Death of Rev Father Libert Honored by Whitewood District
The district mourns Rev Father Libert longtime parish priest and French native who served in wartime ambulance work. After returning to Western Canada he lectured on war conditions in Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba. His death followed influenza while ministering to a dying parishioner as Allied victory arrived.
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Whitewood
Father Libert
Ambilance de 1
Western
Canada
Thhewan
Alberta
Mae
Enouh
Soldier Brigades Flagpole Dare During Armistice Fest
An eastern city observes Armistice celebrations as a soldier climbs a tall flagpole. He loses grip and falls onto a roof, then to the ground, yet survives with a severe shaking. An auto narrowly avoids him, and he is hospitalized. He snaps to attention and salutes on a hospital bed.
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Am Hospital
Bam
Deserters Not Granted Amnesty as Hostilities Endure
Military authorities refuse to grant amnesty for deserters amid ongoing hostilities. Deserters will be rounded up and prosecuted. Defaulters under the Military Service Act who have not served with the colors will not face action at this time.
Attempted Hold Up On Regina Road Near Pilot Butte
A Regina livery driver was ambushed on the road near Pilot Butte by two men, one armed with a rifle and the other with a revolver. The assailants demanded passage as the driver approached at speed, but he escaped and the bandits fled.
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Regina
Pilot Butte
Rouleau Residents Paint Home Yellow Over Exemption Fight
Local residents in Rouleau painted the home of a prominent citizen a bright yellow to protest his vigorous effort to secure his son’s exemption from military service. The action follows his outspoken campaign and perceived influence in the matter.
Stoppage of lines celebrated as newborn Penaece arrives
The news of the stoppage of lines was celebrated in Re with clangour when a baby named Penaece was safely ushered into a local hospital. The event marks a cheerful moment in the otherwise mundane day as the newborn joins the community.
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Vale of Tears
German Spy Story at Windsor Peace Celebration
An article recounts a Windsor peace celebration address describing German audacity and duplicity. It recalls past events with the Kaiser and a famed German spy who allegedly influenced British honors and decorations, noting the spy network’s reach and protection by the Kaiser.
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Windsor
Germany
Shooting at Delia near Peace celebration shocks town
Fragmentary report describes a shooting during a Peace celebration near a coal town. Albert Arnold and an officer from the army are mentioned in prior years as connected to the incident. No further details are clear.
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Albert Arnold
Fermah
Delia
Sven Hems Taie Under Threats Reported
Local report notes an individual named Sven Hems sta aie Se ten facing threats and alleged intimidation. Details are unclear in the fragment, but the item references harassment and potential legal action.
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Sven Hems
Ducks Die After Striking Wires Near Regina
Last week numbers of wild ducks migrating southward collided with telegraph and telephone wires on Regina’s outskirts. Residents of North Regina salvaged fat ducks for Sunday dinner. This is not unusual for wild fowl to meet death this way.
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Regina
North
Pershing Decorates Joffre With U S Service Medal
At a Paris ceremony General Pershing awarded General Joffre the U S distinguished service medal on behalf of the president. Joffre, who led French forces against the German legions, received the honor for exemplary Allied leadership.
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Paris
Pershing
Joffre
United States
Krupp Iron Works Under Allied Control After Armistice
Under the armistice terms the Krupp iron works at Eescowill are placed under Allied control. The plants produced the large guns used by Germany in attacks on French and Belgian cities.
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Great Krupp Iron Works
Eescowill
Hhese
Prenth
Winnipeg Faces Severe Influenza Toll After War
During the conflict more than fifty thousand Canadians died and over one hundred fifty thousand were wounded. Total casualties reached 211,458. Spanish influenza devastated Winnipeg with a delayed but virulent outbreak. Edmonton also suffered severely with over thirty deaths reported last week.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Edmonton
Siberian expedition from Canada to rely on Allied peace
It is understood that the Siberian expedition from Canada will not be affected by present peace conditions. The restoration of order in Russia will be a major Allied duty and the reinforcing contingent will be tasked with some constabulary duties.
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Canada
Russia
Roumanian Government Declares War on Germany
The Roumanian government signals its assumption of office by declaring war on Germany. Roumania, scarred by earlier severities from German forces, had retreated but returns to conflict with a renewed stance and new strategies.
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Germany
Roumania
Canadian munition production to be reduced gradually
The plan states munitions manufacture will be cut back gradually in Canada to avoid any sudden stoppage of industry and to smooth the transition. The approach emphasizes a controlled decline rather than abrupt shutdowns.
