Patriotism versus Alcoholism Address in Leydenminster
Rev Haugh Dobson of Regina spoke on the subject Patriotism versus Alcoholism, urging abstinence during the war. He used charts to show liquor’s harm, noting Swedish tests and abstainers’ superior shooting and work performance. He cited Russia France Britain efforts and urged nonpartisan sacrifice to save Canada’s soul. The lecture drew about two dozen attendees.
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Haugh Dobson
Regina
Department of Evangelism and Social Service
Methodist Church
Leydminster
Dodson
Russia
France
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Canada
Streamstown Council Minutes Record of October meeting
Streamstown Council at Bell Camp School on October 11 with all members present. Bylaw 21 declares Tp 61 R 2 W4 a free range district from July 1, 1916. Budget, meeting date, polling places, and officers set for November 27 and December 6. accounts approved.
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Bell Camp School
Webster
Coancillor Campbell
Nmbers
Bell Camp
Jumbo Hill
Jumbo Hill School
Hall & Son's Big Full Page Mint Bargains
This issue highlights H. B. Hall and Son's large bargain display with a wide range of items on sale. The Times emphasizes popular store pricing and urges readers to consider the advertised offerings for value.
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H. B. Hall & Son
the Times
War News From The Balkans And Europe
Allied forces report gains in the Balkans with a landing at Enos and a near breakthrough toward Turkey. French and British reinforcements move to fronts in Servia as Russia seizes prisoners near the Pripet marshes. Edith Cavell, a nurse in Brussels, is executed by a German officer. Sir Ian Hamilton recalled, Major General Chas Carmichael Mun appointed in his stead. Lieutenant John Kipling listed as missing. Submarines in the Baltic continue to sink German vessels. Bulgarians are said to have suffered heavy losses before Stramnitea’s capture by Allied forces.
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Balkans
Moitza
Enos
Germany
Turkey
Servia
Russia
Pripet
Edith Cavell
Brussels
Ian Hamilton
Nes
Chas. Carmichael Mun
Edward Carson
John Kipling
Irish Guards
Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
Baltic
Local News Items and Social Happenings at Lashburn
Local and general news items note Red Cross fundraising in Alberta Hall, a lynx killed on Mr FH Hawkins’ farm five miles east, and condolences to Judge MacLean on his mother’s death. Socials include St John’s Poirier’s Bazaar, Thanks giving events, and a Wood’s Hall dance to celebrate league medals with music and refreshments.
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FH. Hawkins
Hawkins
Judge MacLean
Battleford
Mackean
St John’s Poirier
Wood's Hall
Lorne McCullough
Winnipeg
Thankameg
McCullough
Manitoba
Altore
Lloydminato
Wood
Nine Years Ago Clippings From The Boyemineter Times
On Sunday Rev Prince Riddell of Alberta College El Monton conducted opening services for the new Methodist Church. Monday a grand concert honored Nurse Beveridge in St John’s parish room. attendance and program praised, funds raised. The new post office will open Thursday evening with larger premises and improved clerical space.
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Prince Riddell
Alberta College
Elmonton
New Methodist Church
Nurse Beveridge
St John's
Thoreda
Wellington Municipal Minutes Move to protect ratepayers and plan polls
The eighth Wellington Council meeting in Blackfoot notes adopting prior minutes and receiving letters on culvert at Kinnaird School and fence law for To. 48 R. 3. It outlines road diversion terms, cattle guards efforts, and a campaign to amend Railway Act 68 1910 to compensate stock injuries. Nominations and polling stations for December elections are set, with hospital aid policy and next meeting date fixed.
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Blackfoot
Menzien
George
Donaldson
Campbell
Kinnaird
Board of Railway Commissioners
Live Stock Commissioner
Menzies
Fatther
Alberta
Lloydminster Board of Trade
U.F.A
Alberta Live Stock Protective Association
Donablses
Lloydminater
Reeve Menzies
Thomanville School
Golden Valley School
D. W. MacKenzie
F. Burt
Earlie
A.P. A. Hall
Geo
Thomasville School
Wounded Soldiers Welcomed Home In Lloydminster
Local town residents welcomed Private Raymond Fern and Private Charlie Hobbes back from active service in Flanders. A torch parade and improvised band accompanied the heroes to a cheers-filled homecoming as Major Hill read an appreciation. Fern sustained severe eye wounds on May 24 during a Canadian assault at Festubert. Hobbes suffered a severe concussion and nervous-system impact from the same engagement.
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Lloydminetyr
Flanders
Raymond Fern
Charlie Hobbes
Majoram Hill
Lloydonwater
Festabert
Bach
Lloydminster
Ton
Pte Hobbes
Methodist Anniversary Services and Union Appeal Recap
The local Methodist Church held anniversary services led by Rev. Johnson with large congregations. Sermons praised service to God and country, and urged unity with Presbyterians in organic union. A Monday Ladies' Aid fowl supper and concert at Alberta Hall drew a packed, enjoyable crowd.
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Sumaeben
Red Cross
Alberta Hall
Red Cross Society Adjourns Meeting in Alberta Hall
The Red Cross adjourned meeting in Alberta Hall on Thursday with R W Miller presiding. The financial report shows 2022 60 received from all sources 196 45 sent to provincial sect and 60 17 used to buy materials for local ladies to make articles for the front. Officers were re elected en bloc and thanks were given to the ladies and to the Council for use of the hall.
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Artegaer
Red Cross Society
Alberta
R. W. Miller
On Council
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Streamstown Council
First
Canadian Pioneers
England
Hugh Hill
W.T. Wallis
God Save the King
Britannia
Mr Harrison
Lashburn
Comet
Jas. Whitbread
Vokina
Hadeon
Canels
Wellington
Saskatchewan
THE
Lord Landsdowne
Brown
George W. Brown
Aastatchewan
British Red Cross Society
Order of St.John
Near East
Lansdowne
Seskatchowen
Saenes
Duke OF Connaught
Tad
Wiley Messhes
Bo i Bowlety
Toronto
Ory
Red Totes Society
John Greaves
Mcho Ie
4Th
McDonaldville
Massey-Harria
H. Huxley
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