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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1887
Page
2
The notice lists ad rate details and conditions including shore rates, first insertion charges, per line and word rates, and publisher rights. It names advertiser James Weidman and Qu Station as part of the notice text.
A heated exchange unfolds as Regina’s Journal faces accusations of party bias and misrepresentation. The author rebuts claims of seeking government printing favors and accuses the Journal of misquoting and distorting statements by Mr. Verley and Percy while praising Reform figures like Laurier and Anglin.
Mr M Cameron of Huron the Indian romancer has been rejected in West Huron. His defeat is seen in the Northwest as a fitting rebuke to his falsifications about the Indian department.
The PROGRESS notes East York rejected Boulthee, the Bad, and elected Hon. Alex Mackenzie with Mr. J. Beaty failing to secure a nomination. The Conservative side of the House gains from their absence.
The Regina Journal criticizes how the Moosomia Courier should conduct its business and aligns with the Courier’s chosen party, asserting its own judgment mirrors that of the Dominion’s people after Tuesday’s vote.
The Regina Journal opposes tying the Territories into a province while Mr. Perley backs the plan as a political plank. The Procuress supports forming provinces where possible and seeks complete autonomy for the Territories if a province fails to form for Assiniboia.
Indian Head council meets to appoint committees draft by laws for officers refer school district applications to finance committee and arrange time for reports. Budget actions include allocating March payments to several school districts and examining water project possibilities with a $25 limit for surveying work.
The council debated bylaws 25 and 26 with first readings, sent 25 and 26 to committee, then reported in favor without amendments. By 25 to third reading and 26 on third reading, the group approved payments to the treasurer for school taxes and Robt Railton salary, and extended the collector's return to Feb 28. The meeting adjourned to Saturday March 12 1887 at 10 o'clock.
The N W C plans a bridge for Miss Robinson from Ayame and a new English church with nave and chancel 42 ft long sits near the Lake, promising to shape Katepwa as a picturesque diocesan landmark. W T Johnson J P built a substantial log dwelling, signaling rising prosperity in the town.
Mr W Cameron of Elgeley Farm asked Prof Macoun why trees grew on the south side of the QuAppelle valley and not the north side. Macoun attributes this to mountain exposure and fires on the north side, noting more trees and eventual more rain and milder winds with increased planting.
Report from Russian government circles states a protracted conflict is expected with France potentially defeated. Officials say Britain and the United States should preserve liberty of action and deter German westward expansion, even in a French collapse.
A letter discusses US Geological reports on rainfall patterns from 774 CE onward, focusing on central North America. It cites monthly precipitation figures from stations in Winnipeg, Daleb, Minnesota, Marquette, Omaha, Davenport, and Chicago, noting a gradual decrease in rainfall per degree of latitude from south to north and the impact on rail blocks.
Fragmentary passsage cites Hon J J O Abbott and Ald Raw tille as contenders for a mayoral race. Mentions Alfons denniant Col Goldie as the new Quarter master Halitas, suggesting a municipal power struggle and personnel shakeups.
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