08 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
1
In a session the Con Association discussed organisation and scheduled the executive to meet again on Friday March 6 at 8 o'clock in the Alberta Flat Court Room. Mr Hall noted the candidate would be informed in a week or two and invited all ladies to attend. The meeting adjourned.
A secretary reports a patriotic fund drive raised a substantial amount through colleagues. Funds will be donated to support a community project and commemorative efforts.
Wilton council discusses cooperation with the Society and two seed applications. Councillor Nicol denies fresh seed entries for this year. They seek rapid figures on extra farmer labor and set seed price at 25 cents for two bottles amid rising costs. A meeting is scheduled for April 7.
Warwickville branch announces an evening of man socials and concerts to raise funds for charity. All welcome with ladies urged to bring baskets. gentlemen 25 cents. Also notes Spain has requisitioned 4,500 tons of wheat flour in Madrid and nearby towns.
Town Council meets March 18. Bob Beatty hosts a ship ping day in March. Sale of panes peaby March 16. Conservative meeting in Alberta Hall Court Room March 19. Dramatic Society events and other gatherings are scheduled throughout March.
Fragments indicate the cadet body has grown to 36 members led by Rev C and linked with Carruthers and the children returning from the east. The text references saddles and best quality, noting the F and CMB symbols and an eastward journey.
British Field Marshal Haig reports an average advance of a quarter mile across a five mile front amid stubborn German resistance. Troops also capture Hagiadan from Turkish forces in Mesopotamia.
A box social was held at South Ferriby School. The event drew local residents and students for a community fundraiser with proceeds likely directed to school activities.
An unclear OCR fragment notes a perceived tremor at West Bend related to Crom tune and Boots at Benth Penne. Details are unreadable and no names or concrete facts are confirmed.
The councillors considered minor issues and referred several property sale matters to investigation with a value report due at the next meeting. The meeting was set to reconvene next Monday for further discussion.
February school report lists numerous students with varied scores from 4 to 89 across grades. Notable names include Kathleen Isaac, Walter Taylor, John Naylor, Mary Turner, and Beatrice Fern, with several absentees and a few entries garbled in the OCR.
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