Call for Volunteers to Strengthen Royal Navy Men
A wartime appeal urges young men to enlist in the Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve for coast patrols. It notes the fleet’s strength relies on sailors, outlines pay and separation allowances, and lists recruitment offices in Edmonton Deer Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trainel Seansen
Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve
Dominion of Canada
Naval Ernie Office
Edmonton
Deer
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Army restricts enlistment of boys under eighteen
Military authorities tighten rules to bar underage recruits. District orders require birth certificates when age is in doubt and prevent drummers or buglers from enlisting. Naval regulation mirrors policy, forbidding enlistment of anyone under 18 for active service. A separate note mentions Rural Transit line extension applications due by March 1.
First Meeting of King George 256 Council 1917
The Rural Municipality of King George No. 256 convened with six members present. Business included appointing William Torshe as deputy reeve, canceling Crown land tax lists, advocating a central school site, paying the October auditor, authorizing tax arrears seizure, and naming poundkeepers for divisions 4 5 and 1 2 for 1917. The secretary was tasked with office supply orders, minutes publication, and convention attendance. The herd law remains in force until March 24 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George No. 256
William Rows
Edwant Hill
George Bowyer
H. Il Hedger
A. H. Fullerton
Joe Croton
Sawyer
William Torshe
Hill Point Senvor
Dr. Hayunga
William Sheperdson
G. C. Chelle
J .W. MacRobbie
Saskatomext Martel
W. J. Stuart
Reiuil
Girl He Couldn't Buy at Lyric On February 10
The Lyric will present The Girl He Couldn't Buy a four act play by Summer Nichola on Saturday February 10. The Melodrama features comedy scenes and stars Joline Talbott and Leroy smaller in a tale about a naive girl chasing affection and trouble across a small town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer Nichola
the Lyric
Joline Talbott
Leroy Smaller
Bevigny Wins Dorchester Byelection After Bitter Campaign
In Montreal on January 28, Hon. Albert Bevigny the new inland revenue minister in the Borden cabinet was reelected in Dorchester county by about 250 votes over Sir Lucien Cannon former MPP from the same riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Albert Bevigny
Weather Watch Notes: Record Cold Dip Tuesday Night
A fragment notes anament thermotmeter reading 38 below and weather registers showing a still lower degree during Tuesday night. Further details are unreadable in the snippet.
Outlook Bonspiel Promises Wide Curling Competition
The seventh annual Outlook Curling Club bonspiel runs Monday through Thursday with seven sheets in use. Four events offer numerous prizes including a Persian lamb cape, silver watches, cuff links, neck scarves, and other gifts donated by local firms and groups. The event features a major prize cup and concurrent lunch service by the Outlook Red Cross Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outlook Curling Club
Outlook Susk
Outlook Flour Milla
Outlook
Outlook Lumbermen
Outlook Printing Co
Calgary Brewing Co
Outlook Beta
Monwo Jaw
Crempetiton
Outlook Makers
Onthaw
Ladies Outlook Red Cross Society
Rural Municipality Act To Be Brought To Session
Key amendments to the Rural Municipality Act outlined for the legislature include a two year term for odd numbered division councillors and a two year term for even numbered divisions, allowing women to be elected as councilors and provisions aiding harvest hands. The act updates reflect changes since 1900 and aim to modernize rural governance and expropriation procedures.
Loy Yon Dies by Hanging in Kerrobert Prison Cell
A man named Loy Yon, described as a Chinaman, hanged himself in a Kerrobert prison cell using tin braces and a small iron chain from the roof after running amok the day before. He had been jailed for attempting to injure a person and stuffed a sock in his mouth to stifle his cries before firemen intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loy Yon
Kerrobert
Poor Hockey Season Hits Young Players Hard
The season shows a weak hockey campaign with too few young men available to form a proper team as many skilled players have enlisted, leaving the squad short of talent and depth.
Parliament Extension Delayed Pending Imperial Conference
Ottawa reports that the life extension resolution for parliament will not be introduced until the prime minister returns from the imperial conference. Sir Robert Harris outlined that the government aims to align war funding with estimates and a railway act consolidation, while Sir Wilfrid Laurier signaled no objection to a large tax and expenditure proposal during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Robert Hurlen
Withid Laurice
Robert
Wilfril
Jarre Gedle Alee
Bart Sexton
Robert Bowden
Itas Low
the Commons
Eoate
Sir Robert
Wilfrid Laurier
London
January Ends as Warmer Weather Nears
The text notes January is over and predicts coming milder weather soon reducing the need for heavy clothing. No specific dates, places, or people are mentioned.
Fifty Life Members Aim At Local Branch
The executive aims to secure fifty life members at the local branch. The weekly biet will publish soon and intends to keep members informed. Names listed include Mrs J Nelson Winnipeg Mr H Wilton and several others in Manitoba and overseas affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Mark
Rosetown
FP. Bratton
J. WE Nelson
Winnipeg
John“hister
Overseas
M. Henrickson
A. A. Evane
M.A. Lavtalnet
H.W. Wilton
EB. M. Smith
J.J. Partridge
Paul G. Henrinks
Fred Teil
Robert Reid
J. J. White
Branston
C. Petty
J. W. Fraser
Broderick Railway Agent Accused Of Taking Spotting Fees
A Broderick case before J P C Sutton concerns JA Robinson railway agent charged with corruptly accepting money to spot freight cars. Investigator H A Danforth questioned elevator managers Archibald Hamill Anderson and others who admitted paying Robinson. Trial set, bail posted, defenses sought summary, but no evidence of funds reaching train crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broderick Railway
Broderick
C. Sutton
J P
JA. Robinson
P. Rt
H. A. Danforth
Moose Jaw
C PR
Agaliet Robineser
J. W. Archibald
Wo. Hamill Hane Anderson
Hroderick
Robinson
Archibald
Hamilton
Avem
W. Smith
J. Bennett
J. Muter
Caen
Con quest Grain Growers to Hold Annual Meeting and Elections
The Con quest Grain Growers Association announces its annual meeting at Reiandley with officer elections and other business to be considered. G H L Rouleau of the White Store has sold his stock and business to McCocklin & Co Straseburg who take possession. A quiet wedding occurred January 28 at the Barrett Bony home for Ishaw and Gladys May God bet. They reside on their farm northeast of Conquest. Minnie Lerocque returns from Saskatoon after an operation for disease and recovery is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Conquest Grain Growers’ Association
Apon Reiandley
G. H L. Rouleau
White
McCocklin & Co
Straseburg
Barrett Bony
Ishaw
Gladys May Godbet
Elric
Nowly
Conquest
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ARMY
J. Oan
Beene
Lyric Theatre
Mise
Minnie Lerocque
Saskatoon
Dicitis
H. O. Redden
Railway Avenue
Selkirk Street
N. T. George, MD
Kenedy Building
Sask. Ave
Outhark
G. S. Wray
J. H. Riggle
Belkick Street
Bask Avenue
Handell Poot Genddes School of Prophetic Dentistry
Chicago
H. Mortimer Nelson
Outlook Sask
Larrister BC Licht IR
Notary Puri
Comeercn
Philion
William H. Holman, B
Union Bank of Canada
Owroe
Sask
Pickett, Schull & Schull
Harristers
Solicitors
BTO
Hammond
Moose Jaw, Sask
Francis Sutton
Fawous
Gerhard Heinteman
Florence Jacklin Tracher
Pianofporte
Mere
B. St. John-Baker
Soar Reees
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