Reading of Mayor Paper at Humboldt Union Meeting
Report from the Union of Saskatchewan Municipalities convention at Humboldt details papers by Regina city solicitor Blair on liquor act impacts and by Mr Bee on the Patriotic Fund. It notes a push for interrepresentation between urban and rural unions, school board reform, mayoral appointments as justices, increased hospital aid, and a Swift Current venue for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Union of Saskatchewan
Blair
Regina
Government of
Saskatchewan
Bee
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Patriotic Association
Ree
Canada
Schoo
Lloydminster
Urgin
Cael
Swift Corrent
Remarkable Town Changes and Water Tank Effort
Citizens note fresh paint on government buildings and new fittings in main streets. An appeal urges careful water use until the supply tank is filled for protection. Reports mention a hospital with a gunshot victim and two typh fever cases, highlighting the hospital’s role in handling emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marying
Excursion Train Lloydminster to Saskatoon Planned
Lloydminster letters from June 25 1915 announce a July 10 excursion train to Saskatoon for settlers to visit the University Farm. The Board of Trade requests newspaper notice in the next issue. Signed by A J Maruaap and Hoo Seo with university gadkat references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Lloydminster
Saskatoon
University Farm
War updates from Galicia to Warsaw and naval action
The Times reports little change in the war theater with Austro German forces advancing in Galicia. Heavy guns are deployed from Essen toward Warsaw. Petrograd notes a leadership change with General Polivanoff succeeding the war ministry post. Amsterdam reports a German submarine sunk on Tuesday by an explosion.
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Galicia
Essen
Warsaw
Petrograd
General Polivanoff
Amsterdam
Explo
Regimental Casualties and Morale Reflections Across Front
War dispatch recounts heavy losses and injuries in a regiment with Major Gault wounded and in hospital. Capt Ager Adamson and Lieut Crabb are mentioned among wounded. Colonel Bat’s successor L Butler loses sight. Reports of illness, a near-escape, and a tense chat between Canadian and first contingent officers highlight frontline strain and reputational pride from Salisbury to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargebut
Gault
Ager Adamson
L Butler
Col. Bat
Lieut Crabb
Stanley Jones
Blowart
R. B. Bennett
England
S&j
Julien
Salisbury
Spee
France
Fartown Notes on Crops Sports and Local Events
Rain and warm days boost grain prospects in Fartown with summer fallowing and more land breaking. Sam Noyes dislocated his shoulder after a trick fall at an exhibition. W B Allison halts farming plans and returns to road work. Church fund drives for a new organ ongoing with merchants donating prizes. Gopher damage noted but claimed reduced by pest control. A local soldier in France, B H, wounded in the ankle. Damaged gardens hinder crop progress and garden work remains irregular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fartown
Sam Noyes
W. B. Allison
Marshall and
B. BH
France
Private Metcalfe Letters Home From Overseas Front
A wartime letter from Private Jack Metcalfe to his mother dated May 28 1915 describes his wounding in the back during a bayonet charge with Canadian troops and notes hopeful sentiment about cattle, crops, and eventual victory. He mentions platoon officer Mackay killed, Jim Ashton wounded, and praises the bravery of comrades while expressing longing for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priva Jack Metcalfe
Hospitel
Metcalfe
Syned Aoee
Jack
Mr Mackay
Jim Ashton
Anywy
Soldiers in Sewell Camp Report Promotions and Training News
Notes from letters home describe promotions at Sewell Camp including Harry Lowglock to corporal in the 45th Brandon Machine Goo Section and Dinky Roberts to corporal in the Army ethal Corps. The camp now hosts about 2000 men with artillery arriving last week bringing 800 horses. Percy Geyler is in the os Battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lowglock
Panco-de- Vesta
Brandon Machine Goo
Dinky" Roberts
Army Ethal Corps
P. and
Nordless
Percy Geyler
Sewell
Letters to the Editor on Friends and Faith in Lloydminster 1915
A reader scolds the editor for calling church members “friends” amid concerns about conscience and integrity. The letter questions motives, warns of the Lord’s judgment, and defends the newspaper’s right to publish community notices despite strong language about religious divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloydminster
Cathal
Canadian Officers Win Victoria Cross
Among eight V O winners, three were Canadian officers Captain Francis Scrimger Montreal Army Medical Service Laurae-Corps Fred Fisher Montreal 18th Battalion and Corporal Fred Hall Winnipeg 8th Battalion. Scrimger at Ypres directed wounded to safety under shellfire and tended the injured for hours. Fisher was killed at near St Julien after aiding a British battery. Hall died attempting to save a wounded comrade near the battle line. The writeup honors their gallantry and notes the deeds will live in Canada's history.
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V.O
Francis Sprimger
Montreal
Army Medical Service
Fred Hall
Winnipeg
Lauece
Fred Fisher
Britain
Fisher
Julien
Toe
Canada
McGill
90Th
Winnipeg Rifles
Spas
Districts Debate Weeds Eradication And Drainage Plans
The Weeds Commissioner urged immediate action to eradicate sowth and other nuisances. Council considered appointing a man to supervise this work and involving village authorities. A drainage dispute over the lane box drain risks closure unless users stop dumping into it. replacing with a deep canal would cost over a thousand dollars and be unpopular with ratepayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Commerce
Board of Trade Grant Consideration For Year
A representative spoke for the Board of Trade requesting a grant for the year. The Agricultural Council offered a three month loan, and a small stipend for P R C WIR and others. Stationery was needed and no heavy expenses were proposed. A sum of 75 dollars was proposed for the present year and approved by Councillor Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
P.R
C.wir
Daninion Taig Tien
Smith
Bell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jane
Tree Hospital
Lleydminster
A.J. Maruaap, Hoo. Seo
Peeie
Keystone
Big Features
Che Club
Galla
Times
Taito de
Pte
Jack Metcalfe
9Th
O.M.R
Sewell Camp
Duke of Connaught
Europe
Weaver
Rasisco le
Mr One
Dors Pny
Eerie Ogee Shoaah Nok Wateem Diy For
E. Crarre
Calgary
Scrimger
Ypres
Asoo
St. Julien
Council
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