Corroded Water Mains Caused by Steel Pipe Reaction
A Saskatchewan town faces persistent water main leaks traced to corrosion in steel pipes. A University of Toronto analysis notes high calcium and magnesium sulfates but cites carbon dioxide and oxygen as primary factors harming protective pipe coatings. Recommendations favor metal replacement with cast iron and thorough pipe treatment to prevent future corrosion.
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Moore
University of Toronto
Department of Applied Science
Melfort
Saskatchewan
Premier Appeals Saskatchewan Pupils to Aid Red Cross Food Drive
The Saskatchewan Red Cross urges schoolchildren to raise funds in 1918 aiming for 1,000,000 dollars provincewide. If each school averages 25 dollars, near 100,000 may be raised to aid sick and wounded soldiers and prisoners of war, following prior fund successes in 1915 and 1916.
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Saskatchewan
Canadian Red Cross Society
Patriotic Fund
Red Cross
Local 12 year old Benjamin Ashdown dies in Melfort
A funeral service was held for Benjamin Ashdown aged 12 at Mount Cemetery in Key on Monday June ird. Mr and Mrs Alfred Asapows in Melfort announced the death and funeral details according to the notice.
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Asapows
Melfort
Benjamin Ashdown
Alfred
Movnt Cemetery
Key
Barnes
Beatty Notes Busy Week With Dances and Visits
Beatty residents reported social events and travel notes from Thursday through Saturday. Lovie Bohn returned to Regina by train after a stay at home. Franson and F. Dafoe bought east half of section 29 45 20 west of Beatty. Naolet of Winnipeg visiting Nacht family. Numerous townsfolk attended Friday night show and dance. Digney visited Prince Albert for business. Nacht family visited Gherman in Melfort. Mrs Campbell of Saskatoon visiting A Digney’s sister. Ice cream sale in Gerow’s store to aid Beatty Soldiers Benefit League. B Armstrong bought a new Chevrolet. Farmers haul coal while grain harvests. Picnic planned around June 20 with date to be announced. Paynter of Kinistino bought a Ford and planned garage lumber. Capt Tyreman of Prince Albert spent Friday in Beatty returning home Saturday.
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Fransgon
F. Dafoe
Beatty
Naolet
Winnipeg
Z. Nacht
Lia
A. ©. Digney
Prince Albert
Some Classy Horses Being Purchased Here
Mesers A Dobsop and J But ler return from Regina with two racehorses Claude R and Diamond Wilts. District hosts several fast horses including Kosko Paddy and two from Star City. George Buchan and J H Millard plan entries as Dominion Day card promises high class racing and larger purses to draw Saskatoon and Albert merchants.
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Mesers
A. Dobsop
J. Butler
Regina
Claude R
Diamond Wilts
Kosko
W Craig
Paddy
Tiedaly
Star City
George Buchan
J. H. Millard
Melfort
Saskatoon Albert
Holiness Camp Meeting at Melfort June Campgrounds
The Holiness Movement holds a camp meeting at Melfort on the grounds in June with three daily services at 10 80 am 2 20 pm and 8 pm An opening dedication of the church will be held seven miles northeast of town on Richard Gunn's farm Also three services 10 30 am 8 pm Rev A T Warren to oversee events All are welcome Mrs J Br Aikeobeld recovering from a grippe illness
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Holiness Movement
Melfort
of Church
Richard Gunn
Wee
A. T. Warren
Salvation Army
Commandant Habkirk
Ppg Ps
Star City Sets Plowing Match On June 12
The Star City Grain Growers Association hosts a plowing match on June 12 at John A. Macdonald’s farm, 1.5 miles southwest. Prizes in several classes include cash, clothing, riding gear, and special awards for best four and three horse turnouts. Tractor competition also offered with horsepower adjustments. A day-long program includes judge from University of Saskatchewan, possible speaker from Central Saskatchewan Grain Growers, plus dinner, supper, and an evening dance. Entries close at 9 am. entry fee $1 for men, none for boys.
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Star City Grain Growers’ Association
John A. Macdonald
Star City
H.A Book
W Griffinrd
W. Gilroy
Dutton-Wall Lumber Co
A. Scammell
University of Saskstchewan Ia
Saskatchewan Grain Growers
Regine
Star City Women
Mesars
W. E. Irving
D Meir
J A Macrdonald
A.M. Blair
A. Comenings
C. W. Hankins
Thos. Hobbs
F. Jackson
KR. Meir
A. Hennings
G.H. Whyte
Melfort Tea Room and Work Room Fundraiser Details
Mrs G W Johnson led the tea room with Mrs Hestie and Miss Lily Aikenhead on Thursday. Donors included Mrs Johnson and Misses Graham and Atkinson. proceeds reached 410 dollars. Mrs G B Johnston led the work room with assistants including Mrs Lee, Slian, Purdy, Taylor and others. Gifts from Clapton included six pens two pillow cases eight towels and six personal property brags. Mrs J H Millard to oversee next week’s tea. Mrs Monpetit and Miss Frorer at Prince, week old status noted.
