Coal Shortage Paralyzes Oxbow District Amid Heavy Snow
Oxbow Saskatchewan and surrounding areas faced widespread inactivity due to coal shortages and blustery weather. Churches, businesses, and homes paused operations as tracks froze under deep snow causing rail delays. A belated coal train brought relief, while schools and the skating rink remained closed. The storm's hold eased, with hopes for normal activity returning in a few days.
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Oxbow
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Bro. Chrismas
Local linen cleanser Lee Yoru endures long cold nap
Amid coal famine strains a local cleaner named Lee Yoru faced shortages and danger. Stranded in a strange land he chose to lie down and rest as resources dwindled and storms raged, narrowly escaping further hardship.
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Lee Yoru
Oxbow Curling Club Crowns Merrell in Tea Trophy Final
The Oxbow curling club stages a lively season with six rinks vying for prizes. Merrell’s rink wins the four box cigars final. Shaw’s quartet earns final participation. Tea and tea bags become a recurring theme as four teams battle for four five pound tins of tea.
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Oxbow Curling
Herman Burmeister
Shaw
Merrell
Ceylon
Skip Merrell
Shaw Rink
Local Magistrate Intervenes in Laundry Incident
Magistrate Mr. Christmas sought clean linen and entered Lee Young’s laundry after failed attempts for admission. Lee Young and the magistrate forced entry to find a Chinese man asleep. he was removed to Lee Young’s quarters and is reportedly revived and back to work.
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Lee
Mr. Chrismas
Lee Young
Employee Praised for Commendable Efforts
A local company lauds a staff member for outstanding work and dedication. The employee’s initiative improved efficiency and customer service, earning recognition from management and peers.
Petitions Circulated On Monday Over Rail Track Issue
Citizens met at Barrister Wallace’s office to sign petitions urging the provincial government to take over or supervise the Estevan coal line and asking the CPR to lay heavy steel on the Estevan branch due to heavy freight and passenger traffic. Residents of Oxbow are urged to sign. the track’s old rails are blamed for coal transport problems.
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Barrister Wallace
Wallace
Provincial Department of Railways
Bienfait
C.P.R
Estevan
Oxbow
Quiet admonition urged over public shaming in private talk
A moral appeal cautions against broadcasting a man’s flaws. It argues private correction prevents public humiliation and potential lasting harm, urging discreet intervention to spare reputational damage.
Union Banik account feature for joint deposits and survivor access
A joint account arrangement named Union Banik explains convenient access for two or more members such as husband and wife or siblings. It allows deposits and withdrawals by either member and transfers balance to the survivor on death without formalities, via the Oxbow Branch managed by E Ivey.
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J. J. Pickard
SON
Week’s Herald
Business Man
Herald Office
Union Banik
E. Ivey
Rexall Wine
J. P. Tripp
Rexall Druggist
Disney & Co
Gent’s Furnishings
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