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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
9
A Melfort Sask newspaper piece denounces a liquor influenced reckless driver on rural highways. It urges police public cooperation, warns against drunken abuse of drivers, and calls for drastic action to protect public safety.
A Monetary Times analysis of 1914 Canadian fires shows 75 percent caused by carelessness. Fire incidence skewed away from factories and mills toward dwellings, barns, stores, and hotels, with factories reporting 59 fires and other trades recording far fewer incidents.
The report lists 44 business sections and blocks 25 warehouses 18 offices 11 schools and colleges 29 schede as affected. It cites electrical defects lamps and lanterns defective stoves chimneys sparks from chimneys and other causes with percentages and stresses ordinary prevention to reduce fires. Canada must conserve resources and curb fire risks to support national efforts.
Canada's ten month export surplus over imports exceeds 200 million dollars, with agricultural products leading at 218 million and manufactures at 166 million. The report argues trade balances reflect debt capacity and war demand, noting rising exports and a strong market outlook for next year while the nation endures postwar burdens.
A single drop of ink triggers widespread reflection on war and policy as public opinion sways and press scrutiny intensifies, drawing attention from leaders including the Kaiser and other political figures.
A letter encourages Canada to maintain voluntary service while arguing for conscription to defend liberty. It cites Britain Australia and the U.S. history of draft use, questions American opposition, and contrasts democratic ideals with the need for duty. The writer also asks about liquor enforcement in Melfort and criticizes lax policing.
A drunken driver plowed into multiple teams five miles from town injuring a boy and girl in a Rothwell School sleigh. The driver rammed another team near a Silver Park farmer’s property and fled south after the final collision. Police in the Melfort district are urged to enforce liquor laws.
Silkstone homeowners urged to refresh interiors with Silkstone products advertised by Millard Bros featuring color card options and a smooth as silk yet durable finish.
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