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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
8
Times correspondent notes unusually high harvests with fields in Ridgeme district yielding wheat up to fifty-two bushels per acre and oats around a hundred. Farmers in multiple towns including Ridggeclough Leiautex Alta and nearby areas report record farm outputs with several outfits showing consistently strong results.
A Time correspondent from McLaughlin notes heavy threshing across the district with wheat yields around 62 bushels per acre and oats near 80. The tale mentions Mr McKay of Oxville cutting cats, a humorous misadventure, a field accident, and a search ending with a cat-napping calf destroyed by coyotes. also mentions Mrs Firman of New Lindsay in hospital and advice on calving cows as calves were lost.
A lighthearted note touts Vic Rodgers and his show with a lively Pekin area sports segment promised as entertaining and well received.
Allied forces push forward in a large scale operation with heavy casualties and massive captures. French and British gains threaten German positions near Verdun while Lille nears striking distance. britannique ships fire on Zeebrugge in support amid eastern front fighting near Dvina and Drisviaty with gas and heavy artillery.
The district hosts a premier fair with top livestock displays, led by prize winners in Clydesdales, Shires, Herefords, and polled cattle. Notable competitors include T. E. Law, R. D. Bruce, Brew Bros, W. Rowley, and J. J. Bell. Dairy herds from Winterburn Alberta impressed judges, while poultry, grain, and vegetables show strong entries. The parade of prize stock closes day two with O. BE. Thomas among the successful exhibitors.
The first car of new wheat left the British American Elevator on Thursday. The shipment, belonging to Mr Hugh Hill, was handled by W. H. Willis back at his old job. Willis boasts he is ready to manage all grain that comes his way.
Nine years ago reports from September cover a deputation to Regina regarding a new school for Lloydminster. Clergy from local churches discuss cemetery trustees. Lashburn Football Club earns a 10–0 win over Lloydminster with many players busy threshing. Local leaders plan a ratepayer poll to promote reunion at Ottawa.
Announcement of a large patriotic meeting Thursday next October 7 at 8 o'clock in Alberta Hall. Reports on the year’s work will be submitted by committees, a musical program will be rendered, and everyone interested is invited to attend.
The Calgary issue of Farm and Ranch Review draws attention with three timely articles. An exhaustive review questions widespread beliefs about marshalling feeds while another piece discusses blending feeds for better results. A third explains a plan by individuals to exploit horse lers against the British remount commission.
Council discusses the practice of throwing live ashes behind premises near a paper and rubbish lot in the business district. It rejects a night watchman as a solution and instructs the constable and secretary to curb the custom. A letter from Dr Seymour commends the hospital scheme. Over two thousand copies of the Mayor’s Humboldt Convention address are circulated by Regina Health Department. Streets Committee orders sidewalk repairs and water-shortage measures at the Fire Hall.
Thanksgiving services to bless the harvest at St John’s Minster on Sunday October 3 1915 at 11 am and 730 pm. Rev O Carruthers rector of Holy Trinity Edmonton will preach at both services and administer Holy Communion after the morning service. Crowds expected as former rector returns to scene of his long popular labors.
Wartime recruitment note promising safety from disasters urges women to join or support the cause. The incomplete text references preserving families from shocks and urges action to aid the country during a period of conflict.
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