Melfort Seeks Delegates for Saskatoon Abattoir Convention
Melfort representatives urged to attend a March 17 Saskatoon meeting on abattoir plans. Aims include local small abattoirs or central facilities fed by surrounding farms. The committee will raise funds for delegate rail fares. Hon. W R Motherwell may attend to gauge demand.
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Obort
Tus Mook
Lancer
Saskatoon
Regina
Moose Jaw
Farmers’ Associations
Bes
Cgricultural
Melfort
Sutherland
W. R. Motherwell
New Gold Strike May Pinch Out at Beaver Lake
W. C. McKay of Prince Albert returns from Beaver Lake prospecting with the Beaver Lake gold strike seen as rich by locals but not guaranteed to be permanent. miner Wm. Moore calls Keewatin the best informed quartz vein area, while Dan Mosher notes early upheaval in the formation.
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W. C. McKay
Prince Albert
Melfort
Beaver Lake Wold
McKay
Wold Company
Beaver Lake
Hannot
Wm. Moore
Kdention
Keewatin
Beaver
Moors
Dan Mosher
Tisdale Easy Money: Junior Team Handed Big Win
Local hockey juniors defeated Melfort 6 to 1 in a Thursday game at the Joe Ween arena. Tisdale built a solid lead on strong teamwork as the visitors challenged but could not close the gap.
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Tong Litte
Tisdale
Joe Ween
Pvarest Melfort
Tiadale
Beatty Dealers Gear Up for Farmers Season Ahead
Beatty with three implement shops in town plans to supply farmers this season. A local telephone company now organized expects to begin operations by July first after securing funds. Roy Lobb to make thin w ham with gasol in es, chopper and saw while Rev. Geo. Marshall preached there last Sunday. 4. M. Campbell departs this week for the Peace River country with machinery, bores and cattle.
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M. Campbell
Peace River Country
Bio
Birth Announcement at Bilver Park
A birth notice from Bilver Park reports a son born on Wednesday February 14 to Mr and Mrs Wwrk. The fragment notes the newborn's sex and parent names though some text is unclear.
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Claw
Bilver Park
Wed
Wealey
Mre
Railway to Open Up Rich Mixed Farming Area in West
Construction on the Sheho Melfort line will start in spring and twenty five miles of the Melfort Humboldt route are to be completed this year. Officials say northeast Melfort Le Pas line may begin this spring, with bonds guaranteed by the province and ongoing work on Melfort Rumboldt. A railway committee plans to press Ottawa and Regina for faster progress to connect Melfort with Saskatoon and Vonda Margins.
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Melfort-Humboldt
Inez
Melfort
Inte
Melfort-Hambolt
St. Brieux
C.P R
Sheba
Prince Albert
Melfort-Le Pus
G. B. Johnston
M.L A
M. H. MacLeod
On.r
Mackenzie
Canadian Northern
Beenie
Canada
Johnston
J. A Calder
O.N.R
Cankler
Melfort-Rumboldt
Melfort-Le Pen
O.P.R
Dominijon
James McKay
Bugley
Harlson Bay
Regina
California
Saskatoot
Melfort Em
Vonda
Par ming Attraction Shifts Westward to Canada
A Saskatchewan farmer John Carmichael in Melfort predicts a stronger shift of settlers toward Western Canada, drawn by favorable farming prospects and new opportunities along the Carrot River valley as Western states see slower growth and higher costs. He notes diversified farming, rising wood and coal prices, and a growing urge among settlers to move to better loam districts.
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Canada
John ©. Carmichael
Melfort
Tue Moosman
Carmichael
Biston
Residents discuss roads and social events in town
Mr Spears visits his old home and friends in the States and returns a week ago. A Pengelly buys a new driving outfit and has been seen in Nuisberry. Wing Coulter becomes livery driver. Prices around four thousand appear in talk. A Val entines night party at Mr and Mrs E V Purdy’s home drew over thirty guests.
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Mr. Spears
States
A. Pengelly
Nuisberry
Archie
Mrs. E. V. Purdy
Queste
Creameries Expand in Saskatchewan Winter Output
Seven creameries operate in Saskatchewan this winter with total value of 37454 dollars. Melfort creamery contributed a sizable share of the winter output as reported. During the post-count period the amount paid in cream cheques to the local creamery reached forty with a noted deduction.
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Saskatchewan
Melfort
New Steel Highways Deariny in Dominion Provinces
Fragmentary report notes 407 miles of Tallway built to Swekute ben ene by Dominion authorities. It claims the mileage surpasses other provinces. Details unclear due to damaged text.
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Deariny
Indians to search for buried liquor tale echoes old reserve lore
The Cree community near Port la Corne recalls a legend of a buried ram and a long history of trade with La Corve. Elders say the cache may still exist and a youth-led search will reenact the tale amid festival excitement in Melfort country.
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Oliver Twat
la Corne
Ned Hen
Port A la Corne
Ilas-As-Ka
Bia
Baodead
Wen
Oliver Twist
Fort Melfort
Jim Andy
Bes
Melfort
McKay
Mas-we-ka-yu-tom
la Corve
Mulfort
Address on Early Days by R. Beatty Sparks Local Interest
Public school session hears R. Beatty discuss the La Corne celebration and early Carrot River valley days. The Hudson Bay veteran urges local history studies, praising the coming first farming festival and a major August pageant in Melfort to honor pioneers and agriculturalists.
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R. Beatty
Aggeat
Carrot River Valley
Beatty
Hudson Bay Company
Haut
Melfort
Ss. Kitchewan
Toronto Star
the Star
Canada
Saskatchewss
Unclear local notes show visitors and stray references
A fragmentary column mentions Couver meeting on Monday and Ohana, with Hill a visitor to Winnipeg and Joe R Bennett from Morwick visiting Monday. It also notes Jessamine Carey returning to Winnipeg after weeks with Mrs Sharp, and a neighbor's informal poll about a million that hints at stocking up. The text is soggy with garbled names and street chatter.
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Ohana
Hill
Winnipee
Joe. R. Bennett
Morwick
Mies
Jessamine Carey
Bun
Tn Toll
Pleas Antdale Merchants Seek Direct Mail Link to Melfort
A Pleasantdale correspondent urges a direct mail service between Melfort and Pleasantdale, noting 250 miles via current routes while a shorter line exists to Silver Park. The district, with a growing settlement, loses business as mail must pass through Watsoy and Gilwar Park. Residents want direct contact with Melfort, the regional market town, amid growing local commerce and dissatisfaction with the present service.
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Pleasantdale
Melfort
Tts
Steye
Silver Park
Pleasamtelade
Watsoy
Gilwar Park
Plenasotdale
Pleassotdale
Malfort
Wataon
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George Nevison
Roy Lobb
Geo. Marshall
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Jas. Ratledge
Winnipeg
MacLeod
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U. S
Ness
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Nat
West Mounty
Board of Trade Hare
Plemaantdale
Settloent
Mrs. Thos. Harris
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