Royal Commission Recommends Co-Op Handling Of Stock
An interim and then a final report from the Royal Commission on Saskatchewan livestock marketing recommends continuing cooperative shipping associations, proposing a public central market in Saskatchewan, and urging expansion of packing facilities to stabilize producer returns and improve distribution within the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Commission
C. Sutherland
J. D. MacGregor
W. R. Motherwell
J. G. Rutherford
O. D. Skelton
W. A. Wilson
Saskatchewan
Cooperative Shipping Associations
Winnipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
Tn Taoee
Ube 8
Precautions To Take Against Spanish Flu
Dr 0 A Pogue urges Melfort district citizens to avoid travel and visitors from affected areas. He advises minimizing gatherings, staying in fresh air, moving among people, and using handkerchiefs to cover noses and mouths to curb transmission. Dr Seymour confirms the epidemic is reportable and being tracked as a communicable disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pogue
M. HO
America
Melfort and
George B. Jameson
Lady Minto Hospital
Dr. Seymour
Saskatchhewan
Seymour
Pleas ant Valley Red Cross elects officers for 1918 19
The Pleasant Valley Red Cross held its annual meeting at Mrs. T Irvine's home on Wednesday October 16. Officers elected include President Mr. T N Irvine and Vice Presidents Mrs. B Molina and Mrs. C Stewart. Executive Committee members and year end report are listed with donations and supplies shipped to Regina. An autumn fowl supper and dance is planned for October 30 at the Irvine home with proceeds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Red Cross Society
T. N. Irvine
R. Wiggins
J. Coombs
Campbell
Wm Carbett
Ba Smith
P. D. Bée
R. Sargeson
H. Leipert
the. Woods
J. Redman
Rodgers
Pitchford
Canfield
Hueston
J. Conner
A. Mitchell
William Gordon
8. Campbell
H. Statham
Melville Irvine
W. Redman
Regina
P. D. Bole
Mable Pitchford
Hilda Pitchford
Trevis
C.stewart
Pleasant Valley
BE. McRae
Frett Springs
Brakeman Dies in Junction Platform Crush
Special to the Moon reports Joe Haley a brakeman from Dauphin was crushed to death at Hudson Bay Junction near Hawke and Son's loading platform. He was discharging duties as head brakeman for Conductor Daily when he rode a flat car and became trapped between the car and the platform. He was found unconscious and rushed to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay Junction
Joe Haley
Dauphin
Hawke and Son
Dally
Goa Gs
Melfort Board of Health Enforces Flu Regulations
The Melfort Board of Health declares it will enforce flu regulations with public notices posted in prominent places. Officials urge civic cooperation as the epidemic proves fatal in attacked communities and affirm power to act under statutes for public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flvensa
Melfort
Melfort Board of Health
Willow Creek Rural Municipality Minutes October 17 1918
Councilors Panshysha Chapman Denglet Overholt and Olson attended the Willow Creek RM meeting on October 17 1918. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Taxes on 8 B 23-48-16 were cancelled. Dutton Wall Lumber Co paid 14 30 to be charged to the referral account. Endorsed R M Arberfield No 456 petition. Protested provincial herd law action and discussed fencing stock care. Wire fencing was scarce amid debate on stock running at large. A notice reported Pte A McCready Bailed in action with family residing in Melfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Creek
Panshysha
Chapman
Denglet
Overholt
Olson
Dutton-Wall Lumber Co
R. M. Arberfield
Togo
Beatty Soldiers Benefit League August September Donations
The Beatty Soldiers Benefit League lists August and September donations from ice cream sales and numerous contributors including A. Friend, Mr. Nacht, Mrs. Dafoe, Mr. Flanagan, and Mrs. Argent. Cigarettes soap cakes cookies and other items were given by multiple donors, with twelve overseas parcels prepared by Mrs. W. C. Jr. j and Mrs. Fergusson. Several recipients returned items such as socks and garments from Elin Rasmussen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty Soldiers Benefit League
