13 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
1
Lieutenant Alan Tuckwell, wounded in action, sends letters to his parents describing the back country healing and reports fallow green Vimy Ridge. Lloydminster friends express sympathy and hope for his speedy recovery and safe return home amid wartime uncertainty.
A letter notes a Winnipeg General Hospital patient seen August 27 after a May 24 riding accident in Rochester. The writer describes no splint was used, no refracture occurred then, but a new callus caused angulation requiring temporary extension to correct the deformity.
A citizen voices concern over council payments to firemen and rubber gear provision. He asserts council oversight and asks why Mr. Hall challenged his statements, insisting on clarity and accountability before any closure to the dispute.
A reader signs as Perplexed Green asking the editor for frost insight while critiquing unauthorized remarks from a correspondent. The letter mentions white frost and red frost, asks which color is most dangerous, and requests clarification on forecasts and oats' condition.
Nine years ago a Fire Brigade meeting noted officers and planned weekly gatherings every Monday at 6 pm with lectures. Vermilion visited Lloydminster Cricket Club on September 1, with Lloydminster winning and uneven scores due to matting. Lie scored 118. Vermilion 19 and 18 in their innings. Frost damage to grain feared. Phone 54 for fruit preservation information.
The Rural Association schedules a meeting on September 14 at Alberta Hall for the School Fair. Schools in Saskatchewan and Albers may attend. teachers must respond by September 20 to be present. Prizes include a medal from Mr. S Rogers for the class with the most points and sports prizes.
Local brief items include lemon prices at J B Boyds, a postnuptial reception for Mrs J D Manro, a fairground meal service by Presbyterian Ladies Aid, and visits from Mr George Scott of Northern Hardware. Also noted are sales plans, housing developments on Broadway, a Lloydminster Fair dance, church services, and upcoming school registrations and hotel notices. 【Entities: J. B. Boyd, P. J. Stewart, George Scott, Northern Hardware, Mrs J. D. Manro, Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid, Lloydminster Fair, Alberta Hall, Miss Worth, Mr. Hardwick, Mr. Daly, McClure, W. L. Cameron, Mecklenberg, Uncle Clarkson, Sask. Alberta schools】
Militia Reserve orders by Gronew in Washington D.C. on Tuesday September 18 include physical and rifle exercises and miniature range practice. Lloydminster Cadet Corps No 172 on Wednesday September 10 conducts rifle exercises troop drill and miniature range practice under Major Gronow.
The published list shows successful students and certificates awarded across Junior Matriculation, Full Second and Third Class, and Grade VIII to Grade XII. Notable names include Gertrude B. Isaac, Effie Rogers, Dorothy Kieser, Macy Turner, Bertha Janac, Verna Miller, Edith Miller, Mildred Kilda, Jack Lawrie, Clarence Cuthbert, Kathleen Isaac, Gladys Loader, and others. The report notes Huxley’s elevator opened recently, moving 127 loads of grain since September 1.
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