Canada’s Financial Contribution to the War Effort
The report notes the cost to Censis so far stands at ten hundred and hints at ongoing expectations. Details are sparse, with unclear figures and fragmented phrasing.
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Canada
Censis
Three See ae eer Nee in an entemobile secident
In a garbled report an accident involving several individuals is described with scattered names and places. The fragmentary text mentions a hospital and a bank, with unclear roles for Prince Albert Hoek tal and Sue See.
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Albert Hoek
Tal
Rae Sue
Ee Ae
Joseph
Eters
Roosevelt Recovery Update Expressed By Former President
A fragment reports Colonel Roosevelt the former President of the United States is recovering. A brief note indicates he expressed some view or feeling about the situation.
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Roosevelt
United States
Peace With Honor Peace in Saskatchewan over Armistice terms
Wordy editorial praises the Armistice terms as prudent and humane. It lauds General Foch for restraining Germany and foresees trials for war criminals. The piece vows Allied unity, relief for Teutonic civilians, and a lasting peace earned by soldiers who secured victory.
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Saskatchewan
Foch
Germany
Adder
Lloyd George
Europe
Britain
France
Aasaysin
America
Merchni
Indemnity Demands From Armistice Terms Against Germany
A historic invoice-like list shows reparations claimed for wartime damages. Belgium restoration 65 million, Northern France 1 billion, Berlin 500 million, casualties and injuries from raids on Britain, 9 million, and sinking merchant ships with loss of life at 1 billion, totaling 7.75 billion dollars.
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Germany
Belgium
France
Berbin
Great Britain
Galliano Patrol Vessel Lost Near Vancouver Island
A Royal Navy Galliano patrol boat based out of Esquimalt is reported missing near the rugged coast of Vancouver Island. The disaster leaves a scene of desolation as the sea claims the ship and crew.
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Vanccouver Island
Pacific
Galliano
Royal Naval Service
Esquimalt
Vancouver Island
Rumored Future King Ir Reveals Hidden Rounds
A fragmented note claims a rumor about a future king named Ir undergoing rounds, with unclear details and tainted by garbled text. No reliable context or verification available in the readable portions.
Royal Bride Described as Europe’s Fairest Princess
A historical notice praises a royal princess as the most beautiful in Europe, noting beauty inherited from Queen Margaretta and Montenegro lineage. It laments that the brave deserve the fair, and casts the prince as worthy of such a bride amid wartime honors.
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Europe
Margaretta
Bnd
Montenegro
Death of Major Fhoratos Shocks Western Canada
Western Canada notes the death of Major Fhoratos, an old Saskatchewan manager, wounded at Ypres and later District Ad it General of Colonel E4. He returned to Winnipeg and worked at a bank after service. His wounds led to his death, leaving an heiress in Winnipeg.
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Canada
Fhoratos
Saskatchewan
Ypres
German Women Press Advocating Armistice Terms
German women appeal to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson urging influence to modify armistice terms. They allege years of starvation and severe civilian hardship and seek terms permitting transportation improvements.
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Germany
Agricultural And Pastoral Prices Hold After War Demobilization
Farmers fear a price drop after army demobilization though experience shows prices may stay high. War damaged regions reduce output and rehab takes time, while Allied demands and Russian needs sustain demand. More labor could reach farms but production remains constrained with prices unlikely to fall soon.
Horses for Europe May See Saskatchewan Horses Sent Abroad
Reports suggest a commission may be appointed to buy western Canadian horses for restoring agriculture in France and Belgium. Belgians bred strong heavy draft horses, but Germans seized many and breeders lost stock. Saskatchewan holds horses in abundance and could supply Europe’s war torn farmers.
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Canada
France
Belgium
Ciermany
Saskatchewan
Europe
World sheep stocks fall amid war and drought
The Grain Growers Guide notes global sheep numbers have fallen by 64 million head since the war began. U S sheep stocks shed 5 million in five years, Canada down over 200 thousand since 1914, Australia down by several million due to drought, with rises possible in the coming months. Exports show mutton up in Canada in August 1917 by about 10 thousand pounds, while U S meat exports for the year to June 30, 1916, reached 1,540,105,000 pounds versus a prewar average of 404,845,000. Allied markets absorb most of the meat, despite declines in animal stock.
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United States
Canada
Australia
Wool prices expected to stay profitable postwar
Stockmen in the province doubt wool prices will return to prewar lows. Although not likely to remain at the peak, prices are seen staying profitable for years. War increased demand and spurred Eastern textile production, fueling domestic wool demands that may delay price reductions.
