Light Canadian raid routs Germans in trench attack
North of Arras Canadian troops struck a German front, capturing 69 prisoners and destroying about twenty dugouts. The raid, conducted with British artillery support, lasted about an hour and ten minutes and ended with the Canadians returning to their positions.
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Saskatchewan
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Premier Explains National Service Commission Aims
Ottawa reports Sir Robert Borden sent a careful letter to the Trades and Labor Congress after Cabinet. The letter outlines the National Service Commission’s aims and replies to labor representatives. Congress to decide if its content aligns with labor views and may urge cooperation. conscription is not contemplated.
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Labor Congress
Ottawa
Sir Robert Borden
Trades and Labor Congress
Sims
Allies dismiss German peace talks pending details
London reports no official chance of a peace conference while details are awaited. The Hague hosts preliminary German delegation talks. Tokyo signals Japan would back Wilsons peace aims but cannot end belligerency before war goals are met.
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Wilson
Tokyo
Japan
Arkansas Tornado Killer Toll Mounts In Central Arkansas
A central Arkansas tornado killed twelve people and injured twenty three as it swept Tuesday night through the area. Partial reports reached Little Rock late Tuesday and early today. Authorities reassessed concerns about the Tucker state convict farm southeast of the city, easing public anxiety.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Tucker
Here
School board approves accounts and ears resigning chair
Medicine Hat school board authorizes payment of accounts including J H G Russell and Short & Fraser. Night classes for foreign born pupils discussed with plan to hire male English teacher. Chairman Lang announces retirement with tributes from trustees and community figures.
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Lang
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Black
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Willoughby
Bellamy
Short & Fraser
Alexandra School
Gershaw
Vulcan Asphalt and Supply Co
Winnipeg
G. Zebroski
Uay
Medicine Hat
Alberta legislature summoned for February sixth session
Edmonton reports the Alberta legislature is summoned to meet on February sixth for the fourth session of the third parliament. The session may be the last before a provincial election.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Winnipeg grain quotations and cash prices report
Today's grain quotations list Wheat Oats Barley and Flax with Dec and May futures from Winnipeg and major U S markets, plus Winnipeg cash prices for Wheat Oats Barley and Flax by grade. Details include decimal bids and trade ranges across Dec May Jul months and No 1 through No 8 grades in Winnipeg.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Week of Union Prayer Meetings Schedule
A week of union prayer meetings is announced for January 2 through January 4 at multiple churches. Leaders include Rev. A. Tuttle, Rev. R. G. Blundell, and Rev. Mr. McKinnon, with speakers Rev. J. W. Morrow and Rev. E. J. Hodgins. Meetings start at 8 p.m. nightly and the public is invited.
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Tuttle
J. W. Morrow
Baptist Church
E. J. Hodgins
Westminster Church
Mr. McKinnon
Knox Church
J. A. Claxton
R. G. Blundell
Local Poultry Show Winners at Lethbridge Named
Medicine Hat exhibitors dominated the Lethbridge Poultry Show last week with prizes spread across Barred Rocks White Orpingtons Black Hamburghs Black Minorcas Partridge Rocks and more. Winners include L B Losey T Montgomerie W A Moore G Nimmo Dr Blythe and W M Currie with multiple firsts seconds and a third.
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Lethbridge
L. B. Losey
Barred Rocks
G. Nimmo
Dr. Blythe
Partridge Rocks
W. M. Currie
Orpingtons
Poultry Show Ticket Sales Rise Quickly
The event reports strong ticket sales as attendees flock to the Poultry Show. Organizers note brisk evening demand and anticipate a well attended show with eager buyers awaiting entry.
Christmas Greeting Sparks New York Evangelistic Corp
Fragmentary text indicates a New York based evangelical group forming a Sunday Evangelistic corporation. The note mentions Merry Christmas and Ban Sunday style phrasing with names partially legible, suggesting organizational creation and public messaging.
Red Cross Box Social Receipts Totals 124.90
Funds from a Red Cross box social totaling 124 90 were forwarded by N Bittorf of Faith to M Irwin of Etrikom and then transmitted to the News.
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N. Bittorf
Etrikom
Newspaper subscription rate guarantee to subscribers
Publishers may raise Canadian subscriptions on short notice but guarantee one week’s notice under an agreement with the Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal. The clubbing rate remains valid for any subscription received during one week after a price increase is published. The Family Herald rate is $2.25 per year.
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