Rural Municipality Council Meeting Notes and Toll of Gopher Tails
The Rural Municipality of Merton No 451 held its eighth regular meeting at Winona School on July 31 with full attendance. Minutes approved, pound keeper appointments confirmed, and appeals on 1915 assessments heard including Warren adjusted to 1360 while others stood. Council discussed cattle diseases, road work, bridge funding, and 18480 gopher tails reported to date.
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Merton
Winona
P. EK. Johnson
H. Woodruff
W. Sloman
Elmer Clay
F. Ayling
Jos. Mayo
L. H. Warren
F. W. Ayres
Geo. Bell
D. Campbell
N. Eddleston
Johnston J
R. and
T. Sayers
L. BH. Warren
J. H. Abraham
E. Barvill
T. J. Campbell
A. Crago
E. 4. Heard
A. E. Henderson
E. King
L. Langille
W. Mahoney
J. Wharton
H. P. Lacey
Geo. Leggatt
Good Picnic at Warwickville
A small crowd enjoyed a Warwickville picnic with sports such as climbing, ball throwing at a Jack in the Bar, foot races, and a tug of war between Germans and Allies won by the Allies. Prizes, good food, and a late night dance at Harry Russell’s with music by Bob Allin helped raise $10.
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Alberta
Harry Russell
Bob Allin
Doings at Diva Diva August Sid We are a progressive
A district note reports August Sid at Diva Diva joining a New Church and a New School. One Dina mite plans to invest in a brand new suit if prosperity comes, while E Swanson lost a mare to lightning during a hail storm. Harvest may start in ten days if weather stays mild. Miss Nicholson spent holidays at her brother’s farm. a Battle River fishing trip yielded a small whale, and Dina favored Dry Alberta in the Prohibition vote with four votes against.
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August Sid
Vn Dioa
Dinamites
Battle River
Eure
Thomas
Nine Years Ago Clip Shows Town Growth and Notices
Nine years ago in The Neyembeter Times clipping details new townsite expansion with nine buildings planned to rise. Land sales near townhit $25 per acre as the era’s highest price. Local residents like Joba Algerte relocate. Britavnia Masonic Lodge forms in Saskatoon with many brethren. Grain prospects are strong and bin lighters will sound soon as Malaher of Lashburn begins wheat cutting.
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Malaher
Lashburn
Council Meeting Set After Salary Payment
A salary of 100 dollars was paid to Asavesor for assessing the Municipality for the current year. Councillor Stoddart moved to hold the next Council Meeting on Saturday the 1st of August at 2 p.m. at Winone Schoolhouse.
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Asavesor
Stoddart
Winone
War Update From The Front And Allied Gallipoli Gains
The war report notes German driving power waning in the east as 65 000 German casualties occur. German airship attacks on the English coast cause deaths and injuries. The British fleet suppresses Zeppelins near Ostend. Canada forms its first flying detachment in England, with more pilots training at Toronto.
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Wieprz
Ostend
Canada
England
Toronto Flying School
Toronto
Flying Corps
War's Immense Toll of Lives
A Paris cable notes European war losses through May 31, showing France 1.24 million killed wounded and prisoners combined, Russia 2.75 million, Germany 4 million, Austria 4.885 million, Turkey 0.348 million, totaling 14.398 million across major nations. A controversial table was withheld due to fears it could affect public morale.
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New York
Paris
Preach War Ministry
France
Russia
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Jane
Letter from Private Jack Metcalfe Describes wartime trench combat
The letter from Private Jack Metcalfe to his mother recounts May 24 trench fighting, shellfire, a chum killed, mud, and a return to reserve trenches. He notes rheumatism since then, a route march, and reassurance that he will “come through all right” if he has done his bit.
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Jack Metcalfe
Jane
Canada
Tina
Tunculest
Twen
Hoslope
Tam
Ray Pollard Eyes France Fire Line After Loss
Ray Pollard, gone from Liordminster with the first contingent, moved from Bermuda to an Engineers corps and expects to head to France. He mourns his 17 year old brother killed serving with his regiment in France. Only Frank C. Irwin of Moose Jaw remains in Shora. Saskatchewan Boy Scouts official visits town as the association expands locally with new branches.
