Local notes and accidents from the community event
A miscellaneous local update mentions Jas Johnson's dance last Friday attended by several residents, Mr and Mrs Cameron visiting R McDonald, Jack Muir losing a valuable mare to a short illness, J Madill badly injuring his toes by a falling slab at Cusitar's mill, F Vinnell finally threshing his crop with McArostie's outfit, and rumors about J B McDonald’s status being minor rather than a head indicating a long future in the forefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Johnson
Mrs. Cameron
R. McDonald
Jack Muir
J. Madill
Cusitar's Mill
F. Vinnell
McArostie
J. B. McDonald
Foot warmer night at Liberty Hall draws crowds
The event of the week at Liberty Hall saw revelers enjoy a lively evening with music and dancing. Observers note playful banter about local happenings and a bustling crowd from Asseppi attending the hoedown, with light humor about fortune and mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Hall
Jim
February school attendance and merit lists by class
February school data shows 20 instructional days and merit-based rankings. Names in Senior, Intermediate, and other departments list pupil attendance totals, stars for exam absences, and average attendance figures, highlighting Johnson, Dutton, Moynes, Buie, and related students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huddlestone
Jessie Ki i Lennard
E. Dutton
D. Setter
J. Setter
Wright
R. Maynes
A. Callin
Brooks
A. Clee
M. Muir
le Ht
H. Lennard
F. R M. Hill
E. Hellwige
F. Buie
R. Struthers
R McIntyre
H. McTavish
L. Moynes
O. Huddlestone
G. Atkinson
H. Popp
W. Moynes
D. Ippan
W. Dutton
Johnson and Gilbert Chess Game Ends With Forced Mate
Neighbor Mr. Johnson with White faces Mr. C Gilbert Black in the third round of the local chess tournament. A long sequence leads to Johnson delivering decisive mate on move 23 after multiple forcing trades and checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
C. Gilbert
White
Gilbert
Black
Mr. Johnson
Ives
Tariff Call on Ontario Horses Sparks Dominion Debate
A Canadian editorial argues against allowing Ontario horse imports at low duty while proposing a heavy specific tariff on Western ranch horse bands. It cites war demand from South Africa and rising Canadian demand as drivers of higher spring prices. The piece warns such policies could protect breed integrity and local breeders from competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Canada
Ontario
Manitoba
United States
Camoad
Unclear Names Attendances and Races Listed in Fragment
Fragment lists multiple names such as D. E. MacDonagh B. Charles and J. Struthers with race times 1-2 and 10.5 Strath plus references to Richardson Adolph and E. Garring. Serta average attendance noted as 37 to 25, suggesting a sports meet or race results with incomplete context and data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E.macdonagh
B. Charles
W. Charles
Challen
Strath
J. Struthers
Wrts
J. Beatie
Willams
Richardson
Adolph
E. Garring
FE Serta
Heat and dust storms devastate Australia amid bushfires
Reports from Vancouver dated 23rd say Australia endures extreme heat and widespread dust storms darkening the sun. Dust plumes whip along railways, traffic halts, and miles of land burn in bush fires sparked by spontaneous ignition, with many heat related illnesses reported. Gordon Ironside and Fares acquire the Northwest Cattle Co ranch near Calgary for 310 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Australia
Sidney Herald
Gordon, Ironside & Fares
Northwest Cattle Co
Calgary
Reasons to vote No on the April Referendum
The document lists arguments against Prohibition, noting its failures, the appeal of licensed taverns, risks of restricting liberty, enforcement challenges, tax burdens, and negative spillovers on trade and real estate. It frames the referendum as a choice between regulation and prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. To
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Aloe
Asessippi
Ascasippi
Russell
JK. Department
H. Reid
J. Stark
Wsetter
Iz Toovie
Russell Markets
Ayer
Russell Agricultural Society
Farmers’ Institute
Foresters' Hall
H. D. Smith
Winnipeg
J. J. King
Crystal City
Ies
D. M. Kinnaird, Seo'y-Treas
Rus
Plowman & Atkinson, Russell
Ripan
Uous
Mankind
Wes
Oren
Roadway
Fallimore
Amiss International Rural Oise
LA Salle Aye
Orica
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