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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
9
General Mewburn minister of militia assured a Dundas audience that any farmer's son working honestly on the farm for food production who is drafted will be discharged from the Canadian forces and sent back to the farm.
An editorial from the Winnipeg Free Press dated November 22 defends local military tribunals. It praises the tribunal’s impartiality and the integrity of its two local members. The piece notes widespread criticism yet argues exemptions are carefully weighed and justified.
The article argues exemption boards should be impartial and uniform, with appeals to higher judges to ensure fair decisions. It notes that while land labor must stay on the farm, military authority can release workers to war-related tasks. Canada can raise needed manpower without crippling agricultural work.
Notice to all persons having claims against the estate of George N late of Morwick in the Provines of EO TAS Ardegeet totic. Frederick L. Frost is the executor. Balicitors act for the said executor.
In Melfort Saskatchewan on November 10 1917 Hill and Cairns for the Executor notice sealed tenders for a lease term of the 1918 season. Tender sums cash and must include the full name and address of the bidder in a sealed envelope marked plainly.
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