Melfort Struck by Spanish Flu Measures Tighten Local Controls
The Melfort area battles influenza with theatre and pool room closures and bans on lingering near the station. Rural districts show worse spread while town cases rise. Several patients are at Lady Minto Hospital as Dr. Pogue and Dr. Hawke manage cases and a vaccine supply arrives for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Board of Health
Lady Minto Hospital
O. A Pogue
Hawke
Winnipeg
Edenbridge News Roundup: Farm Sales and Community Updates
Threshing season near, acreage to be plowed before winter. Herb Shipley sold his farm to Sam Vicker who plans a new barn and moves the house. M Bender bought Ed Squire’s place for 2500 dollars. Z Golies reports his son Philip died of influenza in Chicago, a longtime settler. Rev G Bureton named rabbi of Edenbridge congregation. Soldiers on leave ordered to report at Regina by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edenbridge
Herb Shipley
Sam Vicker
M. Bender
Ed. Squire
Z Golies
Philip
Chicago
States
G. Bureton
el Paso
Texas
Regina
Provincial Seed Fair Convenn Provincial Agricultural Societies Meet Saskatoon
The Provincial Seed Fair and Convention of Agricultural Societies of Saskatchewan along with the Saskatoon Poultry Show will take place at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon mid January 1919. Reports show Saskatchewan lags behind other provinces in seed fair subventions. prizes range from 126 to 3.00 per bushel for seed grain exhibits, urging farmers to enter to improve seed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention of Agricultural Societies
Province of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Canada
Prince Edward Island
New Hrunewick
Notable High School Report Names Teachers and Students
A list of students and staff appears in a high school report including Scarrow Gertrude McRae Jessie Conyers Jean Leake Meta McEwen Jean Campbell Ruth Code Bari Hurlbert Giedge Hutson Dougal Anderson and staff Miss Johnston Miss Mumford and C A Scarrow.
Hypnosis and Psychoanalysis Cited Against Shell Shock
A wartime discussion in The Minors Magazine outlines shell shock as a mental distortion caused by war. It praises hypnotism and psychoanalysis as cures by uncovering and reeducating troublesome complexes, with rest and sleep emphasized for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereward Carrington
Minsors Magasine
London Army Hospitals
Honor Flags For Generous Subscribers
The Dominion Publicity Committee reports a large effort for the Victory Loan Campaign of 1918. Posters 24 by 10 feet reach Canada’s towns and cities as about 8 million people are addressed. A staff of thousands works to promote the campaign nationwide.
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Wayside Inn
Canada
Dominion Publicity Committee
Steghenson
Chairiags
Honor Plaq Gag Aims High As Canada Bonds Drive
The government aims to boost war effort with Honor Plaque tags for towns and a 76 percent bond purchase target among Canadian workers. Stickers on cars and envelopes urge support with messages like Stick it Canada and reminders of money needed to keep Canada in the fight.
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Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Ies
Victory Loan Urged Despite Peace Prospects
The message stresses the necessity of the Victory Loan to cover Canada’s wartime costs even if peace arrives. It notes over 76,000 more Canadians abroad, ongoing pay and allowances totaling about 14 million dollars monthly, and possible demobilization expenses. It calls for 500 million dollars in Victory Loan support to back industry and the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Seaielan
Huskies to haul supplies in frozen north land
The Pas Herald reports a Siberian expedition gathering a large number of Northland huskies. About two hundred animals from Winnipeg district were collected by Hudson Bay Company post managers in Northern Manitoba. They were selected by local Indians and will be harnessed to sleds in a month to haul supplies across the frozen Russian north.
