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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1888
Page
4
The notice demands payment of 200 in full, after initial charge, and 00 per quarter in advance in every case or the card will be dropped from the directory. This implies a strict continuation policy and potential service termination for nonpayment.
A historical roster lists hotel and shop proprietors including 8 H Caswell General Merchant J P Beauchamp G H V Bulyer insurance and general agent dealer in flour and food furniture A McKenzie baker dealer in fruit confectionery J B Milliken Co harness and saddlery E H Collins boots and shoes watchmakers and jewelers E J Weidman and Mackie Ganada N W Land Co Leaile Gordon agent and Manitoba notary conveyancer commission agent.
Col. McMillan in town. Town advertises for a collector. Miss Gibson returns from Winnipeg. Frost damage noted but gardens ripen. Band meeting planned at the schoolhouse. Mr Mulholland returns from British Columbia. Senator Vidal visits en route to Katepwe. Temperance meeting postponed due to revival plans in the Methodist church. J Johnston and Chas McDougall return from Kamloops with two carloads of horses. Frost hits Manitoba. harvests praised. Fire near town on CP line contained after hay and timber loss. A list of residents and visitors includes many names and towns. Reverend David Savage to hold evangelistic services next week. Editor of The Progress details a caboose fire incident. Weekend sports questions about baseball tournament participation and show prizes.
The Presbytery of Regina held sessions on temperance and civilizing work. Ministers addressed the Prohibitory Law and Sabbath observance. Reports covered home missions, field progress, and requests for federal action on mission work and united action with the Methodist Mission.
The text argues against claims that prohibitory laws raise intoxication and lower morality in the Northwest. It compares Alberta and nearby regions to Canada and the U.S. provinces, arguing the opposing view is unfounded and that the country remains safe under the law. The piece challenges assertions by friends of Li and asserts the policy’s favorable standing.
In a quoted remark Frank Oliver argues stricter enforcement of a policy would yield greater benefits, referencing a route to the Northwest and involving port and Manning a wir. The Week publication carries his observation on enforcement impact.
An elderly arrow maker describes a method to poison arrows using a rattlesnake, liver toxin, and sun drying. He explains preparation, the poison transfer to iron arrowheads, and that such arrows kill, though he notes that modern use has declined among both Native and white communities.
A description notes a vast flock of crows roving from a Sado coast rookery at dawn and returning at dusk. The text remarks on the cannibalistic nature of crows and their disciplined daily foraging pattern with a large moving black cloud over the city.
An officer explains the enlistment process for five years with medical and literacy tests. Many recruits desert after months, while some stay as a makeshift for work. Payment incentives include increased pay and possible retirement after long service.
The text argues against the belief that the moon governs weather and that atmospheric conditions cause rain. It notes frequent coincidences blamed on lunar influence and cites objections to astrology or moon lore as inconsistent with meteorological records.
Fragmentary OCR reads as sexuer At Qu the 1th ingt the wife Sane iosey of a daughter.
In Maronto, Boston teams delivered notable performances with standout athletes earning top spots. Officials praised teamwork and pace as crowds witnessed competitive showdowns across multiple events.
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