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Newspaper

Melfort Moon

Location

Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Oct 23, 1918

Page

6

Royal Commission Recommends Co-Op Handling Of Stock

A Saskatchewan Royal Commission report on marketing livestock urges cooperative local shipments and a public central market in the province. It notes no existing central market, cites Winnipeg Calgary and Edmonton as past influences, and calls for cooperative packing facilities to stabilize producer returns.

Royal Commission Saskatchewan Canada Hos W. ©. Sutherland J. D. MacGregor W. BR J. G. Rutherford C. D. Skelton W. A. Wilson Winnipeg Maaie Co-Operative Shipping Associations Kils Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewen Mvestock Thtlera On & Cooperative

Precautions To Take Against Spanish Flu

Dr C A Pogue warns the Spanish influenza epidemic demands civic cooperation to limit spread. Citizens should avoid nonessential travel, refrain from hosting outsiders, skip crowds, and keep active at home with fresh air. Use face coverings when coughing or sneezing and limit in town contact.

C. A. Pogue America Melfort and District Conaway George B. Jameson Lady Minto Hospital Seymour Saskienhchewan

Pleasant Valley Red Cross Elects Officers for 1918 19

The Pleas ant Valley Red Cross society held its annual meeting at Mrs T Irvine's home on Wednesday October 16. Officers elected include President Mr T N Irvine 1st Vice President Mrs B E Moitee and Vice President Mrs C Stewart Sec Treas Mrs H Statham. The executive committee was re elected and a record of the year's work was presented with funds raised and supplies shipped to Regina. A chicken supper and dance is planned for October 0 at the Irvines with proceeds to support relief efforts.

Pleasant Valley Red Cross Society T. Irvine T. N. Irvine BE. Moitee C. Stewart H. Statham BR. Wiggins J. Coombs 8. Campbell L. Travis Hugh Scott J. McPherson T. Kirkhope B. Irvine William Gordon B Green R. Brown J. Pitetywed W. Carbett Ba. Smith P. D. Bole R. Surgeeon H. Leipert Stra. Woods J. Redman Rodgers Pitchford Canfield Hueston J. Connor A. Mitchell Regina R. Wiggins Mable Pitchford Hilde Pitchford Travis Stewart Pleasant Valley B. Mons Fists Springs

Board Of Health Enforces Flu Regulations In Community

The Board of Health announces enforcement of flu regulations and urges public cooperation. Officials note powers under statutes to implement safeguards and warn that epidemic spread remains a serious threat to communities.

Brakeman Dies at Hudson Bay Junction Platform

Special to the Moon reports Joe Haley a brakeman from Dauphin was crushed to death at Hudson Bay Junction on October 18 while guiding a locomotive car at Hawke and Ban's loading platform. Conductor Daily witnessed the accident and found Haley beside the car after it toppled him.

Hudson Bay Junction Joe Haley Dauphin Hawke Dally

Willow Creek RM Minutes October 17 1918 Council Actions

Willow Creek Rural Municipality council met October 17 1918 with Councillors Panshyehn Chapman Deaytut Overholt and Olean present. Minutes of prior meeting read and land approved. Taxes on 8 BE 23-46-16 to be incurred. Dutton-Wall Lumber Co. paid 14.30 to be charged to general account. Endorsed R M Arberfield No 456 resolution protesting provincial held law action and seeking amendment to stock control. Council feared stock at large would cause damage to tops. Message received that Pte A McCready killed in action. his wife and family reside in Melfort. Pte A A Ferguson wounded in action.

Willow Creek Panshyehn Chapman Deaytut Overholt Olean Dutton-Wall Lumber Co R. M. Arberfield

Donations to Beatty Soldiers Benefit League August September

List of contributions from ice cream sales and individuals totaling many small gifts. Donors include Misses Wallace A Friend Nacht Dafoe Flanagan Leslie McRorte Sproule Argent and others. Overseas parcels packed by several volunteers. several ladies returned locks.

