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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1887
Page
2
Fragmentary text from a local ad notice lists varied prices and durations with several OCR errors. Names include JAMEA WEIDMAK and B. J. Warman, likely outlining advertising specs and rates such as one column and weekly to yearly periods.
The Regina Journal accuses W D Perley of dropping his independent stance to run as a Conservative. Liberals fear manipulation, while Perley defends his record as Northwest Councillor for Qu Appelle and Ottawa delegation leader. Electors of East Assiniboia trust his independence and vow to elect a man who serves constituents over party.
The paper defends space for Mr Thomas Wright's letter opposing the railway bonus while criticizing his arguments as largely unproved. It notes Wright's hostility to the project and questions his claims about route certainty taxation and property impact, urging clearer facts and restraint.
The passage lauds Mr. W. D. Perley of Wolseley as a capable leader who can represent settlers with independence and earn the respect of the Government of the day regardless of whether it is led by Sir John Macdonald or Hon Mr. Blake.
The Moosomi Courier criticizes the Macleod Gazette for speaking disparagingly about Souris coal. It answers with sharp sarcasm and questions the Gazette editor’s identity.
The Vidette editor argues this is not a prohibition country and questions why. It asks the newspaper to advocate the proposed amendments with courage and conviction.
A letter to the editor argues against granting a municipal bonus to the Wind Mountain and Qu Appelle railway. It contends the bonus is unjust, questions the road’s necessity, and warns of tax burdens on farmers while detailing potential routes and political comments from local figures.
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