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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1887
Page
2
The notice lists ad rates for the Qu Appelle Progress including single copies at six cents, various column widths and inches, business cards at one hundred dollars per month, and line pricing for transient notices. It notes exceptions for certain events and changes, with yearly ads allowed to be updated and additional charges for changes.
A historical overview compares the Conservative Ministerial group with a fractured Opposition. It notes Conservatives hold cohesion on policy and Confederation support, especially in English Canada with stable Quebec leadership, while the Opposition appears a loose mix of Liberals Reformers Keilites secessionists and others with no fixed policy.
A political appeal argues reformers in the Northwest will back government candidates without changing views. It urges intelligent dispassionate Liberals to help swell majorities in favor of policies that advance the country’s interests.
A northern editorial urges Northwest electors to vote for government candidates next Tuesday, arguing a government majority exists and detailing why party opponents misjudge the balance of power. It cites Reform leaders and Alex Mackenzie, urging voters to place country over party and elect supporters of the government to Ottawa.
Friends of Mr. Perley urged continued canvassing to secure his election to Parliament. Reports from districts show strong support with divisions where five to one margins favor Perley, and even in opponent Dickie’s polling division a minority for him seems likely. Full turnout could yield a large majority, but persistent effort was emphasized to prevent opponents from gaining an edge.
The Toronto Week weighs in on the Dominion election, noting a reduced government majority with potential opposition limits. It criticizes Mr Blake for lacking a concrete policy, laments party-government dynamics, and comments on Quebec nationalism and the alliance with Bielism amid Ontario loyalties.
The government favors granting crests to valiant veterans who served under fire in the late rebellion. The Middleton recommendation is understood to be favorably considered by officials.
A London based cablegram reports that G A Kirkpatrick is to temporarily succeed Sir Charles T as High Commissioner until Sir John M can take over party leadership. Thos White denies any foundation to these claims. The Montreal Star notes Conservative victory with a reduced majority and support for Sir John A Macdonald's nine year policy.
A short verse from a jubilee song with chorus lines praising true hearts and love. The text presents a celebratory, old style lyric with phrases like Our peble all hail and From on me.
Parliament meets on April 13 to begin the first debate on a vote of confidence in the Ministry. The result is expected to shape the government’s future and could hasten an early dissolution.
Rev. A Andrews recounts a Farragut era tale in which a cabin boy recalls his father guiding him from a life of swearing and gambling to Christian resolve. The narrative links Burr’s era conflict to personal vows that shaped the officer’s future.
The article notes an April trial in Dil and a cornerstone laying at the Canad college in Rome marked by ceremonies. It also mentions transport interruptions, Reichstag majorities, earthquakes victims, material laws, and various political notices with unclear context.
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