Centenarian priest in Canada nears 102 amid turbulent times
Rev. Father Damase Dandurand of St. Boniface, born March 23, 1819 in La Prairie near Montreal, prepares to mark his 101st birthday. The Oblate priest, oldest in the world, recalls Napoleon era wars, Canadian rebellion, and fur trade turmoil as he rests at 222 Provencher Avenue with cautious health after two pneumonia bouts.
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St. Boniface
Father Damase Dandurand
Father Dandurand
la Prairie
Montreal
Europe
Napoleon
England
Spain
United States
Lincoln
Grant
Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Canada
Father Dandurnad
Red River
Semple
Oblate Order
Oblate Fathers
Provencher Avenue
Dandurand
Belgium to Purchase Western Canada Beef
P Burns confirms negotiations to arrange credits for Belgium to buy 10 million dollars worth of Western Canadian cattle from P Burns and Company. Leads Pratt, Belgian government representatives, plan to visit Canada soon, adding momentum to talks.
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Calgary
Belgium
P. Burns
Pioneer Oblates clergyman Father Dandurand remembered
Winnipeg Free Press honors Father Dandurand as the first Canadian Oblate, linking his service from Ottawa to Winnipeg and St Boniface since August 28, 1875. The long time parish priest at St Charles is praised for duty, kindness, and leadership among English, French, Protestants, and Catholics.
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Father Dandurand
Oblates
Canada
Ottawa
Winnipeg
St. Charles Parish
St. Boniface
Manitoba
St. Charles
Winnipeg Free Press
Water Of Vital Importance In Saskatchewan
Representatives of R. M. 16 Moose Jaw gave evidence before the Saskatchewan Water Supply Commission. Data showed most supply came from artificial reservoirs in runways, with filtered water used domestically. Farmers assured cooperation if an unlimited pure water supply could be achieved, noting current system costs and sanitation concerns.
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R. M. 16
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan Water Supply Commission
Acute feed shortage hits northern Saskatchewan farms
Hay prices rise from 35 to 43 dollars a ton and straw from 10 to 16 dollars, worsening livestock feeds in northern Saskatchewan. The shortage makes feeding almost impossible and raises accusations of profiteering by some suppliers.
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Saskatchewan
Military Appointments to Be Made in West
Information from Ottawa indicates an upcoming issue of the Canadian Gazette will announce new commands across Saskatchewan. Major A G B Lewis leads the 8th Battery at Regina, Captain L L Sifton the 77th Battery at Moose Jaw, Lieutenant R R Collard the 21st Battery at Saskatoon, Captain A E Dobereiner the 64th Battery at Yorkton, Major J H Lindsay to command the 2nd Battalion North Saskatchewan Regiment Prince Albert to become the Prince Albert Fusiliers, and Colonel J A Cross to command the 1st Battalion South Saskatchewan Regiment joining the 28th Battalion and 95th Saskatchewan Rifles.
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Ottawa
Canadian Gazette
A. G. B. Lewis
C.F.A
Regina
L. L. Sifton
Moose Jaw
R. R. Collard
C. F.A
Saskatoon
A. E
Calgary Forgery and Theft Charges Against P Funditus
P Funditus of Raith Alberta faced two forgery counts and one theft count in Calgary police court. Accused allegedly stole grain ticket No 23980 from Alberta Pacific Grain Co Ltd and forged it for 122 85 signed as Olaf Borge. He is also charged with forging ticket No 23848 increasing value from 20 45 to 25 45. Hearing held and remanded for a week.
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P. Funditus
Raith
Alberta
Davidson
Calgary
Funditus
Alberta Pacific Grain Co., Ltd
Discovery of Gold Nuggets in Saskatchewan
George Eystead fled a creek claim at the sub agency of the dominion land office Alsask and brought up gold nuggets from a shallow well on W. Andre’s farm ten miles west of Alsask. A Calgary analysis confirms the mineral as gold. Mrs. Eystead has a placer claim. other claims may extend to Der Marchant farm. Mica has been found nearby but not in profitable quantities. Filing a gold claim costs five dollars, prompting many to try.
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George Eystead
Dominion Land Office
Alsask
Calgary
W. Andre
der Marchant
Andre Place
Strange Death at Battleford Asylum Unsolved Murder Claim
A coroner's jury in North Battleford found Alf Jorgenson died from septic poisoning, allegedly spread by injuries from an unknown person. Jorgenson, a Battleford asylum patient, was moved to the hospital after a broken rib was noted by Dr. Campbell who reported suspicions and the arrest of ward supervisor Robert Miller. The case hinges on attestations by hospital staff and ongoing police inquiry.
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Alf Jorgenson
North Battleford
Jorgenson
Campbell
Robert Miller
Miller
Calgary Bull Sale Yields Solid Prices Despite No Record Beaters
Calgary bull sale reports steady bidding with no record prices. Aberdeen-Angus bulls averaged $295.40, 37 head sold for $10,930. six aged bulls averaged $386. Orlandos and Chestwick Royal Oak 2nd drew top bids with $400 and $610 paid respectively. Notable sales include Eric of Hartburn at $500 and Prince Evodie at $525.
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Calgary
Chestwick
Royal Oak
Massie Bros. Ltd
Thomas Wilson
Hatton, Sask
Practical Farmer Describes Sunflower Silage Experience
James J. Tait of Meota Saskatchewan shares his first silage effort from 1919. He details sowing sunflowers 18 inches apart, switching to 30 inches, planting two acres of corn, building a cement silo pit, and producing about 25 tons of green feed. He notes cows enjoy the silage, plans expansion to six acres, and credits practical farming over university methods.
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Saskatchewan
James J. Tait
Meota
Sask
Note proposes expelling Ottoman head from Constantinople
The United States drafts a note to the Allied council urging that the head of the Ottoman government not be allowed to remain in Constantinople, signaling a hard stance on post war leadership arrangements.
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United States
Allied Council
Constantinople
Tamworth Hogs Gain Popularity in Western Canada
The Tamworth pig grows in Western Canada and is praised for top bacon quality and health. Described as a versatile mixed farmer’s animal, it attracts corn state bacon producers, who report strong gains on feeds that would starve other hog breeds.
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Tamworth
Canada
Middle West
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Battleford Asylum
Orlando
Harold R. Wooster
P. H. Tinney
Medicine Hat
H. A. Waller
Raley
Royal Mac
O. Johnson
Cochrane
Eric
Hartburn
Noad
Olds
D. T. Pope
Carben
A. Waterman
Carstairs
Prince Evodie
Glencarnock
C. H. Richardson
Purple Springs
Tamworth Hogs
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