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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
1
Reports say British cruisers attacked the German squadron near Heligoland with heavy losses for Germany. Fierce fighting on the Western Front continues as German efforts to break allied lines near Paris intensify. Russians push toward Berlin while claiming a victory on the Galician frontier amid a flood of uncertain reports.
The article urges housewives to continue fruit preserves despite sugar price rises. It promotes sugarless methods that keep flavor if jars are airtight with paraffin wax tops, noting sugar prices may drop and that fruit can be preserved cheaply using cold water bath methods.
An exhortation urging Saskatchewan farmers to adopt strict fire prevention. It stresses that most fires result from carelessness and outlines a practical pledge of measures, including proper storage of fuels, no open lights in risky areas, keeping water supplies, chimney care, safe handling of gasoline, and avoiding heated stoves. The aim is to save lives and property through prevention.
Regina fire commissioner R J Mcbean emphasizes that reducing fire hazard is a shared responsibility and urges everyone to act. The statement dated August 26, 1914 frames prevention as essential for public safety.
August attendance averages at Silverstone School show overall rate of 89.50 percent with an average daily attendance of 10.75. Grade VIII top scorers include Etty Cowan 671 and Gertrude Evans 213, Grade VII Edith Cowan 858 and Agnes Cowan 83 percent, Grade V top marks Alma Cowan 1087 and Packham 1017 with Esther Peterson 878 and Bill Packham 870, Grade II Oliver Potter 197 of 240. Teacher Miss Alice M. Peterson.
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