatoes red and white, cabbage, carrots, beet roots, rhubarb, cucumbers, beans, marrows, stocks and asters, pansies and other garden produce. Names such as Pollard, Whiting, Rawle, Dunstan, Tuckwell and Woods appear as contributors or sellers.
The fragment lists Black Currante-1, W. Ren Red 2, and W. Rendell as names appearing in a note or catalog entry, suggesting a trio of individuals or items linked to a local record.
A list of crochet and knitted textile items with makers Mew J BH Brown Mre Keiser and Mrs Brown. Items include pinafores stockings cloaks mittens and slippers with multiple entry lines per item and supplier names.
A pretty wedding was held at the Presbyterian Manse on Wednesday afternoon uniting Ivan Jewe De Villiers of Alberta and Lowrie Annie Horning of Remoarton in Holy Matrimony. The bride wore an attractive dress. the ceremony was performed by the Hew W T Cromb. General De Villiers, the groom’s uncle, presented the bride, linking to Boer War history. General and Mrs De Villiers are members of the Wild West Show that visited town this week.
The fragment describes a wedding conducted by Rev J B Fideon with William, son of a gentleman from Yorke… marrying Miss Morden Hobinson of a nearby town. Attendants include J T Hil MOD and Mrs Henman and staff of the institution. Ceremony followed by social congratulations.
The readable text references Major W. Bates and a puzzling scene with garbled wording. It hints at an event or incident but the fragments do not form a clear report or outcome. No verifiable details or names beyond Bates are readable.
Jack Batey of the Royal Welsh Pesta departs for duty after three years in India and five more with the Country. A public farewell at Drilh Hall presented a sealskin cigarette case with money, plus a Saskatchewan League Medal and the Litycheter Tournament medal from the local football team. The community praises his service and looks forward to his warm welcome back.
Lieut Hodson states he has sent Mere Price’s application to the authorities to assign her to a hospital post at the front. Price, a London nurse with military medic experience at Netley Hospital, will likely receive a prompt response.
Cam C Be 7b ohody commision in A Squadron of the 22nd S L H, volunteers from the district march out for training with overseas forces. A Wednesday parade at Three Mile Lake featured manoeuvres led by a fine captain and was followed by a reception from visiting ladies. Sergeant Major Moetthias expressed thanks on behalf of the company.
Overseas Club arranged a surok ing concert at the Drill stall. Eighty eight volunteers of the Over was Expeditionary Force await word on their departure for the mobilization camp at Valcartier. While waiting they drill hard, confident they will be top notch upon arrival. names listed include Wv. W. Pouracre J. W. Mather and others.
A note lists old Linglinster men living in Edmonton who have joined service in the Greatorisia, the Loter Pusiliers, the Legion of Frontthernmen, and Princess Patricias light infantry. Names include Mike Eustace George Mortedge W Mor Cauvion Mod Willes Wie and Dr Charles Badd William and Dr Major Moore of Kiteeuty.
Fractured notice asks automobile owners to submit their vehicles to Col. G Hodsean for transport duties. The message appears partially garbled but calls for vehicle placement to support transportation needs and readiness.
Government and agricultural dep artment prepare to move cattle and swine from drought hit districts to eastern Saskatchewan for public sale. Auctions may occur within three months with shipments arranged to suitable points to meet farmers needs. Officials urge prompt replies and local publicity to gauge community interest and expedite decisions.
Alberta Government School Inspector reports Loydminster Alberta school wins first prize in Strathtona Trust Competition. Prize of 15 dollars used to buy a trophy with one third given to the principal. F. M. Hichee appears in the committee. Standings show 40 percent physical exercise and 40 percent general physique and health.
The Alberta Agricultural Bulletin announces awards in the Fields of Standing Wheel grain event judged by J. G. Taegrt of the Ike Ponetration Farm Ermiliion H. Fisher and attorney Whest D. N. Fraser Morguin. The text lists the winners and notes other competitors' results.
The aged Pope Pius X has passed away at 78 amid European mourning. The note mentions government dairy inspector M B Sorensen volunteering for active service and references community amusements offered free to boys, with thanks implied. Some names and details appear omitted or garbled in the text.
Ottawa August 18 The war session of Parliament formally opened in the Dominion with a light attendance and damp weather giving way to sun. Members expected rapid passage of government measures and royal assent by Saturday afternoon. The House will rise next week and not reconvene until January.
An official ceremony marked the opening with the Princess Augusta Dragoon Guards providing escort. Governor General's Foot Guards guarded Parliament Hill as Royal Highness delivered the speech from the throne amid solemnities. The House welcomed representatives of all classes and two Duchesses attended on the floor.
Paris August 17 German cavalry units moving toward Brussfla engaged Belgian outposts after two earlier repulses. Troops reportedly halted to assess reinforcement needs as they advanced toward Wavre, with several skirmishes and renewed offensive activity. Official Paris sources confirm the developments.
London reports Greece has received word that Turkish forces are advancing into Bulgarian territory toward Greece. The Hellenic Government warns that if confirmed, they will take corresponding measures against Turkey.
Dispatches say French troops extend their advance across multiple towns as cavalry and infantry push toward Maibach and Mul eo. Reports From London describe continued operations with French forces securing positions after hard fighting in the region.
The captain of the Dutch steamer Epsilon reported shell damage during action near the barton of dhiem. The dreadnought was out of action and her funnel was smashed with holes from shell fire, while one side remained scarred.
The T. J. Parley Hardware Store transfers ownership to A. F. P. Miller Hardware Company. Mr Miller, an established Kitscoty resident, will assume full charge of the business. Financial terms are not disclosed in the report.
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