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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 10, 1889
Page
4
The notice lists advertising space rates and payment terms with figures such as 700 10 2000 60 and 100 per month. It appears to be a table of prices for different durations including week month and year with various amounts and periodic payments.
Dominion Government prepares to recognize the Northwest right to retain Prohibition if a majority supports it. A plebiscite is favored though British law may question its legality. The Northwest Legislature seeks power, Dewdney’s bill may return, and the government appears to respect prohibitionists’ rights.
The Regina Journal lists the top issue for the upcoming Territorial elections to the Legislative assembly. It identifies the key question as the central topic voters must decide next. The article frames the matter as pivotal for the region's governance and future policy direction.
The article questions why the government prints at a loss and notes a measure withdrawn in Parliament to raise Northwest justices of the peace pay. It reports new Winnipeg postal rates taking effect, with drop letters at two cents, single-letter weight limit of one ounce, and a five cent registration fee.
The Regina Journal defends its previous stance on Prohibition and elections, arguing its earlier forecast warned of stringent measures by a Prohibitionist majority that could effectively prohibit liquor despite lacking formal prohibitory power. The piece rebuts accusations of fraud and deception.
Leaders in the Territory critique current public printing practices with high costs and substandard quality. They advocate contracting printing to ensure fair profit, timely, well executed work, especially for ordinances, noting other offices have produced comparable work successfully.
The advertisement claims Hingyard's Yellow Oil provides internal and external relief for many ailments from rheumatism to throat and croup. It targets fishermen miners boaters and laborers across Nova Serta Onterio Quebec Teritoria and British Columbia, urging reliance by thousands.
In Brandon the Dominion Government ordered immigration agent A J Baker to report there. Last week, as news spread of his impending move, Qu Appelle residents formed a committee and hosted a farewell party in the Government building. About 125 attended despite rain, with a well set table, speeches, toasts, and music. Mr A M McLane presided, and speakers praised Baker’s service and the Northwest settlement’s promise, while noting his departure would be felt.
Citizens of Qu Appelle and surrounding settlers express regret at Adam A. Bakers departure after six years. They commend his public service and promotion to Government Immigration with Qu Appelle, wishing him happiness and continued usefulness. Baker thanks all, notes ties to Brandon and Qu Appelle, and pledges to serve wherever assigned.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions singing themes including God Save the Queen and an unclear request. The snippet lacks coherent facts, names, or events to form a full news item.
S. S. Shewfelt of Kingaley Maen describes suffering from weakness and loss of appetite with severe headaches. After two bottles of Bardock Brood Bitters she could walk again and was fully cured.
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