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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
1
An electric light plant opened with a diesel oil type engine praised as versatile. Two long tiers of storage batteries were charged during inspection and will power 24 hour service when the engine is off. The new council chamber impressed citizens as a permanent town home while Red Cross ladies served tea and treats.
A Monday carnival at the Municipal Rink in Oxbow drew wide praise. Miss Hollingshead and Mr Bert Winteringham won best dressed prizes, Lloyd Decker and Miss Paosy Noble claimed comedy firsts, while Miss Isobel Ossen earned a consolation prize. Ralph Mills led the boys in the free-for-all and under fifteen races, with Dreher and the Noble sisters taking other age group wins. The event was a financial success, with expenses covered.
The analysis argues the capture of an ancient Mesopotamian stronghold secures imperial stability. It notes past control by Mongols and Tartars, later British and Russian forces converging, and asserts a first British triumph paves the way for confident future.
A successful basket social was held at the Auburn school on Friday evening last. Proceeds from the sold baskets will aid Belgian sufferers. Credit is given to the school children Miss Leslie and the district ladies for an enjoyable and profitable event with baskets auctioned and songs performed.
Mrs Leitch, a Souris staff member, wed a fellow Souris resident as her father Mr Carr of Prince Island attended. The ceremony was led by Rev M L Leitch and Rev John Russell. Colleagues hosted a tea and presented a silver cutlery set with an illuminated address. The couple will move to Oxbow Regina Leader. Herald extends congratulations as they begin life together.
Austin Joslyn son of Rev J H L Joslyn, former Ox Bow Methodist pastor, visits town with stock bound for Calgary. He has served in the colors and is wounded, losing sight of an eye. Public auction of R J Evans property will be held at his Coldridge district farm on March 21 at 1 p.m. Sale offers stock, farm machinery, and milch cows. W J Lang.
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