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Pas Herald
Siberan
Winnipeg
Hudson Bay Company
Manitoba
North Iland
Russia
Catholic Ladies of Fie Springs Thank Donors and Helpers
The Catholic ladies of Fie Springs thank kind friends who attended the fowl supper and aided its success. Mr. Thos Smith of Pathio has our thanks for acting as sectioneer. Mrs. Myre Decoteen provided the cue for the dome. The net proceeds were realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie Springs
Thos. Smith
Pathiow
Mretd Myre
Comaton
What the Victory Loan Means to the Farmer
The text explains how earlier loans funded Dominion wheat and livestock sales to Great Britain and notes the 1948 Victory Loan will finance the wheat crop sale to Britain, outlining government finance support for farmers and export activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Onty
Great Britain
Dominion
PleaGantotle Red Cross Sock Donations List
A list of sock donations from several women including Mrs Graham Mrs Malveon Mrs Cocker Mrs B Bil and Mrs Edwards with multiple pairs. Monetary gifts totaling $1.00 from Mrs Wrennick and Mrs N Harer plus $2.00 from Mrs Layne and additional items valued at $4.00 and $4.35 are acknowledged. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday November Ath in the school.
Victory Loan urged despite peace prospects
A World War II era appeal urges Canadians to support the Victory Loan even if peace is near. The message promises repayment plans and credits to Liperial Munitions as nations stay ready for further conflict.
Life Blood of Prosperity in Fragmentary Copy
Fragmentary OCR shows a mislabeled wartime era or publication fragment with names and phrases. The readable bits mention a farmer, a loon, a central figure and a declaration, but most content is garbled and unclear. No coherent event or outcome is extractable from the text.
Beatty News Roundup From Winnipeg to Local Farms
Mrs Green and family visit Winnipeg sister. William Sproule ships a wagon load of wheat via National Elevator, grading No 1 and fetching around 2300. Martin Wood and J H Blackman report on lifting stocking machine plans for next season. George Wallace ships cattle to P A. stock car delays noted. Ogilvie of Farmers Club visits Beatty. J McIntosh returns from R A F duties to Toronto, then sent back to Winnipeg on camp closure. John Magee pursues Anda West Grain Co interests. Roy Lobb sells one rolet car for a replacement. Marten Ferguson recovers from a serious accident. box social and dance October 25 draws a large crowd. Elevators near capacity strain farmer grain marketing in poor road and weather conditions. Salvation from Damnation The Victory Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Ron
Ogilvie
Farmers’ Club Eretor
Beatty
J. Mcintosh
Toronto
Winnipeg
John Magee
Theanda West Grain Co
Roy Lobb
Marten Perguson
New Homestead Regulations for Entry Abandonment and Reentry
Local land agents outline procedures when a homesteader finds land unsuitable after entry in a quarter section. A new entry request may be granted if filed before weekly return close. abandonment requires proper form and sworn application with a $10 fee. Soldiers and loan cases trigger affidavits and Ottawa referral.
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Dominion Land
Joan
Ottawa
How to Prevent Spanish Influenza Safety Guide
Public health guidance covers reducing infection risk through avoiding crowds and poor ventilation, staying warm, and excluding damp clothing. It advises seeking a physician, resting in a well ventilated room, and using aspirin for pains while avoiding certain powders and nasal douches. Masks of cheese cloth recommended during sneezing or coughing.
Victory Loan Campaign Organization and District Allocations
The Victory Loan drive proceeds with about 116000 to 300000 allocated to the raised district. Local committees organize canvassing in districts led by W. Sproule A. half 45-19 and others in sections across town. Train crews and freight car operations hinder yard work as Imperial Off ematics plant upgrades affect operations.
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Idigo
W. Sproule
Odegard
J. A. Hagglund
A. West
Oscar Pearson
H. H. Mansell
D. Haney
Robert Lyle
Archie
I Clark Greenwood
A. Secs
Frank Kipling
Wic. N. ER
Imperial
Edgington Marley Nuptials Noted at All Saints Rectory
A fragmentary notice records a wedding at All Saints Rectory on October 1 involving Mike Widerley and Mr Albert of Twickenham with a ceremony performed by an unspecified officiant.
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All Saints Rectory
Levening
Mike Widerley
Mr. Albert
Twickenham
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Provincial Seed Fair and Agriculural Society
Fem
Boome
Flett Springs
Pleagantotle Red Cross
Oir Thoms White
Ry Bouds
Sir Thomas White
The
United States Public Health Service
Ante Ted Sa
BR. Wood
Dominion Ave
Viewwry Lean
Mote
Edgington
Marley
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