Christmas Number Preview Hints At New Illustrated Story
A reader notice outlines plans for a forthcoming illustrated Christmas number and new serialized story. It signals changes and ongoing efforts by the paper to provide fresh content.
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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1888
Page
4
A reader notice outlines plans for a forthcoming illustrated Christmas number and new serialized story. It signals changes and ongoing efforts by the paper to provide fresh content.
Fourteen members favor a vote on division while six oppose it and the matter is sent to Ottawa. The committee reports stir debate on legislative power to force a vote and whether the Dominion Government should act to authorize or deny the measure. The Governor's stance on permit regulations remains awaited.
The article describes the Prohibition era in the Northwest Territories where the assembly, created by Dominion Parliament act, faced limited powers over liquor. Prohibitionists urged a direct vote and a commissioner to administer permits, while concerns about enforcement and potential repeal lingered as candidates pledged adherence to the Prohibitory principle until a public decision was reached.
Regular notices announce the Qu Appelle Liberal Conservative meeting on Friday the 28th with forthcoming details next week. Rev. Alex Robson says Presbyterian service next Sunday at 7 PM. Local matters include tax land sales on the 19th, changes in butchering business to C A Benner, and various personal notices and lectures in town.
The South Qu Ara Agricultural Society met at Melane's Hall Leslie Gordon chaired the session. Officers were elected. grants from the Dominion Government and discussions on prize funds, future shows, and potential land donations were reviewed with remarks from the auditor and secretary treasurer.
Our member Mr. G. 8. Davidson made a good point by shaping the 80 acres issue and opposing the liquor stance. His clear pre-election position pleases Prohibitionists, as he stood against the legal experts, unlike others with stronger pretensions.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a local note mentioning a tomb or memorial at a place named Binns Nor with unclear surrounding details. The readable fragment lacks a clear event date or involved parties beyond the location.
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