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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
2
The Tapper v. Anderson case, heard in the town law courts, concerned the impounding of cattle and ended with a verdict for Tapper. Edmonton v Lloydminster football drew crowds as Kitscoty and district residents enjoyed the trip. Local farming activity includes 150 acres of Marquis wheat harvested by S.O.L. and plans for expansion at the hotel as tourist seasons rise.
Red Cross notes Saskatchewan Branch Regina August 17 1915 report that the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan will run a 400 bed base hospital for WWI casualties. 20000 subscribed 10000 provincial government 10000 council. 20000 more needed. Lloydminster pledges 300 with 100 from local Red Cross. Special Alberta Fair day collections planned. meeting Friday at Alberta Hall Court Room to organize weekly collectors.
A Montreal Gazette cable from London quotes a prominent financier predicting Germany cannot fight more than six months due to shortages of copper manganese and imports. He notes munition production hinges on these supplies and highlights limited British casualties from Zeppelin raids alongside remarks on navigation errors and past missteps.
The article reports ships previously used to carry wheat to the Old Country are in military service to move grain as it arrives. Canada plans to use available boats and port elevators to prevent backlog, with large crop prospects and concerns about sufficient freighters.
The minutes passed accounts totaling 870 dollars and received a petition with 19 signatures for road improvements in the northwest corner of Division L. Protest was raised against a westward right of way near Lashburn. Assessments were reviewed with limited changes and one acreage reduction noted. The next meeting is scheduled in Marshall on May October 2.
The Edmonton Journal profiles the Lloydminster Football Club, praising its strong province winning team that claimed the Bennett Shield. Highlights include goalie Jack Hewitt’s flawless goal with Archie Miller and Ronald Tuckwell described as key defenders, and Sid Meats noted as a standout hard worker.
A nostalgic 1915 Toronto submission to the Times hints at local football talk. It recalls D G Tuckwell and J D Munro, praises reviewer wit, and lists players such as Ernie Rutherford and Alan Tuckwell with brief notes on form and positions.
The August 21 gathering approves vaccine supply at five cents per dose for blackleg and authorizes two vaccine boxes per councillor for rate payers. They fix compensation for land rights at 300, discuss road surveys and line corrections, adjust Geo Bell’s assessment to 1264, and set school tax reductions and funding transfers.
Survey work by Major Laurie arrives as Town sites develop. Homes rise for Thom, Forster, Foghi, Vincent. two fine houses under construction. A Devonshire homesteader, ninety six, proves Canada’s health. Alberta plans a Thoydminster Edmonton telephone link. Rev Carruthers arrives at St John’s Church. Governor General to visit next week.
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