06 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1918
Page
1
A series of influenza cases followed by pneumonia claimed several lives in Melfort and district. Deaths include Mrs. and Dr. O A Pogue, with funerals led by Rev. Barnes and Rev. Lannox Fraser. Local doctors treated patients as vaccine efforts began.
A large coalition of scholars and members from Anglican Presbyterian Baptist and Congregational churches launches a threefold Victory Loan support drive. They aim to boost bond sales, aid church mission work, and honor fallen members with a commemorative shield.
At a Monday meeting the town council noted 1918 tax collections reached 43 235 with 21 585 current as of year end The panel also reported a 36 000 gallon Imperial Oil contract at 18 cents or less and tax sale certificates disposed for 1000 to private parties A new creamery and gold storage plant site will be sought by Councillors McEwen and Claggett and a switchboard update was approved to handle congestion.
The Department of the Interior enables settlers to secure seed grain by financing via chartered banks. Applications go through municipal secretary treasurers and are limited to unpested landholders whose land would not be needed without aid. Beneficiaries may receive up to 1.75 bushels of wheat or 2.5 bushels of oats per acre, and 2 bushels of barley per acre.
Beatty notes the Spanish Flu postponing a farewell dance for soldiers while Victory Loan canvassers Sproule and Sumner report strong local response. Superintendent Campbell visits No. Canada Lumber Co. farms buy cars, prewar prices linger, Dafoe visits, and disease leads to closures. Parish, liquor order buzz follows. Parcels for soldiers to arrive November 11 and donations urged at local stores.
Ben Rosh begins erecting a tinshop for Thomas McCosh on Burrows avenue opposite the Central Drug Store. The single story 34 by 4 foot cement foundation building aims to support growing business. A. B. Cairns received a letter from Captain Allan McCall, former St James pastor in Melfort, dated October 4 from Bramshott England, greeting local friends.
A central office for coordinating influenza relief opened at Dr Hatton's office on Main Street. Rev C Barnes directs the effort. Hours include Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 7 pm for telephone inquiries. A daily hospital patient list will be sent to the Central Office for inquiries.
Donations to the Red Cross from Melfort Public School rooms include Principal's room Grade VI and VII $5.40, Grade III $5, Grade V $1.72, Grade II $1.28, and other primary grade rooms with similar contributions. Names and exact room designations are partially legible.
A wire received today reports that Germany has accepted the Allies terms for an armistice, signaling an effective surrender and a cessation of hostilities. The communication notes that fighting will end under the agreed terms and outlines the immediate impact on wartime operations.
Letters from soldiers reveal the cigarette and pipe as essential comforts amid mud and bombardment. Tobacco funds backed front line supply, while local shops and stores provided cigars and tobacco. Saskatchewan's legislature notes Ottawa talks delay session as government prepares new laws.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Thyra Alice and a November event with Bon-On Benda and Charles Nipae, suggesting a personal or community ceremony. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A student from St Clair Hatton in the Aerial Beameville school recounts a high level flight reaching about 1560 feet. The letter describes clear air, distant views, the plane’s speed and propeller noise, and the gear worn for safety. He notes fatigue from the ride and the exhilaration of airborne perspective. The missive also mentions local residents Mr Hartis and Mr Watt and a birth notice.
A lively Hallowe'en gathering at Silver Park hosted by Mr and Mrs Richmond featured costumes, games like Wink and Jacob and Rachel, a gypsy hand reader, and a midnight pie and cake snack. Attendees thanked the hostess for an evening of fun and socializing.
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