Melfort Seeks Delegates for Saskatoon Abattoir Congress
Local representatives urged to attend a March 17 Saskatoon meeting to discuss government backed abattoirs. A central plan may prevail but delegates from Melfort are needed to push stockraising needs and ensure rail fare support. Hon. W R Motherwell and Minister of Agriculture W. Sutherland comment on the value of a representative convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Moon
Saskatoon
Regina
Moose Jn
Melfort
W. ©. Sutherland
W. R. Motherwell
Beaver Lake Gold Strike Raises Hopes and Doubts
W. C. McKay of Prince Albert returns from Beaver Lake with faith in the strike’s richness but cautions on its permanence. Mining expert Wun Moore links the geology to Keewatin, warning that early upheavals and limited mining could threaten viability without transport and smelting. The report notes no placer mining and mentions a strong home team in the season’s top form, with Fisher and Naylor highlighted as key players.
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W. C. McKay
Prince Albert
Melfort
Beaver Lake
McKay
Moore
Keewatin
Mr. Moore
Dan Mather
Fisher
Naylor
Tisdale Beats Local Team In Six-Goal Showdown
Tisdale claimed a decisive win over a local hockey squad with a six goal margin on Thursday evening after a prior tie in the last home game. Melfort visited as a tough challenger and the result shifted local standings.
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Tisdale
Beatty Plans Farm Supply Push and Local Utilities Progress
In Beatty a trio of implement shops aims to meet farmer needs this season while a town telephone company reports it will launch "Hello" service by July first after securing a charter and funding. Roy Lobb intends to move, Rev Geo Marshall preached last Sunday with Mrs Marshall, and M Campbell leaves this week for Peace River with promised machinery, bores, and cattle aboard.
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M. Campbell
Peace River Country
Unclear fragment from local notice
Readable elements mention a Dwain Ranger and a couple with a 4800 figure in a Silver Park context. details are fragmentary and sources do not reveal a complete event or action.
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Elie Oo Silver Park
Ss Dwain
Ranger
Northeast Railway Opening to Rich Mixed Farming Area
Construction on the Melfort-Humboldt and Melfort-Le Pas lines will start in spring, with 25 miles north east from Melfort to Le Pas to be completed this year. The CPR and CNR plans include Sheba to Prince Albert and extension toward Regina, boosting Melfort as a railway hub with multiple feeder lines and a link to Saskatoon.
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Northeast Railway
Melfort-Humboldt
Melfort
C.P R
Sheba
Prince Albert
Melfort le Pas
G. B. Johnston
M.L A
M. E. MacLwod
On.k
Mackenzie
Canadian Northern
Regina
Melfort-Le Pas
O.P.R
Shebo
Dominion
Mearber
James McKay
Couth
G.B. Johnston
M.L.A. Hatton
Reg. Beatty
E. J. Crawford
Jas. Ratledge
Whalpey
MacLeod
C.N.R
Bary
CPR
Regine
J. A Calder
California
Saskatoon
Vonda-Melfort
Vonéda
Mixed Par ming Attraction Pushes Western Migration North
A farmer from Town reports improved conditions in the central and southern Western States but notes a stronger movement toward Western Canada in spring and summer. John O. Carmichael says Canadians offer affordable land and opportunities, with many families from the southwestern states planning to move to the Carrot River valley and nearby regions. He plans to visit with a full outfit and expects a large influx seeking the Canada option.
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Canada
John O. Carmichael
Melfort
Carmichael
Tod
Carrot River Valley
Local notes on visits driving outfits and a Valentine party
Mr Spears returned from a visit to his old home in the States a week ago. Pengally has a new driving outfit and has been seen in Naisberry. Archie asks about the roads. Coulter is now the livery driver for Naisberry. Bill charges 25c each or 50c a mile. A Valentine party at Mr and Mrs E V Pardy's home drew over thirty guests.
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Mr. Spears
States
Pengally
Naisberry
Archie
Coulter
Cremeries Grow in Saskatchewan Amid Winter Returns
Seven creameries operate in Saskatchewan through the winter with last year’s winter make valued at 97 454 dollars. The Melfort creamery contributed a large share of the total receipts. During the past summer months the creamery paid out cream cheques totaling 0 400 11 to patrons, highlighting strong local dairy activity.
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Saskatchewan
Melfort
New Steel Highways In Saskatchewan Railway Expansion
New, steel highways during the Inez era show the railway mileage expansion in Saskatchewan. The growth is described as the greatest increase in miles proven to the Dominion, signaling a major transport development.
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Saskatchewan
Say
Dominion
Old Cree Teller Promises Tale of Lac La Ronre Pageant
Mas-os-kha-yu-tam the elder Cree on the Gorne reserve near Fort la Corne recounts ancient buffalo slayer lore and the Chevalier de la Corne expedition. They await the Melfort August fete with plans to search for a buried rum puncheon said to be preserved since colonial times.
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Gorne
Are
Fort « la Corne
Mas
Melfort
Hove
McKay
Masaeka-yo-tam
Lacorne
Mel‘fort
Address on Early Days sparks interest in Melfort pageant
R Beatty spoke at Melfort Public School about the Li Curne celebration set for August in the Carrot River valley. His tales of pioneer life inspired local history studies, with plans for an agricultural livestock display and a monster pageant tracing Chevalier de la Corne's era. Indians vow large participation and the Toronto Star notes Canada’s lack of farming monuments, praising Melfort’s effort for 1914.
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R. Beatty
Roca
Carrot River Valley
Beatty
Hudson Bay Company
Hunt
Melfort
Curri
Ene
Saskatchewan
Chevalier de la Corne
Saskatchewan River
Fort A la Corne
Canada
Toronto Star
the Star
Locals Council Meeting Notes and Visitor Mentions
The report lists a Monday council meeting with visitors Obas Hill and Joo R Bennett from Morwick. Mentions Miss Jessomine Carey returning home after visiting Mrs. Ww. EK. Sharp. A street scribe wrote about a millionaire and his stock, ending with a threat to expose a peer’s wit.
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Obas. Hill
Winnipew
Joo
R. Bennett
Morwick
Jessomine Carey
Eens
Ww. EK. Sharp
Pleasantdale Seeks Direct Mail Link With Melfort
Local merchants report lost business due to lack of direct mail between Melfort and Pleasantdale. Mail currently travels at least 250 miles via Watson and Silver Park, despite Melfort being only 20 miles away. A correspondent urges the board to address the issue at the next meeting.
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Pleasantdale
Orreapradent
Melfort
Tant Iplacs
iMeHort
Poiny
Silver Park
Board of Tende
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