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R. A. A. Pollard
Liordminster
Bermuda
Engineers Corps
France
Ray
Pollard
Liegdminster
Shora
Frank C. Irwin
Moose Jaw
Sask
Boy Scouts Association For Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Association
Lloydminster Aquatic Carnival Draws Holiday Crowd
The Lloydminster and District Swimming Club hosted its third annual aquatic carnival at Three Mile Lake, drawing a large holiday crowd. Tom Clarenshaw dominated several events, with Sharrock winning sprints and dives, while Fitch and Moxley earned notable finishes and novelty races drew limited entrants.
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Lloydminster and
Agricultural Exhibition Preparations Planned for Next Week
The Agricultural Association executive met Saturday to finalize arrangements for next week’s exhibition. Judges and stewards were appointed for the classes and a strong committee was named to oversee erection of proper boree and cattle ties on the grounds.
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The
Agricultural Association
Swimming Club Holds Enjoyable Meet With Several Highlights
The club staged a well attended event featuring life-saving demonstrations and a successful diving display by Sharrock. An obstacle race was canceled and a backstroke event substituted, producing a strong contest between Messam and Mumford.
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Sey Cline
Reckel
Ats
H. Hemming
Tte
Messrs Trottier
Lyod
Local swimming meet recap and notable performances
The report reviews a swimming event with Dick Fitch finishing behind Clarenshaw in the LCO yanks open, Secretary Weatcombe pleased with the day, and Crossley's motor boat The Glide attracting crowds. It notes no entries in the ladies race and suggests moving it to a different area next year.
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Weatcombe
Dick Fitch
Clarenshaw
Crossley
Results in detail from open meet events and club handicaps
The report lists events with players Olorenshaw Bow en Motiaffie and Shurrock among others. It covers 100 yards open and club handicap results, 600 yard race, breaststroke, long plan, backstroke and various races with placements and times. Strong names include Olorenshaw Bow en Shurrock and Foster Bingham.
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Yarle
T. Olorenshaw
B. Bowen
J. Motiaffie
Yanls
Club Beneticy J. Mectiuttio
Saeco
EB. Fitel
T. Clarenshaw
Shurrock
H. Hemming
Foster Bingham
Good Garden Competition Concludes With Tight Scoring
The Agricultural Society wrapped up the best cultivated garden prize judging after eleven gardens were inspected by Bramhall and Heaps. D. G. Tackwell's garden won with 8 points, Trottier and Huxley contended for second, and Wim Smith earned top weed-free status among entries.
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Messrs Bramhall and Heaps
The
Agricultural Society
D. G. Tuckwell
Mesers Trottier
Huxley
Wostable Smith
D. G. Tackwell
J.B. Trottier
H. Hasley
Pollard
O Wim
Smith
Bert Coomhea
Vinownt
Ciiles
Lefevre
Local Ballplayers Defeat Marshall Nine 10 to 2
Lloydminster attackers jump to an early lead and score seven runs in the first inning to roll past Marshall 10 to 2. Dusty Miller handles the plate while Daniels yields in the early frame and the locals extend their advantage with strong batting and solid defense throughout the game.
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Lloydminster
Marshall
Daniele
Miller
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Gopher
Counce
Cameron
Coun
Qoune
Sharf
Eddieston
Coune
Bennett
Broddert
Sec
Dept. of Public Works
Dept
Edgerton
Bec
Warwickville
Diva
Prom Times
E. Swanson
Beng
Miss Nicholson
Burdett
Joba Algerte
Britavnia
Gulf of Riga
Sir John French
Gallipoli
Carnal
R. Fitch
Rivercourse
Sharrock
Lashbugn
Fitch
Tom Clarenshaw
KR. Fitch
Scraten
Moxley
RK. Fitch
Messua
Motiuffie
Haggins
Grees
Com Titors
J. Spencer
A. Miller
H. Shurrock
Olorenshaw
Bert
L Redie
J. P Teatbie
Leon and
BR. Taylor
Sgoregards
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