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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
1
The Methodist Christian and entertainment event drew old and young with games at 5 pm followed by supper in the basement. A Beaver Club concert featured choruses recitations dialogues duets and solos led by Mr J Feeenmt with Rev Few ater delivering the program and Santa Claus giving gifts to the children.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls old time street shoe polishers in eighteenth century London. Footpaths were muddy and crowded. shoeblacks offered basic services with soot and whale oil polish, serving a dwindling generations of passersby.
Report describes a boy fined at Acton for running round a church and firing a gun near windows during service. Onlookers call him a “dacent religious man” though his actions mock the Mass at the Catholic Chapel as he paces outside and repeats foul remarks about the Pope.
A fragment notes a deceased Aberdeen resident leaving a bequest to Aleee Catveretsy while Scottish relatives in poor health sent letters from distant places. The garbled text mentions gold fever and famine era hardships and an infected patient, with vague ties to a young map and recognized writing.
A fragmentary note questions the ancient origins of lawn tennis and hints at a mystery involving the sport’s earliest gift or sponsor. Researchers seek clarity amid sparse OCR text and unclear attributions.
A doctor’s speculative piece links female fluency and savagery, arguing women’s talkativeness reflects primitive traits. The author cites historical stereotypes and notes by Walter M. on woman’s savagery and self-restraint, vanity, cruelty, and passions.
Farmers are urged to ensure strong seed vitality for next spring. Some Western sections report seed with poor germination, weed contamination rises in flax and wheat. Calgary Seed Laboratory offers testing to certify seed quality and purity before sowing.
The last regular meeting of the council was held December 26 with Mayor Caswell and councillors Wait Longpre Wilson Carroll Fessant and McEwen present Minutes of prior meetings read and adopted Items include town act water tank solicitorship and school taxes. actions awarded for payments to staff and contractors and a decision not to hire a permanent solicitor. A wagon for the fire department was authorized.
A December 22 performance directed by Mrs VU drew a large crowd and featured dancing drills drama and musical numbers. About 80 young performers in white showcased marching and singing with excellent training. The Manse members praised for organizing the festive event and contributing to its success. The note mentions plans to install electric lighting at the manse.
A three year old child of W. A. Constable four miles west of Qu Appelle fell into a bucket of boiling water on Tuesday. Despite all efforts the injuries proved fatal.
M Mamas residence on the northwest quarter of 218.14 was destroyed by a Monday morning blaze. Firemen saved only a small portion of contents. damages estimated around $1000 with no insurance.
The Grasemere school held an evening entertainment on the 23rd with Mr G R Skinner presiding. Mrs E R Bane was praised for organizing a decorated room and refreshments while about 80 pieces of recitation shading and singing entertained attendees.
The list shows grade and class standings for numerous pupils across A and D classes with names including Anton Pink Mary Gereia Lawrence Kepon Eva Dacey and others. The roster covers grades I II and II with many students and multiple family or surname spellings in a dense roster format.
A long OCR read shows names listed with grades from LV to VIII and notes that some errors crept in. Parents are asked to inquire about any student needing explanation or advancement, with causes including health age and deficiency.
The list shows students arranged by merit with scores such as Waite 68 Stirton 64 and McNeughton 41. It warns that some students are within the danger limit and asks parents to review payers and examination books, to be signed and returned to the principal.
A portion of cars on a London underground line have doors that open toward the center of the train. The inward opening design raises concerns about passenger safety and egress in stations.
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