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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1888
Page
3
The text describes methods for treating bones into fertilizer and a home made cistern filtration system. It covers turning bones into potash, mixing lime with soil, and building a brick wall filter to clean water before it enters a smaller tank for pumping.
The fragment notes the Ancongs have a distinct appearance and production features. It mentions white coloration and large numbers in breeding or production contexts, reflecting a historical description with limited readable details.
The writer discusses the Merino as superior in wool and mutton, while noting Cotswold preference for meat. He mentions winter feeding on turnips and cotton seed, keeping sheep fat, and a January lambing aim. The piece reflects agricultural sentiment from The Geo Cultivater.
The article notes remedies for borers in trees using knives or wire, warns about moss and weed growth, and mentions washing with compounds to suppress moss. It also reports on local news from Kaviene about early harvests, military movements under Capt, Italian refugees, and reinforcement requests amid hunger fears.
Brandon moves to light streets with electric lamps after local stock subscriptions from merchants. The Kate Pearton troupe returns to town, and hotel licenses for Queen's Brunswick and Edie House expire next month, with renewals urged to maintain lodging.
Selair m gossip from Sept 26 reports E. S. Redpath arriving soon to resume CPR duties in Killarney amid staff changes. J. A. Verex returns from Seattle with New York Life business. Dr. Bradley and M. J. Stewart appear in town. Far North notes cover harvests, frost, rivers, and a fatal accident to Taillon, with tributes and local road concerns.
Weather last week was generally fine with two or three light showers. Farmers are jubilant over high wheat prices and good harvesting conditions. A Carberry resident, McMillan, died from tuberculosis after a long illness. she was about 20 years old and widely loved. The community extends sympathy to her family and friends.
In September a work crew at McMillan's constellation gang were returning by handcar after work when a derailment occurred on a down grade injuring several. A lumber mill associate, Mr. Rose of Whitemouth, reports twelve cars of lumber and a frost impact on crops, with a note of 10,000 bushels of wheat and 6,000 bushels of oats offered at a price.
Fragmentary text hints at people nearing Banff and a convoy or unloading event, but readable facts are minimal. Names, places, and details are largely unintelligible, leaving only a vague sense of activity and location without verifiable specifics.
A 19th century essay argues for marital unity where husband and wife are one and calls for equal rights within marriage. It condemns coercive control and heirloom patriarchy, urging legal reform to ensure mutual loyalty, independent status for wives, and custody reforms while praising evolving social understanding and Christian influences.
Manitoba civil service board enact and order office hours and conduct rules for clerks officials and servants. The chief clerk oversees work and朝 enforces punctual attendance, public access hours, and strict communications policies.
Report details a Calgary event with Middleton and Mr as judges in a horse fence contest. Directors and attendees note pleased reactions while a prohibition week proceeds. An unrelated incident describes two trunks mistaken for clothing carrying sixty gallons of alcohol seized by detectives. Sir John Lester involved in a fall off a train and receiving care.
The notice reports threshing season nearly over in British Columbia with Apel farmers through it. It notes Millen the dressmaker back from holiday and health improvements for Mr Caniff and Mrs Douglas. J J Blyt returns from BC to Wakops, preferring Manitoba life, and Mr Fox Jr also returns. Mr De Young MP.P. visited town. Mrs Kane of Deloraive spent several days visiting friends.
Hon R M Welle of Toronto Hon G A te trick and wife and Gen Sir Fred and Adleton have arrived at the Banff Springs hotel en route to the Pacific coast. An excursion from Banff is planned with Calgarians to enjoy the springs and hotel comforts. Special railroad and hotel rates are offered in Winnipeg’s clubs and by the C P R.
A post mortem was held in Regina barracks on Ernest Yton of the mounted police. Yton’s burial occurred today as details emerge about his death and service. Twenty eight thousand pounds of binding in twine were purchased this season for use in Regina.
Sparks from a passing engine set fire to A. Liggins’s stable hay-stack and surrounding tools three miles east of Cartwright. Loss estimates place the damage in the hundreds, with total destruction reported for the property and contents.
A fragment from the Albany Sunday Telegram notes a child’s questions amid wartime imagery. The text references drums and a thunder of battle, plus a ceremonial tone linking to events in the city that begin Monday.
Fragmentary text notes that something was completed quickly and forwarded with haste. No identifiable persons, organizations, dates, or locations are readable.
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