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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1888
Page
2
A newly issued permit from the Lieutenant-Governor of the Territories allows import and sale of four per cent beer. The move, a renewal of a prior privilege, prompts protest from prohibition advocates who warn it erodes Northwest Act restrictions and warns of potential drift toward wider liquor access.
A historical notice outlines conditions for beer sale at a hotel premises including occupancy for twelve beds and five horses, restricted hours, age limits, stamp requirements, import quotas, and police notification. It also mentions missionary activity in the Caria Northwest region and government support for an Indian mission school.
A report from the Synod of the Episcopal Church in Qu Appelle urges greater evangelization of Territories Indians and proposes annual collections to support missions. The piece argues governments and churches must pursue Christian education and moral reform for Indigenous communities, acknowledging mixed views but stressing responsibility and historical missionary success.
An observant note mocks the Manitoba voting outcome and jokes about a sick rooster. It then reports on beer sales at four percent alcohol and possible licenses for brandy sales on doctor's certificate, questioning if domestic permits will vanish as liquor licensing expands in hotels and medical contexts.
Fragmentary text alleges a Journal editor felt puffed up by an at the editor’s boasting. The piece accuses him of misrepresenting a person to incite quarrel and alter a planned outcome involving five possums.
A Regina Journal editor continues to oppose the new Lieutenant Governor and aides. He resumes attacks on Mr. Royal, hints at missed chances, and reviews prior silences while weighing future steps. The piece conveys persistent criticism with no new accord in sight.
The article argues high license fails to curb drunkenness or liquor consumption. Cites Nebraska Missouri Minnesota Illinois experiments showing increases in both. cites 1887 1889 figures and higher costs and arrests, noting Chicago beer bill adds to expenses. Refers to Hon W Packard and rising annual liquor expenditures and crime.
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