Will Publish Authorised Road Work
The Saskatchewan Board of Highway Commissioners directs that the Public Service Monthly publish a regular list of bridge and road construction works authorized. Beginning with the July issue, the monthly will carry the total authorised works and any added sums needed to complete projects, with amounts shown for each case. The Public Service Monthly will be mailed post free on request to the Government Printer.
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Saskatchewan Board of Highway Commissioners
Public Service Monthly
French Reservist Returns with D C V and Medals
Louis Viellars of Ludson Bay Junction, a French reservist with 21 months of active warfare, returns to Tisdale on leave. He was wounded before Verdun and wears two medals the Distinguished Conduct Medal and a service medal. He was twice mentioned in dispatches and served with the Alpine Chasseurs before Canada called him home. He plans a quiet life after the war.
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Louis Viellars
Ludson Bay Junction
Tisdale
Viellars
Verdun
Canada
Alpine Chasseurs
Peter Campbell Given Notice to Vacate Premises
The resident Peter Campbell, living in the house bought by Thomas R. Last from W G Delong, has received notice to vacate by month’s end. The article notes a mysterious motive and mentions today marks the nation’s second war anniversary with Melfort hosting a Patriotic Picnic celebration.
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Peter Campbell
Thomas R. Last
W.G. Delong
Melfort
Famine Strangles Paris in 1871 Siege and Blockade
Paris endured a 133 day siege by German forces cutting off supplies. Two million residents faced extreme scarcity as meat prices soared and eggs, milk, and cabbage vanished from markets. Pigeons, sparrows, owls, and even zoo animals fed the starving populace.
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Paris
Europe
H. M. Hozier
Captain Hozier
Paris Zoo
Look After the Live Stock
Look after the live stock at no other time in Canada has livestock industry been so important and prices so high. Farmers should raise and conserve all feed economically used in rearing feeding and finishing livestock for market. A careful study of markets feeds and labor will yield profit. Busy season reminders follow.
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Canada
Red Cross July Donations and Small Gifts Summary
The July donations to the Red Cross treasurer include proceeds from tag and flag sales on sports day totaling 8154.85. Additional contributions come from Forester recruiting meeting 9.05 David Yuill 47.00 and Win. A. Dewpsey 10.00. Miscellaneous gifts include Nipawin Sunday School Picnics 0.00 A Friend Preston 3.80 A Friend Nipawin 5100.
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Forester
David Yuill
A. Dewpsey
Nipawin
Preston
Personal Effects Treasured by Reed Family
The parents Mr and Mrs F M Reed of Tissale received the late Private R R Reed s personal effects from France. Among items were rubber boots shaving kit and toilet set with many photographs and his briar pipe carved Canada on the top. The family treasures these keepsakes as memories of their hero son.
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F. M. Reed
Tissale
R. R. Reed
France
Canada
Local boys of 148th battalion visit Tisdale for leave
Several local youths in the 148th battalion raised here on short leave visit Tisdale. The unit of about 34 009 men in camp shines in sham battles and shooting tests with only two failings. The Silver Stream Fair drew large crowds despite bad roads with a profitable Red Cross drive and prize winners to be reported next week. Roger Towns takes a two week Moose Jaw vacation while Edna Baldwin visits from Mistawasis.
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Tisdale
Silver Stream Fair
Silver Stream
Local Briefs Highlight Visits, Moves, and Harvest News
Miss Viola Bray visits friends at Prince Albert while W A Simpson joins the Prince Albert Fire Department. Bailey buys Main Street property and plans building. Wheat at No 4 Northern holds at 1.03, up 13 cents from last week. Annie Shave undergoes a teeth operation at Prince Albert Hospital. Miss Z I Goren returns to Golburn Valley school after vacation in Melfort. W E Moore returns from Winnipeg visit. Church services and war anniversary topics noted. TD Wiseman on 10 day leave. George McMurdo sells binder twine. R Towns returned from Manitoba. School term begins August 5. haying and crops praised. Mrs Ethel Smith to Battleford asylum for treatment. North district men head to Saskatoon for harvest. wages high. Saskatoon visit by Tisdale residents for fair attendance.
Prince Albert Fair Adds Horse Racing Glory And Education
The Prince Albert Fair showcases a record horse racing purse on Friday and Saturday with top Western Canada competitors. Enhanced prize money boosts livestock and children’s classes, amateur divisions welcome local exhibitors, plus forestry poultry and experimental farm exhibits. Rail and group admission discounts aim to boost rural school attendance.
Miss Gladys Nelson Begins Teaching at Salopian School
Miss Gladys Nelson started teaching at Salopian School last Wednesday. Reuben Stickley the Ravine Bank mail carrier faced two stalled horses on the highway north of town last week and now objects to harrying the mail beyond Anto Road. Corrections are needed this week to birth notices for Ravine Bank and other unclear names. Canada’s shell output is claimed to be below expected levels while recruiters and munition workers faced ongoing struggles.
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Gladys Nelson
Salopian School
Reuben Stickley
Ravine Bank
Anto Road
Canada
Arkell Moonlit Birth Honors July Daughter
Born to Mr and Mrs Chas Arkell a daughter arrived in July at their home. The family forthcoming name and celebrations are expected in the local community.
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D.C.V
Red
Silver Stream Red Cross Society
G. B. Hassett
Mr. Hassett
Roger Towns
Moose Jaw
Edna Baldwin
Mistauim
Viola Bray
Prince Albert
W. A. Simpson
The
Constable Norkie
Annie Shave
Prince Albert Hospital
Bailey
Main Street
Alexander's
Golburn Valley
Presbyterian Church
TD Wiseman
188Th
George McMurdo
R. Towns
Points
Manitoba
Ethel Smith
New Osgoode
Don Yorke
North Country
Saskatoon
MacKay
R. Proud
G. J. Lacroix
Bruce
Ray
Prince Albert Fair
Poultry Division
Livestock Branch
Department of Agriculture
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