Roosevelt Attacks Neo Socialist League at Billings Meeting
Former President Roosevelt denounced the Neo Socialist League a farmers group active in the Northwest saying its remedies risk stoking envy greed and hatred similar to Lenine and Trotsky in Russia He warned against exactions by railways and middlemen while noting the movement seeks hostile prejudices to push its goals.
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Roosevelt
The
United
Billings
Montana
Lenine
Trotsky
Kussia
Fall wildfowl hunting hindered by drought
The season yielded few ducks as summer drought dried up sloughs and ponds forcing birds to large waters. Hunting parties found poor numbers and small bags, with duck counts lower than in previous years.
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Vane
Tome Sarker
Five Bulls Featured by Country Gentleman Noted Prices
The magazine presents photos of five high priced beef bulls with a total value of 61050 dollars. Each bull represents a different breed Aberdeen Angus Black Galloway Hereford Shorthorn and Red Poll. The Whiteface tops value while Red Poll commands the lowest price.
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the Country Gentleman
Americas
Gve
Missouri dairy herd traced to four foundation cows
H Eekles selected four Holstein cows for the University of Missouri dairy herd. Descendants include six cows yielding over 20,000 pounds of milk in a year, with one achieving over 20,000 pounds for three consecutive years and 5831 pounds of butter. Another member set a milk record of 046 871 pounds in a year.
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H. Eekles
University of Missouri
Wheat sweepstake prize won by Beager Wheeler Rosthern
Beager Wheeler of Rosthern won the wheat sweepstake prize at the International Boll Products Exposition in Kansas City last month. The prize has come to Canada every year since 1011, honoring our son and farmers with a splendid tribute.
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Kansas City
Beager Wheeler
Rosthern
Canada
Wheeler
Mixed farming urged despite profitable steer sale
A Craven Bask farmer sold three two year old shorthorn steers for an average of 125 dollars on the hoof last week. The article notes the difficulty in persuading farmers of the benefits of mixed farming.
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Sear Craven, Bask
Manitoba Reports Huge Potato Crop This Year
Manitoba farmers harvest an enormous potato crop amid favorable weather and strong yields. Growers say fields produced above average per acre with ample supply for local markets and export potential.
Muskrat Market Boosts Trapping Interest Nationwide
The article notes a surge in muskrat catches across creeks and marshes as demand for Hudson's Beal grows. It mentions raw muskrat skins fetching over a dollar, and suggests farmers might earn extra income by trapping.
Dairy firm seeks milk price increase in Winnipeg board
A large dairy company applied to the Cavede Food Board for permission to raise milk prices. At the board meeting in Winnipeg, Controller H. B. Thompson stated he had no doubt certain producers conspired to push up the price of milk, a basic necessity of life.
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Cavede Food Board
Tte Euerymers
Ani
Winnipeg
H. B. Thompson
October weather boosts American corn crop by billions
Favorable October weather increased the U S corn crop by over thirty million bushels. The total crop is now estimated at 2 740 108 000 bushels.
Minnesota’s largest corn crop in history reported
Minnesota reports a record corn harvest for the year with an estimated yield of 180 million bushels. The figure marks the state’s highest corn production to date, reflecting strong agricultural performance this season.
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Minnesota
Dorset sheep flockmaster defeats coyotes in combat
A famed Dorset flockmaster boasting success with the breed claims an adult guimal can drive off any coyote in fair fight. He notes four murderous prowling activities never outdone by a well grown sheep.
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Dorset
Mani tobe Agricultural College Sells Pure Bred Baby Chicks
The try department at Mani tobe Agricultural College sold 1000 pure bred baby chicks recently. The event highlights the college's poultry program and market outreach.
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The
Manitobe Agricultural College
Prairie chickens rebound with rabid enforcement urged
Game wardens nationwide report prairie chickens reappearing in promising numbers. If lawmakers grant protection, they may repopulate fall stubble fields. Current close season is respected, though some farmers in certain localities still take pot shots.
Reginalta alderman rumor sparks Buffalo Lake threshing tale
A Regina alderman circulated a strange report claiming a threshing gang gathered at Buffalo Lake under sphemic influence. The item lacks details and appears unverified, with no corroborating sources or dates.
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Regina
Buffalo Lake
Farm Gardens Reflect Prairie Fruits From Garden Plenty
A visitor from the Middle West marvels at the abundant garden produce and the missed opportunities to showcase fruits and vegetables at the farm dinner table. The writer notes splendid growing conditions on the prairie farms and urges more use of garden produce in daily meals.
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Baskatchewsa
Middle Western States
Ke Te Ie
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