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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1886
Page
2
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Fall and unbiased reports of the proceedings will be given in the upcoming issues. The notice indicates detailed coverage of the council's 1886 session.
The Qu Appelle Progress reports on the October session with a vow of fairness and fuller coverage. It notes the Northwest Central Railway name change, G K Pagsly heading to London to boost the road, and a Saskatoon line target. It mentions Col Gilder and Griffith aiming for the North Pole, plus the Reform candidate Carter winning in Haldimand by 117 votes amid ongoing Riel discussions and party tensions.
The Russian backed upheaval toppled Prince Alexander from the Bulgarian throne. The army and people demanded his return. With further Russian meddling he left the country and is expected to be re elected by the National Assembly, after which he vows to come back and resume the throne.
The Regina people passed a resolution approving the Hudson's Bay route. They urged the Board of Trade and the Town Council to support Mr. Hugh Sutherland, president of the company now in England, and requested Mr. J. Secord to present the matter to the Northwest Council.
Following a Pacific coast inspection during a British Columbia visit, officials announce improvements to reduce channel dangers. Mr Foster handled assignments of crews on Canadian vessels seized for violating seal fishery laws in Alaskan waters.
The text notes Americans enforce a three mile limit in Maine and restrict British fishing in Chesapeake Bay while recognizing Canadian interpretations. It cites Spanish fishermen seized near Florida and Canadian schooners seized at Behring’s Sea seventy miles from Ameka shore, arguing the language of outrage may misuse the mother tongue.
The piece notes fears of a European war following an emperor’s death and highlights rapid military rearmament. It cites Spandau armory producing repeating rifles for Germany, converting the Manser rifle at 1,200 daily, and claims 60,000 repeaters are in French hands. It mentions Austria using a long‑range Ville rifle and Switzerland and Italy adopting similar patterns, underscoring the high costs and broad implications.
A tradesman’s debt troubles vanish after his wife urges him to write a note with ink. He proclaims goods for all wives and daughters and pays every bill. The tale credits the mysterious Upcrater's ink for his salvation.
A public notice invites agricultural contributions to a soil column for territorial readers. The appeal seeks practical methods and ideas to best utilize the territory's fertile land and aid farmers and producers.
The Process invites hints suggestions or facts to aid territorial agriculture. Citizens are encouraged to send concise notes on any point of interest for publication in the common good.
A Cornish correspondent urges better farming in the Northwest noting hot weather and drought. He cites deep plowing and subsoil groundwork as essential to retain moisture, recounting an example where six inches of depth produced twice the yield of fourteen inches shallow. He warns shallow cultivation leaves crops vulnerable to scorching.
Readers contribute viewpoints on city affairs in a column open to all, sharing public interest concerns and civic perspectives. The letters reflect community voices and local governance issues.
A Wolseley Council minutes item prompts G L Dopps to accuse published abstract of a Ford letter as biased. He requests publishing Ford's letter and his telegram about water works and dam hauling, arguing the council records omit pertinent details and could cost $500.
J W Form of Wolseley writes from Markdale Ontario on August 11 1886 detailing delays and technical choices for a grain mill project. He discusses water supply through a well and pump or shaft drive water needs and asks the council to cover costs while outlining site and land issues and possible transfer from Mr Dill. He requests depth water and distance to track for elevator placement and suggests purchasing stone from a landowner if needed.
The 1883 Bell Farm find at Indian Head Agsini bola produced 79 ears from a single stool of wheat and 4000 inches of unknown measure. A stool of oats yielded 27 beads and another of bearded wheat 30. The text claims extreme richness due to simple cultivation without manure, noting odd calendar quirks and Fridays over a year.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a railway reference with names W C VanHorne and John Megan, local station area between Broadview Canmore on a standard timetable. Includes roles Vice President General Superintendent and General Passenger Agent.
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