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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1887
Page
2
Readers debate a prohibitory liquor policy in the Northwest Territories. Proposals urge a permit system with strict controls including appointed issuing officers, purchase limits, cooldown periods, mandatory permit returns, and bans on sales by those with family involvement. A second proposal aims to ban manufacture.
The Qu appelle Progress lists publication details and monthly rates for business locals, personal ads, and miscellaneous notices. Advertisements reference James Weidman and B J Wellmax with charges for additional words and questionable addresses noted.
A regional discussion favors strict prohibition over current licensing, advocating a system with physician certificates and controlled imports. Proposals include license fees up to 300 dollars for cities and 200 dollars for towns, plus annual returns and inspection.
The scene shows a tense exchange over a bet as a companion taunts Khai about a roulette hit. A returned man gloats that he would triumph and press his claim, while the others discuss bills and notes amid wary talk of luck and warnings from good advice.
The letter argues against Mr Copeland’s plan to shift mail routes from Swift Current to Battleford and Saskatoon to Regina. It contends the proposed semi weekly service would bypass key trails and telegraph lines, harming Prince Albert and Battleford. It notes Saskatoon’s desire and Regina’s gain, urges adherence to existing routes and warns locals to oppose the plan.
In political times subscribers risk misreading notices and losing benefits. The article recalls cases where ignorance of local newspaper alerts led to losses, such as missed potato sales, misdirected purchases, and horses or money lost to misinformed decisions, urging careful reading of notices.
Fragmentary text describes care and sales, mentioning Dr Cash and a person named Deorsewever. The readable parts offer no clear event, date, or outcome to determine a substantive news item.
Local shop advertises a clearance sale featuring Saturnia cookware and related items. Customers report limited stock and doorbusters advertised for early hours, with in-store discounts announced across several departments.
Council enacts rules for owner occupant and inspector roles within Qu Appelle townsite limits, outlining duties to cleanse yards and remove nuisances during specified months and upon notice. Violations carry fines up to five dollars with costs and distress for nonpayment.
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