Electoral Divisions By‑Law and Revisions Vote Considerations
Minutes of Leydminster council on 17 July record proposals to expand fence law to Township 44 Range 2 and include Township 48 Range 2 from July 1916. The council divided municipalities into electoral divisions and set voting dates while addressing uncollectable taxes and road diversion contracts.
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Leydminster
Messrs Menzies
Donaldson
McDonald
George
Lake
Campbell
Merton
Menzies
Willoughby
N.W
Mr McDonald
Mr George
B. L. Cooke
Wallace
Mr Lake
Phat
Football Final Sees Marshall Visit Minster In Key Clash
Locals push for gap closure as Marshall hosts Minster in a decisive 915 W.8.F.L. season match. Both sides vow full effort after a thriller in the first meeting, with a win or draw possibly sealing the local team’s third consecutive championship. Lloydminster lines up Hewitt and Tuckwell in defense with Black and Rut her in midfield.
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Marshall
Minster
Lloydminster
Wedding Bells Resound Near the Met Hall
A brief wedding notice announces a ceremony at the Met Hall with local families and friends attending. The event highlights the couple and the joyous neighborhood celebration held in the vicinity.
Correction on Austin Barclay barn plans in Idaho letter
A July 15 1915 correction from Phenix P O Idaho clarifies a prior notice misstated plans by Messrs Austin and Barclay. They intend erecting a barn on Jack Barclay's property near Yours sincerely Averin and Barclay per W D Barclay, partner.
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Phenix P.O
Idaho
Austin & Barclay
Jack Barclay
Averin & Barclay
W. D. Barclay
Bylaw Adoped Reading and Road Queries at Council Meeting
Council approved Bylaw No 7 for first reading covering Townships and ranges, and discussed cattle guard failures along the railway with a ratepayer action. The secretary was to contact Public Works about provincial road upkeep between Lloydminster and Kitscoty. Road wages accounts and rebates were approved, and the next meeting set for September 4 at 1 p.m. Reeve and treasurer authorized to borrow to settle passed accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
George
Department of Public Works
Lloydminster
Kitscoty
Donaldson
Lake
Campbell
Mr McDonald
War Casualties in Britain Reach 330 995 in War
A printed statement by Premier Asquith reports British casualties in the war totaling 330,995 to date. Naval losses total 9,106 up to July 20 and army losses 321,889 up to July 18. Previous official totals are cited for May 31 and earlier weeks, with commentary on other powers.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
H. J. Tennant
Great Britain
Germany
The Times Now In Its New Home
The Times Now reports moving into a new Lloydminster office after four years of cramped space. The paper praises the location and builder Walter Street, notes temporary business difficulties, and expresses optimism for a brighter future.
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the Times
Lloydminster
Walter Street
Bylaw Changes Lower Tax Mil Rates and Licenses
The town board approved seven mills instead of one, and raised the transient trader license from 200 to 500 dollars. A report on noxious weeds was presented, and a letter urged drastic measures against sow thistles. A wartime letter recounts trenches, shelling, and small daily images from the front, describing life near Belgian trenches and the toll on crops and villages.
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H. B. Hall
George Bramball
Thompson
Wartime Letter From Lloydminster Soldier Describes Front Line
A Lloydminster reader publishes a letter from a son in the 8th Battalion recounting his hospital stint and near front lines in France. He recalls shelling, gas drills, and reserves at Curzon Street and Piccadilly trenches, noting the harsh conditions and a recent major charge by nearby Lloydminster troops.
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France
Lloydminster Boys
London
Curzon Street
Piccadilly
Fartown Notes From Times Correspondent
Weather delays crops in the district west end as rain hails and slows harvest while warm spells begin to finish ripening. Marshall and Lone Rock baseball results are corrected after a misreport. Local verse foundry forger story shared with readers.
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A. M. Smith
Dave Small
Marshall
Fartown
Lone Rock
Lloydminster Town Lots Auction Notice
Partial OCR reads as a town land sale notice for Lloydminster with lots offered for sale. It mentions a public action date and bidding details though many words are garbled.
Letter from Live Stock Commissioner on Grants to Lloydminster Society
Secretary Huxley reports correspondence from John Bright Dominion Live Stock Commissioner. The 1914 livestock grant totals three thousand one hundred seventy one dollars for dogs excluded classes, with half paid as grant. The Commissioner requests 1914 data for the second show and offers publication of the grant notice in the local paper.
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Huxley
Societice
John Bright
Dominion Live
Pre of Agriculture
Canadian Elevator Company plans Loyomineter elevator
Nine years ago clippings report a Canadian Elevator Company letter seeking immediate construction of an elevator here. A visit by 150 American editors is noted, with town entertainments and land deal rumors. Constable Tasker, N W M P, has returned from Battleford after a target trip.
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Legat
Esere Jobes
Thompson
Samuel
Constable Tasker
N.W.M.P
Battleford
Target
Swimming Club Carnival at Three Mile Lake
The Lloydminster and District Swimming Club hosts its third annual aquatic sports and picnic at Three Mile Lake on Thursday August 1 at 1 30 p m. A civic half holiday is declared by the Mayor and strong community support backs the event. The programme promises a full, enjoyable day for all attendees, with past participants urged to join the celebration.
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Lloydminster and District Swimming Club
Three Mile Lake
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Met
Belgium
GOD Save the
Jack Johnson
Major Ashton
Ijin
Lloydminster Bay
Fartown Notes
Times
Lisle
Dominion Gov
Bright
H. Huxley
Lloydminster and District Agricultural Society
Lloydminster, Alta
Loyomineter Times
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