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G. W. Johnson
Hestie
Lily Aikenhead
Johnson
Graham
Atkinson
G. B. Johnston
Meedames Lee
Slian
Purdy
Taylor
Amaly
McCreadie
Gibb
Mesdames Lee
G B Johostes
Mansell
Clarke
Assaly
Tarrant
Londy
Hunt
Halley
Nellie
Kethleen Slian
Clapton
J. H Millard
Local Melfort Notes Busy With Movements and Events
Mrs. Roberts of Nipa wins a local event at J. R. Aikenhead’s home. Twenty six men from Melfort Star City district head to Regina after being called to the colors. Barons Alberta transfer affects V D Griffiths, and J H Thorne faces the case. Salvation Army marks first Melfort anniversary with services led by Mrs Habkirk. Town hosts large land sale with bids up to 54 per acre. Mrs Magee’s son Pte Jack Bayne wins Norfolk county plowing championship. Ozark hotel agency takes E L Drewry soft drinks line for Melfort territory.
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Mra
J. Magee
Melfort
Jack Bayne
Norfolk
England
Pte. Bayne
Pte Bayne
Bimonton
Royal Engineers
Ace
Prince Albert
Mesers
McKay & Bemrdall
Ozark Hotel
E L Drewry
Winnipeg
McKay
O N.R
E. L Drewry. Co
Trust Company Plans Apartment Block Renovation
G. Walker of Winnipeg visiting. Northern TrustCo aims to convert the Soa building into an apartment block with about 12000 dollars for repairs and alterations. The company would also buy debentures at par to fund a sewer connection, but needs an extra plot due to lot line constraints.
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G. Walker
Winnipeg
Northern TrustCo
Boer
Walker
First Annual Plowing Match Set for June 18 Near Melfort
Arrangements completed for the first annual plowing match and picnic under the Melfort Agricultural Society. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. June 18 on J. F. Younghusband’s Oli Beatty farm four miles southeast of town. Awards range from $10 to $50 with a silver cup prize to be won three years in succession, plus special prizes for a four horse turn-out.
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Melfort Agricultural Society
J. F. Younghusband
Oli Beatty
Thei Odeb
Datton- Wall Lumber Co
J. H. Millard
Naisberry Red Cross Fund Update and Donations
The Naisberry Red Cross reports slow work lately with $50 monthly from Regina and $5 monthly per teen in the junior branch. A forthcoming June picnic is announced and donations noted for the bazaar booth. The year’s gifts include Edna Goodson $100 Miss Branden unspecified amount and several small contributions from locals plus a life membership fee of $2.60.
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Naisberry Red Cross
Littl
Regina
Jane
Edna Goodson
V. Branden
Eisher
Whiteel
Goodson
Colt
James Telfer
Mass
Ceesseeeese
Boo W. Jamjay
Dymetro Neurawski
Atkinson
M. Keller
Mr. Dumleish
Cocksell Ss
Cscsesscoes
Star City Red Cross Promotes May Fund Drive
The Star City Real Cross society met on Thursday May 80th to plan a fund drive June 17 to 22. Letters went to rural areas, canvassers named for west and east sides, and tea committee appointed for coming months. Tea room hosts from Prince Albert joined with local workers. proceeds reported at 2250 dollars.
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Montly
Star City Real Cross Society
Thoreday
Mestames Haskell
H. Sheriff
West Side
Mesdames
J. D. Healey
Lee
Eastside
Mesdames O'Connor
Reynoke
Minerday
Jane Let
Missee Tetoer
Prince Albert
Winnie Godson
Gordon Gilroy
Edna Godeon
Winnie Godeon
Raby Hanon
W. Orstoff
Neville
Schuler
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Unniversity of
Toronto
R. C
Pte
Lovie Bohn
Esse
Holiness Camp Meeting
BR. Aikeobeld
Melfort Red Cross
Mrs. Monpetit End Mise Frorera
St Prince
Mrs. Roberts
Nipawin, Nde
J. R. Aikenhead
Billy” [Rwin
Rosstown
Pleasant Valley
Melfort Star City
Eolore
Sem Cantelo
Earl A Liodasy Cowell
J. Preete
Rothwell
VD. Griffiths
Union Bank
Barons
Alberta
Lethbridge
Dave J.H Thorne
Okotoks
Griffiths
James McPherdod
Trust Company
Melfort Agricultural Scuivty
Star City Red Cross
Peter Aikenhead
Winn
Peg
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