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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
2
A brief notice notes a BOMAD of Trade meeting to be held in July. The item lists no specific date or location beyond the month. The readable text suggests an organizational session for BOMAD members.
A missives style letter argues for taxing food to fund welfare and recalls duties to parents as guiding principles. It references food stores, slopeni hides, and the notion of charity through taxation, ending with a personal sign off from Topsy.
A fragmentary reply to Mr Freyman appears in this brief note. The writer complains of lengthy correspondence and mentions editor influence while noting unreadable or distorted lines in the text. The passage reads as a puzzled, partially garbled exchange within the paper.
A Times editor reply quotes Mr Freyman defending dancers at a schoolhouse gathering amid claims of disturbing music and provocative commentary. He attacks autocratic government rhetoric and urges unity among educated opponents, then addresses Rexite about school policy and district changes.
Reports describe New Rusted soldiers advancing for the first time since the revolution last March. Canadian forces hold positions on the western front near Lens as operations continue east of Reservoir Hill with heavy artillery fire and reinforcements.
A rain altered fundraiser led by Mrs. W Sibbald at Onion Lake and Mrs Jas Beatty's home to aid the Red Cross. About 90 to 100 attendees shared outdoor supper and warmed the event. quilts and a lively auction raised 20.25 dollars. Proceeds will be sent to the pro per quarter.
Members of the Ladies Pioneer Circle express thanks to Mrs. Sibbald and visitors who supported efforts. Donations include Mrs. Dige and others totaling 282.00 with smaller gifts like 5.08 from Mrs. Sibbald. The note mentions office handover to Mr. G A Gardiner and provides a local reference N E 27-68-97 west Ord.
The committee reports lack of share subscriptions but plans canvassing. Names are handed to each member for individual visits to solicit subscriptions ahead of a general meeting in the Overseas Club rooms at 6 oclock to receive the canvass report.
The town council heard Mr. Mowat stress the need for annual audits of town books. He argued a yearly audit is essential for council satisfaction and ratepayer protection under the province’s tax act. A motion to approve hiring a char accountant for the investigation was carried.
Fragmentary notice lists names Lochee Irene Rowbottom John Rowbellow with references to Pomeceed Grade f Firth and numbered entries. Details are unclear due to OCR quality but indicate a local public record or classification list.
Fragmentary notice mentions Golden Valley and Pratt related to cigarettes and Picates with unclear context. No clear events, dates, or names usable for a full card.
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