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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1886
Page
2
The Qu Appelle Progress lists space rates by contract at 100 dollars and 10 cents per line for transient ads, with 25 words included and 2 cents for each additional word. Changes allowed monthly, with certain surcharges for extra auctions and objectionable adverts. James Weidman and B. J. Werpmas noted in the office.
The Vidette questions the calibre of The Proofess reporter and asks whether anyone connected with the small Valley paper has any moral or professional standing. The remarks imply concern over the paper’s integrity and ethics.
In a Fort area note on local politics the Vidette publishers’ nicknames are cited as a factor reducing votes by the district, implying a gendered disqualification trope and a shortfall in expected support.
The Vidette notes Mr. Davidson did not secure a representative gathering but claims his supporters matched Mr. Sutherland and Mr. Crawford at a Fort Qu’Appelle meeting on the 25th. It questions the meeting’s representativeness and assails Crawford’s paper. It also introduces the Regina Journal, edited by C. Atkinson, calling itself a reform advocate with mixed independence in Ottawa debates.
The Vidette accuses rivals of misrepresentation over highway funding and Davidson’s credit as a Northwest Council candidate. It claims Perley never misstated facts and rebuts claims of a late election affecting the funds raised before Jackson’s resignation. The piece labels the Vidette’s defense as a poor cause relying on falsehoods.
The Regina Exhibition drew strong attendance with varied entries across horse, cattle, poultry, grain, roots, and domestic manufacture. Winners include J. F. Jelly, D. F. Jelly, W. McKay, and J. Williamson in horses and cattle, with prizes listed for pigs, swine, grains, vegetables, and ladies needlework reflecting a broad community showcase.
Plain sewing and painting prizes announced with winners Mrs J Pain Mrs A Mowat E Cornell Mrs W J Garraway Mrs Bussler J Young and children Bertie Nevison Ada Lambert among others. Collection honors noted for Mrs J Sprague and Mrs J Stemshera.
In the Qu Appelle District notice, Robert Crawford announces his candidacy to fill the vacancy left by Mr Jackson in the North West Council. He promises to focus on district concerns, committee work with colleague Jerley, and broader electoral reform to extend representation. Crawford says he will address electors across the district before election day.
G S Davidson announces candidacy to fill the Northwest Council vacancy caused by T W’s son. He pledges to organize districts fairly and ensure equitable use of the Local Improvement Fund, asking electors for their vote on October 14.
Promotional notice urging subscription to a winter premium list published by a company in Los Angeles. Announces a $100 yearly rate and encourages readers to subscribe to receive the 33 page journal. Mentions arrangement with publishers and lists contact points.
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