Arctic Explorer Stefansson Sends Word From Banks Land
The Ottawa navy reports Stefansson and his companions are safe on Banks Land after months on the ice. They explored the continental shelf west of Bank’s Land and planned a western continuation, aiming to establish a base and seek further new lands.
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Stefansson
Naval Department
Ottawa
Stefanisch
Bank's
Mackenzie
Prince Patrick's Island
Bank's Land
Martin Point
Mary Sachs
Banks Land
Ox bow council approves pool license consolidation and road safety plan
The Ox bow town council chaired by Mayor Fraser introduced a by law to amalgamate pool billiards and bowling licenses at 100 dollars and limit one license per year. It backed a plan with Enniskillen to straighten the road south of town to prevent vehicle collisions. The council also passed a tax by law for 1915 totaling 12 mills for town purposes 11 mills for schools with a net one mill decrease.
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Oxbow
Fraser
Tows
Enniskillen
On The Field Of Honor The Family Herald Promise
The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal presents a feature on field sports and honor codes. The piece reflects 19th century journalistic style praising athletic prowess and moral virtue in public contests.
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Family Herald
Weekly Star
Montreal
Fall Millinery Opening At Oxbow Hat Shop
Fall millinery opening on Wednesday September 22 draws ladies from Oxbow and nearby areas to the Main street shop. The display features several new styles including a green velvet sailor, a black Russian plush flop with white owl eyes, a four cornered black velvet turban with white kid crown and beaded tassel, and a chic raised side brim hat.
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Oxbow
Canadian Patriotic Fund Letter From Saskatchewan Expresses Loyalty
The Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Patriotic Fund acknowledges a meeting held at Oxbow on the war anniversary. The letter pledges support to the British Empire and notes forwarding a report to Ottawa. It praises Saskatchewan’s large contributions in men and money toward the Mother Country's war effort.
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Patriotic Fund
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Saskatchewan
Regina
Sask
Geo
F. Bosomworth
Oxbow
Sik
Ottawa
Central Prairie Province
Thomas W. Bax
Inspiring Song Service at St Pauls Presbyterian Church
A large audience from town and district attended Sundays service at St Pauls Presbyterian Church where the church choir and visiting friends presented a strong song service. The program featured hymns, two anthems, a duet, two solos and a quartet with praise for harmony and voice. Reverend J Russell offered a brief address on church music through the ages and the value of hymns and anthems in worship. Suggestions of future events in Oxbow were mentioned.
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St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
J. Russell
Union notes for cashable bank securities Canada
Union securities can be secured and cashed safely for any sum up to 50 dollars. Cost ranges from 3 to 15 cents and they are payable at any branch of any chartered bank in Canada, or in participating cities of the United States.
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Canada
United
Court Proceedings Involving Robert Wambach And Wages Case
Robert Wambach pleaded guilty to threatening W E Chrismas. He was bound over to keep the peace with $1000 personal and two $500 securities, and ordered imprisoned for twelve months if default, taken to Regina guard room. Edward Curry also sued John Woods for $86.50 under the Master and Servants Act with Mr Moody Sewell for payment.
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Robert Wambach
P. W. Davies
W. E. Chrismas
Wambach
Wallace
Chrismas
Regina
Carnduff
Edward Curry
Glen Ewen
John Woods
J. P
Mr. Moody
Mrs Halliwell Visits Friends in Glen Ewen This Week
Mrs Thomas Halliwell visited friends in Glen Ewen on Monday this week. The note asks if readers have attended the Picture show since the Overseas Film service started and invites them to go this week. Mrs K Groome left last week for Brandon to accompany her brother W M V Carpendale of South Oxbow on the journey to the city. After visiting relatives in Brandon, Mrs Groome will depart for Dublin and then Ireland, planning to sail from Montreal in October.
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Thomas Halliwell
Glen Ewen
Overseas Film Service
K. Groome
Ney
Brandon
W. M. V. Carpendale
South Oxbow
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J. Northway & Son
Toronto
Nursery Shoe Co
J. J. Pickard
SON
Main Street
Wunet Sa
N. Alcorn Dry Goods Merchant
Gerausant
Plentia
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Union Bank of Canada
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