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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1886
Page
2
The notice outlines advertising rates and terms including a basic rate of 1.00 per year, space charges by column width, and extra costs for changes. It notes exemptions for certain ad types and reserves the publisher's right to reject ads. Names James Weidman and J. Wemaaz appear as officials or signatories.
Telegraphic dispatches report T W Jackson promoted the Wood Mountain and Qu Appelle Railway with hopes of starting within a month. The line would boost Qu Appelle and Fort Qu Appelle as a rail hub, shielding northern trade from Northwestern Railway expansion toward Prince Albert.
The commission chaired by Justice Ouimet handles only rebellion loss claims not Militia Department disputes. Appointed by the Department of the Interior, it gathers evidence here and will travel to Ottawa with a brief Winnipeg stop to finish inquiries into northern and western merchants.
The North Atlantic squadron heads to Canadian waters for a naval demonstration. It is not a full modern fleet but is described as sufficiently formidable for its purpose.
The plan for Sir John's Northwest tour includes a week in Winnipeg Regina and Calgary. If Regina is chosen for a week, Qu Appelle should host a fitting welcome befitting Canada's greatest statesman during his visit.
A Nation al Review article by W Shelford argues the Winnipeg and Hudson Bay line will open vast Northwest land to settlement and trade. He notes reduced transport costs to Liverpool and Asia, new rail access for wheat and cattle, and renewed reliance on Hudson Bay navigation to Nelson and York Factory.
The fragment references Geronimo the Apache chief and a criticized claim about killing whites until a demand for family safety is met. It includes garbled phrases and mentions of Saskatchewas troubles, suggesting a noisy, partisan clipping with unclear context and no verifiable events.
Auditor’s report evaluates receipts carried from 1844 and 1885 ledgers. It details amounts collected by individuals Nathan Palllis Caswell and H Caswell, cash borrowed, pound proceeds, and unpaid balances. The statement presents totals and confirms the auditor’s belief in accuracy of the rolls and treasurer’s books.
The article notes Judge Sproat of British Columbia traveling to Calgary to convene court as BC boundary extends 600 miles east to the fifth meridian near Calgary. Locals hope for a second government to balance existing authority.
Fire crackers rockets Roman candles wheels and other pyrotechnics offered for sale at Tae Procrass store with a focus on novelty items and holiday celebration supplies.
The officiating Rev. Renae faced criticism over omitting the word obey from the bride’s vows. Dr. Sunderland argues honor covers all duties and notes obey appears in scripture only in reference to bond-slaves, not married couples, easing public concerns.
Construction work has begun on the roller flour mill in Wolseley, marking the start of a new phase in local industry.
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