Record Wheat Yields Across District Indicate Strong Harvest
Prom Times correspondent reports farmers in the minister district expect a fruitful season. Will Gordon's wheat average 50 bushels per acre with 75 bushels of oats. George E. Alcock reports over 42 bushels per acre for wheat and No 1 grade oats. Thresher Hainshy notes high yields from his outfit. C Clifford records 90 bushels per acre at 49 lb per bushel. Dr Holt also reports 40 bushels wheat and 100 oats per acre. Similar bumper crops across the district.
Thriving crops and local mishaps in Oxville district
McLaughlin and District notes strong wheat yields with 60 to 80 bushels per acre as Oxville harvests roll. Farmer Mr McKay eyes saw mill plans after a scare with a boundless oat crop and a curious bovine incident. Mrs Firman recovers in New Lindsey hospital while coyotes threaten calves. Local amusements at Pekin Old Top teased with thrills and two-bit bets.
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Oxville
Nore
War Update Delivers Major Allied Advances and Setbacks
Allied forces report large prisoner captures and artillery gains along with bombardment of Zeebrugge. Russian defenses repel German assaults near Dvina and Lake Drisviaty as Crown Prince shifts commands. Reports cite flooding of the Pripet marshes hindering German units and ongoing trench advances by the British.
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Lille
Verdun Salient
Zebrugge
Dvinsk
Dvina
Lake Drisviaty
Soames
Times
Petrograd
Pripet
Lloydminster fair hailed as province’s best in kind
Visiting judges exhibitors and newspaper men called Lloydminster’s agricultural fair the best of its kind in the province. The event showcased superior stock including Clydesdales Shires Percherons Holsteins and dairy herds with prizes awarded across cavalry, cattle, swine, poultry, and farm produce.
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Lloydminster
Clydes
Shires
Law
R. D. Bruce
Bruce
Mr Law
T. E. Law
Hill Brow
J.J. Bell
W. R. Stewart
A. V. Joggins
Messrs Hill Bros
Wilkers
Winterbury
Alberta
Lloyd
Foster
E. Thoms & Son
First Car Load of New Wheat Shipped Out
The first car of new wheat was shipped from the British American Elevator on Thursday. The shipment belongs to Mr Hough Bl with handling by W. H. Willis, who is back at work after his injury and ready to manage the grain cargo.
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Elmonton
Gilbert
Lloydminster
Tyre
Rod Bruce
C H Barrett
AC Rawle
Mr Elaon
Marshall
Mra Haxley
Mooney
Hunt
Hanley
Neviswa
Grvle
Rising Sun School
Prise
Matty
C.K. Thomas
Thureday
Dagwest
Hough
W. HG. Willis
Willia
Nine Years Ago Milpybee Club Match and Cemetery Trustees
A local football game saw Lloydminster’s Lash Football Club defeat visiting team 10 goals to nil, with crowds noting gallant effort by the visitors. Clergy groups discussed cemetery trustees from their congregations and a future meeting in Ottawa to present a ratepayer petition.
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Lash
Lloydminster
Patriotic Meeting Announced for October Seventh
Announcement of a patriotic meeting to be held on October 7 at Alberta Hall. The program includes year’s work reports from committees, a winerial programme, and other features. All interested persons invited to attend.
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Alberta
Hill
Hughster
Serge
Farm and Ranch Review highlights brewing plan critique
The Calgary paper reviews new combinations and editorial takes on brewing topics. It notes an proposed plan to exploit brewers and mentions related local outlet crossovers and publicity formats. Subscriptions offered via The publication.
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Farm and Ranch Review
Calgary
Ponsiow
Town Council Discusses Fire Risk and Health Measures
Discussion at the Town Council meeting covered preventing live ash dumps near premises and enacting steps to stop the practice. Dr Seymour praised the local hospital scheme, while two thousand copies of the Mayor’s Humboldt Convention address were circulated to municipalities. Streets and Water Works committees were instructed to fix sidewalks, culverts, and upgrade the water supply at the Fire Hall to avoid winter shortages.
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Seymour
Humboldt
Regina
Thanksgiving Services at St John’s Minster for Harvest
Thanksgiving services will be held at St John’s Minster at 11 am and 7:30 pm on October 1 1015. The preacher for both services is Rev C Carruthers rector of Flory Trinity Edmonton. Holy Communion will be administered during the morning service as crowds gather to welcome the former minister and his long service.
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St. John's Minster
Ree C Carruthers
Flory Trinity
Edmonton
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W. Rowley
Hy Miller
Crossley & Despard
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J AL Brown
CLY Desdales
Crosaley & Port
Rowley
W. Jaggies
A. de Broce
H. Miller
A. Gee Abel
Sile
A Miller
Hitt Bros
Crossley & Despand
Miller
T. E Law
Henton
D. Bruce
E. Law
Vicon
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Rowan
Agricul
Spcral
G Bystrom
Reales
Oeriy
Preston
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Beuce
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Suvar
BR. D. Bruce
Kroe
J. H Abel
Brew
Stanypord
Hub Bros
Aide T
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Im Abel
Laug
J.T Abel
Ladmeett
Billy
Wis
Crossley & Deapand
J. A. Meown
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EB. Wheeler
FE Cuthbert
RD. Hrace
F Cahert
Milpybee
Cig Corremeter
M. Daly
Jonette
Shordminster
Ottawa
P Miers
Logal Hospital System
M. Seymour
Troy
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