Reading of Mayor's Paper at Rural Convention Sparks Debate
At the council meeting a report on the Humboldt Municipalities Union convention was presented. Discussion focused on licensing fees, liquor legislation, and municipal funding challenges, with strong support for continued aid to families of enlisted soldiers. Additional papers covered municipal issues and hospital evolution, drawing keen interest from delegates.
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Cneet
Humboldt
Aeares
Union of Saskatchewan
Ne Corman
Saskatchewan
Union of
Canadian Patriotic Dad
Patriotic Association
Leo
Usneda
Mr Hee
Liegdminster
Lear
Nine Years Ago Clippings From Tee Cheyeenimerer Times
Clippings note government buildings painted bright new coats and new painting aids in street thoroughfares. A stranger overheard remark about a fine, tidy town and the effort to conserve water by avoiding waste. It mentions hospital existence aiding difficult cases and public duty to water conservation.
Convention Debates Mutual Aid and School Board Reforms
Town delegates at the Union Convention backed mutual cooperation between Urban and Rural Municipal Unions and approved appointing school boards by the Council. They also supported vesting school titles in towns and urged mayors as justices and resident police magistrates for larger communities. The next Convention was set for Swift Current.
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Saskatchewan
Veotion
Lloydminster
Swift Current
Excursion From Lieydminster To Saskatoon Planned
A letter from the Board of Trade notes an excursion train from Lieydminster to Saskatoon on July 10 to allow settlers to visit the University Farm. Announcement to appear in the next issue with further details to follow from the University of Saskatchewan.
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Boant of
Lieydminster
Saskatoon
University Farm
University of Saskatchewan
Army on a war footing of five hundred thousand men
The Times notes little change in war conditions, citing a 500000 strong army on a war footing including conscription. It reports Russian Minister of War Loukhomminoff resigning, replaced by General Polivanoff, and Amsterdam reports a German submarine sinking by an unexplained explosion as the Grampian arrives in Montreal.
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the Times
Petrograd
Loukhomminoff
Polivanoff
Amsterdam
Grampian
Montreal
Gallant Pats of Princess Patricia's Regiment in heavy losses
The Princess Patricia's regiment remains about 300 strong, fought in several engagements near the treaches and Salisbury. Major injuries and leadership losses mark the unit with Col Farquhar’s death a heavy blow and many officers wounded or in hospital. Canadians earn lasting fame for their gallantry as they advance with the 80th brigade amid talk of brigading with the Canadians.
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Inery
Farqubar
Regiaent
Gantt
Agar Adamson
Coautler
Col
Farquhar
Lieut Crabb
Stanley
Winchester
Lieut
Papinesu
England
Great Beant
R. B Beonett
M.P
St Julien
Salisbury
Fartown Notes Report On Crops And Local Affairs
The recent warm weather boosted grain prospects and more land is being broken for cultivation. Mr Sam Noyes suffered a dislocated shoulder in a wrestling display and is under care. H H Noyes in France was wounded by shrapnel but recovering and eager to return. Frost damaged gardens, and fallow work continues with support from local merchants.
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Sam Noyes
W. B. Allicoe
Marshall and
Lloydminster
Emma
Gole
H. H. Noyes
France
Wounded by comrade bayonet writes home
Pte. Jack Metcalfe explains to his mother the nature of his wound suffered during a recent trench washout. He describes the incident as an accident between soldiers rather than enemy action and expresses relief at his survival and recovery prospects.
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Pte
Jack Metcalfe
Letter From Front Describes Wounds and Hopeful Outlook
In a May 1915 letter from Boulogne Jack writes he was wounded in the back by a bayonet during a haypart charge and later notes the hospital is better than the front. He reports cattle and crops looking good at home, mentions officer Mackay killed and Jim Ashton wounded, and expresses belief that they will win in the end.
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Jack
Sth
Boulogne
Mr Mackay
Jim Ashton
Lome
Notes from Sewell Camp Fight Home Letters
From Sewell Camp letters home the 45th Brandon Machine Gun Section shows men in training for overseas service. Corporal promotions include Connaught’s Duke and Roberts in Army Medical Corps. About 900 horses with Canadian Field Artillery and Percy Gayloria’s unit arrive, while football injuries and two camp picture shows color the letters.
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Th CM R. Ao
Sewell Camp
Harry Ee
Wests
Brandon Machine Gun Section
Caoilian Field Artillery
Cgayinet
Letters to the editor attack church bias and money in religion
A reader scolds the newspaper for alleged anti Catholic bias and mercenary motives. The letter condemns press anger toward religious groups and defends church friendships while warning of divine judgment and loss of conscience. The caller cites Jude and questions the paper’s integrity.
Canadian Officers Win Victoria Cross
Three Canadian officers, Captain Francie Scrimger Montreal Armay Medical Ser vice Color- Sergeant Fred Hull Montreal of the South Battalion and Lance-Corporal Fred Fisher Montreal of We Lith Battalion, were named Victoria Cross recipients. Scrimger earned the honor at Ypres by caring for the wounded amid shelling and remaining with a wounded officer for hours. Fisher, killed near St Julien April 24, helped load a gun under heavy fire, and Hull, mortally wounded in action at Ypres, carried a wounded comrade to safety before dying. The article honors their bravery and notes such acts define Canada’s military history.
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Francie Serounger
Montreal
Armay Medical Service
Fred Hull
Winar
Sth Battalion
Fred Fisher
Britain
Scrimger
Ypres
Ypree
St. Julien
Pleber
Canada
McGill
Fret Hall
Mth
Witemprg Rithes
Districts Ruined By Pest Question At Connail Meeting
The Connail council discussed Weele pests and agreed to hire an expert to coordinate eradication with village authorities. They also debated drainage issues with a problematic box drain near two hotels and Bank of Commerce, urging only clear water to avoid nuisance and considering a costly main drain option.
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Weele
Connail
Bank of Commerce
Bound of Trade Grant Discussion and Agricultural Appointment
Mr Maynard urged support for the Bound of Trade and requested a grant for the body's work for the year. An Agricultural Commissioner was appointed for three months, with offers for gardens and related items through CPR CNR and Dominion something Office. A small sum was deemed necessary to keep the body in existence, with $75 proposed for the present. Councillor Smith moved, Councillor Bell seconded, and the sum was voted for the year.
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Maynard Eed
Sar
CPR
CNR
Dominion Lennsigertion Office
Stalinmery
Smith
Bell
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Tee Cheyeenimerer Times
Jane Mth, Oe
A. J. Marnaen
Hoa
See
WEXT
Go Club
Fartown
Times
Sewell
Connaught
Dinky" Roberts
Army Medel Corps
Buroye
Tania
Percy Gayloria
Our Boys
Arri
Loni
Sonal
Jude
E. Cusine
Calgary
Council
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