28 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
1
The burgesses of Oxbow approved by nearly nine to one the Electric Light Debenture by-law. They demonstrate commitment to power and light as tenders are called for the new plant. The work aims to have the power plant ready by early December, with operation starting by the second week.
The passage laments a robbery of flour stored for the Sabbath, blaming Gentiles for the act and questioning the folly of hoarding amid rising costs. It imagines a sleeve stained with flour as evidence of misdeeds, contrasting faith and temptation with material greed.
Friday's vote shows 89 citizens supported the By-law while ten abstained or opposed. The writer praises the dissenters for keeping towns honest and urges learning from their example to avoid repeating mistakes seen elsewhere.
The fragment discusses unity and action, arguing that knocking and kicking awaken a community. It expresses intent to move forward with purpose, overcome agitators, and march together, with others joining and backing the effort.
The notice urges every teacher in town and district to attend the Estevan convention on October 19 and 20. It stresses the value of last year's discussions and expects an even better program this year for the benefit of boys and girls.
A Rural Deanery of Be teyan branches gathering occurred in Oxbow on Monday of this week. The Diocesan Missionary focus centered on India and China with singing and discussion led by church officials.
A fragmented report notes visitors to Western Canada in summer suggesting most travelers come from the United States. The piece highlights generous spending by U S tourists and mentions regional tourism impact.
Mr. M Moirsimer and Mrs. C A Sieottee stay at the home of brother W A Moir in town. They are returning from western points and are accompanied by Mrs Motes daughter Mrs W.
Clendon Hiram Banks aged 16 years 2 months 15 days son of Mrs John Summerton of Coldridge district died after a team on a threshing outfit stumbled throwing riders. Carley survived but Banks remained unconscious and died. Funeral from the family home Friday at 1 p.m. interment at Oxbow. Sympathy to the bereaved mother and district.
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