15 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
1
The Winnipeg Free Press urges total Union support as a battle for democracy. It warns Canada must show real commitment or risk becoming a yellow nation, with lives at stake and the country’s honor on the line.
The piece urges voters to cast ballots with unity and duty in mind not party advantage. It cites Rev Bland and Rev Fallon from Ontario and calls attention to ministerial endorsements of the Union Government. A theatre appeal by Rev Morrow and Rev McTavish stresses patriotic focus on the war effort.
The piece argues that critics discrediting the Canadian press and Liberal defectors fail to account for the principled stands of church leaders. It questions claims of bought loyalties among Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops, noting widespread support for union government.
The Times correspondent projects about 150 German divisions on the eastern front and 79 on the western front with youths 8 to 25 being drawn to the west. He warns central powers may act quickly to settle matters in the west before Russia recovers and the U.S. mobilizes, urging rapid allied efforts and broader conscription to sustain the fight until American troops arrive.
The food controller announced price fixes for bran at 34.50 and shorts at 29.50 per cwt bulk, effective December 18, with margins for dealers set. Western points will use these prices less freight to Fort William, eastern points plus freight. Moose Jaw Regina bran about 1.50 and shorts about 36.50. sacks cost 6.30 a ton. western mill prices delivered vary from 34 for bran to 38 for shorts.
A cable from Lieut Col Davis of the 0.0.5 battalion appeals Canada to stand with soldiers in France, asking not to desert them on the eve of victory. Kingston mayor W. S. Craig cables loyalty to Cajon government and urges voters to choose the right, stressing unity in Ontario for overseas efforts.
The city has twelve polling subdivisions for Monday’s election with multiple polling stations and returning officers named for each site. Most polls will operate with two returning officers to speed ballot casting.
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