03 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Maple Creek News
Location
Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
1
Paris reports show twenty four killed and twenty seven wounded in a Zeppelin raid Saturday night with ten in hospital. Firemen warned of another raid at 9 40 pm and the city plunged into darkness as crowds watched the skies.
The report by Mr. Harry Quick details the Maple Creek delegate’s note on the Annual Convention of Agricultural Societies at Saskatoon. Greenway's 1915 summary shows growth with five new societies and rising exhibitions. seed fairs and plowing matches expand while spring shows fall slightly. College and extension work are described with emphasis on agriculture education reaching communities and weed control challenges noted by Dean Rutherford and others.
The Piapot village council met with all councilors present. W H Leidle elected overseer and R K Pearce remains as secretary treasurer. A by law to keep wagons and drays close at livery stables passed. Meeting adjourned to February 14. Village school trustees met. Benson chair and R R Peace secretary treasurer succeeded W F Gerrity. Weather kept grain movement low. farm sale at Arthur Branife had fair turnout. R R Pearce audited Rural Municipal books Riverside 163 and Ertile Valley 285 while away.
Fragmentary phrase notes differing times yet more peace prospects than in a typical year. Context unclear due to incomplete text.
A San Diego flood disaster after the Otay valley dam failed releases 1.1 billion gallons of water sweeping a 15 mile by 2 mile area. At least 14 killed with the death toll expected to reach 50 and 25 Japanese victims reported. Bridges washed out hinder rescue efforts amid $1 million in losses.
Fragmentary note by John Paterson of Maple describes several Ford cars recently available or to be released, with unclear dates. The text hints at initial sales or allocations and mentions bee-related or easily misread terms, indicating a partially legible procurement or inventory reference.
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