25 Nov 1915
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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
1
The Lloydminster footballers held a social and dance on an adjusted Thursday to avoid clashing with a patriotic meeting. Mayor D G Tockwell presented medals as two cups and the Bennett shield on display amid thanks to players who volunteered for service.
An enthusiastic patriotic meet held at Rising Saw Schoolhouse last week featured Mr Ottewell of Edmonton delivering a talk. A canvassing appointment was made at the close to reach the district for funds and receipts.
The event praised the record achieved and awarded medals to those present. Mrs Kieser and Miss Roth among others contributed to the program. A town set of medals was subscribed for boys who earned the Bennett Shield as Mr W Cares led music for the dance interval and the evening closed with a Sweet Home waltz.
Reported Allied gains heighten hopes as Servians win near Leskovac and Montenegrins push fronts while Bulgarians suffer at Monastir. British forces to be mobilized with claims of 4 million under arms by March and 6 million Russians supported. Dardanelles pressure grows as naval actions continue and Baltic and Marmara losses occur.
A Saturday meeting of Merton ratepayers elected Elmer Clay of Paradise Valley as chair and examined the financial statement up to Oct 31. The council was urged to guarantee hospital dues from municipality funds and to collect and store municipal machinery for winter.
A collage of stray lines references libel suits in Alberta and criticisms of public officials The text mocks press fights and advertising confidence schemes mentions Germany’s peace talk and Hartlepool conquerors and ends with a poetically toned reflection on a soldier and a girl
Lloydminster football club officials concluded negotiations with BR Dunlap for the famous Bostonians to appear at Alberta Hall on Monday December 6th. The two hour show features Tipperary Mary and pee comedy with Billie ONeill Thom Hellen Patsie Henry and Dixie White among the performers promising a bumper house after popular receptions in Regina and Saskatoon.
A Vermilion region meeting by the Patriotic Society featured Frank Oliver urging large, quiet gifts to the Patriotic Fund. He warned of a Kaiser victory threatening liberties, while noting Canada’s wartime sacrifices and the need for collective funding to support soldiers and land claims.
A concert and dance will be held at Beston Park Serial on Friday November 26 to raise funds for the Red Cross. Ladies of the district have been rehearsing for the event in preparation for the evening’s entertainment.
The Montreal Witness article by Alexander McOwan discusses Bar Colonists criticism and claims, noting the colony's 200 mile rail link and pioneering settlers. It defends the group and asserts the land is rich and fertile with room for stock and growth in Western Canada.
Tender notices from Cloydaminster Creamery call for bids by January for ice delivery to the dairy, with terms and delivery points listed in the notice. Local vendors are invited to submit proposals and meet the specified requirements.
Hassan November reports the first Hard Times Dance of the season in Harla organized by the Ladies' Pioneer Circle to raise funds for holiday activities for schoolchildren. Mr W S Hamer has left the district briefly. The frozen river allowed safe ice for dancing as residents hope for more events during the harsh winter.
A public meeting in Southminster at 7 30 p m on Saturday December aims to choose a Councillor for Wilton and to form a Telephone Company. The notice invites local residents to attend and participate in the community matters.
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