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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
2
The performance featured Pandora portrayed with grace by a capable cast led by Epimetheus played by Jack Lawrie. A new Ladies' Band impressed the audience while Mrs Hodson and others contributed, the hall packed beyond capacity as funds reached 6148.50 for the designated fund.
A Hamiton Journal letter recounts Major James Lowery L.A. for Lloydminster joining a French front unit. The note says he sought active service in France, sharing that senior officers prefer not to go frontward, and he aims to secure duties as a platoon commander alongside Capt. and others, with the company eager for his arrival.
A brief reply letter from G B Creech responds to Mr Pensom in the Times. Creech states he did not seek an apology and references a separate issue about a past payment and a statement regarding an Anti-T.
A Board of Trade session discussed paying for farm work and advertising to attract settlers. The Publicity Committee considered reopening efforts as time was late and many municipalities attended. H. B. Hall urged immediate action to avoid delay and to share the season’s benefits.
The april events include Apes at Bob Beatty's on april 20 for the Ladies' Shooting Club competition. coop shipping day set for april 80 with a picnic planned.
The article notes the Marne turning back the German invasion toward Paris and cites Field Marshal Haig reporting 166 guns captured and over 12,000 prisoners. It highlights the British across the Hindenburg line and the fall of Vimy Ridge, with Mesopotamian advances under General Maude driving Turks from Gholiyeh toward the Delta.
A letter confirms Walter Irwin has died, believed in the trenches with strength and pride. He was a favorite among peers for his fellowship and cheerful spirit, leaving friends who remember him from that time.
A retreat by ae ores Deya drew Turkish forces forward, then a night march allowed British troops to strike the Turks from the flank and rout them. The engagement secured a decisive setback for the Turkish force.
Mr A J Maynard resigns after over five years with MMR and will go on a three month vacation to Japan and Honolulu. He leaves with thanks from the town and a camera presented by the Board of Trade as a token of appreciation.
Government moves place wheat on the free list affecting markets in the United States and Canada. The decision could ease cross border trade and alter supply dynamics as the free wheat policy takes effect.
The article records amounts raised and names connected to wartime charity events at St George's Hall including Red Cross notes and contributions such as 866.25 attributed to groups like Onion Lake Ladies and individuals like McLaughlin and Sibbald.
The German citizen ponders the meaning of victory and peace amid wartime hardship. The German government counters that England will seek satisfaction in time, raising the question of whether continued suffering can yield a peace acceptable to all.
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