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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
1
Ottawa announces a Dominion wide day of prayer proclaimed by the King. The message calls for supplication, strength, and reverent obedience to seek victory in the war effort and bless sacrifices to be made. Churches across the dominions will read the proclamation on the first Sunday of the year.
Mr Guittard longtime district farmer and Oxbow Public School Board member died after pleurisy and subsequent complications. He was among the area's early pioneers. A fuller biographical notice will appear next week detailing his service history. A basket social event is mentioned as upcoming.
Harry Mohr of Estevan in Oxbow during holiday week discusses the reclamation of Palestine by Jews. He says Mohr met with local politicians about appointing proposed rulers of the Holy Land. He names Rabbi Berner for Governor-general and Louie Barnbiatt as next, among others.
The Court of Appeal upheld Rev. Dr. Bland amid church staffing questions. The piece notes ministers in good standing, May conference appointments, and Bland and Irwin awaiting salary support until their conferences reconvene. It mentions a Sunday address by Rev Davis on war, prayer, and the year’s response to appeals for prayer.
W. H. Workman and his young son Elmer traveled by train toward Colborne Ontario for a long visit at a relative’s home. Mrs Workman accompanied them partway and exchanged words with Mrs. Horsburg, who has recently returned from hospital care.
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