13 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Rosetown Eagle
Location
Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
1
A World War I dispatch recalls Lieutenant A Wilson writing from the front after a brutal bombardment and trench digging. He notes heavy shelling, casualties including Clyde Mechan and Jim Castle, wounded and killed officers, and a bombing that wounded more comrades before relief arrived that night.
A soldier recounts brutal days in heavy shelling, mud, and cold water as he loses officers and comrades. He carries on as orderly officer, carries a machine gun, and aids wounded friends amid bombardment and near retreat, hopeful to return home.
Fragmentary note expresses support for a willing executive council and campaign experience as valuable. Mentions government needs to act and a sense of forthcoming victory lean ahead. Language is garbled but suggests encouragement of political effort.
An election address states belief in the Nonpartisan League candidate James T. Sewers from Kindersley. He denies charges by Union Government supporters and pledges to support measures from any party or person, aiming to restore democracy against autocracy. The League seeks prosperity for the people and invites broad support without loyalty to a single party.
The council approved renting the curling rink to curlers for 300 dollars monthly and providing a curling bench. They also set skating and curling duties, aiming to ease popular demand and share duties between skaters and curlers with the town police available for related services. A Friday pre-holiday ice setup was mandated, with responsibilities assigned to ensure readiness for weekend skating.
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