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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
2
The message to Lieut Alan Tuckwell's parents describes a ravaged area behind the lines slowly healing, with Vimy Ridge appearing green and verdant. Friends in Lloydminster express sympathy and hope for a swift, safe return as the war nears end.
A letter to the Times editor states that a woman who fractured her thigh in a fall from a horse on May 24 in Rochester was later treated in Winnipeg General Hospital. The writer notes the fracture was not reset at that time but required extended immobilization due to a soft new callus and angulation developing.
In letters and inquiries from townspeople and villagers the issue of expense for firemen and protective gear is raised. The writer asserts firemen are protected and claims a commission may be earned from collections. They challenge Mr. Hall's accusations and demand accountability and direct discussion.
A letter to the editor from a reader signed Perplexed Green asks which frost color is most dangerous for crops and notes no frost forecast was seen. The note references comments by Chas. F. Ross and mentions frost effects on oats and red frost levels.
Nine years ago a Fire Brigade meeting was held with Monday lectures. Vermilion visited Lloydminster on September 1 for cricket. Lloydminster won. Vermilion scored 19 and 18 in their innings while Lie scored 118. Frost may have damaged grain. phone 54 for fruit preservation information.
A Rural Association meeting is announced for September 14 at 7 80 pm in Alberta Hall. Teachers must submit attendance before September 20 and districts in Bri tannia Streamstown Wellington Wilton and Merton are asked to report. Representatives from each School Board and Council should attend farm meetings. prizes include a Dean donated medal for top point earner and sports cash awards.
Local items note lemons at J B Boyd's and prices on staples. Visitors include George Scott of a Northern hardware firm and Lieut John Bates of Careton Place. Mrs J D Manro holds a postnuptial reception on Friday. A Lloydminster fair dance, church services, and a fall program are announced along with sale notices, building plans, and a rain day schedule.
Militia Reserve orders issued by Gronew D C on Tuesday September 18 include physical and rifle exercises and miniature range work. Lloydminster Cadet Corps No 172 under Major Gronow conducts rifle drills troop drill and miniature range practice on Wednesday September 10.
The Lloydminster High School lists include Junior Matriculation, Full Second and Third Classes with names such as Gertrude B. Isaac, Dorothy Kieser, Effie Rogers, May White, Bertha Janac, Verna Miller, Mabel Procter, Edith Miller, Mildred Kilda, Jack Lawrie, Leslie Rendell, Clarence Cuthbert, Adair Lefever, and others. The report notes special subjects and grades, with reference to Alberta numbers and the inclusion of agriculture and chemistry. The document also mentions Mr. Huxley’s elevator activity since September 1, totaling 127 loads of grain.
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