Government of Public Works Notice From Ottawa
A 4 February 1389 notice from the Gobril Recretary ment of Public Works in Ottawa details official actions and scheduling for public works.
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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1889
Page
1
A 4 February 1389 notice from the Gobril Recretary ment of Public Works in Ottawa details official actions and scheduling for public works.
A St Andrews Presbyterian meeting chaired by Rev J Ferry arranged ministerial reports and election of managers. A grand masquerade carnival at the skating rink drew a large crowd with many attendees in varied costumes including flower girl, snowflake, forester, par ish lady, clown, Indian, and other roles.
The youngest Jow son improves after serious illness. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Kindred died after a short illness. The Presbyterian church held a meeting electing A Kindred A Morriton F Pow TD Ferguson Jr J Marlin and F Ferguson as board of managers. A society event's proceeds are promised to outshine all prior local efforts.
Many people profess support for temperance yet resist contributing when asked for funds to sustain the movement. The passage notes a common reluctance to donate despite favorable views.
The report mentions 25 below on Saturday night and hints at a forthcoming event for the benedict s. Mr and Mrs Street and the Peters family visit Vancouver on the 9th inst. Mr W Bollington, formerly from this district, makes a dancing trip to town. The Royal hosted a lively evening with a diverse and delicious menu deemed a triumph of culinary art.
In Yorkton, farmers are busy moving wheat to Saltopata with average prices around 60 cents per bushel. The railway reports returning traffic and the agricultural society directors are canvassing for new members.
A revival of construction is expected in Saltcoats as Buchanan & Co are to build a hotel and the M N W to erect a dining hall. Debentures for a new school building were approved by voters on the 2nd instant. A case of cruelty to a mare, owned by Mr Boake, resulted in penalties. A stray Shorthorn bull escaped from a freight car and reached Yorkton safely after a brief chase.
Henry Smith of Milvleton Ohio testifies he suffered rheumatism until trying Tardock Bitters. He claims the remedy gave relief and highly recommends it to others with similar afflictions.
J. N. McDowall returns from the east. R. L. Alexander named Assessor at the latest council meeting. Rev. Mr. Wooley attended Methodist church services last week. All patients at the Dining Hall have recovered. Mr. Sleight Holm and Mr. Barrett are out again. J. A. on transfers property and livery to Mr. J. T. Jackson who plans to continue the business.
The piece mentions Mr Meedowall presenting to Hon Mr Dewdney for new of scrip to the halfbreeds at Green Lake. It notes a claim settled and describes water gathering on the Battle River ice several inches deep after heavy rains in the west last week.
A fragmented report outlines a Commons debate on prohibition and the government’s approach. MPs including Jamieson and Taylor discussed enforcement, amendments, and potential policy shifts amid a national drive toward prohibition.
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