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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
1
Fragmented notice from a local town administration outlining a general public announcement. Contains unreadable names, dates, and services. preserves the fact of an official public notice issued by the town but lacks legible specifics.
The Oxbow Garage announces a new machine for re-boring Ford cylinders to oversize for stronger engines and guarantees like new performance. Winter rates are 65 per hour, saving 20 cents per hour over summer. Early work reduces season delays and parts shortages worsen as war continues. Owners can save 10 to 20 percent on next year tires, with prices rising 10 percent December 1 and again at year start.
In the Council Chamber last Friday evening a large gathering presented Mr. Geo. Bishop and his family with a parting gift of a purse and case and a set. Citizens praised Bishop as a valued neighbor and expressed best wishes as they depart for their new home in Vancouver.
Fragmentary notes indicate a well-timed motion discussed at a municipal meeting. The text references attendance, intention to proceed, and relation to an employer, but exact decisions and outcomes are not clear.
A union memorial service is planned in memory of Pte George Mentos who died in France. The service will be at Presbyterian church Oxbow on Sunday at 2 30 p m with Orange Lodge No 1588 members attending in a body. Members to assemble at Foresters hall at 2 p m for the walk to the church.
Editor urges readers to study biblical timelines to judge current world events. The piece traces a continuum from Abraham to Solomon and beyond, arguing that obedience to scripture shapes national fate and war outcomes, and calls for younger readers to learn from past ages.
General Mewburn reports: farmers employed in food production who provide evidence will be exempt from service under Class A. Exemption boards must not conscript if a farm’s non productivity would result. Local distribution notes keepers received a car load of apples this week for buyers.
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