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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
6
Flooding along the Souris River inundated farm land and endangered livestock as ice and water surged. Town leaders mobilized work crews to strengthen the north wing breakwall with sacks of clay while a dam faced a severe test. Ice cleared and water receded, with debris cleared from river bottoms.
Rev P J Thacker shocked Ox Bow Methodist congregation Sunday by addressing the Quarterly official board. The event stirred debate as the board reevaluated matters before Easter. Private Fred Noble of the 79th Cameron Highlanders arrived in Winnipeg for a short visit to his family southeast of town and plans to return after Easter. Rev J N Clark to preach farewell sermons next Sunday.
A fragmentary notice describes a 50 man platoon in training at Saskatoon and Prince Four, with Welsh choir and Bugle band formed under Bugle Major Kohnen. It lists arrivals, hospital work, and plans for new recruits as the battalion grows past 800, and names several associated individuals.
Memorial events for 1915 in Canada are noted with Good Friday as a holiday in Oxbow. Walter Rodgers expands his business and new display ads appear. Easter services are listed for English Church including Holy Communion and sermons on Easter Sunday. A Vestry meeting is scheduled. An auction in town drew lively bids and humor from Auctioneer Lang. Death of Rev. Fr. O Kuoner of Retevan is reported amid typhoid illness.
The text notes severe winter weather affecting C P R with washouts and damaged bridges and culverts. It mentions railway troubles, adverse conditions, and ongoing repairs, highlighting disruptions and efforts to restore service amid ongoing issues this week.
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