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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 10, 1888
Page
2
Fragmentary pricing notice outlines ad rates per line and per word, with monthly charges and limits. Mentions cents per line, center words, and rights to edit or refuse objectionable content. Ends with an address and references to WEIDMAN and E. J. appeals.
The temperance convention planned for Hegina on November 22 is set to meet at Qu Appelle in mid June 13 and 14 as a picnic style gathering. Organizers urge territorial branches to form and send delegates for a large demonstration in defense of homes.
Rumors say writs will issue after Parliament prorogues and polling will occur in about two months. Eleven of Assiniboine, six of Alberta, and five of Saskatchewan will elect representatives with three legal experts named by the Dominion government. Prohibition dominates the elector's mind with calls for a convention of Prohibitionists in each electoral district and a standard bearer to carry the Prohibition banner to victory.
The report lists several Prohibitionist figures likely to seek office in Qu Appelle areas including D L Scott in South Qu Appelle and Crawford in South Qu Appelle field. others mentioned are D F Jelly G W Bron S H Caswell G S Davidson G H V Bulyea T T Thomson Lestie Gordon A M McLane with Sutherland in North Qu Appelle and Levi Thompson in Wolseley.
The article urges Arbor Day observance in the Northwest Territories with a focus on prairie life. It promotes tree planting to create wind breaks on farms and fire protection, urging municipalities to encourage residents and adopt by laws supporting forestry and beautification.
Critics argue that strategies used to sway power in politics undermine integrity and public trust, revealing systemic incentives that reward self interest over collective benefit. The text frames politics as a arena where tactics shape outcomes more than ideals.
A jubilant Grip sends a telegram crowned with Liberty praising the Scott Act. He notes the law now allows drinking again in Simcoy Bruce Huron Dufferin Renfrew and Norfolk and defends liquor traffic as a public nuisance despite majority opinion.
A partial OCR fragment mentions water rich kidney care and a diar. The readable text hints at health topics related to kidneys and treatment but lacks complete details or context.
Postmaster General invites tenders by noon Friday May 11 for four year contracts to convey Her Majestys Mails on routes starting July 1. Weekly and biweekly services cover towns including Raknoralt Home Balford Siapewell Carlingville Oak River Carlyle Clare Clandeboye Selkirk Emerson Sturribarn Hayward Qu Appelle Hans Valley Minnedom Iceland River Joly Otterburee Steinbach City Neepawa Oberon Sailway, Portage la Prairie and other termini with distances listed per route. Tenders available at post offices and this office.
The Vidette has not substantiated charges against The Procress. An invitation to appear or provide quotations and print figures was renewed. The editor pledges proof of any alleged purchase and printing contracts, insisting on transparency or admission of falsification.
The Regina Journal returns to the Perley Davin dispute with editorials aiming to damage Davin and skew public opinion. It alleges misleading statements were made to provoke a split among MPs and to settle scores rather than report facts.
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