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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1886
Page
2
The Qu Appelle Progress lists publication Thursdays near Tan Teen with rates at 100 dollars per month for quavering notices and 1 dollar for base ads. It reserves right to refuse inserts and details district pricing by words, with 50 cents for the first twenty words and 2 cents for each additional word.
The Northwest Council prepares for a pivotal session as settlers demand a more representative, people accountable government. Census shows smaller white population, limiting immediate assembly formation, with two years max for council existence under current terms. The plea is to extend provincial autonomy to the Territories and secure representation for all settlers.
The article argues for a provincial style government for the entire Territories rather than separate administrations for each provisional district. It endorses a more responsible system once a unified government is formed, but resists division for Assiniboia or individual districts unless a common administration is planned.
The speaker argues against forcing unified initial districts and proposes phased provincial organization as needed. In two years Idast Assiniboia could be ready for its own setup, avoiding future changes that cause confusion. The plan mirrors how the Northwest was divided into provisional districts when first created.
The piece critiques a contemporary's stance on Regina district representation and a proposed second legislative chamber. It argues the district extends near Qu'Appelle and urges broader provincial organization, while defending cost efficiency and condemning the Leader's editorials as lacking common sense.
A fragment endorses Mr G. Davidson as the best qualified candidate with public energy to represent the district. The text hints at support but trails into vague characterization without concrete details or outcomes.
Bulgaria resists Russian pressure as Austrian English and German soldiers line up in Europe. Russia faces a choice to defy the coalition or withdraw from interfering with Bulgarian affairs.
The Winnipeg Free Press and Regina Leader endorse immediate House of Commons elections. They align with territorial sentiment, urging action to elect representatives. The Leader editor seeks re election for West Assiniboia and the Free Press critiques the Seatac seat as insufficient for a year’s representation.
The Moosomin Courier increases to four pages with seven columns improving appearance though the editor laments in a column headed One half of which goes to the informer. He criticizes the Northwest Prohibitory liquor law, lamenting old party ideals.
The passage argues that while Maine liquor laws cannot prevent all drinking, they stigmatize the trade and hinder its growth as a social evil. It notes three stages of reform, places Maine near stage two, and urges better understanding among leaders to advance prohibition without miracle cures. It references Samus Morixy as a motto model.
Notice from Robert Crawford dated Oct 1 1886 invites electors in Qu Appelle District to submit questions on district affairs following the resignation of Mr. Jackson from the North West Council. Crawford pledges to answer during the inquiry period.
The Imperial Government has restored to General Strange the amount deducted from his pension for the time he was in service. His lieutenant-governor Dewdooy has returned from a trip west. The holiday has been well earned by his Homer, and the returns of his duties were much improved.
A memorial monument honoring the members of the 90th Battalion killed at Fish Creek and Batoche was unveiled in Winnipeg on Wednesday last week amid appropriate ceremonies.
The project to build the Hudson's Bay Railway moves forward immediately with the first forty miles. Contractors advertise in the Winnipeg paper seeking teams and men to depart for work immediately.
The Toronto Mail asserts independence from party constraint this week and explains its stance on Prohibition. It notes agreement with a Quebec constitution stance on liquor and hints at further discussion next week for Northwest editors favoring a license system.
A Maine discussion on prohibition rises anew as stats claim liquor limits affect only a small share of the population. Critics argue Maine’s slow growth stems from geography and migration rather than bans, while supporters say abstinence benefits the state overall.
G. S. Davidson announces candidacy for the Northwest Council seat to fill the vacancy left by T. W. Jackson. He pledges to focus on electoral district reorganization, outlying settlements, and fair distribution of Local Improvement Fund allocations if elected on October 14.
The Nor'West Farmer reports on changes in farm practices and family duties within rural households. It notes shifts toward better management of fields and barns and highlights roles for men and women in farm work and child care.
Publication details advertise subscriptions at 100 dollars yearly for a charitable edition. The notice lists editors and partial publication notes with unclear fragments and pricing, inviting readers to join support efforts and subscribe.
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