R. McRorie
Gerow Cigarettes
Roy Lobb
Melfort Soldier Hector McLean Dies in France
Local report confirms the death of Private Hector McLean youngest son of Hector and Margaret McLean of the district. Born Arden Manitoba October 10 1596 his family and friends mourn his loss after he served from January 15 1918 training in Regina and Moose Jaw before going to France August 23 where he died in action. He left a mother three brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector McLean
Margaret McLean
Arden
Man
Mount Forest
McLean
Colne
Regina
Moose Jew
France
Ste. McLean
Wedding Bells at West River as Clarke Bride Wed Archibald
Emily Jorned Clarke became Mrs David Harold Archibald in a September Wednesday ceremony at West River Nova Scotia. Rev D Mac D Clarke and Rev A H Foster officiated amid guests and flowers. After luncheon the couple departed for Halifax. Mrs Archibald is known in Melfort. GEECHER NEWTON Mated in Kinistino by Rev V R Tanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey HL. Clarke
West River
Tetoo
N. S
Emily Jorned
David Harold Archibald
Greenfil
D. Mac. D. Clarke
Northport
A. H. Foster
Archibald
Sylvester
Halifax
In Memoriam Sylvester Kealex Melfort Death 1917
In loving memory of Sylvester Kealex of Melfort who died Monday October Mand 1917 He was dearly loved by family and by Jesus as well This notice preserves a personal memorial from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Kealex
Melfort
Mand
Jesus
Melfort Sets Victory Loan Target At 300000
At a postponed meeting in the town hall the Melfort district elected officers for the Victory Loan drive. A resolution directed all commissions from bond sales to the Red Cross after expenses, with the district goal set at 300000 and districts allocated funds across Prince Albert, Duck Lake, Shellbrook, Parkside, and others. The Citizens Band performed as the campaign urged strong local effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Mesers
R. R. Ambler
P. Crampton
EB. D. Carwardine
A. Dobson
J. B. Clark
T. J. Odegard
D McAlister
RB. Day
Robert Lyle
Herb Taylor
W.rothwell
John Conmacher
O. Pear
Prince Albert
Duck Lake
Shellbrook
Parkside
Bennie
Blaine Lake
Big River
Hudson Bay Junction
Government Sale Pure Bred Sheep
The annual sheep and swine sales run by the Saskatchewan Livestock associations take place at Regina and Saskatoon with 1000 animals cataloged. The sale features Shropshire imports from William Dryden and a large Saskatchewan flock, offering ewes and ram stock with cash or credit terms under the provincial sale act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoon
Regina
Saskatchewan
Saskaoon
Askatchewan Sheep Breeders
Slocat'on
William Dryden
Brooklyn
Ontario
G. W. Arrown
T. A. Buttar
Corston
Couparagus
Scotland
Ers
A. M. Shaw
Livestock Associations
Minutes of Carrot River No. 429 meeting 1918
The Rural Municipality of Carrot River No 429 holds a October 1918 meeting at Municipal Mall Flett Springs. Reeve McLaren with Councillors Vena Campbell Rupert and Wallace present. Topics include surveyor reports fire prevention and winter herd security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrot River
Flett Springs
Reeve McLaren
Concillors Vena
Campbell
Rupert
Wallace
Fok Lowe
Birch
de Wrttant of
Venn
Birch Hille
Department of In
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P. V. Red Red Cross
Ree
Red Cross
Diliberand
Misa Florence Kraeling
Reliont
The
Junior Red Cross
Willow Creek RM
Pte
A. McCready
Tle
Beatty Soldiers’ League
Archibald Clarke
Geecher-Newton
Methodist
V.R Tanton
Harry Ward Beecher
Ciiaebeth Lavina Newton
Kinistino
Memoriam
Messrs
A. E. Cairns
H. G. Deneon
B. J. Crawford
G. B. Johnstes
R. C. Greenwood
Red Cross Society
University Farm Saskatoon
Carrot River R
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