Beatty Soldiers Benefit League W. Copeland Jr Fergusson M. McRorie A. Sprouig Gertie Wallace Ells Rasmussen P. Bevington Mra. N. Dafoe F. Dafoe A. C. Gerow

Melfort Mourns Death Of Pte Hec tor McLean In War Casualty

Word reached Melfort Sunday of the death of Private Hector McLean youngest son of the late Hector McLean and Mrs Margaret McLean He was born Arden Manitoba October 10 1895 moved to Melfort in 1906 trained at Regina Moose Jaw drafted January 15 1918 to France August 2 1918 he fell in defence of the Empire He leaves a mother three brothers and four sisters to mourn him.

Hector McLean Margaret Me Arden Man Melfort Mount Forest Pte McLean Colne Regina Moose J. W. Kell France Empire

Archibald Clarke wedding reported in West River home

Emily Clarke wed Dr David Harold Archibald in a September morning ceremony at West River N S The event drew about 50 guests with Rev D Mac D Clarke and Rev A H Foster officiating The bride wore white voile and orange blossoms and the couple left for Halifax aboard the 2 20 train amid confetti and good wishes

Archibald-Clarke Haae Aubrey TH. Clarke West River Fetoo N. S Emily Joine David Harold Archibald Green 40 D. Mac. D. Clarke Northgort A. H. Foster A. H. Clarke Lohengrie Jennie Oiltner Archibald Sylvester Halifax Pictou N. 8 Melfort

In Memoriam Silvesta Keeler of Melfort

In loving memory of Silvesta Keeler of Melfort who died Monday October No 1917. We loved him and Jeeud loved him too.

Silvesta Keeler Melfort Jeeud

Melfort District Victory Loan Target Set at 300000

The Melfort Victory Loan campaign set an allotment of 300000 for the district. A postponed meeting of the Victory Lease elected officers including R R Ambler P Crampton J D Carwardine A Dobson and Mayor 8 G Moore as chairman with H A McEwen secretary. Commissions on bond sales will go to the Red Cross. Citizens band performed as the campaign opens October 29.

Melfort Messrs R. R. Ambler P- Crampton D. Carwardine A. Dobson J. B G. Moore H. A. McEwen A. B. Cairns H. G Dewsen B J. Crawford G. B. Johnston M. L.A R. C. Greenwood Red Cross Society

Government Sale Pure Bred Sheep at Saskatoon and Regina

The Saskatchewan Sheep and Swine Breeders Associations announce annual government sales of pure bred sheep and swine at Saskatoon on October 30 and Regina on November 1. Over 1000 animals expected from major breeders including thirty Shropshire ewes from the university flock. Purchases offer cash terms or extended credit under the Saskatchewan Farm Buyers Act with options for members of Grain Growers or Agricultural Societies.

Saskatchewan Saskatoon Regina Saskaton Saskatchewan Sheep Breeders Association William Dryden Brooklyn Ontario G. W. Btown T. A. Buttar Carston Couparagus Scotland Grain Growers’ Association Agricultural Society A. M. Shaw Livestocle Associations

Carrot River RM 1916 October meeting minutes

Minutes of the Rural Municipality of Carrot River No 429 meeting held October 1916 at the Municipal Mall Plie t Springs. Reeve McLaren and councillors Vena Campbell Rupert and Wallace attended. Business included fire prevention, surveys, and a Birch Hills No 460 request regarding winter herd law.

Carrot River Pliett Springs McLaren Omcillore Vena Campbell Rupert Wallace Fb Lowe Birch Hills Venn

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P. V. Red Red Cross Cebenee Halifax Relief Gaba Red Cross Flett Springs The Fiett Springs Junior Red Cross Willow Creek RM Pta. A. McCready A. A. Perguson Beatty Soldiers’ League Slecher-Newton Methodist Parsonage Wv. BR Tanton Harry Ward Beecher Cisbeth Lavion Newton Kinistino Memoriam Carrot River RM
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